City Council
Regular MeetingSanta Rosa, CA · January 11, 2022
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 11, 2022 4:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Rogers called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
Present: 5 - Mayor Chris Rogers, Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez, Council Member
Victoria Fleming, Council Member John Sawyer, and Council Member
Tom Schwedhelm
Absent: 1 - Council Member Natalie Rogers
Mayor Rogers welcomed the new City Manager Maraskeshia Smith. City Manager
Smith thanked the Council for their support and being excited to work with staff
and the community.
Mayor Rogers thanked outgoing Interim City Manager Jeff Kolin for his service to
the city.
2. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - NONE.
3. STUDY SESSION - NONE.
4. REPORT, IF ANY, ON STUDY AND CLOSED SESSIONS - NONE.
5. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS - NONE.
6. STAFF BRIEFINGS
6.1 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 Maraskeshia Smith reported on the new health order
limiting indoor gatherings to 50 people and outdoor gatherings to
100 people, issued by Sonoma County Health Officer Dr. Sundari
Mase, going into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, January 12,
2022 through February 11, 2022.
No public comments were made.
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7. CITY MANAGER’S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS
City Manager Smith provided an update on the development project
at the former Journey's End Mobilehome Park, and on the unveiling
of the new inRESPONSE Mental Health Support Team with a
ribbon-cutting ceremony held at City Hall.
7.1 REPORT OF SETTLEMENTS AND ACTIVE LITIGATION
The City Attorney will report on settlements over $50,000 through
November 2021 as well as provide a summary of pending litigation
against the City.
Attachments: Litigation Report
City Attorney Sue Gallagher reported there were no new settlements
over $50,000 in December, there are currently 31 open cases: five
receiverships with remediation on three of the properties, nine
general litigation matters, seven personal injury cases, five open
cases regarding police actions with two settled that were previously
reported on, five writ of mandate cases, and one new claim filed.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Thomas Ells spoke regarding a case against SMART on the
Jennings Avenue crossing, and expressed concern about extending
the tax measure without addressing the issues at the crossing.
8. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Schwedhlem announced he would be abstaining
from Item 10.1 due to not being in attendance at the meeting.
Vice Mayor Alvarez announced he would be abstaining on Item 10.3
due to not being in attendance at the meeting.
9. MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS’ REPORTS
Vice Mayor Alvarez reported on a toy distribution event held in
memory of Vince Harper.
Council Member Schwedhelm announced his appointment of Calum
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Weeks to the Community Advisory Board and Jennielynn Holmes to
the Measure O Citizens Oversight Committee.
Council Member Sawyer announced his appointment of Mark Stapp
to the Design Review Board and thanked Henry Wix for his service
on the Board.
Council Member Fleming commented on the Jewish community's
distress on the vandalism of the Holocaust Memorial at Memorial
Park and she stands in solidarity with the community.
Mayor Rogers thanked Assistant City Manager Jason Nutt and his
team, as well as Catholic Charities, for opening the warming centers
when temperatures dropped. Mayor Rogers thanked Mark Stapp for
his service on the Measure O Citizens Oversight Committee and
announced his appointment of Nick Caston to the board.
No public comments were made.
9.1 MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS' SUBCOMMITTEE AND LIAISON
REPORTS (AND POSSIBLE COUNCIL DIRECTION TO BOARD
REPRESENTATIVE ON PENDING ISSUES, IF NEEDED)
9.1.1 Council Subcommittee Reports
Council Member Sawyer provided a brief report on the
Economic Development Subcommittee.
9.1.2 Sonoma County Transportation Authority/Regional Climate
Protection Authority (SCTA/RCPA)
9.1.3 Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) - Water Advisory Committee
9.1.4 Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG)
9.1.5 Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District
Advisory Committee
9.1.6 Sonoma Clean Power Authority (SCPA)
9.1.7 Zero Waste Sonoma (formerly known as Sonoma County Waste
Management Agency (SCWMA))
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9.1.8 Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA)
9.1.9 Home Sonoma County (HSC)
9.1.10 Renewal Enterprise District (RED)
9.1.11 Public Safety Subcommittee
9.1.12 Other
10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
No public comments were made.
10.1 October 26, 2021 Regular Meeting.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
Approved as submitted with Council Member Schwedhelm abstaining.
10.2 November 9, 2021, Regular Meeting.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
Approved as submitted.
10.3 November 16, 2021 Special Meeting.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
Approved as submitted with Vice Mayor Alvarez abstaining.
11. CONSENT ITEMS
City Manager Smith announced Item 11.7 was being pulled from the
Consent calendar and will be brought back at a future meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Duane De Witt submitted comment on item 11.2 and 11.6
expressing concerns on the continued relationships with the City, on
Item 11.8 expressing concern about designating the Senior Center
as surplus land, and in support of Item 11.9.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Alvarez, seconded by Council Member
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Sawyer, to waive reading of the text and adopt Consent Items 11.1 through
11.6 and 11.8 through 11.10. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor Alvarez, Council Member Fleming,
Council Member Rogers, Council Member Sawyer, and Council
Member Schwedhelm
11.1 RESOLUTION - RATIFICATION OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO
AGREEMENT WITH SONOMA COUNTY COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FOR FUNDING OF OPERATIONS
DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AT THE SAMUEL L. JONES
HALL HOMELESS SHELTER
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Manager’s Office
that Council, by resolution, ratify the First Amendment to Agreement
between the Sonoma County Community Development Commission and
City of Santa Rosa Sam Jones Hall and Sam Jones Hall Annex for
funding from the Commission to reimburse the City for operations over
July 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022, during the COVID-19 pandemic in a
total amount of $521,881.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - First Amendment to Agreement between the Sonoma County
Community Development Commission and City of Santa Rosa Sam Jones Hall
and Sam Jones Hall Annex
Presentation
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-001 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA RATIFYING THE FIRST
AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SONOMA COUNTY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND CITY OF SANTA ROSA
SAM JONES HALL AND SAM JONES HALL ANNEX (FIRST AMENDMENT)
FOR COMMISSION FUNDING OF CITY OPERATIONS DURING THE
COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $521,881
11.2 RESOLUTION - FIFTH AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT F001128 WITH THE SANTA ROSA
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and
Economic Development Department that the Council, by resolution,
approve a Fifth Amendment to Professional Services Agreement
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Number F001128 with the Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce
increasing the not-to-exceed amount by $28,440 for a total
not-to-exceed amount of $298,640 for downtown services to be
provided through the end of 2022.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - Fifth Amendment to PSA
Presentation
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-002 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE FIFTH
AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SANTA
ROSA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
11.3 RESOLUTION - ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF GRANT
FUNDS FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
JUSTICE TOBACCO GRANT PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Police Department that
the Council, by resolution: 1) accept a grant award from the California
Department of Justice Tobacco Grant Program in the amount of
$99,970; 2) authorize the Chief of Police, or his/her designee, to
execute a Memorandum of Understanding and all related award
documents and any amendments thereto required for receiving such
funds pursuant to the terms and conditions of the California Department
of Justice; and (3) appropriate $99,970 of grant funds to a project key to
be established by the Chief Financial Officer.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - MOU
Presentation
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-003 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ACCEPTING A GRANT AWARD
FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TOBACCO
GRANT PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $99,970; AUTHORIZING THE
CHIEF OF POLICE TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
AND ANY NECESSARY RELATED DOCUMENTS; AND APPROPRIATE
FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $99,970
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11.4 RESOLUTION - WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BID, APPROPRIATE
FUNDS, AND APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH COOPERATIVE PERSONNEL SERVICES DBA
CPS HR CONSULTING
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Human Resources
Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) waive competitive bidding
pursuant to Section 3-08.100(D) of the Santa Rosa City Code and
Council Policy 600-001; 2) appropriate $105,360 from unassigned
general fund balance; and 3) approve a Professional Services
Agreement with Cooperative Personnel Services dba CPS HR
Consulting in the amount of $105,360 to provide professional Human
Resources services to temporarily support the department with current
vacancies and COVID-19 testing.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A
Presentation
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-004 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA WAIVING COMPETITIVE
BIDDING, APPROPRIATING FUNDS, AND APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH COOPERATIVE PERSONNEL SERVICES
DBA CPS HR CONSULTING
11.5 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO
NIXON-ELGI EQUIPMENT COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE
LEEBOY 8500D ASPHALT PAVING MACHINE UNDER SOURCEWELL
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NUMBER 052417-VTL
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and
Public Works and Finance Departments that the Council, by resolution,
approve a purchase order with Nixon-Egli Equipment Company, Tracy,
CA, for the purchase of one Leeboy 8500D Asphalt Paving Machine to
replace existing equipment used in the Transportation and Public Works
Street Surface Repair Division through Sourcewell Cooperative
Agreement Number 052417-VTL for a total amount not to exceed
$179,804.44.
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Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1
Resolution
Presentation
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-005 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A PURCHASE
ORDER TO NIXON-ELGI EQUIPMENT COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE OF
ONE LEEBOY 8500D ASPHALT PAVING MACHINE THROUGH
SOURCEWELL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NUMBER 052417-VTL FOR A
TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $179,804.44
11.6 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH CARLILE MACY, INC.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and
Public Works Department that the Council, by resolution, approve a
Professional Services Agreement, between the City of Santa Rosa and
Carlile Macy, Inc., of Santa Rosa, CA, in an amount not to exceed
$204,822 to provide landscape architectural design and engineering
services, drafting an amendment to the South Davis Master Plan,
preparation of construction drawings and administration for South Davis
Neighborhood Park.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - PSA
Presentation
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-006 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CARLILE MACY, INC., OF SANTA ROSA,
CA, TO PROVIDE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND
ENGINEERING SERVICES AND TO PREPARE A MASTER PLAN
AMENDMENT AND CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION
FOR SOUTH DAVIS NEIGHBORHOOD PARK IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $204,822
11.8 RESOLUTION - REQUEST THAT THE CITY COUNCIL DECLARE
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54221 THAT
CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY AND LOCATED
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AT 702 AND 716 BENNETT VALLEY ROAD AND 921 AND 927
RUTLEDGE AVENUE (APN 038-151-004, 038-151-011, 009-333-009,
009-333-014) IS EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND THAT WILL BE
TRANSFERRED AS AFFORDABLE HOUSING PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE 37364
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by Real Estate Services,
Transportation and Public Works and Housing Departments that the
Council, by resolution, declare pursuant to Government Code Section
54221 that real property located at 702 & 716 Bennett Valley Road and
921 and 927 Rutledge Avenue (APN 038-151-004, 038-151-011,
009-333-009, 009-333-014) is “exempt surplus land” under the Surplus
Lands Act, and directing that the resolution be submitted to the State
Department of Housing and Community Development in accordance
with Section 400(e) of the HCD Surplus Lands Act Guidelines.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - Bennett Valley Apartments DDA
Presentation
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-007 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA DECLARING PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54221 THAT REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY
THE CITY IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 038-151-004,
038-151-011, 009-333-009, 009-333-014 AND LOCATED AT 702 & 716
BENNETT VALLEY ROAD AND 921 & 927 RUTLEDGE AVENUE, SANTA
ROSA, CALIFORNIA IS EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND, AND FINDING THAT
SUCH DECLARATION AND AUTHORIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT
11.9 RESOLUTION - MAKING REQUIRED MONTHLY FINDINGS AND
AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUED USE OF TELECONFERENCING
FOR PUBLIC MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND ALL THE
CITY’S BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES, PURSUANT
TO ASSEMBLY BILL 361
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Attorney that the
Council, by resolution, make required monthly findings and authorize
the continued use of teleconferencing for public meetings of the City
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Council and all of the City’s boards, commissions and committees
pursuant to Assembly Bill 361.
Attachments: Resolution
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-008 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA MAKING REQUIRED FINDINGS
AND AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUED USE OF TELECONFERENCING FOR
PUBLIC MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND ALL THE CITY'S
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY
BILL 361
11.10 ORDINANCE ADOPTION - ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ROSA REZONING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
2660 PETALUMA HILL ROAD, ALSO IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSOR’S
PARCEL NUMBERS 044-370-002, 044-370-010, 044-051-073, AND
044-051-055, FROM THE CSC (COMMUNITY SHOPPING CENTER)
AND PD 96-001C TO THE R-3-30 (MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL)
ZONING DISTRICT - FILE NUMBER PRJ21-011 (REZ21-002)
RECOMMENDATION: This ordinance, introduced at the December 14,
2021, Regular Meeting by a 7-0-0 vote, amends mends Title 20 of the
Santa Rosa Code by amending the “Zoning Map of the City of Santa
Rosa,” as described in Section 20-20.020, so as to change the
classification of Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 044-370-002, 044-370-010,
044-051-073, and 044-051-055 to the R-3-30 (Multi-Family Residential)
Zoning District.
Attachments: Ordinance
Late Correspondence (Uploaded 1-11-2022)
This Consent - Ordinance was adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. ORD-2022-001 ENTITLED: ORDINANCE OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA REZONING THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 2660 PETALUMA HILL ROAD, ALSO IDENTIFIED AS
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS 044-370-002, 044-370-010, 044-051-073,
AND 044-051-055, FROM THE CSC (COMMUNITY SHOPPING CENTER)
AND PD 96-001C TO THE R-3-30 (MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT
ZONING - FILE NUMBER PRJ21-011 (REZ21-002)
11.7 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF GRANT OF TEMPORARY
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CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT TO PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC
COMPANY ON A PORTION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 55 STONY POINT ROAD, SANTA ROSA APN 010-320-019 FOR
THE DEVELOPMENT OF BATTERY ELECTRIC BUS CHARGING
INFRASTRUCTURE
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and
Public Works Department and Real Estate Services that Council, by
resolution: 1) approve a Grant of Temporary Construction Easement to
Pacific Gas and Electric Company on City owned property located at 55
Stony Point Road, Santa Rosa, APN 010-320-019 for the development
of battery-electric bus charging infrastructure in connection with the
CityBus Electrical Vehicle Fleet Electrification Project; and 2) authorize
the Director of Transportation and Public Works Department to execute
the Grant of Temporary Construction Easement and any additional and
other documents necessary to grant the temporary easement and
access rights.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - Grant of Temporary Construction Easement and Exhibit
Presentation
This item was pulled from the Consent calendar and will be brought back at
a future meeting.
12. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
Asher Sheppard spoke expressing concern on the Art in Public
Places final decision regarding the languages represented on the
Unum sculpture for Courthouse Square.
13. REPORT ITEMS
13.1 REPORT - RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ROSA ADOPTING THE 2022 CITY OF SANTA ROSA STATE
LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
BACKGROUND: The 2022 state legislative session is now underway.
To be best positioned to respond to what is anticipated to be a very
active session, City staff have identified state legislative priorities in a
proposed 2022 state legislative platform for consideration by the City
Council. Defined priorities, approved by the City Council, will help
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communicate the City’s state legislative and project priorities to the
California State Delegation, Legislature, regional and state agencies.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Communications &
Intergovernmental Relations Office that the Council, by resolution, adopt
the City’s 2022 State Legislative Platform.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A
FINAL - Exhibit A (Uploaded 1-27-2022)
Presentation
Scott Alonso, Intergovernmental Relations & Legislative Affairs
Officer, and Dane Hutchings, Renne Public Policy Group, presented
and answered questions from Council.
No public comments were made.
A motion was made by Council Member Sawyer, seconded by Council
Member Schwedhelm, to waive reading of the text and adopt
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-009 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ADOPTING THE 2022 CITY OF
SANTA ROSA STATE LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor Alvarez, Council Member Fleming,
Council Member Rogers, Council Member Sawyer, and Council
Member Schwedhelm
13.2 REPORT - MAKE FINDINGS PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (“CEQA”) GUIDELINES, ADOPTION
OF THE CEQA CHECKLIST, ADOPTION OF THE RELOCATION
PLAN AND APPROVAL OF THE ACQUISITION OF 976 HEARN
AVENUE, 980 HEARN AVENUE, AND 1004 HEARN AVENUE
BACKGROUND: The City previously prepared and certified a
programmatic-level Environmental Impact Report (“EIR”) which fully
analyzed the potential environmental impacts associated with the
Roseland Area/Sebastopol Road and Roseland Area Annexation
Projects Specific Plan, including certain roadway improvements and a
variety of municipal and public uses, pursuant to the California
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Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”). In 2016, the City certified the
Program EIR and approved the Specific Plan. The City has now
prepared a CEQA Checklist for the proposed acquisition of the following
real properties (“Project”) located in Santa Rosa: (1) 976 Hearn
Avenue, Santa Rosa, APN 043-191-018; (2) 980 Hearn Avenue, APN
043-191-019; and (3) 1004 Hearn Avenue, APN 043-191-020
(collectively the “Subject Properties”) for the planned future extension of
Dutton Avenue and the Colgan Creek Multi- Use Path, and for one or
more public uses, potentially including the relocation of Santa Rosa Fire
Station 8, a new library facility, a community center and pool, a
recreation center, and/or a neighborhood park. Staff seeks Council
adoption of the Checklist, which demonstrates that the Project is within
the scope of the 2016 Program EIR pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines
section 15168 and that no further CEQA review is required for the
Project pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines section 15162 findings
pursuant to CEQA.
The City is required to prepare and adopt a Relocation Impact Study
and Last Resort Housing Plan (the “Relocation Plan”) which documents
how the City is planning to provide relocation assistance to impacted
occupants who will be displaced because of the Project. it is therefore
appropriate and necessary for Council to timely consider and adopt the
Relocation Plan for the Project, setting forth the required relocation
analysis and level of assistance that the City will make available to
occupants who will be displaced by the Project.
On July 13, December 7 and 21, 2021 in closed session, Council gave
direction to staff on price and terms to negotiate the purchase of the
Subject Properties. Staff has secured acquisition agreements in line
with the price and term parameters provided by the Council in closed
session for each of the Subject Properties and now seeks final approval
of the acquisitions.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Fire Department,
Transportation and Public Works Department and Real Estate Services
that Council, by resolution: 1) make findings pursuant to State CEQA
Guidelines sections 15162 and 15168 that the acquisition of 976 Hearn
Avenue, APN 043-191-018; 980 Hearn Avenue, APN 043-191-019; and
1004 Hearn Avenue, APN 043-191-020 (collectively the “Subject
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Properties”) is within the scope of the previously certified 2016 Program
EIR for the Roseland Area/Sebastopol Road and Roseland Area
Annexation Projects Specific Plan and that no further environmental
review is required at this time; 2) adopt the CEQA checklist; 3) adopt
the Relocation Plan; 4) approve the acquisition of the Subject
Properties subject to all contract contingencies and approve the
demolition of the structures located thereon; and 5) authorize the
Assistant City Manager or designee to execute all documents necessary
to complete the acquisitions, subject to approval as to form by the City
Attorney.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Roseland Area Projects Environmental Impact Report
Attachment 2 - Draft Relocation Plan Fire Station Relocation and Municipal Use
Project
Attachment 2 - REVISED Draft Relocation Plan Fire Station Relocation and
Municipal Use Project (Uploaded 1-4-2022)
Attachment 3 - Final Relocation Plan (Uploaded 1-11-2022)
Resolution
Exhibit A - CEQA Checklist
Presentation
REVISED Presentation (Uploaded 1-11-2022)
Late Correspondence (Uploaded 1-11-2022)
Jill Scott, Real Property Manager, presented and answered
questions from Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Ann Hammond, Director of Sonoma County Library, thanked the
Council for their vision, and looks forward to being a partner on the
project and working with the City.
Anonymous submitted comment in support of the item, expressed
concern on the traffic issue at the corner of Hearn and Dutton
Avenues, and would like to see services such as a library at the site.
The following people spoke in support of the purchase of the
property to be considered for a library, a fire station, a community
center or a park with a pool:
Ann Dublin
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Anonymous
Hector Chavez
Lynn
Ashley
Alejandra Salazar
Nicole Williams
Oscar
Kim Lee
Leann Nakashima
Anonymous
Victor Castro
Eddie Mendez
Ana
Concepcion
Marisol
Duane De Witt submitted comment expressing his concern of
"land-sharking," and in opposition to moving the Burbank Avenue fire
station to the south.
A motion was made by Council Member Fleming, seconded by Council
Member Sawyer, to waive reading of the text and adopt
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-010 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA MAKING CEQA FINDINGS;
ADOPTING THE CEQA CHECKLIST; ADOPTING A RELOCATION PLAN;
AND APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF 976 HEARN AVENUE, 980 HEARN
AVENUE, AND 1004 HEARN AVENUE
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor Alvarez, Council Member Fleming,
Council Member Rogers, Council Member Sawyer, and Council
Member Schwedhelm
14. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE.
15. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - NONE.
16. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
Duane De Witt submitted comment regarding his concerns Santa
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Rosa tax payers being exploited by local bureaucrats, the Roseland
library not being located in central Roseland, and requested the
Charter Review Committee look at term limits for Council and a
directly elected mayor to allow for more public involvement.
17. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS, RECESS TO
CLOSED SESSION IN THE MAYOR’S CONFERENCE ROOM, RECONVENE TO
OPEN SESSION, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS [IF NEEDED] - NONE.
18. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Mayor Rogers adjourned the meeting at 5:48 p.m. The next
regularly scheduled meeting will be held on January 25, 2022, at a
time to be set by the Mayor.
19. UPCOMING MEETINGS
19.1 UPCOMING MEETINGS LIST
Attachments: Upcoming Meetings List
This item was received and filed.
Approved on: February 15, 2022
/s/ Stephanie A. Williams, City Clerk
Agenda
City Hall, Council
City of Santa Rosa Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
CITY COUNCIL
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JANUARY 11, 2022
4:00 P.M. - REGULAR SESSION (HYBRID VIA IN-PERSON AND ZOOM)
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(e) AND THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE HEALTH OFFICER OF THE COUNTY OF
SONOMA, CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WILL BE PARTICIPATING IN THIS
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Council Meeting for public access. Recorded voice message public comments
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Non-Agenda Items are the time when any person may address the Council on
matters not listed on this agenda, but which are within the subject matter
jurisdiction of the Council. The first public comment period on non-agenda
items (Agenda Item 12) will begin no earlier than 5:00 p.m. and will be limited
to twelve speakers selected randomly by the Mayor. Each speaker will be
allowed three minutes. Speakers who do not have an opportunity to speak
during this time will be allowed to make public comment under Agenda Item
16.
4:00 P.M. (HYBRID VIA IN-PERSON AND ZOOM)
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - NONE.
Following the announcement of Closed Session items and prior to recess into
Closed Session, the public may speak up to three minutes on items to be
addressed in Closed Session.
3. STUDY SESSION - NONE.
Study Session items are items for in-depth discussion and possible direction
to staff. No action will be taken.
4. REPORT, IF ANY, ON STUDY AND CLOSED SESSIONS
5. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS - NONE.
6. STAFF BRIEFINGS
This time is reserved for City staff to provide a five-minute briefing to the
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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.
6.1 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. CITY MANAGER’S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS
7.1 REPORT OF SETTLEMENTS AND ACTIVE LITIGATION
The City Attorney will report on settlements over $50,000 through
November 2021 as well as provide a summary of pending litigation
against the City.
Attachments: Litigation Report
8. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
9. MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS’ REPORTS
9.1 MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS' SUBCOMMITTEE AND LIAISON
REPORTS (AND POSSIBLE COUNCIL DIRECTION TO BOARD
REPRESENTATIVE ON PENDING ISSUES, IF NEEDED)
9.1.1 Council Subcommittee Reports
9.1.2 Sonoma County Transportation Authority/Regional Climate
Protection Authority (SCTA/RCPA)
9.1.3 Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) - Water Advisory Committee
9.1.4 Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG)
9.1.5 Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District
Advisory Committee
9.1.6 Sonoma Clean Power Authority (SCPA)
9.1.7 Zero Waste Sonoma (formerly known as Sonoma County Waste
Management Agency (SCWMA))
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9.1.8 Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA)
9.1.9 Home Sonoma County (HSC)
9.1.10 Renewal Enterprise District (RED)
9.1.11 Public Safety Subcommittee
9.1.12 Other
10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
10.1 October 26, 2021 Regular Meeting.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
10.2 November 9, 2021, Regular Meeting.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
10.3 November 16, 2021 Special Meeting.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
11. CONSENT ITEMS
11.1 RESOLUTION - RATIFICATION OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO
AGREEMENT WITH SONOMA COUNTY COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FOR FUNDING OF OPERATIONS
DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AT THE SAMUEL L. JONES
HALL HOMELESS SHELTER
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Manager’s Office
that Council, by resolution, ratify the First Amendment to Agreement
between the Sonoma County Community Development Commission
and City of Santa Rosa Sam Jones Hall and Sam Jones Hall Annex for
funding from the Commission to reimburse the City for operations over
July 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022, during the COVID-19 pandemic in a
total amount of $521,881.
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Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - First Amendment to Agreement between the Sonoma County C
Presentation
11.2 RESOLUTION - FIFTH AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT F001128 WITH THE SANTA ROSA
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and
Economic Development Department that the Council, by resolution,
approve a Fifth Amendment to Professional Services Agreement
Number F001128 with the Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce
increasing the not-to-exceed amount by $28,440 for a total
not-to-exceed amount of $298,640 for downtown services to be
provided through the end of 2022.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - Fifth Amendment to PSA
Presentation
11.3 RESOLUTION - ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF GRANT
FUNDS FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
JUSTICE TOBACCO GRANT PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Police Department that
the Council, by resolution: 1) accept a grant award from the California
Department of Justice Tobacco Grant Program in the amount of
$99,970; 2) authorize the Chief of Police, or his/her designee, to
execute a Memorandum of Understanding and all related award
documents and any amendments thereto required for receiving such
funds pursuant to the terms and conditions of the California Department
of Justice; and (3) appropriate $99,970 of grant funds to a project key to
be established by the Chief Financial Officer.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - MOU
Presentation
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11.4 RESOLUTION - WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BID, APPROPRIATE
FUNDS, AND APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH COOPERATIVE PERSONNEL SERVICES DBA
CPS HR CONSULTING
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Human Resources
Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) waive competitive bidding
pursuant to Section 3-08.100(D) of the Santa Rosa City Code and
Council Policy 600-001; 2) appropriate $105,360 from unassigned
general fund balance; and 3) approve a Professional Services
Agreement with Cooperative Personnel Services dba CPS HR
Consulting in the amount of $105,360 to provide professional Human
Resources services to temporarily support the department with current
vacancies and COVID-19 testing.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A
Presentation
11.5 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO
NIXON-ELGI EQUIPMENT COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE
LEEBOY 8500D ASPHALT PAVING MACHINE UNDER
SOURCEWELL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NUMBER 052417-VTL
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and
Public Works and Finance Departments that the Council, by resolution,
approve a purchase order with Nixon-Egli Equipment Company, Tracy,
CA, for the purchase of one Leeboy 8500D Asphalt Paving Machine to
replace existing equipment used in the Transportation and Public
Works Street Surface Repair Division through Sourcewell Cooperative
Agreement Number 052417-VTL for a total amount not to exceed
$179,804.44.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1
Resolution
Presentation
11.6 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
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AGREEMENT WITH CARLILE MACY, INC.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and
Public Works Department that the Council, by resolution, approve a
Professional Services Agreement, between the City of Santa Rosa and
Carlile Macy, Inc., of Santa Rosa, CA, in an amount not to exceed
$204,822 to provide landscape architectural design and engineering
services, drafting an amendment to the South Davis Master Plan,
preparation of construction drawings and administration for South Davis
Neighborhood Park.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - PSA
Presentation
11.7 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF GRANT OF TEMPORARY
CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT TO PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC
COMPANY ON A PORTION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 55 STONY POINT ROAD, SANTA ROSA APN 010-320-019 FOR
THE DEVELOPMENT OF BATTERY ELECTRIC BUS CHARGING
INFRASTRUCTURE
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and
Public Works Department and Real Estate Services that Council, by
resolution: 1) approve a Grant of Temporary Construction Easement to
Pacific Gas and Electric Company on City owned property located at 55
Stony Point Road, Santa Rosa, APN 010-320-019 for the development
of battery-electric bus charging infrastructure in connection with the
CityBus Electrical Vehicle Fleet Electrification Project; and 2) authorize
the Director of Transportation and Public Works Department to execute
the Grant of Temporary Construction Easement and any additional and
other documents necessary to grant the temporary easement and
access rights.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - Grant of Temporary Construction Easement and Exhibit
Presentation
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11.8 RESOLUTION - REQUEST THAT THE CITY COUNCIL DECLARE
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54221 THAT
CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY AND LOCATED
AT 702 AND 716 BENNETT VALLEY ROAD AND 921 AND 927
RUTLEDGE AVENUE (APN 038-151-004, 038-151-011, 009-333-009,
009-333-014) IS EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND THAT WILL BE
TRANSFERRED AS AFFORDABLE HOUSING PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE 37364
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by Real Estate Services,
Transportation and Public Works and Housing Departments that the
Council, by resolution, declare pursuant to Government Code Section
54221 that real property located at 702 & 716 Bennett Valley Road and
921 and 927 Rutledge Avenue (APN 038-151-004, 038-151-011,
009-333-009, 009-333-014) is “exempt surplus land” under the Surplus
Lands Act, and directing that the resolution be submitted to the State
Department of Housing and Community Development in accordance
with Section 400(e) of the HCD Surplus Lands Act Guidelines.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - Bennett Valley Apartments DDA
Presentation
11.9 RESOLUTION - MAKING REQUIRED MONTHLY FINDINGS AND
AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUED USE OF TELECONFERENCING
FOR PUBLIC MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND ALL THE
CITY’S BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES, PURSUANT
TO ASSEMBLY BILL 361
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Attorney that the
Council, by resolution, make required monthly findings and authorize
the continued use of teleconferencing for public meetings of the City
Council and all of the City’s boards, commissions and committees
pursuant to Assembly Bill 361.
Attachments: Resolution
11.10 ORDINANCE ADOPTION - ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ROSA REZONING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
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2660 PETALUMA HILL ROAD, ALSO IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSOR’S
PARCEL NUMBERS 044-370-002, 044-370-010, 044-051-073, AND
044-051-055, FROM THE CSC (COMMUNITY SHOPPING CENTER)
AND PD 96-001C TO THE R-3-30 (MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL)
ZONING DISTRICT - FILE NUMBER PRJ21-011 (REZ21-002)
RECOMMENDATION: This ordinance, introduced at the December 14,
2021, Regular Meeting by a 7-0-0 vote, amends mends Title 20 of the
Santa Rosa Code by amending the “Zoning Map of the City of Santa
Rosa,” as described in Section 20-20.020, so as to change the
classification of Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 044-370-002, 044-370-010,
044-051-073, and 044-051-055 to the R-3-30 (Multi-Family Residential)
Zoning District.
Attachments: Ordinance
Late Correspondence (Uploaded 1-11-2022)
12. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
This is the time when any person may address the Council on matters not
listed on this agenda, but which are within the subject matter jurisdiction of
the Council. This public comment period will begin no earlier than 5:00 p.m.
and will be limited to twelve speakers selected randomly by the Mayor. Each
speaker will be allowed three minutes. Speakers who do not have an
opportunity to speak during this time will be allowed to make public comment
under Agenda Item 16.
Voice message public comments received for non-agenda items may be
played under Agenda Item 12 or at Item 16. Recorded public comments are
limited to 3 minutes to mirror in-person meeting protocols.
13. REPORT ITEMS
13.1 REPORT - RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ROSA ADOPTING THE 2022 CITY OF SANTA ROSA STATE
LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
BACKGROUND: The 2022 state legislative session is now underway.
To be best positioned to respond to what is anticipated to be a very
active session, City staff have identified state legislative priorities in a
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proposed 2022 state legislative platform for consideration by the City
Council. Defined priorities, approved by the City Council, will help
communicate the City’s state legislative and project priorities to the
California State Delegation, Legislature, regional and state agencies.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Communications &
Intergovernmental Relations Office that the Council, by resolution,
adopt the City’s 2022 State Legislative Platform.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A
Presentation
13.2 REPORT - MAKE FINDINGS PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (“CEQA”) GUIDELINES, ADOPTION
OF THE CEQA CHECKLIST, ADOPTION OF THE RELOCATION
PLAN AND APPROVAL OF THE ACQUISITION OF 976 HEARN
AVENUE, 980 HEARN AVENUE, AND 1004 HEARN AVENUE
BACKGROUND: The City previously prepared and certified a
programmatic-level Environmental Impact Report (“EIR”) which fully
analyzed the potential environmental impacts associated with the
Roseland Area/Sebastopol Road and Roseland Area Annexation
Projects Specific Plan, including certain roadway improvements and a
variety of municipal and public uses, pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”). In 2016, the City certified the
Program EIR and approved the Specific Plan. The City has now
prepared a CEQA Checklist for the proposed acquisition of the following
real properties (“Project”) located in Santa Rosa: (1) 976 Hearn
Avenue, Santa Rosa, APN 043-191-018; (2) 980 Hearn Avenue, APN
043-191-019; and (3) 1004 Hearn Avenue, APN 043-191-020
(collectively the “Subject Properties”) for the planned future extension
of Dutton Avenue and the Colgan Creek Multi- Use Path, and for one or
more public uses, potentially including the relocation of Santa Rosa Fire
Station 8, a new library facility, a community center and pool, a
recreation center, and/or a neighborhood park. Staff seeks Council
adoption of the Checklist, which demonstrates that the Project is within
the scope of the 2016 Program EIR pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines
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section 15168 and that no further CEQA review is required for the
Project pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines section 15162 findings
pursuant to CEQA.
The City is required to prepare and adopt a Relocation Impact Study
and Last Resort Housing Plan (the “Relocation Plan”) which documents
how the City is planning to provide relocation assistance to impacted
occupants who will be displaced because of the Project. it is therefore
appropriate and necessary for Council to timely consider and adopt the
Relocation Plan for the Project, setting forth the required relocation
analysis and level of assistance that the City will make available to
occupants who will be displaced by the Project.
On July 13, December 7 and 21, 2021 in closed session, Council gave
direction to staff on price and terms to negotiate the purchase of the
Subject Properties. Staff has secured acquisition agreements in line
with the price and term parameters provided by the Council in closed
session for each of the Subject Properties and now seeks final approval
of the acquisitions.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Fire Department,
Transportation and Public Works Department and Real Estate Services
that Council, by resolution: 1) make findings pursuant to State CEQA
Guidelines sections 15162 and 15168 that the acquisition of 976 Hearn
Avenue, APN 043-191-018; 980 Hearn Avenue, APN 043-191-019; and
1004 Hearn Avenue, APN 043-191-020 (collectively the “Subject
Properties”) is within the scope of the previously certified 2016 Program
EIR for the Roseland Area/Sebastopol Road and Roseland Area
Annexation Projects Specific Plan and that no further environmental
review is required at this time; 2) adopt the CEQA checklist; 3) adopt
the Relocation Plan; 4) approve the acquisition of the Subject
Properties subject to all contract contingencies and approve the
demolition of the structures located thereon; and 5) authorize the
Assistant City Manager or designee to execute all documents
necessary to complete the acquisitions, subject to approval as to form
by the City Attorney.
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Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Roseland Area Projects Environmental Impact Report
Attachment 2 - Draft Relocation Plan Fire Station Relocation and Municipa
Attachment 2 - REVISED Draft Relocation Plan Fire Station Relocation an
Attachment 3 - Final Relocation Plan (Uploaded 1-11-2022)
Resolution
Exhibit A - CEQA Checklist
Presentation
REVISED Presentation (Uploaded 1-11-2022)
Late Correspondence (Uploaded 1-11-2022)
14. 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.
15. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - NONE.
16. 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 and not able to speak under Agenda Item 12. Each speaker will
be allowed three minutes.
17. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS, RECESS TO
CLOSED SESSION IN THE MAYOR’S CONFERENCE ROOM, RECONVENE TO
OPEN SESSION, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS [IF NEEDED]
18. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
19. UPCOMING MEETINGS
This schedule is tentative and subject to change pending final publication and
posting of the City Council Meeting Agenda.
19.1 UPCOMING MEETINGS LIST
Attachments: Upcoming Meetings List
*Did not appear on the preliminary agenda.
**Quasi-judicial or adjudicative action.
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The Open Government Ordinance (ORD-2020-018) was adopted by City Council in December 2020. This
ordinance, adds Chapter 1-10 to the City Code to codify the City of Santa Rosa's commitment to embrace
a culture of open government to ensure public trust, engage the community, and establish a system of
transparency, public participation, and collaboration. To view a full version of the Open Government
Ordinance go to http://srcity.org/OpenGovOrdinance. To request a paper copy of the Open Government
Ordinance contact the City Clerk's Office at 707-543-3015 (TTY Relay at 711) or cityclerk@srcity.org.
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. If the request is received at least 7 business days prior to the City
Council meeting, the copy shall be provided no later than two (2) business days prior to the City Council 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.
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