City Council
Regular MeetingSanta Rosa, CA · March 29, 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, March 29, 2022 4:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor C. Rogers called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m.
Present: 7 - Mayor Chris Rogers, Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez, Council Member
Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council
Member Natalie Rogers, Council Member John Sawyer, and Council
Member Tom Schwedhelm
2. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - NONE.
3. STUDY SESSION - NONE.
4. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ROLL CALL (IF NEEDED) - NONE.
5. REPORT, IF ANY, ON STUDY AND CLOSED SESSIONS - NONE.
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 Maraskeshia Smith reported as COVID-19 case rates
and hospitalizations continue to decline, Sonoma County Public
Health is transitioning resources to focus on vaccinations and
mitigation, as well as strategically prioritizing the communities with
the greatest needs, continues to recommend getting vaccinated and
getting a booster dose as soon as you are eligible, and announced
the launch of a "Vax Vid" Video Contest for Sonoma County
students in grades six through twelve. More information is available
at socoemergency.org.
No public comments were made.
8. CITY MANAGER’S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 2 of 17
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final March 29, 2022
City Manager Smith reported Sage Commons, a supportive housing
development, has completed construction and is on track to be fully
occupied by the end of March. The project is supported with 8
Project-Based Vouchers from the City of Santa Rosa Housing
Authority, as well as a Density Bonus Agreement that restricts 8
units to rents that are affordable to very-low income households.
City Manager Smith provided an update on the Safe Parking Pilot
Program, announced Police Detective Tim Gooler was recognized
as 2021 Officer of the Year by the Sonoma County Law
Enforcement Chief’s Association and the Exchange Club of Santa
Rosa, and Caltrans and the Federal Highway Association has
approved $4.75 million in funding for repair of major roadways
damaged following the 2017 Wildfire.
No public comments were made.
9. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
No statements of abstention were made.
10. MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS’ REPORTS
Council Member Fleming announced March is Women's History
Month and was honored to present to the Commission on the Status
of Women and the Democratic Club along with Council Member
MacDonald and Council Member N. Rogers.
Council Member N. Rogers attended the Rotary Club's Public Health
Awards along with Vice Mayor Alvarez and Council Member
MacDonald, encouraged residents to look into the Cash for Grass
program, attended the Redwood Empire Chinese Association's
Lunar Celebration, attended the grand opening of La Fondita
Mexican restaurant downtown, attended the unveiling of the Mary
Lou Lowrider Patrol car and thanked the Office of Community
Engagement team for their work. Council Member N. Rogers, in
recognition of Transit Driver Appreciation Day, thanked Transit
drivers of CityBus and staff for their work, and thanked Jordon B.
and Robert A. for picking up trash to prevent it from getting into
Santa Rosa creeks and making the city a better place. She
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 3 of 17
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final March 29, 2022
announced Earth Day is on April 27.
Council Member MacDonald reported she attended the Health
Awards hosted by the Santa Rosa Rotary Club, she spoke at the
Valley of the Moon Rotary Club on March 17 regarding the work of
City Council, and was a speaker at the Santa Rosa Democratic Club
in honor of Women's History Month
Council Member Schwedhelm attended the Mary Lou Lowrider
patrol car unveiling event and thanked Miko, City staff, and
Enterprise Rental Car for their contributions to the project.
Vice Mayor Alvarez reported he attended the Rotary Club event, the
Redwood Empire Chinese Association's Lunar Celebration, the
grand opening of La Fondita Mexican restaurant downtown, thanked
the Council for their support of him, and attended the Mary Lou
Armor Lowrider Patrol Car dedication.
Mayor C. Rogers thanked the Lowrider Association, the Office of
Community Engagement, the City Attorney's Office and the
community who showed up for the unveiling of the Mary Lou
Lowrider patrol car event.
No public comments were made.
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
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 4 of 17
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final March 29, 2022
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)
Council Member Schwedhelm provided a brief report on the
community meeting.
10.1.9 Sonoma County Continuum of Care (CoC)
Council Member Schwedhelm provided a brief report and
announced he was elected to be the new Board Chair.
10.1.10 Renewal Enterprise District (RED)
10.1.11 Public Safety Subcommittee
10.1.12 Other
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
No public comments were made.
11.1 February 15, 2022, Regular Meeting.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
Draft Minutes - Corrected (Uploaded 3-29-2022)
Approved as corrected showing Council Member MacDonald present at roll
call on Item 14.1 and correcting the vote on Item 15.1 to reflect Council
Member MacDonald voted Yes.
12. CONSENT ITEMS
City Manager Smith and City Attorney Gallagher left the Chamber
due to Consent Items 12.10 and 12.11, respectively, concerning
their compensation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Kathleen Finnigan, spoke on Item 12.3 expressing her concern the
new parameters for calling an emergency are unrealistic, asked the
original criteria for the warming center program be restored, and
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 5 of 17
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final March 29, 2022
expressed concern the $15,000 for Catholic Charities is excessive
for pop-up tents and heaters.
Kelly Kuykendall, Homeless Services Manager, answered questions
regarding the criteria for cooling and warming centers.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Alvarez, seconded by Council Member
Sawyer, to waive reading of the text and adopt Consent Items 12.1 through
12.11. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor Alvarez, Council Member Fleming,
Council Member MacDonald, Council Member Rogers, Council
Member Sawyer, and Council Member Schwedhelm
12.1 RESOLUTION - BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER 160811 SECOND
AMENDMENT TO IPS GROUP, INC FOR SINGLE SPACE PARKING
METER SERVICES AND SUPPLIES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance Department
that the Council, by resolution, approve a second amendment to
Blanket Purchase Order 160811 for 3G communications upgrade to 4G
with IPS Group, Inc., San Diego, California, with an increase in the
amount of $150,000, for a total amount not to exceed $1,410,000.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - IPS Sales Quote
Presentation
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-052 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A SECOND
AMENDMENT TO BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER 160811 WITH IPS GROUP,
INC. FOR A COMMUNICATIONS UPGRADE FROM 3G TO 4G
12.2 RESOLUTION - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
TERRIS BARNES WALTERS BOIGON HEATH LESTER, INC., FOR
PUBLIC SAFETY SPECIAL TAX OUTREACH
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance Department
that the Council, by resolution, approve a Professional Services
Agreement with Terris Barnes Walters Boigon Heath Lester, Inc., San
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 6 of 17
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final March 29, 2022
Francisco, CA, to provide informational outreach relative to developing
a November 2022 ballot measure to renew the City’s Public Safety
Special Tax (known as Measure O), in an amount not to exceed
$200,000.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A – Professional Services Agreement
Presentation (Uploaded 3-29-2022)
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-053 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TERRIS BARNES WALTERS BOIGON
HEATH LESTER, INC.
12.3 RESOLUTION - AMENDMENT TO HOMELESS SERVICES CENTER
GRANT AGREEMENT - WARMING CENTER
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Housing and
Community Services Department that the Council, by resolution: 1)
approve a First Amendment to Grant Agreement for Public Service
Providers Program Funds Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Santa
Rosa CFDA #14.218, increasing the contract by $45,000 for a total
amount of $247,000, for the activation of a Warming Center at the
Homeless Services Center in response to extreme weather conditions;
and 2) appropriate $45,000 from the Homeless Fund reserves
necessary to fund the amendment.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A
Presentation
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-054 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A FIRST
AMENDMENT TO GRANT AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC SERVICE
PROVIDERS PROGRAM FUNDS CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE
OF SANTA ROSA CFDA #14.218, INCREASING THE CONTRACT BY $45,000
FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $247,000, FOR THE ACTIVATION OF A
WARMING CENTER AT THE HOMELESS SERVICES CENTER IN
RESPONSE TO EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 7 of 17
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final March 29, 2022
12.4 RESOLUTION - FIRST AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER F002238 WITH AECOM
TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation &
Public Works Department and Santa Rosa Water that the Council, by
resolution: 1) approve the First Amendment to the Professional Services
Agreement Number F002238 with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. of
Los Angeles, California, increasing compensation in the amount of
$93,225.00, for a total contract amount to $347,315.00 for the purpose
of providing professional technical services to evaluate Solar
Photovoltaic Systems at identified City facilities; and 2) appropriate
$35,157.00 from the General Fund unassigned reserves.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - First Amendment to PSA F002238
Presentation
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-055 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE FIRST
AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT NUMBER
F002238 FOR BUSINESS PLAN ANALYSIS AND SOLAR PHOTOVOLATICS
FEASIBILITY STUDY WITH AECOM TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC. AND
APPROPRIATE $35,157.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND UNASSIGNED
RESERVES
12.5 RESOLUTION - PROMOTIONAL FARE-FREE DAYS ON TRANSIT
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and
Public Works Department that the Council, by resolution, authorize the
City Manager or designee to approve up to six fare-free service days
per year on Santa Rosa CityBus to support community events and
promote transit ridership recovery in coordination with county-wide
transit operators.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Presentation
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-056 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 8 of 17
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final March 29, 2022
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO APPROVE UP TO SIX FARE-FREE SERVICE DAYS PER
YEAR ON SANTA ROSA CITYBUS
12.6 RESOLUTION - ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF A REPORT MADE
BY THE SANTA ROSA FIRE CHIEF REGARDING COMPLIANCE
WITH SECTIONS 13146.2 AND 13146.3 OF THE CALIFORNIA
HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2021
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Fire Department that
the Council, by resolution, acknowledge receipt of a report for 2021
made by the Santa Rosa Fire Chief regarding the inspection of certain
occupancies required to receive annual inspections pursuant to
Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3 of the California Health and Safety
Code.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Presentation
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-057 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF
REPORT FOR 2021 MADE BY THE FIRE CHIEF OF THE SANTA ROSA FIRE
DEPARTMENT REGARDING THE INSPECTION OF CERTAIN
OCCUPANCIES REQUIRED TO RECEIVE ANNUAL INSPECTIONS IN SUCH
OCCUPANCIES PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 13146.2 AND 13146.3 OF THE
CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2021
12.7 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
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 9 of 17
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final March 29, 2022
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-058 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
12.8 RESOLUTION - EXTENSION OF PROCLAMATION OF LOCAL
HOMELESS EMERGENCY
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Housing and
Community Services Department that the Council, by resolution,
approve an extension of Resolution No. 28839 which formally
proclaimed a local homeless emergency within Santa Rosa.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Presentation
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-059 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA EXTENDING A PROCLAMATION
OF LOCAL HOMELESS EMERGENCY (Government Code Sections 8630 et
seq.)
12.9 RESOLUTION - EXTENSION OF PROCLAMATION OF EXISTENCE
OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY RELATING TO THE THREAT TO
COMMUNITY HEALTH POSED BY COVID-19
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Attorney’s Office
that the Council, by resolution, declare that the proclamation of a state
of local emergency within the City of Santa Rosa has been and remains
in full force and effect without interruption.
Attachments: Resolution
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-060 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA EXTENDING THE
PROCLAMATION OF EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY DUE TO THE
THREAT TO COMMUNITY HEALTH POSED BY COVID-19
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 10 of 17
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final March 29, 2022
12.10 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CITY
MANAGER’S EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT AND INTRODUCE AN
ORDINANCE TO INCREASE THE COMPENSATION OF THE CITY
MANAGER BY PROVIDING, EFFECTIVE APRIL 10, 2022, A 2.5%
COST OF LIVING SALARY ADJUSTMENT AND $500 ANNUALLY FOR
WELLNESS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Human Resources
Department that the Council: 1) by resolution, approve Amendment No.
1 to the Employment Agreement of the City Manager; and 2) introduce
an ordinance to increase the compensation of the City Manager by
providing, effective April 10, 2022, a 2.5% Cost of Living Salary
Adjustment and $500 annually for wellness.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - Amendment No. 1 to Employment Agreement
Ordinance
Presentation
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-061 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1
TO THE CITY MANAGER'S EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT INCREASING THE
COMPENSATION OF THE CITY MANAGER TO PROVIDE, EFFECTIVE
APRIL 10, 2022, A 2.5% COST OF LIVING SALARY ADJUSTMENT AND $500
ANNUALLY FOR WELLNESS
This Consent - Ordinance was introduced.
ORDINANCE ENTITLED: ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ROSA INCREASING THE COMPENSATION OF THE CITY MANAGER
TO PROVIDE, EFFECTIVE APRIL 10, 2022, A 2.5% COST OF LIVING
SALARY ADJUSTMENT AND $500 ANNUALLY FOR WELLNESS
12.11 ORDINANCE ADOPTION - ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ROSA INCREASING THE COMPENSATION OF THE
CITY ATTORNEY TO PROVIDE (1) A 3% COST OF LIVING SALARY
ADJUSTMENT EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 7, 2021, (2) A 2.5% COST
OF LIVING SALARY ADJUSTMENT EFFECTIVE APRIL 10, 2022, (3)
ONE-TIME NON-PENSIONABLE LUMP SUM PAYMENT OF $5,000,
AND (4) $500 ANNUALLY FOR WELLNESS
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 11 of 17
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final March 29, 2022
RECOMMENDATION: This ordinance, introduced at the March 15,
2022, Regular Meeting by a 7-0-0 vote, will provide a one-time
non-pensionable lump sum payment of $5,000 and effective November
7, 2021, provide a 3% cost of living salary adjustment and $500
annually for wellness. In addition, effective April 10, 2022, it will provide
a 2.5% cost of living salary adjustment.
Attachments: Ordinance
This Consent - Ordinance was adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. ORD-2022-002 ENTITLED: ORDINANCE OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA INCREASING THE
COMPENSATION OF THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PROVIDE (1) A 3% COST OF
LIVING SALARY ADJUSTMENT EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 7, 2021, (2) A 2.5%
COST OF LIVING SALARY ADJUSTMENT EFFECTIVE APRIL 10, 2022, (3) A
ONE-TIME NON-PENSIONABLE LUMP SUM PAYMENT OF $5,000, AND (4)
$500 ANNUALLY FOR WELLNESS
14. REPORT ITEMS
14.1 REPORT - SONOMA COUNTY WATER AGENCY 2022/23 WATER
TRANSMISSION BUDGET AND RATE INCREASE
BACKGROUND: The City of Santa Rosa purchases approximately 90%
of the water supplied to our customers from the Sonoma County Water
Agency (Sonoma Water). Sonoma Water is proposing to raise the
wholesale rate of water by 6.06% from $1,000.46 to $1,061.04 per acre
foot.
The Board of Public Utilities reviewed Sonoma Water’s proposed
budget and rate increase on March 17, 2022 and made a
recommendation to City Council. The City Council may advise its
representative to the Water Advisory Committee (WAC) prior to a WAC
vote. The WAC is an advisory board to Sonoma Water. Ultimately, the
Sonoma Water Board of Directors will have final authority to approve
the proposed budget and rate increase.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Board of Public
Utilities and Santa Rosa Water that the Council, by motion, consider the
Sonoma Water’s 2022/23 Water Transmission Budget and proposed
rate increase and provide direction to its Water Advisory Committee
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 12 of 17
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final March 29, 2022
(WAC) representative for the WAC vote on April 4, 2022.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - FY 22-23 Draft WT Budget
Presentation
Jennifer Burke, Director of Santa Rosa Water, introduced Kimberly
Zunino, Deputy Director - Water Administration, who provided an
overview of the process. Deputy Director Zunino introduced Lynne
Rosselli, Sonoma Water, who presented the proposed the
proposed water transmission system and budget for Fiscal Year
2022-2023 and answered questions from Council.
No public comments were made.
A motion was made by Council Member Fleming, seconded by Council
Member Rogers, to consider the Sonoma Water's 2022/23 Water
Transmission Budget and proposed rate increase and provide direction to
its Water Advisory Committee (WAC) representative for the WAC vote on
April 4, 2022.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor Alvarez, Council Member Fleming,
Council Member MacDonald, Council Member Rogers, Council
Member Sawyer, and Council Member Schwedhelm
13. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
Dan Grow, Woodside Hills area, spoke on short-term rentals in their
area where they are prohibited and the events that have happened in
the area and that have negatively impacted their standard of living,
and expressed feeling powerless to do anything and asked Council
to make short-term rentals be hosted.
Rick Abbott spoke on feeling hopeful the short-term rental urgency
ordinance would reduce the negative instances in their
neighborhood, and asked that a permanent ordinance be adopted
that institutes effective mechanisms for enforcement, and that
efforts to curtail commercial operations in residential neighborhoods
have not been effective.
Duane De Witt submitted comment on possible additional money
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 13 of 17
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final March 29, 2022
that could be made available by the City for the completion of a
Roseland Boys and Girls Club.
15. PUBLIC HEARINGS
15.1 PUBLIC HEARING - REDISTRICTING OF CITY COUNCIL DISTRICTS:
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE TO ADOPT FINAL MAP
ESTABLISHING NEW DISTRICT BOUNDARIES FOR ELECTION OF
COUNCILMEMBERS (FAIR MAPS ACT) - FINAL PUBLIC HEARING
BACKGROUND: On December 7, 2021, the Council held its first of a
series of public hearings in the process for the decennial review of City
Council Member district boundaries. Cities with district-based elections
are required to update (“redistrict”) the district boundaries every ten
years, following the receipt of updated population data from each
federal decennial census. Santa Rosa is required to redistrict the
Council district boundaries prior to the next City Council election in
2022.
The Fair and Inclusive Redistricting for Municipalities and Political
Subdivisions (FAIR MAPS) Act requires cities and counties to engage
communities in the redistricting process. The process must include at
least four public hearings, one of which may be conducted as a
community workshop.
The four required public hearings have now been held. Draft district
maps have been published, discussed and considered, including draft
maps prepared by the public and by the City’s demographer. On March
1, 2022, following the fourth public hearing, Council directed staff to
elevate Map A2 for consideration and adoption. This will be the fifth and
final public hearing to receive input from the community regarding
adoption of a final map of voting districts for district-based elections of
Council Members beginning in 2022.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Attorney and City
Clerk that the Council: 1) hold a public hearing to receive input from the
community regarding the composition of voting districts for the
district-based election of Council Members, in accordance with
Elections Code section 21627.1; and 2) introduce an ordinance
adopting a new district boundary map for the election of City Council
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 14 of 17
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final March 29, 2022
members beginning in 2022.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - New Map - Draft Map A2
Attachment 2 - Metes and Bounds Map A2
Attachment 3 - Previously Reviewed Draft Map A
Attachment 4 - Previously Reviewed Draft Map B
Attachment 5 - Previously Reviewed Draft Map C
Attachment 6 - Previously Reviewed Walsh Map
Attachment 7 - Previously Reviewed MAP ID 105165
Attachment 8 - Previously Reviewed MAP ID 114211
Attachment 9 - Previously Reviewed MAP ID 109846
Attachment 10 - Previously Reviewed MAP ID 105507
Attachment 11 - Previously Reviewed MAP ID 114636
Ordinance
Exhibit A - Map A2
Exhibit B - Figures 1-1 through 1-7
Presentation (Uploaded 3-29-2022)
City Clerk Stephanie Williams introduced Chris Chaffee,
Redistricting Partners, who presented and answered questions from
Council.
Mayor C. Rogers opened the public hearing at 5:25 p.m.
Gregory Fearon spoke requesting the mapping tool be made
available after the adoption of the map for the public to continue to
use to identify communities of interest.
Duane De Witt submitted comment requesting the east district line
for District 1 be moved to the west side of Hwy. 101.
Mayor C. Rogers closed the public hearing at 5:29 p.m.
A motion was made by Council Member Rogers, seconded by Council
Member Sawyer, to waive reading of the text and introduce
ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING
CHAPTER 1-12 OF THE SANTA ROSA CITY CODE ADOPTING A FINAL MAP
OF REVISED DISTRICT BOUNDARIES FOR DISTRICT-BASED ELECTIONS
OF COUNCIL MEMBERS FOLLOWING RECEIPT OF POPULATION DATA
FROM THE FEDERAL 2020 DECENNIAL CENSUS AND IN ACCORDANCE
WITH CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS CODE SECTIONS 21620-21630
The motion carried by the following vote:
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 15 of 17
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final March 29, 2022
Yes: 7 - Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor Alvarez, Council Member Fleming,
Council Member MacDonald, Council Member Rogers, Council
Member Sawyer, and Council Member Schwedhelm
15.2 PUBLIC HEARING - WATER DEMAND OFFSET POLICY, FEE
STUDY, AND FEES
BACKGROUND: The City of Santa Rosa is required by California Law
to prepare an Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) and Water
Shortage Contingency Plan (Shortage Plan) every five years to assess
the adequacy and reliability of water supplies for current and future
needs as well as plan for and detail how the City will respond to various
levels of water supply shortage. On November 18, 2021, the Board of
Public Utilities (BPU), by resolution, recommended the City Council
adopt the Water Demand Offset (WDO) Policy, WDO Fee Study, and
WDO Fees which have been developed to implement the City’s
Shortage Plan requirement that new construction must offset water
demand during water shortage emergencies that require very restrictive
water allocations (water rationing) by the City’s existing customers. On
November 30, 2021, the City Council held a public hearing to receive
public comments and provide input to staff. Council asked staff to
complete additional analysis and develop potential alternatives for City
Council consideration at a later date. On March 17, 2022, staff
presented the additional information that was prepared in response to
Council’s direction to the BPU. The BPU, by motion, reaffirmed their
recommendation that the City Council adopt the Water Demand Offset
(WDO) Policy, WDO Fee Study, and WDO Fees.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Board of Public
Utilities and Santa Rosa Water that the Council, by resolution: 1) adopt
Council Policy 000-72 - Water Demand Offset Policy; 2) adopt the
Water Demand Offset Fee Study dated February 9, 2022; 3) adopt the
Water Demand Offset Fees; and 4) authorize the Water Demand Offset
Fees to be adjusted on an annual basis to account for inflation at the
beginning of the calendar year (January 1) starting in 2023, using the
Engineering News Record’s 20-Cities Construction Cost Index.
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 16 of 17
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final March 29, 2022
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1- WDO Policy (redline)
Resolution
Exhibit A - Council Policy 000-72 WDO Policy
Exhibit B - WDO Fee Study
Presentation
Late Correspondence (Uploaded 3-29-2022)
Colin Close, Senior Water Resources Planner, presented and
answered questions from Council.
Mayor C. Rogers opened the public hearing at 6:58 p.m.
Stephanie Picard Bowen, Operations & Development Director
Generation Housing, spoke in opposition to the proposed rates.
Calum Weeks, Generation Housing, spoke in opposition to the
proposed rates.
Mayor C. Rogers closed the public hearing at 7:05 p.m.
A motion was made by Council Member Schwedhelm, seconded by
Council Member Rogers, to waive reading of the text and adopt
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-062 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ADOPTING COUNCIL POLICY
000-72 - WATER DEMAND OFFSET POLICY; WATER DEMAND OFFSET
FEE STUDY; WATER DEMAND OFFSET FEES; AND AUTHORIZE THE
WATER DEMAND OFFSET FEES TO BE ADJUSTED ANNUALLY
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor Alvarez, Council Member Fleming,
Council Member MacDonald, Council Member Rogers, Council
Member Sawyer, and Council Member Schwedhelm
16. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
16.1 STATE LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:
1) Support for AB 916 (Salas) - Zoning: accessory dwelling units:
bedroom addition - Provided for Information.
2) Support for AB 1445 (Levine) - Planning and zoning: regional
housing need allocation: climate change impacts - Provided for
Information.
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 17 of 17
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final March 29, 2022
Attachments: Written Communications State Legislative Memo
AB 916 Letter of Support City of Santa Rosa
Bill Text - AB-916 Zoning Salas
AB 1445 Letter of Support City of Santa Rosa
Bill Text - AB-1445 Levine
This item was received and filed.
17. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
No public comments were made.
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] - NONE.
19. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Mayor C. Rogers adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m. The next
regularly scheduled meeting will be held on April 12, 2022, at a time
to be set by the Mayor.
20. UPCOMING MEETINGS
20.1 UPCOMING MEETINGS LIST
Attachments: Upcoming Meetings List
This item was received and filed.
Approved on: May 24, 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
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT
MARCH 29, 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
MEETING EITHER VIA ZOOM WEBINAR OR IN-PERSON, SOCIALLY
DISTANCED, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER AT 100 SANTA ROSA AVENUE.
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING BY
ATTENDING IN-PERSON FROM COUNCIL CHAMBER AT 100 SANTA
ROSA AVENUE (MASK AND SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIREMENTS WILL
BE OBSERVED), VISITING
HTTPS://SRCITY-ORG.ZOOM.US/J/86208178715, OR BY
DIALING 877-853-5257 AND ENTER WEBINAR ID: 862 0817 8715
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,
In-Person from Council Chamber, or submitted in advance by 5:00 pm,
the Monday before the City Council Meeting via e-mail at
cc-comment@srcity.org, or recorded voice message at 707-543-3005.
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
Page 2 of 14
City Council MARCH 29, 2022
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL E-MAILS SENT TO THE CITY COUNCIL ARE
CONSIDERED TO BE PUBLIC RECORDS AND SUBJECT TO
DISCLOSURE UNDER THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RECORDS ACT.
DEADLINES AND ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTION FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
ARE SET FORTH BELOW.
COUNCIL MAY RECESS DURING THE EVENING FOR BREAKS.
PUBLIC HEARING MATTERS WILL BEGIN NO EARLIER THAN 5:00 P.M.
MATTERS ON THE AGENDA MAY BE TAKEN OUT OF ORDER.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Except for public hearing items, comments from the public will be allowed on
all agenda items at the time each item is called. Comments on public hearing
items may be made when the hearing is opened.
Live Public Comment: Members of the public can provide comment on an
Agenda Item In-Person from Council Chamber by signing up with the
Administrator in Council Chamber (in lieu of Speaker Card), by accessing the
meeting through the Zoom link, or by dial-in at the time an Agenda Item is
discussed during the City Council Meeting. Go to
https://srcity.org/virtualparticipation for more information.
Advanced Public Comment:
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,
March 28. 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).
Recorded Voice Message Public Comment: To submit a voice message
public comment, please call 707-543-3005 by 5:00 p.m., Monday, March 28.
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
Page 3 of 14
City Council MARCH 29, 2022
State your name, the Agenda Item Number(s) on which you wish to comment,
and your comment. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE YOUR PHONE NUMBER OR
PERSONAL ADDRESS IN THE VOICE MESSAGE AS IT WILL BE PLAYED
BACK LIVE DURING THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
E-mail public comments received by the deadline will be distributed to City
Council members and uploaded to the agenda prior to the start of the City
Council Meeting for public access. 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
jurisdiction of the Council. The first public comment period on non-agenda
items (Agenda Item 13) 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
17.
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.
4. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ROLL CALL (IF NEEDED)
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
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
Page 4 of 14
City Council MARCH 29, 2022
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.
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)
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 Sonoma County Continuum of Care (CoC)
10.1.10 Renewal Enterprise District (RED)
10.1.11 Public Safety Subcommittee
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
Page 5 of 14
City Council MARCH 29, 2022
10.1.12 Other
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
11.1 February 15, 2022, Regular Meeting.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
Draft Minutes - Corrected (Uploaded 3-29-2022)
12. CONSENT ITEMS
12.1 RESOLUTION - BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER 160811 SECOND
AMENDMENT TO IPS GROUP, INC FOR SINGLE SPACE PARKING
METER SERVICES AND SUPPLIES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance Department
that the Council, by resolution, approve a second amendment to
Blanket Purchase Order 160811 for 3G communications upgrade to 4G
with IPS Group, Inc., San Diego, California, with an increase in the
amount of $150,000, for a total amount not to exceed $1,410,000.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - IPS Sales Quote
Presentation
12.2 RESOLUTION - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
TERRIS BARNES WALTERS BOIGON HEATH LESTER, INC., FOR
PUBLIC SAFETY SPECIAL TAX OUTREACH
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance Department
that the Council, by resolution, approve a Professional Services
Agreement with Terris Barnes Walters Boigon Heath Lester, Inc., San
Francisco, CA, to provide informational outreach relative to developing
a November 2022 ballot measure to renew the City’s Public Safety
Special Tax (known as Measure O), in an amount not to exceed
$200,000.
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
Page 6 of 14
City Council MARCH 29, 2022
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A – Professional Services Agreement
Presentation (Uploaded 3-29-2022)
12.3 RESOLUTION - AMENDMENT TO HOMELESS SERVICES CENTER
GRANT AGREEMENT - WARMING CENTER
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Housing and
Community Services Department that the Council, by resolution: 1)
approve a First Amendment to Grant Agreement for Public Service
Providers Program Funds Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Santa
Rosa CFDA #14.218, increasing the contract by $45,000 for a total
amount of $247,000, for the activation of a Warming Center at the
Homeless Services Center in response to extreme weather conditions;
and 2) appropriate $45,000 from the Homeless Fund reserves
necessary to fund the amendment.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A
Presentation
12.4 RESOLUTION - FIRST AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER F002238 WITH AECOM
TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation &
Public Works Department and Santa Rosa Water that the Council, by
resolution: 1) approve the First Amendment to the Professional Services
Agreement Number F002238 with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. of
Los Angeles, California, increasing compensation in the amount of
$93,225.00, for a total contract amount to $347,315.00 for the purpose
of providing professional technical services to evaluate Solar
Photovoltaic Systems at identified City facilities; and 2) appropriate
$35,157.00 from the General Fund unassigned reserves.
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
Page 7 of 14
City Council MARCH 29, 2022
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - First Amendment to PSA F002238
Presentation
12.5 RESOLUTION - PROMOTIONAL FARE-FREE DAYS ON TRANSIT
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and
Public Works Department that the Council, by resolution, authorize the
City Manager or designee to approve up to six fare-free service days
per year on Santa Rosa CityBus to support community events and
promote transit ridership recovery in coordination with county-wide
transit operators.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Presentation
12.6 RESOLUTION - ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF A REPORT MADE
BY THE SANTA ROSA FIRE CHIEF REGARDING COMPLIANCE
WITH SECTIONS 13146.2 AND 13146.3 OF THE CALIFORNIA
HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2021
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Fire Department that
the Council, by resolution, acknowledge receipt of a report for 2021
made by the Santa Rosa Fire Chief regarding the inspection of certain
occupancies required to receive annual inspections pursuant to
Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3 of the California Health and Safety
Code.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Presentation
12.7 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
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
Page 8 of 14
City Council MARCH 29, 2022
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
12.8 RESOLUTION - EXTENSION OF PROCLAMATION OF LOCAL
HOMELESS EMERGENCY
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Housing and
Community Services Department that the Council, by resolution,
approve an extension of Resolution No. 28839 which formally
proclaimed a local homeless emergency within Santa Rosa.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Presentation
12.9 RESOLUTION - EXTENSION OF PROCLAMATION OF EXISTENCE
OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY RELATING TO THE THREAT TO
COMMUNITY HEALTH POSED BY COVID-19
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Attorney’s Office
that the Council, by resolution, declare that the proclamation of a state
of local emergency within the City of Santa Rosa has been and remains
in full force and effect without interruption.
Attachments: Resolution
12.10 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CITY
MANAGER’S EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT AND INTRODUCE AN
ORDINANCE TO INCREASE THE COMPENSATION OF THE CITY
MANAGER BY PROVIDING, EFFECTIVE APRIL 10, 2022, A 2.5%
COST OF LIVING SALARY ADJUSTMENT AND $500 ANNUALLY FOR
WELLNESS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Human Resources
Department that the Council: 1) by resolution, approve Amendment No.
1 to the Employment Agreement of the City Manager; and 2) introduce
an ordinance to increase the compensation of the City Manager by
providing, effective April 10, 2022, a 2.5% Cost of Living Salary
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
Page 9 of 14
City Council MARCH 29, 2022
Adjustment and $500 annually for wellness.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - Amendment No. 1 to Employment Agreement
Ordinance
Presentation
12.11 ORDINANCE ADOPTION - ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ROSA INCREASING THE COMPENSATION OF THE
CITY ATTORNEY TO PROVIDE (1) A 3% COST OF LIVING SALARY
ADJUSTMENT EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 7, 2021, (2) A 2.5% COST
OF LIVING SALARY ADJUSTMENT EFFECTIVE APRIL 10, 2022, (3)
ONE-TIME NON-PENSIONABLE LUMP SUM PAYMENT OF $5,000,
AND (4) $500 ANNUALLY FOR WELLNESS
RECOMMENDATION: This ordinance, introduced at the March 15,
2022, Regular Meeting by a 7-0-0 vote, will provide a one-time
non-pensionable lump sum payment of $5,000 and effective November
7, 2021, provide a 3% cost of living salary adjustment and $500
annually for wellness. In addition, effective April 10, 2022, it will provide
a 2.5% cost of living salary adjustment.
Attachments: Ordinance
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 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 17.
Voice message 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.
Attachments: Late Correspondence (Uploaded 3-29-2022)
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
Page 10 of 14
City Council MARCH 29, 2022
14. REPORT ITEMS
14.1 REPORT - SONOMA COUNTY WATER AGENCY 2022/23 WATER
TRANSMISSION BUDGET AND RATE INCREASE
BACKGROUND: The City of Santa Rosa purchases approximately 90%
of the water supplied to our customers from the Sonoma County Water
Agency (Sonoma Water). Sonoma Water is proposing to raise the
wholesale rate of water by 6.06% from $1,000.46 to $1,061.04 per acre
foot.
The Board of Public Utilities reviewed Sonoma Water’s proposed
budget and rate increase on March 17, 2022 and made a
recommendation to City Council. The City Council may advise its
representative to the Water Advisory Committee (WAC) prior to a WAC
vote. The WAC is an advisory board to Sonoma Water. Ultimately, the
Sonoma Water Board of Directors will have final authority to approve
the proposed budget and rate increase.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Board of Public
Utilities and Santa Rosa Water that the Council, by motion, consider the
Sonoma Water’s 2022/23 Water Transmission Budget and proposed
rate increase and provide direction to its Water Advisory Committee
(WAC) representative for the WAC vote on April 4, 2022.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - FY 22-23 Draft WT Budget
Presentation
15. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearing matters will begin no earlier than 5:00 p.m. or as soon
thereafter as the matters are reached on the agenda.
15.1 PUBLIC HEARING - REDISTRICTING OF CITY COUNCIL DISTRICTS:
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE TO ADOPT FINAL MAP
ESTABLISHING NEW DISTRICT BOUNDARIES FOR ELECTION OF
COUNCILMEMBERS (FAIR MAPS ACT) - FINAL PUBLIC HEARING
BACKGROUND: On December 7, 2021, the Council held its first of a
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
Page 11 of 14
City Council MARCH 29, 2022
series of public hearings in the process for the decennial review of City
Council Member district boundaries. Cities with district-based elections
are required to update (“redistrict”) the district boundaries every ten
years, following the receipt of updated population data from each
federal decennial census. Santa Rosa is required to redistrict the
Council district boundaries prior to the next City Council election in
2022.
The Fair and Inclusive Redistricting for Municipalities and Political
Subdivisions (FAIR MAPS) Act requires cities and counties to engage
communities in the redistricting process. The process must include at
least four public hearings, one of which may be conducted as a
community workshop.
The four required public hearings have now been held. Draft district
maps have been published, discussed and considered, including draft
maps prepared by the public and by the City’s demographer. On March
1, 2022, following the fourth public hearing, Council directed staff to
elevate Map A2 for consideration and adoption. This will be the fifth and
final public hearing to receive input from the community regarding
adoption of a final map of voting districts for district-based elections of
Council Members beginning in 2022.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Attorney and City
Clerk that the Council: 1) hold a public hearing to receive input from the
community regarding the composition of voting districts for the
district-based election of Council Members, in accordance with
Elections Code section 21627.1; and 2) introduce an ordinance
adopting a new district boundary map for the election of City Council
members beginning in 2022.
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
Page 12 of 14
City Council MARCH 29, 2022
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - New Map - Draft Map A2
Attachment 2 - Metes and Bounds Map A2
Attachment 3 - Previously Reviewed Draft Map A
Attachment 4 - Previously Reviewed Draft Map B
Attachment 5 - Previously Reviewed Draft Map C
Attachment 6 - Previously Reviewed Walsh Map
Attachment 7 - Previously Reviewed MAP ID 105165
Attachment 8 - Previously Reviewed MAP ID 114211
Attachment 9 - Previously Reviewed MAP ID 109846
Attachment 10 - Previously Reviewed MAP ID 105507
Attachment 11 - Previously Reviewed MAP ID 114636
Ordinance
Exhibit A - Map A2
Exhibit B - Figures 1-1 through 1-7
Presentation (Uploaded 3-29-2022)
15.2 PUBLIC HEARING - WATER DEMAND OFFSET POLICY, FEE
STUDY, AND FEES
BACKGROUND: The City of Santa Rosa is required by California Law
to prepare an Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) and Water
Shortage Contingency Plan (Shortage Plan) every five years to assess
the adequacy and reliability of water supplies for current and future
needs as well as plan for and detail how the City will respond to various
levels of water supply shortage. On November 18, 2021, the Board of
Public Utilities (BPU), by resolution, recommended the City Council
adopt the Water Demand Offset (WDO) Policy, WDO Fee Study, and
WDO Fees which have been developed to implement the City’s
Shortage Plan requirement that new construction must offset water
demand during water shortage emergencies that require very restrictive
water allocations (water rationing) by the City’s existing customers. On
November 30, 2021, the City Council held a public hearing to receive
public comments and provide input to staff. Council asked staff to
complete additional analysis and develop potential alternatives for City
Council consideration at a later date. On March 17, 2022, staff
presented the additional information that was prepared in response to
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
Page 13 of 14
City Council MARCH 29, 2022
Council’s direction to the BPU. The BPU, by motion, reaffirmed their
recommendation that the City Council adopt the Water Demand Offset
(WDO) Policy, WDO Fee Study, and WDO Fees.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Board of Public
Utilities and Santa Rosa Water that the Council, by resolution: 1) adopt
Council Policy 000-72 - Water Demand Offset Policy; 2) adopt the
Water Demand Offset Fee Study dated February 9, 2022; 3) adopt the
Water Demand Offset Fees; and 4) authorize the Water Demand Offset
Fees to be adjusted on an annual basis to account for inflation at the
beginning of the calendar year (January 1) starting in 2023, using the
Engineering News Record’s 20-Cities Construction Cost Index.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1- WDO Policy (redline)
Resolution
Exhibit A - Council Policy 000-72 WDO Policy
Exhibit B - WDO Fee Study
Presentation
Late Correspondence (Uploaded 3-29-2022)
16. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
16.1 STATE LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:
1) Support for AB 916 (Salas) - Zoning: accessory dwelling units:
bedroom addition - Provided for Information.
2) Support for AB 1445 (Levine) - Planning and zoning: regional
housing need allocation: climate change impacts - Provided for
Information.
Attachments: Written Communications State Legislative Memo
AB 916 Letter of Support City of Santa Rosa
Bill Text - AB-916 Zoning Salas
AB 1445 Letter of Support City of Santa Rosa
Bill Text - AB-1445 Levine
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
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
Page 14 of 14
City Council MARCH 29, 2022
the Council and not able to speak under Agenda Item 13. Each speaker will
be allowed three minutes.
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 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.
Get email alerts for Santa Rosa
A daily email when new agendas and minutes are posted.