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City Hall, Council Chamber City of Santa Rosa 100 Santa Rosa Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 95404 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, September 12, 2023 1:30 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Mayor N. Rogers called the meeting to order at 1:31 p.m. Present: 7 - Mayor Natalie Rogers, Vice Mayor Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, Council Member Chris Rogers, and Council Member Mark Stapp 2. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS No public comments were made. Mayor N. Rogers recessed the meeting to closed session at 1:32 p.m. to discuss Items 2.1 and 2.2 as listed on the agenda. 2.1 THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICE OR FACILITIES (Government Code Section 54957) Consultation with Chief Information Officer related to cybersecurity. This item was received and filed. 2.2 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Government Code Section 54956.8) Property: 625 and 637 3rd Street, APNs 009-013-011 and 009-013-012 (“Garage 5”), 500 5th Street, APN 010-053-028 (“Lot 11”), and 730 3rd Street, APN 009-072-044 (“Lot 7”) Agency Negotiator: Jill Scott, Real Property Negotiator; Stephanie Valkovic, Associate Real Property Negotiator Negotiating Parties: Retirement Housing Foundation; Freebird Development Company, LLC; Rogal Projects; Burbank Housing Development Corporation; 10 E Street, LLC Under Negotiations: Price and terms This item was received and filed. Mayor N. Rogers adjourned closed session at 3:45 p.m. and reconvened the meeting to open session at 4:12 p.m. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 16 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final September 12, 2023 3. STUDY SESSION - NONE. 4. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ROLL CALL (IF NEEDED) Present: 7 - Mayor Natalie Rogers, Vice Mayor Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, Council Member Chris Rogers, and Council Member Mark Stapp 5. REPORT, IF ANY, ON STUDY AND CLOSED SESSIONS Jessica Mullan, Assistant City Attorney, reported that Council met in closed session on Items 2.1 and 2.2 and gave direction to staff. 6. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS 6.1 PROCLAMATION - CREEK WEEK AND POLLUTION PREVENTION WEEK 2023 Attachments: Proclamation Mayor N. Rogers read and presented the proclamation. Kyle Spongberg, Environmental Specialist - Santa Rosa Water, received the proclamation and provided a brief comment on upcoming Creek Week events. No public comments were made. 7. STAFF BRIEFINGS 7.1 CITY THREAD GRANT UPDATE Staff will provide an update on the completed City Thread grant in partnership with Bikeable Santa Rosa. No action will be taken except for possible direction to staff. Torina Wilson, Transportation Planner, and Rob Sprinkle, Deputy Director of Traffic Engineering - Transportation and Public Works, provided a brief report. PUBLIC COMMENT City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 16 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final September 12, 2023 Chris Guenther, Bikeable Santa Rosa, expressed appreciation to staff and Council on the City Thread plan. Eris Weaver, Sonoma County Bike Coalition, spoke in support of this item and is pleased with progress staff has made. 7.2 COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT PLAN UPDATE This will be a standing item on the agenda. No action will be taken except for possible direction to staff. Lon Peterson, Chief Communications and Intergovernmental Relations Officer, provided a brief report on recent and upcoming engagement events. No public comments were made. 7.3 SPRING/SUMMER PROGRAMS RECAP Recreation and Parks Department staff will present a brief update on the conclusion of the Spring/Summer programs and highlight the start of the Fall/Winter season. No action will be taken except for possible direction to staff. Attachments: Presentation Jeff Tibbetts, Deputy Director - Recreation, provided a brief report. Juan Flores, Recreation Coordinator with Neighborhood Services and Junior Giants Commissioner provided a brief report about the Junior Giants program and introduced Itzel Velarde, who was one of ten recipients statewide of the Harmon and Sue Burns Scholarship through the Junior Giants program. 8. CITY MANAGER’S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS 8.1 REPORT OF SETTLEMENTS AND ACTIVE LITIGATION The City Attorney will report on settlements over $50,000 through August 2023 as well as provide a summary of pending litigation against the City. Attachments: Litigation Report City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 16 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final September 12, 2023 Jessica Mullan, Assistant City Attorney, noted that the August report is attached in the agenda packet. 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 Stapp provided a report on recent events attended. Council Member Alvarez reported on recent events attended. Council Member Fleming reported on upcoming meetings, events, and announced the opening of the Down Payment Assistance Loan Program (DPAL). Vice Mayor MacDonald reported on recent events attended and upcoming events. Mayor N. Rogers reported on recent events attended. PUBLIC COMMENT Duane DeWitt spoke on the recent Town Hall event. 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 Council Member C. Rogers reported on the recent Economic Development Subcommittee meeting. 10.1.2 Sonoma County Transportation Authority/Regional Climate Protection Authority (SCTA/RCPA) Council Member C. Rogers provided a brief report. 10.1.3 Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) - Water Advisory Committee City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 16 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final September 12, 2023 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)) Mayor N. Rogers announced the appointment of Renee Gundy to Zero Waste Sonoma. 10.1.8 Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) 10.1.9 Sonoma County Continuum of Care (CoC) Mayor N. Rogers provided a brief report. 10.1.10 Renewal Enterprise District (RED) 10.1.11 Public Safety Subcommittee 10.1.12 Other 11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 11.1 August 22, 2023, Regular Meeting Minutes. Attachments: Draft Minutes No public comments were made. Approved as submitted. 12. CONSENT ITEMS Council Member Okrepkie pulled Item 12.10 from the Consent Calendar for a separate discussion and vote. PUBLIC COMMENT Duane DeWitt spoke on Item 12.11. Victoria Yanez spoke in support of Item 12.4. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 16 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final September 12, 2023 Alexa Forrester spoke in support of Item 12.11. Thomas Ells spoke on Item 12.1. Stephanie Bauer spoke on Item 12.11. Eris Weaver spoke in support of Item 12.11. Approval of the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Vice Mayor MacDonald, seconded by Council Member Okrepkie, to waive reading of the text and adopt Consent Items 12.1 through 12.9 and 12.11 through 12.13. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Mayor Natalie Rogers, Vice Mayor Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, Council Member Chris Rogers, and Council Member Mark Stapp 12.1 MOTION - CONTRACT AWARD - SONOMA AVE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION - E ST TO BOBELAINE DR RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council, by motion, award Contract No. C02262, Sonoma Ave Pavement Rehabilitation - E St To Bobelaine Dr, in the amount of $4,348,477 to the lowest responsible bidder, Ghilotti Bros., Inc. of San Rafael, California, approve a 15% contract contingency, and authorize a total contract amount of $5,000,748.55. No City General Fund money is included in this project. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Location Map Attachment 2 - Bid Summary This Consent - Motion was approved. 12.2 MOTION - CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE FINLEY AQUATIC CENTER SPRAY GROUND AND RENOVATION PROJECT 2023 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council, by motion, award Contract No.C02336, Finley Aquatic Center Spray Ground and Renovation Project 2023, in the amount of $4,836,801 to the lowest responsible City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 16 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final September 12, 2023 bidder, Waterworks Industries, Inc of Windsor, California, approve a 10% contract contingency, and authorize a total contract amount of $5,320,481.10. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Location Map Attachment 2 - Summary of Bids This Consent - Motion was approved. 12.3 MOTION - APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO PROJECT WORK ORDER WITH AECOM FOR ADDITIONAL DESIGN SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE HEARN AVENUE INTERCHANGE PROJECT AT HIGHWAY 101 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council, by motion, approve and authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 #A010136-2016-02B to Project Work Order #A010136-2016-02 with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. (AECOM) substantially in the form of Attachment 2, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney, to update the construction documents and finalize the process for advertisement for the Hearn Avenue Interchange Project at US Highway 101 increasing the contract amount by $692,400 for a total amount not to exceed $5,271,948. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Location Map Attachment 2 - PWO This Consent - Motion was approved. 12.4 RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE PARTICIPATION AND INCREASE DISCOUNT IN THE CLIPPER START LOW-INCOME TRANSIT FARE SUBSIDY PILOT PROGRAM RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council, by resolution, authorize 1) continued participation in the Clipper START Pilot Program; 2) an increase in the discount rate to 50% for adult single ride fares for eligible low-income adults; 3) requesting program funds from Metropolitan Transportation Commission; and 4) staff to provide necessary documentation for the Clipper START program as may be appropriate. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 8 of 16 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final September 12, 2023 Attachments: Staff Report Resolution This Consent - Resolution was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-154 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AUTHORIZING CONTINUED PARTICIPATION AND INCREASED DISCOUNT IN THE CLIPPER START PILOT PROGRAM, REQUESTING PROGRAM FUNDS FROM METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PROVIDE NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION FOR THE CLIPPER START PROGRAM AS MAY BE APPROPRIATE 12.5 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO CONTINGENCY FOR GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT F002071 WITH MATRIX HG, INC. FOR HVAC MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works and Finance Departments, that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve the addition of contingency funding for General Services Agreement Number F002071 with Matrix HG, Inc., Novato, California for HVAC Maintenance and Repair Services for an increase in the amount of $100,000, for a total contingency amount not to exceed $740,000; and 2) delegate authority to the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute any necessary amendments to GSA F002071 and/or related documents to utilize the additional contingency, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney. Attachments: Staff Report Resolution This Consent - Resolution was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-155 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING ADDITION OF CONTINGENCY FUNDING FOR GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER F002071 WITH MATRIX HG, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000 FOR A TOTAL NOT CONTINGENCY AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $740,000 12.6 RESOLUTION - AMENDMENT APPROVAL - NINTH AMENDMENT TO F001438 ADS-MYERS JANITORIAL SERVICES RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance and City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 9 of 16 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final September 12, 2023 Transportation and Public Works Departments that the Council, by resolution, approve the Ninth Amendment to General Service Agreement Number F001438 with ADS-Myers, Inc., Gardnerville, Nevada, to add janitorial services for the new inRESPONSE Team Building located at 983 Sonoma Avenue in the amount of $192,161.32 for services through June 30, 2027, for a total contract amount not to exceed $ 6,765,346.03, plus the pre-existing $100,000 contingency. Attachments: Staff Report Resolution Exhibit A This Consent - Resolution was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-156 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A NINTH AMENDMENT TO GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER F001438 WITH ADS-MYERS, INC. FOR CITYWIDE JANITORIAL SERVICES 12.7 RESOLUTION - ADOPTION OF CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS PLAN RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Fire Department that the Council, by resolution, adopt the City of Santa Rosa Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP). Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - City of Santa Rosa COOP-COG Basic Plan - 2023 Resolution This Consent - Resolution was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-157 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ADOPTING THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS PLAN (COOP) 12.8 RESOLUTION - PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT NUMBER F002624 WITH ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS FOR A STORAGE AREA NETWORK (SAN) UPDATE AND ONGOING MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Information Technology Department that the Council, by resolution, approve and delegate authority to the City Manager to negotiate and execute a 5-year Professional Services Agreement F002624 with one three-year renewal option, with ODP Business Solutions, LLC, Boca Raton, City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 10 of 16 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final September 12, 2023 Florida, for the replacement of the City’s Storage Area Network (SAN), and associated ongoing maintenance, in the total amount not to exceed $160,500.33. Attachments: Staff Report Resolution Exhibit A This Consent - Resolution was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-158 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA TO APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT NUMBER F002624 WITH ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLP FOR A STORAGE AREA NETWORK (SAN) UPDATE AND ONGOING MAINTENANCE 12.9 RESOLUTION - RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA TO APPROPRIATE TO THE WATER ENTERPRISE FUND $1,500,000 THAT WAS AUTHORIZED IN THE 2022 STATE OF CALIFORNIA BUDGET ACT FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SANTA ROSA WATER’S DIRECT INSTALL WATER USE EFFICIENCY PROJECT RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by Santa Rosa Water that the Council, by resolution, authorize the Chief Financial Officer to appropriate $1,500,000 to the Water Enterprise Fund that was authorized under the 2022 State of California Budget Act for the implementation of Santa Rosa Water’s Direct Install Water Use Efficiency Project. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Funding Agreement Resolution This Consent - Resolution was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-159 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROPRIATING $1,500,000 TO THE WATER ENTERPRISE FUND THAT WAS AUTHORIZED IN THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUDGET ACT FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SANTA ROSA WATER'S DIRECT INSTALL WATER USE EFFICIENCY PROJECT 12.11 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL TO ENTER INTO AN EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT AMONG THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA, BURBANK HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, AND 10 E City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 11 of 16 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final September 12, 2023 STREET, LLC, FOR THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 730 3RD STREET, SANTA ROSA, CA, ALSO KNOWN AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 009-072-044 OR WHITE HOUSE SITE RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by Real Estate Services that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve entering into an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Burbank Housing Development Corporation, a California nonprofit corporation, and 10 E Street, LLC, a California limited liability company, for the potential disposition and development of the real property located at 730 3rd Street, Santa Rosa, CA, also known as Assessor Parcel Number 009-072-044 or White House Site (the “Property”), declared surplus by Council in December 2022; 2) authorize the City Manager to execute an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement and any amendments thereto, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney’s Office; and 3) direct staff to initiate negotiations to enter into a Disposition and Development Agreement for the Property. Attachments: Staff Report Resolution This Consent - Resolution was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-160 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING AN EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT AMONG THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA, BURBANK HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, AND 10 E STREET, LLC, FOR THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 730 3RD STREET, SANTA ROSA, CA, ALSO KNOWN AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 009-072-044 OR WHITE HOUSE SITE 12.12 RESOLUTION - GOLF CART LEASE AGREEMENT APPROVAL FOR BENNETT VALLEY GOLF COURSE THROUGH SOURCEWELL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT 122220-CCR RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Recreation and Parks and Finance Departments that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Lease Agreement utilizing a Sourcewell Cooperative Agreement 122220-CCR with VGM Financial Services, Minnetonka, Minnesota, for the operational lease of 72 Club Cars through VGM Financial Services, for the period of five years, and subject to approval by the City Attorney, City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 12 of 16 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final September 12, 2023 with a total not-to-exceed amount of $531,360, which is divided into 60 monthly payments of $8,856; and 2) authorize the Chief Financial Officer to increase revenue and expenditure appropriations in the Bennett Valley Golf Course Enterprise under the new Lease Agreement. Attachments: Staff Report Resolution Exhibit A - Lease Agreement This Consent - Resolution was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-161 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A GOLF CART OPERATIONAL LEASE FOR BENNETT VALLEY GOLF COURSE THROUGH SOURCEWELL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT 122220-CCR AND AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO INCREASE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE APPROPRIATIONS 12.13 ORDINANCE ADOPTION - ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ESTABLISHING MONTHLY SALARY OF $24,500 AND OTHER COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR THE CITY ATTORNEY RECOMMENDATION: This ordinance, introduced at the August 22, 2023, Regular Meeting by a 7-0-0 vote, establishes salary compensation to be paid to the City Attorney at the rate of $24,500 per month commencing with the pay period beginning November 6, 2023, and establishes benefits to the City Attorney as provided in the Employment Agreement - City Attorney between the City of Santa Rosa and Teresa Stricker effective November 6, 2023. Attachments: Ordinance This Consent - Ordinance was adopted on second reading. ORDINANCE NO. ORD-2023-013 ENTITLED: ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ESTABLISHING MONTHLY SALARY OF $24,500 AND OTHER COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR THE CITY ATTORNEY 12.10 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL TO ENTER INTO AN EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AND ROGAL PROJECTS FOR THE REAL PROPERTY City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 13 of 16 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final September 12, 2023 LOCATED AT 625 AND 637 3RD STREET, SANTA ROSA, CA, ALSO KNOWN AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 009-013-011 AND 009-013-012 OR GARAGE 5 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by Real Estate Services that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve entering into an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Rogal Projects, a sole proprietorship, for the potential disposition and development of the real property located at 625 and 637 3rd Street, Santa Rosa, CA, also known as Assessor Parcel Numbers 009-013-011 and 009-013-012 or Garage 5 (collectively, the “Property”), declared surplus by Council in December 2022; 2) authorize the City Manager to execute an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement and any amendments thereto, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney’s Office; and 3) direct staff to initiate negotiations to enter into a Disposition and Development Agreement for the Property. Attachments: Staff Report Resolution Late Correspondence (Uploaded 09-12-2023) Late Correspondence (Uploaded 09-13-2023)_Redacted.pdf Jill Scott, Real Property Manager answered questions from Council. PUBLIC COMMENT Ame Van Dyke, ER Sawyer Jewelers, spoke in opposition to Item 12.10. Toraj Soltani, Mac's Deli, spoke in opposition to Item 12.10. Mark Hall spoke in support of Item 12.10. Abby Arnold spoke in support of Item 12.10. Victoria Yanez spoke in support of Item 12.10. Alexa Forrester spoke in support of Item 12.10. Stephanie Bowen, Generation Housing, spoke in support of Item 12.10. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 14 of 16 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final September 12, 2023 Natalie Balfour spoke in opposition to Item 12.10. Thomas Ells spoke in support of Item 12.10. Duane De Witt spoke on Item 12.10 and in support of the downtown business owners. Zach Burkowicz spoke in support of downtown housing but not without parking considerations. Andrew Rich spoke in support of Item 12.10. Mark spoke in support of Item 12.10. Adrian Covert spoke in support of Item 12.10. A motion was made by Vice Mayor MacDonald, seconded by Council Member Rogers, to waive reading of the text and adopt RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-162 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING AN EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AND ROGAL PROJECTS FOR THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 625 AND 637 3RD STREET, SANTA ROSA, CA, ALSO KNOWN AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 009-013-011 AND 009-013-012 OR GARAGE 5. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Mayor Natalie Rogers, Council Member Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Chris Rogers, and Council Member Mark Stapp No: 2 - Vice Mayor Dianna MacDonald, and Council Member Jeff Okrepkie 13. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS Non-agenda public comments were heard under Item 17. 13.1 Late Correspondence/Public Comment on Non-Agenda Matters. Attachments: Late Correspondence (Uploaded on 9-12-2023) 14. REPORT ITEMS - NONE. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 15 of 16 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final September 12, 2023 15. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE. 16. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 16.1 FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE UPDATE · Support for H.R. 4970 (LaMalfa and Thompson): To provide an exclusion from gross income for compensation for expenses and losses resulting from certain wildfires. The bill is known as the Protect Innocent Victims Of Taxation After Fire Act. Provided for information. · Support for S. 479 (Padilla): Would modify the fire management assistance cost share. Provided for information. · Support for S. 485 (Padilla): Authorize the President to provide hazard mitigation assistance for mitigating and preventing post-wildfire flooding and debris flow. Provided for information. Attachments: Written Communications Legislative Memo August 21 S 479 S 485 Letter of Support_City of Santa Rosa S 485 Bill Text HR 4970 Bill Text HR 4970_Letter of Support_City of Santa Rosa S 479 Bill Text This item was received and filed. 17. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS Duane De Witt spoke on small homes and the history of small cabins and camping across America and requested the small pallet homes at the County be considered for re-purposing to veterans experiencing homelessness and relocated to the Veteran's Memorial Building. Victoria Yanez spoke on police complaints and harassment of those experiencing homelessness. Thomas Ells spoke on the camping site at the County, and the re-purposing of the pallet homes at a different safe parking or camping site. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 16 of 16 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final September 12, 2023 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 Mayor N. Rogers adjourned the meeting at 6:30 p.m. on behalf of Jandon Briscoe and wished him a full recovery. The next regular meeting will be held on September 26, 2023, at time set by the Mayor. 20. UPCOMING MEETINGS 20.1 UPCOMING MEETINGS LIST Attachments: Upcoming Meetings List This item was received and filed. Approved on: September 26, 2023 /s/ Dina Manis, City Clerk