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Santa Rosa, CA · June 18, 2024

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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, June 18, 2024 3:00 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Mayor N. Rogers called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m. Present: 6 - Mayor Natalie Rogers, Vice Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Chris Rogers Absent: 1 - Council Member Eddie Alvarez 2. REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER AB 2449 (IF NEEDED) 3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS No public comments were made. Mayor N. Rogers recessed the meeting to closed session at 3:02 p.m. to discuss Item 3.1 as listed on the agenda. Council Member Alvarez joined the meeting at approximately 3:40 p.m. 3.1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section 54957.6) Agency Designated Representatives: Maraskeshia Smith, City Manager; Alan Alton, Chief Financial Officer; Dominique Blanquie, Human Resources Director; Siara Goyer, Employee Relations Manager; and Burke Dunphy of Sloan Sakai Yeung & Wong LLP. Employee Organizations: Santa Rosa Firefighters Association - Local 1401 (representing City Employee Unit 2); Operating Engineers Local 3, Maintenance and Utility System Operators (Employee Units 3 and 16); Santa Rosa City Employees Association (Employee Units 4, 6, 7); Santa Rosa Police Officers Association, (Employee Unit 5); Service Employees International Union Local 1021, (Employee Units 8 and 14); Public Safety Management Association (Employee Unit 9); Executive Management (Employee Unit 10); Middle Management (Employee Unit 11); Confidential (Employee Unit 12); Mechanics (Employee Unit 13); City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 15 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final June 18, 2024 City Attorney (Employee Unit 15); Santa Rosa City Attorneys’ Association (Employee Unit 17), Santa Rosa Management Association (Employee Unit 18). This item was received and filed. Mayor N. Rogers adjourned closed session at approximately 5:02 p.m. and reconvened to open session at 5:11 p.m. 4. STUDY SESSION - NONE. 5. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ROLL CALL (IF NEEDED) Present: 7 - Mayor Natalie Rogers, Vice Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Chris Rogers 6. REPORT, IF ANY, ON STUDY AND CLOSED SESSIONS Teresa Stricker, City Attorney, reported no reportable action taken in Closed Session on Item 3.1. 7. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS - NONE. 8. STAFF BRIEFINGS - NONE. 9. CITY MANAGER’S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS There was no report from City Manager Maraskeshia Smith. 9.1 REPORT OF SETTLEMENTS AND ACTIVE LITIGATION The City Attorney will report on settlements over $50,000 through May 2024 as well as provide a summary of pending litigation against the City. Attachments: Litigation Report Teresa Stricker, City Attorney, noted that the May litigation summary was attached in the agenda packet, reported that there was one settlement over $50,000 in May and that the caseload remains consistent at approximately 36 matters. No public comments were made. This item was received and filed. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 15 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final June 18, 2024 10. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member MacDonald recused herself from the Parks and Recreation proposed budget items due to a personal relationship. 11. MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS’ REPORTS Council Member C. Rogers provided a brief report on a SMART groundbreaking and other recently attended and upcoming community events. Council Member Okrepkie provided a brief report on recent community events attended. Mayor N. Rogers provided a brief report on recent community events attended, the recent Santa Rosa City Schools-Santa Rosa City Council Ad-Hoc meeting, other meetings attended, and announced the appointment of Aaron Pardo to the Planning Commission and Vice Mayor Stapp to Zero Waste Sonoma. PUBLIC COMMENT: Duane DeWitt spoke in support of Vice Mayor Stapp's appointment to Zero Waste Sonoma and asked the community to participate in the Parks a Month program. Peter Alexander spoke on the Association of Bay Area Governments and well-related water issues. 11.1 MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS' SUBCOMMITTEE AND LIAISON REPORTS (AND POSSIBLE COUNCIL DIRECTION TO BOARD REPRESENTATIVE ON PENDING ISSUES, IF NEEDED) 11.1.1 Council Subcommittee Reports Council Member MacDonald provided a brief report on the recent Violence Prevention Partnership Policy meeting. Mayor N. Rogers provided a brief report on the recent Long Term Financial Policy and Audit Subcommittee meeting. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 15 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final June 18, 2024 11.1.2 Sonoma County Transportation Authority/Regional Climate Protection Authority (SCTA/RCPA) Council Member Okrepkie provided a brief report. 11.1.3 Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) - Water Advisory Committee 11.1.4 Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) 11.1.5 Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District Advisory Committee 11.1.6 Sonoma Clean Power Authority (SCPA) 11.1.7 Zero Waste Sonoma (formerly known as Sonoma County Waste Management Agency (SCWMA)) 11.1.8 Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) Vice Mayor Stapp provided a brief report. 11.1.9 Sonoma County Homeless Coalition 11.1.10 Renewal Enterprise District (RED) 11.1.11 Public Safety Subcommittee 11.1.12 Other Council Member Fleming provided a brief report on a recent Sonoma County Mayors and Council Members' meeting and Metropolitan Transportation Authority meeting, and other events attended. 12. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 12.1 May 21, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes. Attachments: Draft Minutes Approved as submitted. 12.2 June 4, 2024, Regular Meeting Minutes. Attachments: Draft Minutes Approve as amended. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 15 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final June 18, 2024 12.3 June 6, 2024, Special Meeting Minutes. Attachments: Draft Minutes Approved as submitted. 13. CONSENT ITEMS PUBLIC COMMENT: Duane DeWitt requested additional discussion on Item 13.2 to give a report on the inclusionary housing review. Sunny Noh, Legal Aid Sonoma County spoke in support of 13.7. Peter Alexander spoke on Items 13.1, 13.4, 13.5, and 13.6. Approval of the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Vice Mayor Stapp, seconded by Council Member Okrepkie, to waive reading of the text and adopt Consent Items 13.1 through 13.10. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Mayor Natalie Rogers, Vice Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Chris Rogers 13.1 MOTION - CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE TRANSIT MALL ROADBED REHABILITATION PROJECT RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council, by motion, award Contract No. C02395, Transit Mall Roadbed Rehabilitation (“Project”), in the amount of $1,048,835 to the lowest responsible bidder, Ghilotti Bros., Inc. of San Rafael, California, approve a 15% contract contingency, and authorize a total contract amount of $1,206,160.25. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Location Map Attachment 2 - Summary of Bids This Consent - Motion was approved. 13.2 MOTION - 2023 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL REPORT RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 15 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final June 18, 2024 Economic Development Department that the Council, by motion, receive and approve the 2023 General Plan, Inclusionary Housing, and Growth Management Annual Review report. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - GP Annual Review Report 2023 This Consent - Motion was approved. 13.3 RESOLUTION - SECOND AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT F002543 WITH MATRIX CONSULTING, LTD RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Council, by resolution, approve the Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement Number F002543 with Matrix Consulting Group, LTD of San Mateo, California, to include the preparation of a strategic plan specifically for the Code Enforcement division with an increase in compensation of $49,980 for a total not-to-exceed amount under the Agreement of $141,480. Attachments: Staff Report Resolution Exhibit A - Second Amendment to PSA No. F002543 with Matrix Consulting Group, LTD This Consent - Resolution was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. RES-2024-084 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. F002543 WITH MATRIX CONSULTING GROUP, LTD. 13.4 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT F002802 FOR TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETATION SERVICES WITH ACCENT ON LANGUAGES INC. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance Department that the Council, by resolution, approve a three-year Professional Service Agreement F002802, with two (2), one-year renewal options, to provide citywide translation and interpretation services with Accent On Languages, Inc., Berkeley, California in an amount not to exceed $300,000. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 15 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final June 18, 2024 Attachments: Staff Report Resolution Exhibit A - Professional Service Agreement This Consent - Resolution was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. RES-2024-085 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT NUMBER F002802 FOR TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETATION SERVICES WITH ACCENT ON LANGUAGES, INC. 13.5 RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A COMMUNITY SPACES MATCHING GRANT APPLICATION TO THE SONOMA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT LOWER COLGAN CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD PARK RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Recreation and Parks Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve a matching grant application to the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District (District) for master planning, design, and construction of the Lower Colgan Creek Neighborhood Improvement Project (Project) in the amount of $1,550,000 and authorize the City Manager or designee to submit the grant application on behalf of the Recreation and Parks Department; 2) authorize the City Manager or designee to accept the grant and execute any and all grant agreements, conservation easements, and amendments thereto, and all other documents necessary for the completion of the planning, design, and construction of the Project and subject to approval by the City Attorney; and 3) authorize the Chief Financial Officer to increase appropriations by the approved grant amount. Attachments: Staff Report Resolution This Consent - Resolution was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. RES-2024-086 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A COMMUNITY SPACES MATCHING GRANT APPLICATION TO THE SONOMA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT LOWER COLGAN CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD PARK IN THE AMOUNT $1,550,000 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 8 of 15 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final June 18, 2024 DESIGNEE TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE THE GRANT AGREEMENT AND ADMINISTER THE GRANT, AND AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS BY THE APPROVED GRANT AWARD 13.6 RESOLUTION - GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES (CALOES) DESIGNATION OF APPLICANT'S AGENT RESOLUTION FOR NON-STATE AGENCIES RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Santa Rosa Fire Department (SRFD) that the Council, by resolution, grant the City Manager, Assistant City Managers and the Mayor the ability to sign on behalf of the City as Authorized Agents on state and federal grant applications and other forms related to disaster financial assistance for a period of 3 years. Attachments: Staff Report Resolution - Designation of Applicants Agent This Consent - Resolution was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. RES-2024-087 ENTITLED: DESIGNATION OF APPLICANT'S AGENT RESOLUTION 13.7 RESOLUTION - FIFTH AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT F002014 WITH LEGAL AID OF SONOMA COUNTY RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Housing and Community Services Department that the Council, by resolution, approve a Fifth Amendment to Professional Services Agreement Number F002014 with Legal Aid of Sonoma County to increase compensation by $111,000 from the General Fund for a total amount not to exceed $599,000, and to extend the time of performance from June 30, 2024 through June 30, 2025. Attachments: Staff Report Resolution Exhibit A - 2024-25 Fifth Amendment to Agreement This Consent - Resolution was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. RES-2024-088 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A FIFTH AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER F002014 WITH LEGAL AID OF SONOMA COUNTY TO INCREASE City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 9 of 15 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final June 18, 2024 COMPENSATION BY $111,000 OF CITY GENERAL FUND AND SET TOTAL COMPENSATION AT $599,000 13.8 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF FY 2024/2025 GRANT AGREEMENTS FOR PUBLIC SERVICES, FAIR HOUSING, AND HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS (HOPWA) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Housing and Community Services Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Grant Agreements for public service funds with the Living Room, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Santa Rosa (The Caritas Family Center and Caritas Drop-In Center), fair housing funds with Fair Housing Advocates of Northern California, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) funds with Face to Face/The Sonoma County AIDS Network in the combined amount of $1,038,597; and 2) authorize the Director of Housing and Community Services or their designee to execute the Grant Agreements and any future amendments thereto for public services, fair housing, and HOPWA; 3) authorize the City Manager or their designee to execute any forms or documents required by HUD to implement the Grant Agreements. Attachments: Staff Report Resolution Exhibit A Exhibit B Exhibit C Exhibit D Exhibit E This Consent - Resolution was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. RES-2024-089 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING FY 2024/2025 GRANT AGREEMENTS FOR PUBLIC SERVICES, FAIR HOUSING, AND HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS (HOPWA) 13.9 RESOLUTION - APPROVING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MV TRANSPORTATION, INC. FOR ADA PARATRANSIT ELIGIBILITY, PARATRANSIT SERVICE, AND DEVIATED-FIXED ROUTE SERVICE RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council, by resolution, approve and City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 10 of 15 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final June 18, 2024 authorize the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute a Professional Services Agreement with MV Transportation, Inc. of Fairfield, California, to operate the City’s paratransit eligibility process, paratransit service, and deviated fixed-route service for a three-year term in the amount of $7,405,473. Attachments: Staff Report Resolution Exhibit A - Professional Services Agreement This Consent - Resolution was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. RES-2024-090 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MV TRANSPORTATION, INC., OF FAIRFIELD, CALIFORNIA TO PROVIDE ADA PARATRANSIT ELIGIBILITY, PARATRANSIT SERVICE AND DEVIATED FIXED-ROUTE SERVICE 13.10 RESOLUTION - APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance Department that the Council, by resolution, (1) adopt the Article XIIIB appropriation limit for the City of Santa Rosa at $331,203,000 for the Fiscal Year 2024-25; and (2) approve the inflation and population factors used in the calculation of the limit for Fiscal Year 2024-25. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 – Article XIIIB Appropriations Limit Calculation and Appropriations Resolution This Consent - Resolution was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. RES-2024-091 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA TO ADOPT AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA FOR THE 2024-25 FISCAL YEAR PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XIII B OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION AND APPROVE THE INFLATION AND POPULATION FACTORS USED IN THE CALCULATION 14. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS Paul Seif spoke in support of saving the Summerfield Theater. Peter Alexander spoke in support of saving the Summerfield Theater. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 11 of 15 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final June 18, 2024 Sue Hatter spoke in support of saving the Summerfield Cinema and other topics. Derek Stefan spoke in support of saving the Summerfield. Duane DeWitt spoke in support of recent Housing Authority meeting and the need for affordable residential rental housing. John Duvall spoke in support of saving the Summerfield Theater. Unknown spoke in support of affordable housing and the benefit of housing vouchers. 15. REPORT ITEMS - NONE. Mayor N. Rogers recessed the meeting at 6:11 p.m. and reconvened at 6:31 p.m. Present: 7 - Mayor Natalie Rogers, Vice Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Chris Rogers 16. PUBLIC HEARINGS 16.1 PUBLIC HEARING - PUBLIC HEARING ON ADOPTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA FY 2024-25 OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE BUDGET AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET BACKGROUND: The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider the FY 2024-25 Operations and Maintenance Budget and the FY 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget. Staff will provide an overview of the Operations and Maintenance Budget and the CIP Budget with information on any changes that have been included since the Study Session in May. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Manager and the Finance Department that Council: 1) hold a Public Hearing to consider the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Operations and Maintenance Budget and the FY 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget; 2) by five separate resolutions adopt the City FY 2024-25 Operations and City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 12 of 15 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final June 18, 2024 Maintenance Budget and FY 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program Budget; and 3) by resolution amend, the Police, Fire and Violence Prevention Partnership Public Safety and Prevention Transaction and Use Tax Implementation Plan (formerly Measure O) to adjust for Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget and forecasted budget amounts for all Public Safety and Prevention (PSAP) and programs. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Proposed FY 2024-25 Operations and Maintenance Budget Attachment 2 - Proposed FY 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program Budget Resolution - Primary Exhibit A - Primary Resolution Master Professional Services Agreement List 2024 Resolution - Primary Recreation & Parks Resolution - FTE 24-25 Resolution - FTE Recreation & Parks Resolution - Storm Water Assessment Resolution - PSAP FY 2024-25 Exhibit A - PSAP Implementation Plan Public Hearing Notice Presentation Maraskeshia Smith, City Manager, provided opening comments. Veronica Conner, Budget and Financial Analysis Manager, Alan Alton, Chief Financial Officer, and Scott Wagner, Deputy Director of Finance, presented and answered questions from Council. Gabe Osburn, Director of Planning and Economic Development, answered questions from Council. Mayor N. Rogers opened the public hearing at 7:40 p.m. Duane DeWitt spoke on the budget and provided suggestions to Council on solutions to address the deficit and revenue generation. Jim McAdler, Southeast Greenway Campaign spoke in support of the city staff. Vice Mayor Stapp closed the public hearing at 7:44 p.m. A motion was made by Council Member Rogers, seconded by Council Member Okrepkie, to waive reading of the text and adopt City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 13 of 15 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final June 18, 2024 RESOLUTION NO. RES-2024-092 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25, THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 AND ESTABLISHING RESERVES FOR THE 2024-25 FISCAL YEAR and RESOLUTION NO. RES-2024-093 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING THE CITY SALARY PLAN AND SCHEDULE AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO IMPLEMENT THESE CHANGES INCLUDED IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET and RESOLUTION NO. RES-2024-094 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA SETTING THE STORM WATER UTILITY BUDGET AND DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF ELIGIBLE FUNDING THAT HAS BEEN RECEIVED FROM THE FLOOD CONTROL ZONE 1A BENEFIT ASSESSMENT IN FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 AND BASED THEREON SETTING THE STORM WATER ASSESSMENT PER EQUIVALENT RESIDENTIAL UNIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Mayor Natalie Rogers, Vice Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Chris Rogers Absent: 1 - Council Member Victoria Fleming A motion was made by Council Member Rogers, seconded by Council Member Okrepkie, to waive reading of the text and adopt RESOLUTION NO. RES-2024-095 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE RECREATION PARKS BUDGET WITHIN THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE BUDGET AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET and RESOLUTION NO. RES-2024-096 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING THE CITY SALARY City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 14 of 15 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final June 18, 2024 PLAN AND SCHEDULE AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO IMPLEMENT THESE CHANGES INCLUDED IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Mayor Natalie Rogers, Vice Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Chris Rogers Absent: 1 - Council Member Victoria Fleming Recused: 1 - Council Member Dianna MacDonald A motion was made by Council Member Rogers, seconded by Council Member Okrepkie, to waive reading of the text and adopt RESOLUTION NO. RES-2024-097 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING THE TRANSACTION AND USE TAX IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR GANG PREVENTION/INTERVENTION SERVICES. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Mayor Natalie Rogers, Vice Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Chris Rogers Absent: 1 - Council Member Victoria Fleming 17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - NONE. 18. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS No public comments were made. 19. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS, RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION IN THE MAYOR’S CONFERENCE ROOM, RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS [IF NEEDED] 20. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING Mayor N. Rogers adjourned the meeting at 7:57 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on July 9, 2024 at a time set by the Mayor. 21. UPCOMING MEETINGS City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 15 of 15 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final June 18, 2024 21.1 UPCOMING MEETINGS LIST Attachments: Upcoming Meetings List Approved on: July 9, 2024 /s/ Dina Manis,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 JUNE 18, 2024 COUNCIL MEMBER VICTORIA FLEMING WILL BE PARTICIPATING IN THE MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE FROM 1689 HAZEN SHORES CT, FREELAND, WASHINGTON, 98249. THIS AGENDA SHALL BE POSTED AT THE LOCATION. 3:00 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION 4:00 P.M. - REGULAR SESSION MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING BY ATTENDING IN-PERSON FROM COUNCIL CHAMBER AT 100 SANTA ROSA AVENUE (IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT SOCIAL DISTANCING BE OBSERVED). THE PUBLIC CAN ALSO VIEW OR LISTEN TO THE MEETING LIVE AT: 1. HTTPS://SANTA-ROSA.LEGISTAR.COM/CALENDAR. CLICK ON THE "IN PROGRESS" LINK TO VIEW; 2. VIA ZOOM WEBINAR BY VISITING HTTPS://SRCITY-ORG.ZOOM.US/J/89643446933, OR BY DIALING 877-853-5257 AND ENTERING WEBINAR ID: 896 4344 6933; 3. COMCAST CHANNEL 28, AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99; AND 4. VIA YOUTUBE AT HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/CITYOFSANTAROSA Public Comment may be made live during the meeting In-Person from Council Chamber or submitted in advance via email at cc-comment@srcity.org by 5:00 p.m. the Monday before the City Council Meeting. IN THE EVENT A COUNCIL MEMBER PARTICIPATES REMOTELY BASED ON JUST CAUSE OR EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES PURSUANT TO AB 2449, THE CITY WILL ALSO ALLOW FOR PUBLIC COMMENT THROUGH THE ZOOM LINK OR DIAL-IN NUMBER ABOVE. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 2 of 12 City Council JUNE 18, 2024 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 completing a Speaker Card or signing up with the Administrator in Council Chamber. Advanced Public Comment Via E-mail: To submit an e-mailed public comment to the City Council, please send to: cc-comment@srcity.org by 5:00 p.m., the Monday prior to the Council Meeting. Identify in the subject line of your e-mail the Agenda Item Number on which you wish to comment, and provide your name and comment in the body of the e-mail. 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. 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 14) 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 up to three minutes. Speakers who do not have an opportunity to City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 3 of 12 City Council JUNE 18, 2024 speak during this time will be allowed to make public comment under Agenda Item 18. 3:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 2. REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER AB 2449 (IF NEEDED) To consider and take action on any request from a Council Member to participate in a meeting remotely due to Just Cause or Emergency Circumstances pursuant to AB 2449 (Government Code Section 549539(f)). 3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS Following the announcement of Closed Session items and prior to recess into Closed Session, the public may speak up to three minutes on items to be addressed in Closed Session. 3.1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section 54957.6) Agency Designated Representatives: Maraskeshia Smith, City Manager; Alan Alton, Chief Financial Officer; Dominique Blanquie, Human Resources Director; Siara Goyer, Employee Relations Manager; and Burke Dunphy of Sloan Sakai Yeung & Wong LLP. Employee Organizations: Santa Rosa Firefighters Association - Local 1401 (representing City Employee Unit 2); Operating Engineers Local 3, Maintenance and Utility System Operators (Employee Units 3 and 16); Santa Rosa City Employees Association (Employee Units 4, 6, 7); Santa Rosa Police Officers Association, (Employee Unit 5); Service Employees International Union Local 1021, (Employee Units 8 and 14); Public Safety Management Association (Employee Unit 9); Executive Management (Employee Unit 10); Middle Management (Employee Unit 11); Confidential (Employee Unit 12); Mechanics (Employee Unit 13); City Attorney (Employee Unit 15); Santa Rosa City Attorneys’ Association (Employee Unit 17), Santa Rosa Management Association (Employee Unit 18). RECESS CLOSED SESSION(S) AND RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER AND VIA ZOOM. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 4 of 12 City Council JUNE 18, 2024 4. STUDY SESSION - NONE. Study Session items are items for in-depth discussion and possible direction to staff. No action will be taken. 4:00 P.M. 5. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ROLL CALL (IF NEEDED) 6. REPORT, IF ANY, ON STUDY AND CLOSED SESSIONS 7. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS - NONE. 8. STAFF BRIEFINGS - NONE. This time is reserved for City staff to provide a five-minute briefing to the Council on departmental issues of interest. No action will be taken on these matters except to possibly place a particular item on a future agenda for Council consideration. 9. CITY MANAGER’S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS 9.1 REPORT OF SETTLEMENTS AND ACTIVE LITIGATION The City Attorney will report on settlements over $50,000 through May 2024 as well as provide a summary of pending litigation against the City. Attachments: Litigation Report 10. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COUNCIL MEMBERS 11. MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS’ REPORTS 11.1 MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS' SUBCOMMITTEE AND LIAISON REPORTS (AND POSSIBLE COUNCIL DIRECTION TO BOARD REPRESENTATIVE ON PENDING ISSUES, IF NEEDED) 11.1.1 Council Subcommittee Reports 11.1.2 Sonoma County Transportation Authority/Regional Climate Protection Authority (SCTA/RCPA) City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 5 of 12 City Council JUNE 18, 2024 11.1.3 Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) - Water Advisory Committee 11.1.4 Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) 11.1.5 Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District Advisory Committee 11.1.6 Sonoma Clean Power Authority (SCPA) 11.1.7 Zero Waste Sonoma (formerly known as Sonoma County Waste Management Agency (SCWMA)) 11.1.8 Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) 11.1.9 Sonoma County Homeless Coalition 11.1.10 Renewal Enterprise District (RED) 11.1.11 Public Safety Subcommittee 11.1.12 Other 12. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 12.1 May 21, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes. Attachments: Draft Minutes 12.2 June 4, 2024, Regular Meeting Minutes. Attachments: Draft Minutes 12.3 June 6, 2024, Special Meeting Minutes. Attachments: Draft Minutes 13. CONSENT ITEMS 13.1 MOTION - CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE TRANSIT MALL ROADBED REHABILITATION PROJECT RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council, by motion, award Contract City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 6 of 12 City Council JUNE 18, 2024 No. C02395, Transit Mall Roadbed Rehabilitation (“Project”), in the amount of $1,048,835 to the lowest responsible bidder, Ghilotti Bros., Inc. of San Rafael, California, approve a 15% contract contingency, and authorize a total contract amount of $1,206,160.25. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Location Map Attachment 2 - Summary of Bids 13.2 MOTION - 2023 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL REPORT RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Council, by motion, receive and approve the 2023 General Plan, Inclusionary Housing, and Growth Management Annual Review report. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - GP Annual Review Report 2023 13.3 RESOLUTION - SECOND AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT F002543 WITH MATRIX CONSULTING, LTD RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Council, by resolution, approve the Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement Number F002543 with Matrix Consulting Group, LTD of San Mateo, California, to include the preparation of a strategic plan specifically for the Code Enforcement division with an increase in compensation of $49,980 for a total not-to-exceed amount under the Agreement of $141,480. Attachments: Staff Report Resolution Exhibit A - Second Amendment to PSA No. F002543 with Matrix Consultin 13.4 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT F002802 FOR TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETATION SERVICES WITH ACCENT ON LANGUAGES INC. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance Department that the Council, by resolution, approve a three-year Professional City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 7 of 12 City Council JUNE 18, 2024 Service Agreement F002802, with two (2), one-year renewal options, to provide citywide translation and interpretation services with Accent On Languages, Inc., Berkeley, California in an amount not to exceed $300,000. Attachments: Staff Report Resolution Exhibit A - Professional Service Agreement 13.5 RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A COMMUNITY SPACES MATCHING GRANT APPLICATION TO THE SONOMA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT LOWER COLGAN CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD PARK RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Recreation and Parks Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve a matching grant application to the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District (District) for master planning, design, and construction of the Lower Colgan Creek Neighborhood Improvement Project (Project) in the amount of $1,550,000 and authorize the City Manager or designee to submit the grant application on behalf of the Recreation and Parks Department; 2) authorize the City Manager or designee to accept the grant and execute any and all grant agreements, conservation easements, and amendments thereto, and all other documents necessary for the completion of the planning, design, and construction of the Project and subject to approval by the City Attorney; and 3) authorize the Chief Financial Officer to increase appropriations by the approved grant amount. Attachments: Staff Report Resolution 13.6 RESOLUTION - GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES (CALOES) DESIGNATION OF APPLICANT'S AGENT RESOLUTION FOR NON-STATE AGENCIES RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Santa Rosa Fire Department (SRFD) that the Council, by resolution, grant the City Manager, Assistant City Managers and the Mayor the ability to sign on City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 8 of 12 City Council JUNE 18, 2024 behalf of the City as Authorized Agents on state and federal grant applications and other forms related to disaster financial assistance for a period of 3 years. Attachments: Staff Report Resolution - Designation of Applicants Agent 13.7 RESOLUTION - FIFTH AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT F002014 WITH LEGAL AID OF SONOMA COUNTY RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Housing and Community Services Department that the Council, by resolution, approve a Fifth Amendment to Professional Services Agreement Number F002014 with Legal Aid of Sonoma County to increase compensation by $111,000 from the General Fund for a total amount not to exceed $599,000, and to extend the time of performance from June 30, 2024 through June 30, 2025. Attachments: Staff Report Resolution Exhibit A - 2024-25 Fifth Amendment to Agreement 13.8 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF FY 2024/2025 GRANT AGREEMENTS FOR PUBLIC SERVICES, FAIR HOUSING, AND HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS (HOPWA) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Housing and Community Services Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Grant Agreements for public service funds with the Living Room, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Santa Rosa (The Caritas Family Center and Caritas Drop-In Center), fair housing funds with Fair Housing Advocates of Northern California, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) funds with Face to Face/The Sonoma County AIDS Network in the combined amount of $1,038,597; and 2) authorize the Director of Housing and Community Services or their designee to execute the Grant Agreements and any future amendments thereto for public services, fair housing, and HOPWA; 3) authorize the City Manager or their designee to execute any forms or documents required by HUD to implement the Grant Agreements. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 9 of 12 City Council JUNE 18, 2024 Attachments: Staff Report Resolution Exhibit A Exhibit B Exhibit C Exhibit D Exhibit E 13.9 RESOLUTION - APPROVING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MV TRANSPORTATION, INC. FOR ADA PARATRANSIT ELIGIBILITY, PARATRANSIT SERVICE, AND DEVIATED-FIXED ROUTE SERVICE RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council, by resolution, approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute a Professional Services Agreement with MV Transportation, Inc. of Fairfield, California, to operate the City’s paratransit eligibility process, paratransit service, and deviated fixed-route service for a three-year term in the amount of $7,405,473. Attachments: Staff Report Resolution Exhibit A - Professional Services Agreement 13.10 RESOLUTION - APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance Department that the Council, by resolution, (1) adopt the Article XIIIB appropriation limit for the City of Santa Rosa at $331,203,000 for the Fiscal Year 2024-25; and (2) approve the inflation and population factors used in the calculation of the limit for Fiscal Year 2024-25. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 – Article XIIIB Appropriations Limit Calculation and Appropri Resolution 14. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 10 of 12 City Council JUNE 18, 2024 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 up to three minutes. Speakers who do not have an opportunity to speak during this time will be allowed to make public comment under Agenda Item 18. 15. REPORT ITEMS - NONE. 16. 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. 16.1 PUBLIC HEARING - PUBLIC HEARING ON ADOPTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA FY 2024-25 OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE BUDGET AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET BACKGROUND: The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider the FY 2024-25 Operations and Maintenance Budget and the FY 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget. Staff will provide an overview of the Operations and Maintenance Budget and the CIP Budget with information on any changes that have been included since the Study Session in May. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Manager and the Finance Department that Council: 1) hold a Public Hearing to consider the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Operations and Maintenance Budget and the FY 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget; 2) by five separate resolutions adopt the City FY 2024-25 Operations and Maintenance Budget and FY 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program Budget; and 3) by resolution amend, the Police, Fire and Violence Prevention Partnership Public Safety and Prevention Transaction and Use Tax Implementation Plan (formerly Measure O) to adjust for Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget and forecasted budget amounts for all Public Safety and Prevention (PSAP) and programs. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 11 of 12 City Council JUNE 18, 2024 Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Proposed FY 2024-25 Operations and Maintenance Budge Attachment 2 - Proposed FY 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program Budg Resolution - Primary Exhibit A - Primary Resolution Master Professional Services Agreement L Resolution - Primary Recreation & Parks Resolution - FTE 24-25 Resolution - FTE Recreation & Parks Resolution - Storm Water Assessment Resolution - PSAP FY 2024-25 Exhibit A - PSAP Implementation Plan Public Hearing Notice Presentation 17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - NONE. 18. 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 and not able to speak under Agenda Item 14. Each speaker will be allowed up to three minutes. 19. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS, RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION IN THE MAYOR’S CONFERENCE ROOM, RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS [IF NEEDED] 20. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING 21. UPCOMING MEETINGS This schedule is tentative and subject to change pending final publication and posting of the City Council Meeting Agenda. 21.1 UPCOMING MEETINGS LIST Attachments: Upcoming Meetings List City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 12 of 12 City Council JUNE 18, 2024 *Did not appear on the preliminary agenda. **Quasi-judicial or adjudicative action, ex-parte communication disclosure is required. The Open Government Ordinance was adopted by City Council in December 2020 (ORD-2020-018) and amended in July 2021 (ORD-2021-007). These ordinances added and amended 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 versions of the Open Government Ordinances go to http://srcity.org/OpenGovOrdinance and http://srcity.org/OpenGovOrdinanceAmend. To request paper copies of the Open Government Ordinances 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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