City Council
Regular MeetingSanta Rosa, CA · January 12, 2021
Minutes
City Hall, Council Chamber
City of Santa Rosa 100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, January 12, 2021 1:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Rogers called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
Present: 7 - Mayor Chris Rogers, Vice Mayor Natalie Rogers, Council Member
Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member
John Sawyer, Council Member Tom Schwedhelm, and Council
Member Jack Tibbetts
2. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Mayor Rogers recessed the meeting to closed session at 1:01 p.m.
to discuss Item 2.1 as listed on the agenda:
2.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9)
Name of Case: Airport Business Center and Blue Fox Partners v. City of
Santa Rosa, et al.
Court Case No.: Sonoma County Superior Court SCV-267372
This item was received and filed.
Mayor Rogers adjourned closed session at 1:51 p.m. and reconvened to the
study session at 1:55 p.m.
Present: 6 - Mayor Chris Rogers, Vice Mayor Natalie Rogers, Council Member
Victoria Fleming, Council Member John Sawyer, Council Member
Tom Schwedhelm, and Council Member Jack Tibbetts
Absent: 1 - Council Member Eddie Alvarez
3. STUDY SESSION
3.1 COUNTY OF SONOMA STRATEGIC PLAN
The County of Sonoma is in the process of developing a Five-Year
Strategic Plan that will inform policies and projects that are prioritized
over the next five years. The Board of Supervisors has identified five
Strategic Pillars: Healthy and Safe Communities, Organizational
Excellence, Racial Equity and Social Justice, Climate Action and
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 2 of 21
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final January 12, 2021
Resiliency, and Resilient Infrastructure. County staff have completed
an extensive employee and community engagement process to help
refine the goals and objectives, and will be bringing the draft plan to the
Board of Supervisors for review on January 26th. In this study session,
County staff will provide an overview of the Strategic Plan process and
components.
Attachments: Sonoma County Strategic Plan Handout
Presentation
Katherine DiPasqua, Administrative Analyst and County Strategic
Plan Project Lead, and Christel Querijero, Deputy County
Administrator, presented and answered questions from Council on
the County's goals and objectives.
Council Member Alvarez rejoined the meeting at 2:21 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jen Klose, Executive Director - Generation Housing, spoke
surprised not to see housing called out specifically, and encouraged
the collaboration between the County and City to address the
housing issue.
Duane De Witt submitted comment the city and county collaborating
on equity and social justice and asked the City to open the chamber
with social distancing.
This item was received and filed.
3.2 REVIEW OF TEMPORARY SICK LEAVE REQUIREMENTS AND
OPTIONS FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYERS
In response to the pandemic, on July 7, 2020, the Council enacted
Ordinance 2020-006, which required certain employers provide
temporary sick leave benefits for employees. This ordinance was
intended to fill the gaps of employers not covered under federal law.
Both the ordinance and federal law sunset on December 31, 2020. This
Study Session is being held for the Council to discuss and provide
feedback to staff as to whether to readopt Chapter 10-47 and, if so,
whether any changes should be made to it.
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 3 of 21
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final January 12, 2021
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Ordinance ORD-2020-006
Presentation
Raissa de la Rosa, Deputy Director - Economic Development,
presented and answered questions from Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jack Buckhorn, Executive Director - North Bay Labor Council, spoke
asking that the sick leave ordinance is extended, retro-active to
January 1 and to include employers with less than 500 employees,
do not refill bank, cover all employers, take advantage of tax credit.
Ananda Sweet, Santa Rosa Metro Chamber of Commerce, spoke
stating employees should not be put in position of going to work
while sick, not adding to costs for employers, and social safety net
programs such as paid leave for parents due to school closures
should come with identified public funding source.
Marty Bennett, UNITE HERE Local 2850, spoke urging council to
renew and amend the paid sick leave ordinance, critical for workers
to have access to emergency paid sick leave, that emergency paid
sick leave is a racial equity issue, would like amendments to cover
employers with less than 500 employees, and make the ordinance
retro-active to January 1, 2021.
Council gave direction to staff to bring this item back once it has
been worked through by the Economic Development
Subcommittee.
Mayor Rogers recessed the meeting at 4:14 p.m. and reconvened
at 4:25 p.m.
Council Member Sawyer left the meeting at 4:14 p.m.
4. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ROLL CALL
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 4 of 21
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final January 12, 2021
Present: 5 - Mayor Chris Rogers, Vice Mayor Natalie Rogers, Council Member
Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Victoria Fleming, and Council
Member Tom Schwedhelm
Absent: 2 - Council Member John Sawyer, and Council Member Jack Tibbetts
5. REPORT, IF ANY, ON STUDY AND CLOSED SESSIONS
City Attorney Sue Gallagher announced Council met on Item on 2.1
and gave direction to legal counsel.
6. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS - NONE.
7. STAFF BRIEFINGS
7.1 COVID-19 RESPONSE UPDATE
This will be a standing item on the agenda. No action will be taken
except for possible direction to staff.
City Manager Sean McGlynn reported the regional stay home order
was extended indefinitely for the Bay Area, Sonoma County
continues to administer COVID-19 testing, more information is
available at socoemergency.org/tests, vaccinations are actively
underway in Sonoma County, the County has partnered with
Safeway to administer those vaccinations, and more information is
available at socoemergency.org/vaccine.
This item was received and filed.
7.2 COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT PLAN UPDATE
This will be a standing item on the agenda. No action will be taken
except for possible direction to staff.
Magali Telles, Deputy Director - Community Engagement, provided
an update on: the Community Empowerment Plan which has been
completed, copies will be submitted in English and Spanish to the
community members that participated in the listening sessions and
the report will then be shared with Council on February 23; the
Multi-Cultural Roots project; the lowrider patrol car which is on
schedule to be received by end of the month; the Chief's community
advisory board; and the Ethnic Studies with a Cop pilot program.
This item was received and filed.
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 5 of 21
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final January 12, 2021
7.3 GLASS FIRE RECOVERY UPDATE
Staff will provide an update on the Glass Fire Recovery. No action will
be taken except for possible direction to staff.
Paul Lowenthal, Assistant Fire Marshal, provided an update that a
community meeting will be held Wednesday, January 20 at 5:00
p.m. covering the Skyhawk park and open space update, watershed
protection update, tree concerns, private/public debris removal, and
rebuild; the City is still waiting for PG&E to schedule a tree meeting
they previously offered to City of Santa Rosa and other agencies, a
California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) meeting has been
scheduled for Friday, January 22 at 12:30 p.m.; and addressed
community concerns regarding storm-water repairs and open space
at Sky Hawk.
This item was received and filed.
7.4 WATER AND RECYCLED WATER SUPPLY UPDATE
Santa Rosa Water staff will update the City Council on current water
and recycled water supplies. The Council may discuss this item and
give direction to staff.
Attachments: Presentation
Jennifer Burke, Water Director, and Peter Martin, Deputy Director
Water Resources, presented and answered questions from Council
on local rain/water conditions and supply levels for Santa Rosa; and
Emma Walton, Deputy Director Water Reuse, provided an update
and answered questions from Council on Recycled Water Supply.
This item was received and filed.
7.5 CITY INVESTMENTS
City staff and a representative from the City’s investment management
firm, PFM, will brief the Council on the legal requirements for investing
City funds, including the types of investments that may be purchased.
Attachments: Presentation
Alan Alton, Deputy Director of Finance, Paulina Wood, Managing
Director PFM, and Monique Spyke, PFM Managing Director,
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 6 of 21
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final January 12, 2021
presented and answered questions from Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mico spoke on the low rider cop car and commended the City for
joining with them on this project.
D'mitra Smith spoke on the Ethnic Studies comments, meaningful
police reform, asking when CAHOOTS will be implemented, ban the
use of tear gas and projectiles, when will the people who are
responsible for vehicular assault be held accountable.
David Escobar, Latin Rollers Car Club, spoke echoing the
comments by Mico and thanked the City for the effort of community
engagement; and a big portion of the local car clubs are enthusiastic
for Santa Rosa Lowrider Car Club.
Raquel spoke regarding the Ethnic Studies with a Cop program, the
belief that police does not equal safety in the community, a letter
expressing deep concern about the program, invited Council to the
California Department of Education Facebook page showing the
impact of police in schools, and does not want the program
replicated in any form.
Kimmie Barbosa spoke on the lack of transparency around the
Ethnic Studies with a Cop Program, students expressing they do not
feel safe with police officers at schools, and hopes the advisory
committee does not have engagement opportunities with law
enforcement and youth.
Libs spoke echoing the comments of Kimmie, abolishing the police.
Kris spoke on the Ethnic Studies with the Cop, not interviewing
students across the county instead of the those in the class, how
much did the low rider cost and why were those funds not used to
address systemic racism.
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 7 of 21
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final January 12, 2021
Michael Titone spoke on an open letter on the Ethnic Studies with a
Cop program sent to Council and not receiving a response, his
concern the name of Ethnic Studies with a Cop will be changed not
revealing that law enforcement will be involved in future versions of
the program, and healing will require law enforcement to take
accountability for what happened.
Kelsey Vera spoke echoing the comments on the Ethnic Studies
with a Cop program and how shocked she was when hearing about
the program, feels the program is very performative, and the
movement to take police out of schools.
Baylee spoke echoing the comments from Kimmie, Libby going
forward.
Tavy Tornado, Love and Light, spoke on transparency around
people and law enforcement, does not want law enforcement in
schools, Ethnic Studies should be taught to law enforcement, and
abolish the system.
Amanda spoke on the Ethnic Studies work she has done over the
years, being disheartened to hear about the Ethnic Studies with a
Cop program, the dangers of having police around young people,
more education needs to be done with police officers, that the City
should make an public apology and hold police accountable.
Lee spoke echoing the comments of previous speakers, her
experience of being with teenagers who expressed their true
feelings about law enforcement, asked the human rights violations
report be addressed, the mental health of children who are
subjected to officers that they fear, a public apology is needed, and
that the City should listen to the voices of the people.
Duane De Witt submitted comment on Item 7.4 and asked the City
to work with County to install water retention basins to help with
aquafer recharge.
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 8 of 21
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final January 12, 2021
Duane De Witt submitted comment on Item 7.5 that moneys
invested by City to put them into accounts for repairs needing to be
done around the City, and suggested the Citycharge for the water
that is sent to the Geysers.
City Manager McGlynn will report back to Council on costs for the
Ethnic Studies with a Cop program and an update related to a
CAHOOTS-type program on January 27.
City Attorney Gallagher addressed the Human Rights Commission
report will be a combined item with the After Action Report relative
to the protests that took place in summer 2020, and an audit report
on use of force to be held sometime in March.
This item was received and filed.
8. CITY MANAGER’S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS
City Manager had nothing to report.
City Attorney Gallagher reported on the steps to realign the
Community Advisory Board (CAB) districts to align with the City
Council Districts, and confirmed the City Council has the authority to
make the realignment, as the Charter does not define the districts,
and delegates the City Council the authority to draw the boundaries
by resolution.
City Attorney Gallagher also reported on a request from staff for
Council to hear an additional closed session item on the agenda and
make the necessary findings to hear an item not on the published on
the final agenda per The Brown Act. The closed session item
concerns real estate property located at 2437 Lomitas Ave. The
property is a key barrier to future evacuation routes for
Fountaingrove and Hidden Valley neighborhoods. Staff requested
that finding of good cause be made to hear the item in closed
session with real property negotiators under Agenda Item 18 as
there is a need for immediate action and this information came to
their attention subsequent to agenda being posted. This finding
requires a 2/3 vote of the Council members present.
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 9 of 21
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final January 12, 2021
Mayor Rogers assigned the realignment of the CAB districts to be
discussed at the upcoming Goal Setting meetings.
Mayor Rogers entertained a motion related to the addition of the
closed session item as described by City Attorney Gallagher.
Mayor Rogers opened the floor for public comment, and seeing no
public comment, Mayor Rogers called for the vote.
A motion was made by Council Member Schwedhelm, seconded by
Council Member Alvarez, to make findings of good cause to add Item 18 -
Closed Session regarding real property negotiations related to 2437
Lomitas. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor Rogers, Council Member Alvarez,
Council Member Fleming, Council Member Schwedhelm, and
Council Member Tibbetts
Absent: 1 - Council Member Sawyer
9. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
None.
10. MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS’ REPORTS
Council Member Tibbetts asked for an update on homeless
encampments around town. City Manager stated staff will send an
update through the City Connections newsletter.
Vice Mayor Rogers announced the appointment of Anne
Baumgartner to the Art in Public Places Committee and Margueritte
Finn to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board, and encouraged
members of the community to apply to various boards so Council
can diversify their appointees.
Council Member Fleming strongly expressed condemnation to the
white supremacist riots that happened in Washington DC and that
the community stays safe.
Council Member Alvarez announced the appointment of Mark Walsh
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 10 of 21
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final January 12, 2021
to the Board of Public Utilities and concurred with Vice Mayor
Fleming on the events in Washington DC.
Mayor Rogers echoed the comments regarding the events in
Washington DC and, without objection from the Council, he will be
sending a letter to congressional partners in support of calling for
the resignation of the President, invoking of the 25th amendment
and/or impeachment. The letter will be circulated to Council
Members for signature.
Mayor Rogers recessed the meeting at 6:31 p.m. and reconvened
the meeting at 6:41 p.m.
Present: 6 - Mayor Chris Rogers, Vice Mayor Natalie Rogers, Council Member
Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member
Tom Schwedhelm, and Council Member Jack Tibbetts
Absent: 1 - Council Member John Sawyer
10.1 MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS' SUBCOMMITTEE AND LIAISON
REPORTS (AND POSSIBLE COUNCIL DIRECTION TO BOARD
REPRESENTATIVE ON PENDING ISSUES, IF NEEDED)
10.1.1 Council Subcommittee Reports
10.1.2 Sonoma County Transportation Authority/Regional Climate
Protection Authority (SCTA/RCPA)
10.1.3 Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) - Water Advisory Committee
10.1.4 Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG)
10.1.5 Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District
Advisory Committee
10.1.6 Sonoma Clean Power Authority (SCPA)
10.1.7 Zero Waste Sonoma (formerly known as Sonoma County Waste
Management Agency (SCWMA))
10.1.8 Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA)
10.1.9 Home Sonoma County (HSC)
10.1.10 Renewal Enterprise District (RED)
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 11 of 21
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final January 12, 2021
10.1.11 Public Safety Subcommittee
10.1.12 Other
10.2 SONOMA COUNTY MAYORS' AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ASSOCIATION /
CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE
10.2.1 The City Council will, by motion, provide direction to the Mayor
regarding letters of interest received for appointment to the following
vacancies, which will be made by the Board of Directors and City
Selection Committee of the Sonoma County Mayors’ and
Councilmembers’ Association at its meeting on February 11, 2021:
1. City Selection Chair, to fill expiring term of Mayor Dominic
Foppoli’s term (Windsor). One-year term.
2. City Selection Vice Chair, to fill expiring term of Mayor
Augustine Wolter (Cloverdale). One-year term.
3. Bay Area Air Quality Management District, one position, to fill
expired term (March 2021) of Teresa Barrett (Petaluma).
Two-year term.
· Letter received from Teresa Barrett (Petaluma)
4. Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District,
appointment made by the Board of Supervisors, one position,
to fill expired term (January 2021) of Gina Belforte (Rohnert
Park). Two-year term.
· Letter received from Gerard Giudice (Rohnert Park)
· Letter received from Dominic Foppoli (Windsor)
5. Local Agency Formation Commission, one position, to fill
expired term (May 2021) of Teresa Barrett (Petaluma).
Two-year term.
· Letter received from Mark Landman (Cotati)
6. Metropolitan Transportation Commission, one position, to fill
vacated term of Jake Mackenzie (Rohnert Park). Vacated term
expires February 2023. The City Selection Committee submits
3 names, and the appointment is made by the Board of
Supervisors).
· Letter received from Neysa Hinton (Sebastopol)
· Letter received from Mike Healy (Petaluma)
· Letter received from Brian Barnacle (Petaluma)
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 12 of 21
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final January 12, 2021
·Letter received from Victoria Fleming (Santa Rosa)
7. Remote Access Network (RAN) Board, one position.
Unspecified term, but must be filled by a Mayor.
· No letters received.
8. Sonoma County Oversight Board, one position (Alternate), to
fill a vacated term of David Cook (Sonoma). Unspecified term.
· No letters received.
It is also recommended that if late nominations are received or if the
City Selection Committee or Mayors’ and Councilmembers’
Association Board recommends alternates, that the City Council
authorize the Mayor or his/her designated representative the
authority to vote on these late nominations or recommendations at
the City Selection Committee meeting or Mayors’ and
Councilmembers’ Association board meeting.
Attachments: BAAQMD - Letter of Interest
GGB_HTD - Letters of Interest
LAFCO - Letter of Interest
MTC - Letters of Interest
PUBLIC COMMENT - None.
A motion was made by Council Member Schwedhelm, seconded by
Council Member Fleming, to allow Mayor Rogers to vote in the best
interest of council if late nominations are received or if the City Selection
Committee or Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association Board
recommends alternates at the City Selection Meeting or Mayors' and
Councilmembers' Association board meeting. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 6 - Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor Rogers, Council Member Alvarez,
Council Member Fleming, Council Member Schwedhelm, and
Council Member Tibbetts
Absent: 1 - Council Member Sawyer
A motion was made by Council Member Fleming, seconded by Council
Member Schwedhelm, to recommend Teresa Barrett from Petaluma to
the Bay Area Air Quality Management District. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 6 - Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor Rogers, Council Member Alvarez,
Council Member Fleming, Council Member Schwedhelm, and
Council Member Tibbetts
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 13 of 21
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final January 12, 2021
Absent: 1 - Council Member Sawyer
A motion was made by Council Member Schwedhelm, seconded by
Council Member Alvarez, to recommend Dominic Foppoli from Windsor
to the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District. Council
Member Fleming made a recommendation to support Gerard Guidice of
Rohnert Park, Council Member Tibbetts seconded. City Attorney
Gallagher directed that the motion for Mr. Foppoli be voted on first. The
motion failed by the following vote:
Yes: 2 - Council Member Alvarez, and Council Member Schwedhelm
No: 4 - Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor Rogers, Council Member Fleming,
and Council Member Tibbetts
Absent: 1 - Council Member Sawyer
A motion was made by Council Member Fleming, seconded by Council
Member Tibbetts, to recommend Gerard Guidice from Rohnert Park to
the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor Rogers, Council Member Alvarez,
Council Member Fleming, Council Member Schwedhelm, and
Council Member Tibbetts
Absent: 1 - Council Member Sawyer
A motion was made by Council Member Fleming, seconded by Council
Member Schwedhelm, to recommend Mark Landman from Cotati to the
Local Agency Formation Commission. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 6 - Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor Rogers, Council Member Alvarez,
Council Member Fleming, Council Member Schwedhelm, and
Council Member Tibbetts
Absent: 1 - Council Member Sawyer
A motion was made by Council Member Tibbetts, seconded by Council
Member Alvarez, to recommend Council Member Fleming from Santa
Rosa, Brian Barnacle from Petaluma, and Neysha Hinton from
Sebastopol to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor Rogers, Council Member Alvarez,
Council Member Fleming, Council Member Schwedhelm, and
Council Member Tibbetts
Absent: 1 - Council Member Sawyer
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 14 of 21
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final January 12, 2021
10.2.2 The City Council will, by motion, provide direction to the Mayor
regarding letters of interest received for appointment to the following
vacancies, which will be made by the Board of Directors of the
Sonoma County Mayors’ and Councilmembers’ Association at its
meeting on February 11, 2021:
1. Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) Executive Board,
two positions, to fill vacated terms of Jake Mackenzie (June
2021) (Rohnert Park) and Michael Carnacchi (June 2021)
(Sebastopol). Term would expire June 2021.
· Letter received from Susan Adams (Rohnert Park)
· Letter received from Dennis Pocekay (Petaluma)
· Letter received from Ariel Kelley (Healdsburg)
2. North Bay Division, League of California Cities, one position
(Alternate), to fill expired term of John Sawyer (February 2021)
(Santa Rosa). Term expires two years from appointment
· Letter received from John Sawyer (Santa Rosa)
3. Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space
District Citizens Advisory Committee, three positions, to fill the
vacated terms of John Dell’Osso (June 2021) (Cotati) and Leah
Gold (February 2021) (Healdsburg); and the expired term of
Neysa Hinton (February 2021) (Sebastopol). Terms expire two
years from appointment.
· Letter received from Neysa Hinton (Sebastopol)
· Letter received from Brian Barnacle (Petaluma)
· Letter received from Ariel Kelley (Healdsburg)
· Letter received from Skylaer Palacios (Healdsburg)
4. Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit Commission (SMART), one
position, to fill a vacated term of Joe Naujokas (February 2023)
(Healdsburg).
· Letter received from Melanie Bagby (Cloverdale)
5. SMART/Non-SCTA Member, one position to fill the expired
term of Debora Fudge (January 2021) (Windsor). Four-year
fixed term.
· Letter received from Debora Fudge (Windsor)
It is also recommended that if late nominations are received or if the
City Selection Committee or Mayors’ and Councilmembers’ Board
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 15 of 21
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final January 12, 2021
recommends alternates, that the City Council authorize the Mayor or
his/her designated representative the authority to vote on these late
nominations or recommendations at the City Selection Committee
Meeting or Mayors’ and Councilmembers’ Association board
meeting.
Attachments: ABAG - Letters of Interest
LOCC - Letter of Interest
SCAP_OSD - Letters of Interest
SMART - Letters of Interest
PUBLIC COMMENT - None.
A motion was made by Council Member Fleming, seconded by Council
Member Alvarez, to recommend Dennis Pocekay from Petaluma and
Ariel Kelley from Healdsburg to the Association of Bay Area
Governments (ABAG) Executive Board. Council Member Tibbetts made
a motion to recommend Susan Adams from Rohnert Park and Ariel
Kelley of Healdsburg, seconded by Council Member Schwedhelm. City
Attorney Gallagher directed that the votes should be taken in order the
motions were made. The first motion failed by the following vote:
Yes: 3 - Vice Mayor Rogers, Council Member Alvarez, and Council
Member Fleming
No: 3 - Mayor Rogers, Council Member Schwedhelm, and Council
Member Tibbetts
Absent: 1 - Council Member Sawyer
A motion was made by Council Member Tibbetts, seconded by Council
Member Schwedhelm, to recommend Susan Adams from Rohnert Park
and Ariel Kelley of Healdsburg to the Association of Bay Area
Governments (ABAG) Executive Board. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 4 - Mayor Rogers, Council Member Alvarez, Council Member
Schwedhelm, and Council Member Tibbetts
No: 2 - Vice Mayor Rogers, and Council Member Fleming
Absent: 1 - Council Member Sawyer
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Rogers, seconded by Council
Member Alvarez,to recommend Council Member Sawyer to the North
Bay Division, League of California Cities, one position (Alternate). The
motion carried by the following vote:
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 16 of 21
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final January 12, 2021
Yes: 6 - Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor Rogers, Council Member Alvarez,
Council Member Fleming, Council Member Schwedhelm, and
Council Member Tibbetts
Absent: 1 - Council Member Sawyer
A motion was made by Council Member Alvarez, seconded by Council
Member Tibbetts, to recommend Neysa Hinton of Sebastopol, Ariel
Kelley of Healdsburg and Skylaer Palacios of Healdsburg to the
Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District
Citizens Advisory Committee. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor Rogers, Council Member Alvarez,
Council Member Fleming, Council Member Schwedhelm, and
Council Member Tibbetts
Absent: 1 - Council Member Sawyer
A motion was made by Council Member Tibbetts, seconded by Council
Member Fleming, to recommend Melanie Bagby of Cloverdale to the
Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit Commission (SMART). The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor Rogers, Council Member Alvarez,
Council Member Fleming, Council Member Schwedhelm, and
Council Member Tibbetts
Absent: 1 - Council Member Sawyer
A motion was made by Council Member Schwedhelm, seconded by Vice
Mayor Rogers, to recommend Debora Fudge of Windsor to the
SMART/Non-SCTA Member. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor Rogers, Council Member Alvarez,
Council Member Fleming, Council Member Schwedhelm, and
Council Member Tibbetts
Absent: 1 - Council Member Sawyer
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - NONE.
12. CONSENT ITEMS
There were no public comments received.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Rogers, seconded by Council Member
Tibbetts, to waive reading of the text and adopt Consent Items 12.1 through
12.4. The motion carried by the following vote:
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 17 of 21
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final January 12, 2021
Yes: 6 - Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor Rogers, Council Member Alvarez,
Council Member Fleming, Council Member Schwedhelm, and
Council Member Tibbetts
Absent: 1 - Council Member Sawyer
12.1 RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND GENERAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT F001321 LEAGUE SPORTS OFFICIALS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance Department
that the Council, by resolution, 1) approve a Fourth Amendment to
General Services Agreement Number F001321 with Northern Coast
Officials Association, Inc., Santa Rosa, California, for league sports
officials extending the agreement for an additional one-year term and
increasing compensation by $15,500, for a total not-to-exceed amount
of $229,296; and 2) ratify the Third Amendment dated January 7, 2020,
to Agreement Number F001321, which increased compensation by
$45,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $213,796.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - Fourth Amendment to GSA
Presentation
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2021-016 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A FOURTH
AMENDMENT AND RATIFYING THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO GENERAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER F001321 WITH NORTHERN COAST
OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION, INC.
12.2 RESOLUTION - RELINQUISHMENT OF PORTIONS OF 3RD STREET
AND COLLEGE AVENUE TO CALTRANS - REVISED DOCUMENTS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Department of
Transportation and Public Works that Council, by resolution, adopt a
resolution to correct previously adopted RES-2019-120 which accepts
relinquished portions of 3rd Street and College Avenue from Caltrans
associated with the US Highway 101 Widening Project, waives the
“Intention to Relinquish” requirement, and authorizes the City Manager
or their designee to execute required documents.
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 18 of 21
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final January 12, 2021
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Previous Resolution
Attachment 2 - Relinquishment Letter w/resolution
Resolution
Exhibit A - Location Maps
Presentation
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2021-017 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ACCEPTING RELINQUISHED
PORTIONS OF 3RD STREET AND COLLEGE AVENUE FROM CALTRANS
[CORRECTED]
12.3 RESOLUTION - BID AWARD - PURCHASE ORDER FOR SEVEN 2021
FORD F350 CLASS 3 EXTENDED CAB AND CHASSIS WITH 9FT
UTILITY BODY, TOOL DRAWERS AND MATERIAL RACKS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and
Public Works and Finance Departments that the Council, by resolution,
approve a purchase order for the purchase of seven 2021 Ford F350
Class 3 Extended Cab & Chassis with 9FT Utility Truck Bodies, tool
drawers and material racks for the Facilities Maintenance Division to
replace existing vehicles to Hansel Ford, Santa Rosa, California, in an
amount not to exceed $351,143.45.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Presentation
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2021-018 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A PURCHASE
ORDER FOR SEVEN (7) 2021 FORD F350 CAB & CHASSIS WITH 9FT
UTILITY BODY WITH TOOL DRAWER AND MATERIAL RACKS TO HANSEL
FORD IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $351,143.45
12.4 RESOLUTION - CORRECTION OF CLERICAL ERROR IN
ADMINISTRATIVE AGREEMENT APPROVED BY RES-2020-161 FOR
COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR SONOMA COUNTY
TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and
Economic Development Department that the Council, by resolution,
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 19 of 21
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final January 12, 2021
approve the correction of clerical errors found in Sections 4 and 5 of the
Administrative Agreement with the County of Sonoma, previously
approved by RES-2020-161, for collection of assessments on Santa
Rosa lodging establishments resulting from Santa Rosa’s participation
in the Sonoma County Tourism Business Improvement Area.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Sonoma County Ordinance 5525
Attachment 2 - RES-2020-161
Attachment 3 - Santa Rosa City Council Resolution 25954
Attachment 4 - Redlined Administrative Agreement
Resolution
Exhibit A - Administrative Agreement
Presentation
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2021-019 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE CORRECTION
OF CLERICAL ERRORS IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE AGREEMENT
ASSOCIATED, PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BY RES-2020-161, FOR
COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR SONOMA COUNTY TOURISM
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA
13. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
Michael Von spoke regarding his support of the letter related to the
events in Washington and related to emergency planning.
Nancy Alcott, Lattice Education Services, spoke regarding the need
for assistance for hers and surrounding businesses related to the
homeless encampment on Industrial Drive.
Duane De Witt submitted comment regarding residents of Hughes
Ave for the roadway being completed. McMinn, Barham and West
Ave also need help.
14. REPORT ITEMS - NONE.
15. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE.
16. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - NONE.
17. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS - NONE.
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 20 of 21
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final January 12, 2021
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]
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: 2437 Lomitas Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA APN 180-050-009
Agency Negotiators: Jill Scott, Real Property Negotiator
Negotiating Parties: PHILABHAY PANDORA represented by
Century 21
Under Negotiations: Price and terms of payment.
PUBLIC COMMENT - NONE.
Mayor Rogers recessed the meeting to closed session at 7:13 p.m.
and reconvened to open session at 7:40 p.m.
Present: 4 - Mayor Chris Rogers, Vice Mayor Natalie Rogers, Council Member
Victoria Fleming, and Council Member Tom Schwedhelm
Absent: 3 - Council Member Eddie Alvarez, Council Member John Sawyer, and
Council Member Jack Tibbetts
City Attorney Sue Gallagher reported Council met in Closed Session on Agenda
Item 18 and provided direction to real property negotiators.
19. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Hearing no further business, Mayor Rogers adjourned the meeting
at 7:42 p.m. The next regularly scheduled meeting will take place on
January 26, 2021, at a time set by the Mayor.
20. UPCOMING MEETINGS
20.1 UPCOMING MEETINGS LIST
Attachments: Upcoming Meetings List
This item was received and filed.
Approved on: April 6, 2021
/s/ Stephanie A. Williams, City Clerk
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 21 of 21
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final January 12, 2021
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 12, 2021
1:00 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION (VIDEO CONFERENCE)
1:30 P.M. - STUDY SESSION (VIDEO CONFERENCE)
4:00 P.M. - REGULAR SESSION (VIDEO CONFERENCE)
DUE TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE GOVERNOR'S EXECUTIVE ORDERS
N-25-20 AND N-29-20 WHICH SUSPEND CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS OF
THE BROWN ACT, AND THE ORDER OF THE HEALTH OFFICER OF THE
COUNTY OF SONOMA TO SHELTER IN PLACE TO MINIMIZE THE
SPREAD OF COVID-19, THE CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WILL BE
PARTICIPATING VIA ZOOM WEBINAR.
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING BY
VISITING HTTPS://SRCITY-ORG.ZOOM.US/J/91775475227 OR BY
DIALING 877-853-5257 AND ENTER WEBINAR ID: 917 7547 5227
THE MEETING WILL ALSO BE LIVE STREAMED AT
HTTPS://SANTA-ROSA.LEGISTAR.COM/CALENDAR.
CLICK ON THE "IN PROGRESS" LINK TO VIEW.
THE MEETING CAN ALSO BE VIEWED ON COMCAST CHANNEL 28,
AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99, AND AT
HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/CITYOFSANTAROSA
Public Comment may be made live during the meeting via Zoom or
submitted by 5:00 pm, the Monday before the City Council Meeting via
e-mail at cc-comment@srcity.org, recorded voice message at
707-543-3005 or through the eComment feature at
https://santa-rosa.legistar.com.
DEADLINES AND ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTION FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
ARE SET FORTH BELOW.
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
Page 2 of 12
City Council JANUARY 12, 2021
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:
Live Public Comment: The public accessing the meeting through the Zoom
link or dial-in will be able to provide public comment on agenda items at the
time an Agenda Item is discussed during the City Council Meeting. Go to
https://srcity.org/virtualparticipation for more information.
E-mail Public Comment: To submit an e-mailed public comment to the City
Council, please send to: cc-comment@srcity.org by 5:00 p.m., Monday,
January 11. Identify in the subject line of your e-mail the Agenda Item Number
on which you wish to comment, provide your name in the body of the e-mail
and your comment. Please limit your e-mail to approximately 400 words
(which is a speaking rate of 133 words per minute).
eComment: To submit an eComment, go to https://santa-rosa.legistar.com
and click the eComment link near the agenda link. eComment period will
close at 5:00 p.m., Monday January 11.
Recorded Voice Message Public Comment: To submit a voice message
public comment, please call 707-543-3005 by 5:00 p.m., Monday, January 11.
State your name, the Agenda Item Number(s) on which you wish to comment,
and your comment.
E-mail and eComment 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. Recorded voice message
public comments will be played during the meeting at the time the item is
heard.
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
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
Page 3 of 12
City Council JANUARY 12, 2021
jurisdiction of the Council. Comments from the public on non-agenda items,
are regularly heard under both Agenda Items 13 (first twelve speakers) and
17 (any additional speakers wishing to speak on non-agenda items).
1:00 P.M. (VIDEO CONFERENCE)
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
addressed in Closed Session.
2.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9)
Name of Case: Airport Business Center and Blue Fox Partners v. City of
Santa Rosa, et al.
Court Case No.: Sonoma County Superior Court SCV-267372
RECESS CLOSED SESSION(S) AND RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION VIA ZOOM.
1:30 P.M. (VIDEO CONFERENCE)
3. STUDY SESSION
Study Session items are items for in-depth discussion and possible direction
to staff. No action will be taken.
3.1 COUNTY OF SONOMA STRATEGIC PLAN
The County of Sonoma is in the process of developing a Five-Year
Strategic Plan that will inform policies and projects that are prioritized
over the next five years. The Board of Supervisors has identified five
Strategic Pillars: Healthy and Safe Communities, Organizational
Excellence, Racial Equity and Social Justice, Climate Action and
Resiliency, and Resilient Infrastructure. County staff have completed
an extensive employee and community engagement process to help
refine the goals and objectives, and will be bringing the draft plan to the
Board of Supervisors for review on January 26th. In this study session,
County staff will provide an overview of the Strategic Plan process and
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
Page 4 of 12
City Council JANUARY 12, 2021
components.
Attachments: Sonoma County Strategic Plan Handout
Presentation
3.2 REVIEW OF TEMPORARY SICK LEAVE REQUIREMENTS AND
OPTIONS FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYERS
In response to the pandemic, on July 7, 2020, the Council enacted
Ordinance 2020-006, which required certain employers provide
temporary sick leave benefits for employees. This ordinance was
intended to fill the gaps of employers not covered under federal law.
Both the ordinance and federal law sunset on December 31, 2020. This
Study Session is being held for the Council to discuss and provide
feedback to staff as to whether to readopt Chapter 10-47 and, if so,
whether any changes should be made to it.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Ordinance ORD-2020-006
Presentation
4:00 P.M. (VIDEO CONFERENCE)
4. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ROLL CALL
5. REPORT, IF ANY, ON STUDY AND CLOSED SESSIONS
6. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS - NONE.
7. 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.
7.1 COVID-19 RESPONSE UPDATE
This will be a standing item on the agenda. No action will be taken
except for possible direction to staff.
7.2 COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT PLAN UPDATE
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
Page 5 of 12
City Council JANUARY 12, 2021
This will be a standing item on the agenda. No action will be taken
except for possible direction to staff.
7.3 GLASS FIRE RECOVERY UPDATE
Staff will provide an update on the Glass Fire Recovery. No action will
be taken except for possible direction to staff.
7.4 WATER AND RECYCLED WATER SUPPLY UPDATE
Santa Rosa Water staff will update the City Council on current water
and recycled water supplies. The Council may discuss this item and
give direction to staff.
Attachments: Presentation
7.5 CITY INVESTMENTS
City staff and a representative from the City’s investment management
firm, PFM, will brief the Council on the legal requirements for investing
City funds, including the types of investments that may be purchased.
Attachments: Presentation
8. CITY MANAGER’S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS
9. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
10. MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS’ REPORTS
10.1 MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS' SUBCOMMITTEE AND LIAISON
REPORTS (AND POSSIBLE COUNCIL DIRECTION TO BOARD
REPRESENTATIVE ON PENDING ISSUES, IF NEEDED)
10.1.1 Council Subcommittee Reports
10.1.2 Sonoma County Transportation Authority/Regional Climate
Protection Authority (SCTA/RCPA)
10.1.3 Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) - Water Advisory Committee
10.1.4 Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG)
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
Page 6 of 12
City Council JANUARY 12, 2021
10.1.5 Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District
Advisory Committee
10.1.6 Sonoma Clean Power Authority (SCPA)
10.1.7 Zero Waste Sonoma (formerly known as Sonoma County Waste
Management Agency (SCWMA))
10.1.8 Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA)
10.1.9 Home Sonoma County (HSC)
10.1.10 Renewal Enterprise District (RED)
10.1.11 Public Safety Subcommittee
10.1.12 Other
10.2 SONOMA COUNTY MAYORS' AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ASSOCIATION /
CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE
10.2.1 The City Council will, by motion, provide direction to the Mayor
regarding letters of interest received for appointment to the following
vacancies, which will be made by the Board of Directors and City
Selection Committee of the Sonoma County Mayors’ and
Councilmembers’ Association at its meeting on February 11, 2021:
1. City Selection Chair, to fill expiring term of Mayor Dominic
Foppoli’s term (Windsor). One-year term.
2. City Selection Vice Chair, to fill expiring term of Mayor
Augustine Wolter (Cloverdale). One-year term.
3. Bay Area Air Quality Management District, one position, to fill
expired term (March 2021) of Teresa Barrett (Petaluma).
Two-year term.
· Letter received from Teresa Barrett (Petaluma)
4. Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District,
appointment made by the Board of Supervisors, one position,
to fill expired term (January 2021) of Gina Belforte (Rohnert
Park). Two-year term.
· Letter received from Gerard Giudice (Rohnert Park)
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
Page 7 of 12
City Council JANUARY 12, 2021
· Letter received from Dominic Foppoli (Windsor)
5. Local Agency Formation Commission, one position, to fill
expired term (May 2021) of Teresa Barrett (Petaluma).
Two-year term.
· Letter received from Mark Landman (Cotati)
6. Metropolitan Transportation Commission, one position, to fill
vacated term of Jake Mackenzie (Rohnert Park). Vacated term
expires February 2023. The City Selection Committee submits
3 names, and the appointment is made by the Board of
Supervisors).
· Letter received from Neysa Hinton (Sebastopol)
· Letter received from Mike Healy (Petaluma)
· Letter received from Brian Barnacle (Petaluma)
· Letter received from Victoria Fleming (Santa Rosa)
7. Remote Access Network (RAN) Board, one position.
Unspecified term, but must be filled by a Mayor.
· No letters received.
8. Sonoma County Oversight Board, one position (Alternate), to
fill a vacated term of David Cook (Sonoma). Unspecified term.
· No letters received.
It is also recommended that if late nominations are received or if the
City Selection Committee or Mayors’ and Councilmembers’
Association Board recommends alternates, that the City Council
authorize the Mayor or his/her designated representative the
authority to vote on these late nominations or recommendations at
the City Selection Committee meeting or Mayors’ and
Councilmembers’ Association board meeting.
Attachments: BAAQMD - Letter of Interest
GGB_HTD - Letters of Interest
LAFCO - Letter of Interest
MTC - Letters of Interest
10.2.2 The City Council will, by motion, provide direction to the Mayor
regarding letters of interest received for appointment to the following
vacancies, which will be made by the Board of Directors of the
Sonoma County Mayors’ and Councilmembers’ Association at its
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
Page 8 of 12
City Council JANUARY 12, 2021
meeting on February 11, 2021:
1. Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) Executive Board,
two positions, to fill vacated terms of Jake Mackenzie (June
2021) (Rohnert Park) and Michael Carnacchi (June 2021)
(Sebastopol). Term would expire June 2021.
· Letter received from Susan Adams (Rohnert Park)
· Letter received from Dennis Pocekay (Petaluma)
· Letter received from Ariel Kelley (Healdsburg)
2. North Bay Division, League of California Cities, one position
(Alternate), to fill expired term of John Sawyer (February 2021)
(Santa Rosa). Term expires two years from appointment
· Letter received from John Sawyer (Santa Rosa)
3. Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space
District Citizens Advisory Committee, three positions, to fill the
vacated terms of John Dell’Osso (June 2021) (Cotati) and Leah
Gold (February 2021) (Healdsburg); and the expired term of
Neysa Hinton (February 2021) (Sebastopol). Terms expire two
years from appointment.
· Letter received from Neysa Hinton (Sebastopol)
· Letter received from Brian Barnacle (Petaluma)
· Letter received from Ariel Kelley (Healdsburg)
· Letter received from Skylaer Palacios (Healdsburg)
4. Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit Commission (SMART), one
position, to fill a vacated term of Joe Naujokas (February 2023)
(Healdsburg).
· Letter received from Melanie Bagby (Cloverdale)
5. SMART/Non-SCTA Member, one position to fill the expired
term of Debora Fudge (January 2021) (Windsor). Four-year
fixed term.
· Letter received from Debora Fudge (Windsor)
It is also recommended that if late nominations are received or if the
City Selection Committee or Mayors’ and Councilmembers’ Board
recommends alternates, that the City Council authorize the Mayor or
his/her designated representative the authority to vote on these late
nominations or recommendations at the City Selection Committee
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
Page 9 of 12
City Council JANUARY 12, 2021
Meeting or Mayors’ and Councilmembers’ Association board
meeting.
Attachments: ABAG - Letters of Interest
LOCC - Letter of Interest
SCAP_OSD - Letters of Interest
SMART - Letters of Interest
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - NONE.
12. CONSENT ITEMS
12.1 RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND GENERAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT F001321 LEAGUE SPORTS OFFICIALS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance Department
that the Council, by resolution, 1) approve a Fourth Amendment to
General Services Agreement Number F001321 with Northern Coast
Officials Association, Inc., Santa Rosa, California, for league sports
officials extending the agreement for an additional one-year term and
increasing compensation by $15,500, for a total not-to-exceed amount
of $229,296; and 2) ratify the Third Amendment dated January 7, 2020,
to Agreement Number F001321, which increased compensation by
$45,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $213,796.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - Fourth Amendment to GSA
Presentation
12.2 RESOLUTION - RELINQUISHMENT OF PORTIONS OF 3RD STREET
AND COLLEGE AVENUE TO CALTRANS - REVISED DOCUMENTS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Department of
Transportation and Public Works that Council, by resolution, adopt a
resolution to correct previously adopted RES-2019-120 which accepts
relinquished portions of 3rd Street and College Avenue from Caltrans
associated with the US Highway 101 Widening Project, waives the
“Intention to Relinquish” requirement, and authorizes the City Manager
or their designee to execute required documents.
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
Page 10 of 12
City Council JANUARY 12, 2021
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Previous Resolution
Attachment 2 - Relinquishment Letter w/resolution
Resolution
Exhibit A - Location Maps
Presentation
12.3 RESOLUTION - BID AWARD - PURCHASE ORDER FOR SEVEN 2021
FORD F350 CLASS 3 EXTENDED CAB AND CHASSIS WITH 9FT
UTILITY BODY, TOOL DRAWERS AND MATERIAL RACKS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and
Public Works and Finance Departments that the Council, by resolution,
approve a purchase order for the purchase of seven 2021 Ford F350
Class 3 Extended Cab & Chassis with 9FT Utility Truck Bodies, tool
drawers and material racks for the Facilities Maintenance Division to
replace existing vehicles to Hansel Ford, Santa Rosa, California, in an
amount not to exceed $351,143.45.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Presentation
12.4 RESOLUTION - CORRECTION OF CLERICAL ERROR IN
ADMINISTRATIVE AGREEMENT APPROVED BY RES-2020-161 FOR
COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR SONOMA COUNTY
TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and
Economic Development Department that the Council, by resolution,
approve the correction of clerical errors found in Sections 4 and 5 of the
Administrative Agreement with the County of Sonoma, previously
approved by RES-2020-161, for collection of assessments on Santa
Rosa lodging establishments resulting from Santa Rosa’s participation
in the Sonoma County Tourism Business Improvement Area.
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
Page 11 of 12
City Council JANUARY 12, 2021
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Sonoma County Ordinance 5525
Attachment 2 - RES-2020-161
Attachment 3 - Santa Rosa City Council Resolution 25954
Attachment 4 - Redlined Administrative Agreement
Resolution
Exhibit A - Administrative Agreement
Presentation
13. 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 is normally limited to twelve speakers selected randomly by the Mayor.
E-mail and eComment 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.
Voice message recorded public comments received for non-agenda items
may be played under Agenda Item 13 or at Item 17. Recorded public
comments are limited to 3 minutes to mirror in-person meeting protocols.
14. REPORT ITEMS - NONE.
15. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE.
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. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - NONE.
17. 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. Recorded public comments, and eComments are limited to 3
minutes to mirror in-person meeting protocols.
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
Page 12 of 12
City Council JANUARY 12, 2021
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]
19. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
20. UPCOMING MEETINGS
This schedule is tentative and subject to change pending final publication and
posting of the City Council Meeting Agenda.
20.1 UPCOMING MEETINGS LIST
Attachments: Upcoming Meetings List
*Did not appear on the preliminary agenda.
**Quasi-judicial or adjudicative action.
The City of Santa Rosa does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities in its employment, services, benefits,
facilities, programs, or activities. Requests for accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services necessary to participate in a City
program, service, or activity, including printed information in alternate formats, are available by contacting the City Clerk's Office
at 707-543-3015 (TTY Relay at 711) or cityclerk@srcity.org. Requests should be submitted as far in advance as possible, but
no later than two business days before the scheduled meeting.
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.
Get email alerts for Santa Rosa
A daily email when new agendas and minutes are posted.