City Council
Regular MeetingSanta Rosa, CA · September 10, 2024
Minutes
City Hall, Council Chamber
City of Santa Rosa 100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
City Council
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Tuesday, September 10, 2024 12:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor N. Rogers called the meeting to order at 12:03 p.m.
Present: 6 - Mayor Natalie Rogers, Council Member Eddie Alvarez, Council
Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald,
Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Chris Rogers
Absent: 1 - Vice Mayor Mark Stapp
2. REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER AB 2449 (IF NEEDED)
3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
No public comments were made.
Mayor N. Rogers recessed to closed session at 12:03 p.m. to
discuss Items 3.1 and 3.2 as listed on the agenda.
Present: 6 - Mayor Natalie Rogers, Council Member Eddie Alvarez, Council
Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald,
Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Chris Rogers
Absent: 1 - Vice Mayor Mark Stapp
3.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9)
Name of Case: Angelina Lopez, et al. vs. City of Santa Rosa, et al.
Court Case No.: USDC Northern District of California Case No.
3:22-cv-05270-LB
3.2 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: 730 3rd Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Agency Negotiator: Jill Scott, Real Property Negotiator, and Stephanie
Valkovic, Associate Real Property Negotiator
Negotiating Parties: 10 E Street, LLC and Burbank Housing
Development Corporation, a California non-profit corporation
Under Negotiations: Price and terms of payment.
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Mayor N. Rogers adjourned closed session at approximately 2:10 p.m. and
reconvened to the study session at 2:20 p.m.
4. INTERVIEWS FOR BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
4.1 INTERVIEWS FOR THE SANTA ROSA TOURISM BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT AREA ADVISORY BOARD AND THE BOARD OF
BUILDING REGULATION APPEALS
The Council will conduct interviews to fill positions on the Santa Rosa
Tourism Business Improvement Area Advisory Board and the Board of
Building Regulation Appeals.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Notice of Availability of Applications
Attachment 2 - Council Policy 000-06
Attachment 3 - Ordinance Establishing SRTBIA
Attachment 4 - BOBRA City Code
Late Correspondence (Uploaded 09-10-2024)
Council interviewed the following applicants for the Santa Rosa
Tourism Business Improvement Area Advisory Board:
Steven Boswell
Tony Pace
Dina Manis, City Clerk, announced that the applicant for the Board of
Building Regulation Appeals, John Gordon, was unable to attend the
meeting due to unanticipated circumstances, but asked to still be
considered for appointment.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Duane De Witt asked that whoever is appointed to the Tourism
Board considers and treats Roseland equally as it has the potential
to be a revenue generator.
5. STUDY SESSION
5.1 METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGIONAL
MAPPING AND WAYFINDING PROJECT PROTOTYPE
IMPLEMENTATION
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It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department
that the Council hold a Study Session on the Metropolitan
Transportation Commission’s Regional Mapping and Wayfinding
prototype signage program. This item is provided for Council’s
information and no action will be taken except for possible direction to
staff.
Attachments: Staff Report
Presentation
Matthew Wilcox, Transit Planner, Rachel Ede, Deputy Director - City
Bus, and Gordon Hansen, Metropolitan Transportation Commission
(MTC), presented and answered questions from Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Eris Weaver, Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition, spoke in support of
more wayfindng and provided suggestions to improve wayfinding
tools.
Duane DeWitt spoke in support of wayfinding and schedule panels,
and provided additional suggestions for consideration.
5.2 UPDATE ON THE STATE AND LOCAL BALLOT MEASURES FOR
NOVEMBER 2024 GENERAL ELECTION
It is recommended by the Communications and Intergovernmental
Relations Office that the Council hold a Study Session to receive an
update on the various state and local ballot measures and discuss
possible Council action to support or oppose these measures. This item
is provided for Council’s information and no action is required to be
taken except for possible direction to staff for the September 24 council
meeting.
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Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1: Text of Measure I Sonoma County Registrar of Voters
Attachment 2: Measure W Sonoma County Library Commission
Attachment 3: Proposition 2 Background Information California Secretary of State
Attachment 4: Proposition 3 Background Information California Secretary of State
Attachment 5: Proposition 4 Background Information California Secretary of State
Attachment 6: Proposition 5 Background Information California Secretary of State
Attachment 7: Proposition 6 Background Information California Secretary of State
Attachment 8: Proposition 32 Background Information California Secretary of
State
Attachment 9: Proposition 33 Background Information California Secretary of
State
Attachment 10: Proposition 34 Background Information California Secretary of
State
Attachment 11: Proposition 35 Background Information California Secretary of
State
Attachment 12: Proposition 36 Background Information California Secretary of
State
Presentation
Late Correspondence (Uploaded 09-10-2024)
Scott Alonso, Government Affairs Officer, presented and answered
questions from Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Duane DeWitt spoke on the item, specifically Proposition 5, the
continued growth of taxes, and charging for services at the library.
Council provided direction to staff.
5.3 CITY COUNCIL VOTING PROCESS FOR CERTAIN APPOINTED
POSITIONS
It is recommended by the City Attorney, that the Council hold a Study
Session to provide Council an opportunity to review the voting
processes City Council uses to appoint individuals to vacant Council
Member seats, members of boards, commissions and committees
appointed by the full Council, and Mayor and Vice Mayor. This item is
provided for Council’s information and no action will be taken, but the
Council may discuss and provide direction to staff.
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Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Manual of Procedures and Protocols
Attachment 2 - Council Policy 000-06
Attachment 3 - Council Policy 000-23
Attachment 4 - Ranked-Choice Voting Explanation
Presentation
Teresa Stricker, City Attorney, presented and answered questions
from Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Duane De Witt spoke in support of holding special elections to fill a
vacancy on Council instead of an appointment process, for other
appointments in support of using Ranked Choice Voting for filling
other appointed positions, and overall inclusion of the public in
selecting leaders.
Council provided direction to staff.
6. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ROLL CALL (IF NEEDED)
7. REPORT, IF ANY, ON STUDY AND CLOSED SESSIONS
Teresa Stricker, City Attorney, reported no additional report out on
study session items 5.1 through 5.3 as they had just concluded, and
that there was no reportable action on Items 3.1 and 3.2 from
closed session.
No public comments were made.
8. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
8.1 PROCLAMATION - CREEK WEEK AND POLLUTION PREVENTION
WEEK 2024
Attachments: Proclamation
Mayor N. Rogers read and presented the proclamation to Michael
Santarini, Natural Resources Specialist. Michael Santarini provided a
brief comment.
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PUBLIC COMMENT:
Duane De Witt spoke on the item and expressed appreciation to
Santa Rosa Water staff to holding these events, along with
appreciation of Recreation and Parks staff that facilitates the parks
clean up events.
9. STAFF BRIEFINGS
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Duane De Witt spoke in support of all staff briefings.
9.1 SUMMER 2024 UPDATE FROM THE RECREATION AND PARKS
DEPARTMENT
Staff will provide an update to the Council on the Recreation and Parks
Department.
Attachments: Presentation
Donte Watson, Director - Recreation and Parks, presented and
answered questions from Council.
9.2 INVESTING NOW TO SECURE OUR WATER FUTURE EDUCATION
AND OUTREACH CAMPAIGN
Staff will share the rollout of Santa Rosa Water's latest outreach
campaign aimed at educating water customers about the value of water,
the need to continually invest in our shared water infrastructure, and the
role rate setting plays in ensuring a reliable water future. The
multi-media campaign highlights the people, the infrastructure, and the
environmental stewardship that are necessary to deliver high quality
water and sewer service to Santa Rosa. It will also include an overview
of the rate setting process and how customers can stay informed. The
City Council may discuss this item and give direction to staff.
Attachments: Presentation
Elise Miller, Communications Coordinator - Santa Rosa Water,
presented and answered questions from Council.
9.3 COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT PLAN UPDATE
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This is a standing item on the agenda. No action will be taken except for
possible direction to staff.
Ana Horta, Community Engagement Manager, presented and
answered questions from Council.
10. CITY MANAGER’S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS
There were no reports from City Manager Maraskeshia Smith or City
Attorney Stricker.
11. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Okrepkie announced recusal from Item 14.1 due to
financial conflict of interest as Green Vine Landscaping is his client.
12. MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS’ REPORTS
Council Member MacDonald provided a brief report on various
community events attended.
Mayor N. Rogers provided a brief report on meetings and
community events attended.
No public comments were made.
12.1 MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS' SUBCOMMITTEE AND LIAISON
REPORTS (AND POSSIBLE COUNCIL DIRECTION TO BOARD
REPRESENTATIVE ON PENDING ISSUES, IF NEEDED)
12.1.1 Council Subcommittee Reports
Council Member Fleming provided a report on the Climate
Action Subcommittee.
Council Member Okrepkie provided a report on the Economic
Development Subcommittee.
12.1.2 Sonoma County Transportation Authority/Regional Climate
Protection Authority (SCTA/RCPA)
Council Member C. Rogers provided a brief report.
12.1.3 Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) - Water Advisory Committee
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12.1.4 Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG)
12.1.5 Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District
Advisory Committee
12.1.6 Sonoma Clean Power Authority (SCPA)
12.1.7 Zero Waste Sonoma (formerly known as Sonoma County Waste
Management Agency (SCWMA))
12.1.8 Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA)
12.1.9 Sonoma County Homeless Coalition
12.1.10 Renewal Enterprise District (RED)
12.1.11 Public Safety Subcommittee
12.1.12 Other
12.2 BOARD, COMMISSION & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
12.2.1 Council may vote to make appointments to the following boards:
· Santa Rosa Tourism Business Improvement Area Advisory
Board - One vacancy for Full-Service Hotel Operator.
o Steven Boswell
o Tony Pace
· Board of Building Regulation Appeals - Three vacancies with
terms ending 12/31/2025.
o John Gordon
Attachments: Late Correspondence (Uploaded 09-10-2024)
No public comments were made.
A motion was made by Council Member Okrepkie, seconded by Council
Member Alvarez, to approve appointment of Steven Boswell for the
SRTBIA Full-Service Hotel Operator vacancy and John Gordon to the
BOBRA vacancy. The motion failed by the following vote:
Yes: 3 - Council Member Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Dianna
MacDonald, and Council Member Jeff Okrepkie
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No: 3 - Mayor Natalie Rogers, Council Member Victoria Fleming, and
Council Member Chris Rogers
Absent: 1 - Vice Mayor Mark Stapp
A motion was made by Council Member Fleming, seconded by Council
Member Alvarez, to approve appointment of Steven Boswell to the Santa
Rosa Tourism Business Improvement Area Advisory Board Full-Service
Hotel Operator vacancy. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4 - Council Member Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Victoria
Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, and Council
Member Jeff Okrepkie
No: 2 - Mayor Natalie Rogers, and Council Member Chris Rogers
Absent: 1 - Vice Mayor Mark Stapp
A motion was made by Council Member MacDonald, seconded by
Council Member Okrepkie, to approve appointment of John Gordon to
the Board of Building Regulation Appeals. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 6 - Mayor Natalie Rogers, Council Member Eddie Alvarez, Council
Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald,
Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Chris
Rogers
Absent: 1 - Vice Mayor Mark Stapp
13. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
13.1 August 20, 2024, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
Approved as submitted.
14. CONSENT ITEMS
Mayor N. Rogers pulled Item 14.1 from the Consent Calendar and
asked questions. Jen Santos, Deputy Director - Parks, Alan Alton,
Chief Financial Officer, and City Attorney Stricker responded.
Council Member MacDonald announced recusal on Item 14.1 due to
a personal relationship.
14.1 RESOLUTION - SPLIT BID AWARD - GENERAL SERVICE
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AGREEMENTS FOR CITYWIDE LANDSCAPE SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Recreation and Parks
and Finance Departments that the Council, by resolution, approve a
split bid award of Invitation for Bid 24-08 and approve two General
Services Agreements: 1) F002850 Brightview Landscape Services, Inc.,
Santa Rosa, California (Brightview) for Section 1 Parks Lawn
Maintenance in the amount of $2,821,488.1; and 2) F002853 Green
Vine Landscaping, Inc., Santa Rosa, California for Section 3 Tax District
Maintenance in the amount of $136,800, for a total not to exceed
$2,958,288.12. The agreements are firm fixed prices for a period of
three years, with two one-year renewal options, commencing on
December 1, 2024.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Bid Results
Resolution
Exhibit A - F002850 Brightview Agreement
Exhibit B - F002853 Green Vine Landscaping Agreement
PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEM 14.1:
Duane De Witt spoke on Item 14.1, expressed support of
Recreation and Parks staff and the work they do, and provided
suggestions for alternative work force to do maintenance work.
A motion was made by Council Member Alvarez, seconded by Council
Member Rogers, to waive reading of the text and adopt
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2024-142 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A SPLIT BID
AWARD AND APPROVAL OF TWO GENERAL SERVICE AGREEMENTS
FOR CITYWIDE LANDSCAPE SERVICES WITH BRIGHTVIEW LANDSCAPE
SERVICES, INC. AND GREEN VINE LANDSCAPING, INC.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4 - Mayor Natalie Rogers, Council Member Eddie Alvarez, Council
Member Victoria Fleming, and Council Member Chris Rogers
Absent: 1 - Vice Mayor Mark Stapp
Recused: 2 - Council Member Dianna MacDonald, and Council Member Jeff
Okrepkie
Approval of the Consent Agenda
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PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS 14.2 through 14.8:
Duane De Witt spoke on Item 14.8.
A motion was made by Council Member Alvarez, seconded by Council
Member MacDonald, to waive reading of the text and adopt Consent Items
14.2 through 14.8. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Mayor Natalie Rogers, Council Member Eddie Alvarez, Council
Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald,
Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Chris Rogers
Absent: 1 - Vice Mayor Mark Stapp
14.2 RESOLUTION - APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE
ORDER TO MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR POLICE RADIO
EQUIPMENT
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Police and Finance
Departments that the Council, by resolution, approve the issuance of a
Purchase Order for the purchase of Motorola LTE cellular capable
radios and associated software utilizing the pricing from the Houston
Galveston Area Council (HGAC) Interlocal Cooperative Solicitation
#RA05-21 with Motorola Solutions, Inc., for a total amount not to exceed
$333,325.19.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - Agreement
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2024-143 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF
A PURCHASE ORDER FOR THE COOPERATIVE PURCHASE OF LTE
CELLULAR CAPABLE RADIOS AND ASSOCIATED SOFTWARE UNDER
THE HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL (H-GAC) SOLICITATION
RA05-21 WITH MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC.
14.3 RESOLUTION - ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT PROGRAM
EXTENSION
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Police Department that
the Council, by resolution, approve the 10-year extension of the Santa
Rosa Police Departments participation in the Sonoma County
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Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program, through June 30, 2035, and
delegate authority to the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee
to execute all agreements and amendments with the Sonoma County
Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Service Authority, subject to approval as
to form by the City Attorney.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2024-144 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE 10YEAR
EXTENSION OF THE ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT PROGRAM
UNTIL JUNE 30, 2035, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AGREEMENTS AND AMENDMENTS WITH THE SONOMA
COUNTY ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT SERVICE AUTHORITY
14.4 RESOLUTION - ACCEPTANCE OF REVISED AWARD OF
ADDITIONAL CCMU GRANT FUNDS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Police Department that
the Council, by resolution: 1) accept a revised award for additional
funding from the Sonoma County Department of Health Services (DHS)
for Crisis Care Mobile Units (CCMU) Program funding in the amount of
$166,667 for a total grant award amount of $513,076; 2) authorize the
City Manager or designee to execute award documents and any
additional documents for administration of the grant; and 3) appropriate
$166,667 of grant funds to an already established project key.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Modification Number Two
Resolution
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2024-145 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ACCEPTING A REVISED AWARD
OF CRISIS CARE MOBILE UNITS (CCMU) GRANT FUNDS
14.5 RESOLUTION - ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF GRANT
FUNDS FROM THE BYRNE DISCRETIONARY GRANTS PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Police Department that
the Council, by resolution: 1) accept a grant award from the Bureau of
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Justice Assistance-Byrne Discretionary Community Project Funding in
the amount of $898,000; 2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to
execute all related award documents required for receiving such funds;
and 3) appropriate $898,000 of grant funds to a project key to be
established by the Chief Financial Officer.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1
Resolution
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2024-146 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDING
FROM THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE - BYRNE DISCRETIONARY
COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $898,000;
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS; APPROPRIATE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$898,000; AND AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO
ESTABLISH A PROJECT KEY
14.6 RESOLUTION - SECOND AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL
SERVICE AGREEMENT NUMBER F002053 WITH MARK A
CLEMENTI, PH.D.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Santa Rosa Police
Department that the Council, by resolution, approve the Second
Amendment to Professional Services Agreement Number F002053 with
Mark A Clementi, Ph.D., Santa Rosa, California to provide
preemployment psychological evaluations, return to duty/fitness for duty
psychological evaluations and critical incident stress debriefings and
authorize the City Manager or her designee to sign all related
contractual documents, subject to approval as to form by the City
Attorney.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - Second Amendment
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2024-147 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE SECOND
AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT NUMBER
F002053 WITH MARK A CLEMENTI, PH.D.
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14.7 RESOLUTION - CITY OF SANTA ROSA AND OAKMONT VILLAGE
ASSOCIATION SECOND AMENDMENT FOR CITYBUS ROUTE 16
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and
Public Works Department that the Council, by resolution, approve the
Second Amendment to Oakmont Village Association Agreement for
Santa Rosa CityBus to provide a deviated fixed route bus service for
the Oakmont community for an additional one year, and authorize the
City Manager or designee to execute the Amendment.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - Second Amendment
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2024-148 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A SECOND
AMENDMENT TO OAKMONT VILLAGE ASSOCIATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AND THE OAKMONT VILLAGE
ASSOCIATION TO PROVIDE CITYBUS DEVIATED FIXED ROUTE BUS
SERVICES FOR THE OAKMONT COMMUNITY AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SECOND AMENDMENT
14.8 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
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2024-149 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA EXTENDING A PROCLAMATION
OF LOCAL HOMELESS EMERGENCY (Government Code Sections 8630 et
seq.)
15. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
Abigail Zoger spoke in support of A Week Without Driving.
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Duane De Witt spoke on Patriots Day on September 11, 2024 event
for Veterans, first responders, their families and friends, and shared
a letter from 2017 regarding the Pomo Indians.
16. REPORT ITEMS - NONE.
17. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE.
18. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
18.1 NOTICE OF FINAL MAP - STONEBRIDGE SUBDIVISION PHASE 2 -
Provided for information.
Attachments: Notice of Submittal
Location Map
No public comments were made.
This item was received and filed.
19. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
20. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS, RECESS TO
CLOSED SESSION IN THE MAYOR’S CONFERENCE ROOM, RECONVENE TO
OPEN SESSION, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS [IF NEEDED]
21. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Mayor N. Rogers adjourned the meeting at 7:08 p.m. The next
regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at a
time set by the Mayor.
22. UPCOMING MEETINGS
22.1 UPCOMING MEETINGS LIST
Attachments: Upcoming Meetings List
This item was received and filed.
Approved on: September 24, 2024
/s/ Dina Manis, City Clerk
Agenda
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100 Santa Rosa Avenue
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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
12:00 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
2:00 P.M. - BOARD INTERVIEWS / STUDY SESSION
4:00 P.M. - REGULAR SESSION
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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.
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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 15) 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
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speak during this time will be allowed to make public comment under Agenda
Item 19.
12:00 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 LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9)
Name of Case: Angelina Lopez, et al. vs. City of Santa Rosa, et al.
Court Case No.: USDC Northern District of California Case No.
3:22-cv-05270-LB
3.2 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: 730 3rd Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Agency Negotiator: Jill Scott, Real Property Negotiator, and Stephanie
Valkovic, Associate Real Property Negotiator
Negotiating Parties: 10 E Street, LLC and Burbank Housing
Development Corporation, a California non-profit corporation
Under Negotiations: Price and terms of payment.
RECESS CLOSED SESSION(S) AND RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBER AND VIA ZOOM.
2:00 P.M.
4. INTERVIEWS FOR BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
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4.1 INTERVIEWS FOR THE SANTA ROSA TOURISM BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT AREA ADVISORY BOARD AND THE BOARD OF
BUILDING REGULATION APPEALS
The Council will conduct interviews to fill positions on the Santa Rosa
Tourism Business Improvement Area Advisory Board and the Board of
Building Regulation Appeals.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Notice of Availability of Applications
Attachment 2 - Council Policy 000-06
Attachment 3 - Ordinance Establishing SRTBIA
Attachment 4 - BOBRA City Code
Late Correspondence (Uploaded 09-10-2024)
5. STUDY SESSION
Study Session items are items for in-depth discussion and possible direction
to staff. No action will be taken.
5.1 METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGIONAL
MAPPING AND WAYFINDING PROJECT PROTOTYPE
IMPLEMENTATION
It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department
that the Council hold a Study Session on the Metropolitan
Transportation Commission’s Regional Mapping and Wayfinding
prototype signage program. This item is provided for Council’s
information and no action will be taken except for possible direction to
staff.
Attachments: Staff Report
Presentation
5.2 UPDATE ON THE STATE AND LOCAL BALLOT MEASURES FOR
NOVEMBER 2024 GENERAL ELECTION
It is recommended by the Communications and Intergovernmental
Relations Office that the Council hold a Study Session to receive an
update on the various state and local ballot measures and discuss
possible Council action to support or oppose these measures. This item
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is provided for Council’s information and no action is required to be
taken except for possible direction to staff for the September 24 council
meeting.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1: Text of Measure I Sonoma County Registrar of Voters
Attachment 2: Measure W Sonoma County Library Commission
Attachment 3: Proposition 2 Background Information California Secretary
Attachment 4: Proposition 3 Background Information California Secretary
Attachment 5: Proposition 4 Background Information California Secretary
Attachment 6: Proposition 5 Background Information California Secretary
Attachment 7: Proposition 6 Background Information California Secretary
Attachment 8: Proposition 32 Background Information California Secretary
Attachment 9: Proposition 33 Background Information California Secretary
Attachment 10: Proposition 34 Background Information California Secreta
Attachment 11: Proposition 35 Background Information California Secreta
Attachment 12: Proposition 36 Background Information California Secreta
Presentation
Late Correspondence (Uploaded 09-10-2024)
5.3 CITY COUNCIL VOTING PROCESS FOR CERTAIN APPOINTED
POSITIONS
It is recommended by the City Attorney, that the Council hold a Study
Session to provide Council an opportunity to review the voting
processes City Council uses to appoint individuals to vacant Council
Member seats, members of boards, commissions and committees
appointed by the full Council, and Mayor and Vice Mayor. This item is
provided for Council’s information and no action will be taken, but the
Council may discuss and provide direction to staff.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Manual of Procedures and Protocols
Attachment 2 - Council Policy 000-06
Attachment 3 - Council Policy 000-23
Attachment 4 - Ranked-Choice Voting Explanation
Presentation
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4:00 P.M.
6. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ROLL CALL (IF NEEDED)
7. REPORT, IF ANY, ON STUDY AND CLOSED SESSIONS
8. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
8.1 PROCLAMATION - CREEK WEEK AND POLLUTION PREVENTION
WEEK 2024
Attachments: Proclamation
9. STAFF BRIEFINGS
This time is reserved for City staff to provide a five-minute briefing to the
Council on departmental issues of interest. No action will be taken on these
matters except to possibly place a particular item on a future agenda for
Council consideration.
9.1 SUMMER 2024 UPDATE FROM THE RECREATION AND PARKS
DEPARTMENT
Staff will provide an update to the Council on the Recreation and Parks
Department.
Attachments: Presentation
9.2 INVESTING NOW TO SECURE OUR WATER FUTURE EDUCATION
AND OUTREACH CAMPAIGN
Staff will share the rollout of Santa Rosa Water's latest outreach
campaign aimed at educating water customers about the value of water,
the need to continually invest in our shared water infrastructure, and the
role rate setting plays in ensuring a reliable water future. The
multi-media campaign highlights the people, the infrastructure, and the
environmental stewardship that are necessary to deliver high quality
water and sewer service to Santa Rosa. It will also include an overview
of the rate setting process and how customers can stay informed. The
City Council may discuss this item and give direction to staff.
Attachments: Presentation
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9.3 COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT PLAN UPDATE
This is a standing item on the agenda. No action will be taken except
for possible direction to staff.
10. CITY MANAGER’S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS
11. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
12. MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS’ REPORTS
12.1 MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS' SUBCOMMITTEE AND LIAISON
REPORTS (AND POSSIBLE COUNCIL DIRECTION TO BOARD
REPRESENTATIVE ON PENDING ISSUES, IF NEEDED)
12.1.1 Council Subcommittee Reports
12.1.2 Sonoma County Transportation Authority/Regional Climate
Protection Authority (SCTA/RCPA)
12.1.3 Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) - Water Advisory Committee
12.1.4 Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG)
12.1.5 Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District
Advisory Committee
12.1.6 Sonoma Clean Power Authority (SCPA)
12.1.7 Zero Waste Sonoma (formerly known as Sonoma County Waste
Management Agency (SCWMA))
12.1.8 Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA)
12.1.9 Sonoma County Homeless Coalition
12.1.10 Renewal Enterprise District (RED)
12.1.11 Public Safety Subcommittee
12.1.12 Other
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12.2 BOARD, COMMISSION & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
12.2.1 Council may vote to make appointments to the following boards:
· Santa Rosa Tourism Business Improvement Area Advisory
Board - One vacancy for Full-Service Hotel Operator.
o Steven Boswell
o Tony Pace
· Board of Building Regulation Appeals - Three vacancies with
terms ending 12/31/2025.
o John Gordon
Attachments: Late Correspondence (Uploaded 09-10-2024)
13. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
13.1 August 20, 2024, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
14. CONSENT ITEMS
14.1 RESOLUTION - SPLIT BID AWARD - GENERAL SERVICE
AGREEMENTS FOR CITYWIDE LANDSCAPE SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Recreation and Parks
and Finance Departments that the Council, by resolution, approve a
split bid award of Invitation for Bid 24-08 and approve two General
Services Agreements: 1) F002850 Brightview Landscape Services, Inc.,
Santa Rosa, California (Brightview) for Section 1 Parks Lawn
Maintenance in the amount of $2,821,488.1; and 2) F002853 Green
Vine Landscaping, Inc., Santa Rosa, California for Section 3 Tax District
Maintenance in the amount of $136,800, for a total not to exceed
$2,958,288.12. The agreements are firm fixed prices for a period of
three years, with two one-year renewal options, commencing on
December 1, 2024.
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Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Bid Results
Resolution
Exhibit A - F002850 Brightview Agreement
Exhibit B - F002853 Green Vine Landscaping Agreement
14.2 RESOLUTION - APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE
ORDER TO MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR POLICE RADIO
EQUIPMENT
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Police and Finance
Departments that the Council, by resolution, approve the issuance of a
Purchase Order for the purchase of Motorola LTE cellular capable
radios and associated software utilizing the pricing from the Houston
Galveston Area Council (HGAC) Interlocal Cooperative Solicitation
#RA05-21 with Motorola Solutions, Inc., for a total amount not to exceed
$333,325.19.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - Agreement
14.3 RESOLUTION - ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT PROGRAM
EXTENSION
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Police Department that
the Council, by resolution, approve the 10-year extension of the Santa
Rosa Police Departments participation in the Sonoma County
Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program, through June 30, 2035, and
delegate authority to the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee
to execute all agreements and amendments with the Sonoma County
Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Service Authority, subject to approval as
to form by the City Attorney.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
14.4 RESOLUTION - ACCEPTANCE OF REVISED AWARD OF
ADDITIONAL CCMU GRANT FUNDS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Police Department that
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the Council, by resolution: 1) accept a revised award for additional
funding from the Sonoma County Department of Health Services (DHS)
for Crisis Care Mobile Units (CCMU) Program funding in the amount of
$166,667 for a total grant award amount of $513,076; 2) authorize the
City Manager or designee to execute award documents and any
additional documents for administration of the grant; and 3) appropriate
$166,667 of grant funds to an already established project key.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Modification Number Two
Resolution
14.5 RESOLUTION - ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF GRANT
FUNDS FROM THE BYRNE DISCRETIONARY GRANTS PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Police Department that
the Council, by resolution: 1) accept a grant award from the Bureau of
Justice Assistance-Byrne Discretionary Community Project Funding in
the amount of $898,000; 2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to
execute all related award documents required for receiving such funds;
and 3) appropriate $898,000 of grant funds to a project key to be
established by the Chief Financial Officer.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1
Resolution
14.6 RESOLUTION - SECOND AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL
SERVICE AGREEMENT NUMBER F002053 WITH MARK A
CLEMENTI, PH.D.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Santa Rosa Police
Department that the Council, by resolution, approve the Second
Amendment to Professional Services Agreement Number F002053 with
Mark A Clementi, Ph.D., Santa Rosa, California to provide
preemployment psychological evaluations, return to duty/fitness for duty
psychological evaluations and critical incident stress debriefings and
authorize the City Manager or her designee to sign all related
contractual documents, subject to approval as to form by the City
Attorney.
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Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - Second Amendment
14.7 RESOLUTION - CITY OF SANTA ROSA AND OAKMONT VILLAGE
ASSOCIATION SECOND AMENDMENT FOR CITYBUS ROUTE 16
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and
Public Works Department that the Council, by resolution, approve the
Second Amendment to Oakmont Village Association Agreement for
Santa Rosa CityBus to provide a deviated fixed route bus service for
the Oakmont community for an additional one year, and authorize the
City Manager or designee to execute the Amendment.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - Second Amendment
14.8 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
15. 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 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 19.
16. REPORT ITEMS - NONE.
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17. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE.
Public Hearing matters will begin no earlier than 5:00 p.m. or as soon
thereafter as the matters are reached on the agenda.
18. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
18.1 NOTICE OF FINAL MAP - STONEBRIDGE SUBDIVISION PHASE 2 -
Provided for information.
Attachments: Notice of Submittal
Location Map
19. 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 15. Each speaker will
be allowed up to three minutes.
20. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS, RECESS TO
CLOSED SESSION IN THE MAYOR’S CONFERENCE ROOM, RECONVENE TO
OPEN SESSION, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS [IF NEEDED]
21. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
22. UPCOMING MEETINGS
This schedule is tentative and subject to change pending final publication and
posting of the City Council Meeting Agenda.
22.1 UPCOMING MEETINGS LIST
Attachments: Upcoming Meetings List
*Did not appear on the preliminary agenda.
**Quasi-judicial or adjudicative action, ex-parte communication disclosure is
required.
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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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