City Council
Regular MeetingSanta Rosa, CA · November 12, 2024
Minutes
City Hall, Council Chamber
City of Santa Rosa 100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 4:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor N. Rogers called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m
Present: 6 - Mayor Natalie Rogers, Vice Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member
Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member
Dianna MacDonald, and Council Member Chris Rogers
Absent: 1 - Council Member Jeff Okrepkie
2. REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER AB 2449 (IF NEEDED)
3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - NONE.
4. STUDY SESSION - NONE.
5. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ROLL CALL (IF NEEDED)
6. REPORT, IF ANY, ON STUDY AND CLOSED SESSIONS - NONE.
7. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS - NONE.
8. STAFF BRIEFINGS
8.1 COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT PLAN UPDATE
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.
No public comments were made.
9. CITY MANAGER’S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS
Daryel Dunston, Assistant City Manager, provided a brief report on
the passing of Detective Von Andrews.
City Attorney Teresa Stricker had no report.
No public comments were made.
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10. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Alvarez announced recusal on Item 16.1 due to
ownership in a cannabis business.
Council Member MacDonald announced recusal on Item 13.6 due to
a personal relationship.
11. MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS’ REPORTS
Council Member C. Rogers spoke on the November 5, 2024
election.
Council Member MacDonald provided a brief report on recent
community events attended.
Mayor N. Rogers provided a brief report on boards and
commissions recruitment efforts, and recent community events
attended.
No public comments were made.
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)
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
Vice Mayor Stapp provided a brief report.
11.1.6 Sonoma Clean Power Authority (SCPA)
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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
11.2 MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS' APPOINTMENTS
11.2.1 Mayor’s Appointments to County, Regional and State Positions
Appointments to county, regional and state bodies on which the City
is represented per City Charter section 15.
Mayor N. Rogers may announce the appointment of Shawn Kara as
the alternate member to Zero Waste Sonoma and request Council
approval of this selection.
No public comments were made.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Stapp, seconded by Council Member
MacDonald, to approve appointment of Shawn Kara as the alternate
member to Zero Waste Sonoma. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Yes: 6 - Mayor Natalie Rogers, Vice Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member
Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council
Member Dianna MacDonald, and Council Member Chris Rogers
Absent: 1 - Council Member Jeff Okrepkie
11.2.2 APPROVAL OF BOARD MEMBER LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Housing Authority Commissioner Wayne Downey requested a leave
of absence from October 7, 2024 through December 2024. Per
Council Policy 000-06 - Appointments to
Boards/Commissions/Committees, section J3, the Council may grant
an approved leave of absence and the Council may appoint a
temporary person to fill the position.
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RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Housing Authority
Executive Director and the City Clerk, that the Council, by motion,
approve the leave of absence for Commissioner Downey through the
end of December 2024, and approve a temporary person to fill the
position upon completion of interviews of those applications on file
for the Housing Authority to fill the seat throughout the term of the
leave of absence.
Attachments: Attachment 1 - Council Policy 000-06 - Appointments to Boards, Commissions,
Committees
No public comments were made.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Stapp, seconded by Council Member
MacDonald, to approve leave of absence for Housing Authority
Commissioner Downey through the end of December 2024. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Mayor Natalie Rogers, Vice Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member
Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council
Member Dianna MacDonald, and Council Member Chris Rogers
Absent: 1 - Council Member Jeff Okrepkie
12. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
12.1 October 22, 2024, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
No public comments were made.
Approved as submitted.
13. CONSENT ITEMS
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Gregory Fearon spoke on Item 13.4.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Stapp, seconded by Council Member
MacDonald, to waive reading of the text and adopt Consent Items 13.1
through 13.5. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 6 - Mayor Natalie Rogers, Vice Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member
Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member
Dianna MacDonald, and Council Member Chris Rogers
Absent: 1 - Council Member Jeff Okrepkie
13.1 MOTION - AUTHORITY TO ISSUE DESIGN-BUILD REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS FOR ENERGY CONSERVATION AND EFFICIENCY
IMPROVEMENTS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and
Public Works Department that the Council, by motion, approve the use
of the Design-Build procurement method as in the best interest of the
City and authorize issuance of a Request for Proposals for energy
conservation and efficiency improvements. This project aligns with the
City’s climate action goals by incorporating solar photovoltaic systems,
battery storage, and energy efficiency upgrades at municipal facilities,
in line with the City’s commitment to sustainability and resilience.
Attachments: Staff Report
This Consent - Motion was approved.
13.2 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDMENT TO
BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER 166149 FOR THE PURCHASE OF
AUTOMOTIVE PARTS AND SUPPLIES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and
Public Works and Finance Departments that the Council, by resolution,
approve the Second Amendment to Blanket Purchase Order 166149
with Smothers Parts International, Inc., Santa Rosa, California, for the
purchase of automotive parts and supplies, to add funds and increase
compensation in the amount of $150,000 for a total amount not to
exceed of $597,000.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2024-170 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE SECOND
AMENDMENT TO BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER 166149 WITH SMOTHERS
PARTS INTERNATIONAL, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF AUTOMOTIVE
PARTS AND SUPPLIES
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13.3 RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZATION TO FILE APPLICATIONS FOR
FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION FORMULA FUNDS AND
SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM FUNDS FOR FY2025
AND FY2026
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and
Public Works Department that the Council, by resolution, authorize the
City Manager or designee to execute and file the annual grant
applications with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the
Federal Transit Administration Formula Program and Surface
Transportation Program funding for fixed route operating, ADA
paratransit operating, fixed route preventive maintenance, and bus
purchase projects for FYs 2025 and 2026 and committing up to
$5,028,268 in local matching funds.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2024-171 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AND FILE THE ANNUAL GRANT
APPLICATIONS WITH THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION FOR FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION FORMULA
PROGRAM AND SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM FUNDING FOR
FIXED ROUTE OPERATING, ADA PARATRANSIT OPERATING, FIXED
ROUTE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE, AND BUS PURCHASE PROJECTS
FOR FY 2025 AND FY 20206 AND COMMITTING UP TO $5,028,268 IN LOCAL
MATCHING FUNDS
13.4 RESOLUTION - SECOND AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER F002419A WITH CATHOLIC
CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF SANTA ROSA FOR THE
INRESPONSE PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Police Department that
the Council, by resolution: 1) approve the Second Amendment to
Professional Services Agreement Number F002419A with Catholic
Charities of the Diocese of Santa Rosa to provide services for the
inRESPONSE Mental Health Support Team extending the term of the
agreement to November 1, 2029 and increasing the total contract
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amount to $4,090,561; and 2) delegate authority to the City Manager or
designee to execute the agreement.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - Second Amendment
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2024-172 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE SECOND
AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER
F002419A WITH CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF SANTA
ROSA TO PROVIDE PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES TO THE
CITY FOR THE INRESPONSE MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT TEAM
13.5 RESOLUTION - AMENDMENT TO THE CITY’S CLASSIFICATION
AND SALARY PLAN CREATING THE CLASSIFICATION OF
TECHNICAL SERVICES MANAGER AND ADDING 2 FTE;
ELIMINATING 1 TECHNICAL SERVICES DIVISION MANAGER, 1
COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICER, AND 1 SENIOR
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Police Department and
the Human Resources Department that the Council, by resolution,
amend the City Classification and Salary Plan to: 1) create the
classification of Technical Services Manager with a salary range of
$115,900- $148,916 annually in Unit 18 - Miscellaneous
Mid-Management; 2) add 2.0 FTE Technical Services Managers; and
3) eliminate 1.0 FTE Technical Services Division Manager, 1.0 FTE
Community Services Officer, and 1.0 FTE Senior Administrative
Assistant.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2024-173 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING THE CITY
CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY PLAN, CREATING THE CLASSIFICATION
OF TECHNICAL SERVICES MANAGER; ADDING 2.0 FTE TECHNICAL
SERVICES MANAGERS; AND ELIMINATING 1.0 FTE TECHNICAL
SERVICES DIVISION MANAGER, 1.0 FTE COMMUNITY SERVICES
OFFICER, AND 1.0 FTE SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
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13.6 RESOLUTION - AMENDMENT TO BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER
164049 TO INCREASE COMPENSATION WITH JET MULCH, INC.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Recreation and Parks
(RP) and Finance Departments that the Council, by resolution, approve
an amendment to Blanket Purchase Order (BPO) 164049 to add funds
and increase compensation in the amount of $44,000 for ASTM
Certified (ASTM) Engineered Wood Fiber (EWF) product supply and
installation with Jet Mulch, Inc., Soquel, California, (Jet Mulch) for a
total amount not to exceed $113,997.75.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Stapp, seconded by Council Member
Rogers, to waive reading of the text and adopt
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2024-174 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDMENT TO BLANKET
PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER 164049 TO INCREASE COMPENSATION
WITH JET MULCH, INC
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Mayor Natalie Rogers, Vice Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member
Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Victoria Fleming, and Council
Member Chris Rogers
Absent: 1 - Council Member Jeff Okrepkie
Recused: 1 - Council Member Dianna MacDonald
14. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
15. REPORT ITEMS
15.1 REPORT - APPROVAL OF RATE INCREASE OF 3.4% FOR
RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA WHO UTILIZE
RECOLOGY SANTA ROSA (RECOLOGY SONOMA MARIN),
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2025
BACKGROUND: The City of Santa Rosa grants Recology Sonoma
Marin (Recology) an exclusive franchise agreement for the collection
and hauling of solid waste, including the three main streams of
recycling, landfill, and organic waste. The City awarded this agreement
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to Recology Sonoma Marin in November of 2017 through a competitive
process. Any rate increase for Santa Rosa Recology customers is
subject to City oversight. Staff requested a detailed rate review to
ensure Recology is appropriately compensated, but also to ensure
Santa Rosa’s residents’ refuse rates are competitive.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and
Public Works Department that the Council, by motion, approve a 3.4%
rate increase for City of Santa Rosa customers of Recology Sonoma
Marin effective January 1, 2025.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Rate Increase Request
Attachment 2 - Refuse Rate Summary-2025
Presentation
Dan Hennessey, Director - Transportation and Public Works, and
Shawn Kara, Zero Waste Coordinator presented and answered
questions from Council.
No public comments were made.
A motion was made by Council Member Alvarez, seconded by Vice Mayor
Stapp,approved a 3.4% rate increase for City of Santa Rosa customers of
Recology Sonoma Marin effective January 1, 2025. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Mayor Natalie Rogers, Vice Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member
Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member
Dianna MacDonald, and Council Member Chris Rogers
Absent: 1 - Council Member Jeff Okrepkie
15.2 REPORT - AFFORDABLE HOUSING CAPITAL FACILITIES FEE PILOT
PROGRAM
BACKGROUND: Development impact fees provide a mechanism for
new development projects to contribute financially to the cost of
improving and expanding the public infrastructure and facilities needed
to accommodate that development. Impact fees are commonly used by
local agencies throughout California and in many other states as one of
many funding sources for capital improvement programs. Impact fees
are a one-time, non-recurring revenue source that is typically collected
at the completion of a private development project. While development
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impact fees are necessary to support public infrastructure, the payment
of impact fees may constitute a barrier for the construction of affordable
housing. The Planning and Economic Development Department has
analyzed the existing impact fee program, progress of housing
development, and researched other jurisdictions’ responses to this
issue, and will present the Affordable Housing Capital Facilities Fee
Pilot Program. The program proposes to set the Capital Facilities Fee
for certain deed restricted affordable units to zero dollars for a limited
period of time to encourage affordable housing development and
achievement of the City’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation
requirements.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and
Economic Development Department that the Council, by resolution,
adopt an Affordable Housing Capital Facilities Fee Pilot Program
reducing the Capital Facilities Fee for certain deed restricted affordable
residential unit types to encourage the near-term development of
specific affordable housing units needed to comply with the Regional
Housing Needs Allocation.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Presentation
Late Correspondence (Uploaded 11-12-2024)
Late Correspondence (Uploaded 11-14-2024)
Gabe Osburn, Director - Planning and Economic Development,
presented and answered questions from Council.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Cliff Whigham spoke in support of Item 15.2
Al Lerma spoke in support of Item 15.2.
Duane DeWitt spoke in opposition to Item 15.2 and shared a
brochure from Copenhagen's bicycle strategy.
Eris Weaver spoke in support of Item 15.2.
Abby Arnold spoke in support of Item 15.2.
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John Contreras, spoke in support of Item 15.2.
Rich Wallach, Burbank Housing, spoke in support of Item 15.2.
Adina Flores spoke in opposition to Item 15.2.
Imogene Jones spoke in support of Item 15.2.
Gregory Fearon spoke on homeless housing and on Item 15.2 and
available funding for subsidies.
Caitlin Childs spoke in support of Item 15.2.
Pat McDonell, Legal Aid Sonoma County, spoke in support of Item
15.2.
Jen Klose, Generation Housing, spoke in support of the Item 15.2.
Angie Dillon Shore, First 5 Sonoma County, spoke in support of
Item 15.2.
Adrian Covert, Santa Rosa YIMBY, spoke in support of Item 15.2.
Octavio Diaz, Mitote Food Park, was not present at the time of public
comment, but indicated support of Item 15.2 on speaker card.
A motion was made by Council Member Fleming, seconded by Council
Member MacDonald, to waive reading of the text and adopt
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2024-175 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ADOPTING AN AFFORDABLE
HOUSING CAPITAL FACILITIES FEE PILOT PROGRAM REDUCING THE
CAPITAL FACILITIES FEE FOR CERTAIN DEED RESTRICTED
AFFORDABLE RESIDENTIAL UNIT TYPES TO ENCOURAGE THE
NEAR-TERM DEVELOPMENT OF SPECIFIC AFFORDABLE HOUSING
UNITS NEEDED TO COMPLY WITH THE REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS
ALLOCATION
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The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Mayor Natalie Rogers, Vice Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member
Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member
Dianna MacDonald, and Council Member Chris Rogers
Absent: 1 - Council Member Jeff Okrepkie
16. PUBLIC HEARINGS
16.1 PUBLIC HEARING - AMEND THE SANTA ROSA FEE SCHEDULE TO
ADD AN ANNUAL TOBACCO RETAIL LICENSE FEE (THIS ITEM WAS
CONTINUED FROM THE OCTOBER 22, 2024, REGULAR MEETING)
BACKGROUND: The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider
adding an annual Tobacco Retail License Fee to the Fee Schedule to
cover costs associated with compliance monitoring of Chapter 6-20 of
the Santa Rosa City Code titled “Regulation of Retail Tobacco Sales”,
adopted by Council on August 6, 2024, and in effect on September 7,
2024. Council will be provided with a presentation describing how the
proposed fee was developed in compliance with Government Code
Section 50076 to ensure it does not exceed the estimated reasonable
cost of providing the compliance monitoring activities. The public
hearing will provide the public with an opportunity to provide feedback
relating to the proposed fee.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Manager’s Office
that the Council: 1) hold a public hearing to discuss adding an annual
Tobacco Retail License Fee; and 2) by resolution, add an annual
Tobacco Retail License Fee associated with one compliance visit per
fiscal year to the Santa Rosa Fee Schedule as Section 7.07, effective
January 1, 2025.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Option 1 - Exhibit A
Attachment 2 - Option 2 - Exhibit A
Attachment 3 - 2024 Fee Schedule Update
Resolution
Public Hearing Notice
Presentation
Jason Nutt, Assistant City Manager, presented and answered
questions from Council.
Mayor N. Rogers opened the public hearing at 5:55 p.m. and with no
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one providing public comment, closed the public hearing at 5:55
p.m.
A motion was made by Council Member MacDonald, seconded by Mayor
Rogers, to waive reading of the text and adopt
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2024-176 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING THE PREVIOUSLY
ADOPTED CITY OF SANTA ROSA FEE SCHEDULE TO ADD SECTION 7.07
ANNUAL TOBACCO RETAIL LICENSE FEE and Option 1 as Exhibit A as
presented.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Mayor Natalie Rogers, Vice Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member
Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, and Council
Member Chris Rogers
Absent: 1 - Council Member Jeff Okrepkie
Recused: 1 - Council Member Eddie Alvarez
Mayor N. Rogers announced that Vice Mayor Stapp would chair the remainder
of the meeting and left the dais at approximately 6:00 p.m.
16.2 PUBLIC HEARING - RESILIENT CITY MUNICIPAL CODE TEXT AND
ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS
BACKGROUND: The Resilient City (-RC) Combining District was
created on October 24, 2017, through an Urgency Ordinance. The
Resilient City Development Measures were adopted as an Ordinance
on May 11, 2018. Both ordinances were extended to December 31,
2024 to allow staff time to complete a comprehensive update and
recommendations. This Zoning Code Text and Map Amendment
includes multiple changes across the Zoning Code to incorporate both
ordinances and new updates without a sunset date.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning Commission
and the Planning and Economic Development Department that the
Council introduce three separate ordinances: 1) amending Title 20 of
the Santa Rosa City Code to add Chapter 20-35 Resilient City
Measures, Remove Chapter 20-16 Resilient City Development
Measures, implement multiple sections of Chapter 20-16 into applicable
Zoning Code sections, update multiple sections of the Zoning Code,
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and remove Section 20-28.100 Resilient City ( RC) Combining District;
2) adopting a Zoning Map Amendment to reclassify 8,383 parcels to
remove the Resilient City (-RC) Combining District in order to expand
and implement Santa Rosa resiliency initiatives; and 3) amending Title
19 - Subdivisions of the Santa Rosa City Code to add the first and
second Tubbs/Nuns Fire tentative map extensions.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Summary of Changes to City Code
Attachment 2 - Redline City Code Text Amendments
Attachment 3 - Zoning Code Chapter 20-16 Resilient City Development Measures
Attachment 4 - Zoning Code Section 20-28.100 Resilient City (-RC) Combining
District
Attachment 5 - Modifications to Design Review Developer Feedback
Attachment 6 - Public Survey Results
Attachment 7 - Public Comment
Attachment 8 - Resilient City (-RC) Combining District Parcels
Ordinance 1
Ordinance 2
Ordinance 3
Presentation
Public Hearing Notice
Revised Staff Report (Uploaded 11-12-2024)
Revised Attachment 1 - Summary of Changes to City Code (Uploaded
11-12-2024)
Revised Attachment 2 - Redline City Code Text Amendments (Uploaded
11-12-2024)
Revised Ordinance 1 (Uploaded 11-12-2024)
Revised Presentation (Uploaded 11-12-2024)
Christian Candelaria, City Planner, and Amy Nicholson, Senior
Planner, presented and answered questions from Council.
Vice Mayor Stapp opened the public hearing at 6:16 p.m.
Duane DeWitt spoke in support of Item 16.2.
Adina Flores spoke on Item 16.2.
Vice Mayor Stapp closed the public hearing at 6:20 p.m.
A motion was made by Council Member Fleming, seconded by Council
Member Rogers, to waive reading of the text and introduce
ORDINANCE 3 ENTITLED: ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING TITLE 19 - SUBDIVISIONS OF THE SANTA
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ROSA CITY TO ADD SECTIONS 19-28.270 AND 19-28.280; FILE NUMBER
PRJ23-010 TO ADD THE FIRST AND SECOND TUBBS/NUNS FIRE
TENTATIVE MAP EXTENSIONS.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4 - Vice Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council
Member Dianna MacDonald, and Council Member Chris Rogers
Absent: 3 - Mayor Natalie Rogers, Council Member Eddie Alvarez, and Council
Member Jeff Okrepkie
A motion was made by Council Member Fleming, seconded by Council
Member Rogers, to waive reading of the text and introduce
REVISED ORDINANCE 1 ENTITLED: ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING TITLE 20 OF THE SANTA ROSA
CITY CODE TO ADD CHAPTER 20-35 RESILIENT CITY STANDARDS,
REMOVE CHAPTER 20-16 RESILIENT CITY DEVELOPMENT MEASURES,
INCORPORATE MULTIPLE SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 20-16 INTO
APPLICABLE ZONING CODE SECTIONS, UPDATE MULTIPLE SECTIONS
OF THE ZONING CODE, AND REMOVE SECTION 20-28.100 RESILIENT
CITY (-RC) COMBINING DISTRICT; FILE NUMBER PRJ23-010
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4 - Vice Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council
Member Dianna MacDonald, and Council Member Chris Rogers
Absent: 3 - Mayor Natalie Rogers, Council Member Eddie Alvarez, and Council
Member Jeff Okrepkie
A motion was made by Council Member Fleming, seconded by Council
Member Rogers, to waive reading of the text and introduce
ORDINANCE 2 ENTITLED: ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA ROSA ADOPTING A ZONING CODE MAP AMENDMENT TO
RECLASSIFY 8,383 PARCELS ON THE ZONING MAP TO REMOVE THE
RESILIENT CITY (-RC) COMBINING DISTRICT IN ORDER TO EXPAND AND
IMPLEMENT SANTA ROSA RESILIENCY INITIATIVES; FILE NUMBER
PRJ23-010
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4 - Vice Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council
Member Dianna MacDonald, and Council Member Chris Rogers
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Absent: 3 - Mayor Natalie Rogers, Council Member Eddie Alvarez, and Council
Member Jeff Okrepkie
17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Duane De Witt spoke on Item 17.2.
17.1 QUARTERLY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
ATTENDANCE REPORT. Provided for information.
Attachments: Attendance Report
Late Correspondence (Uploaded 11-20-2024)
This item was received and filed.
17.2 NOTICE OF FINAL MAP - Roseland Village Phase 1 Subdivision: For
Council action.
Attachments: Notice of Submittal
Location Map
This item was received and filed.
18. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
Adina Flores spoke on non-agenda matters.
Bill Katsaros spoke on the potential permit process improvements in
the Planning and Economic Development department.
Duane De Witt spoke on the November 11, 2024 Veterans Day
memorial held at City Hall and the Copenhagen bicycle strategy
brochure.
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
Vice Mayor Stapp adjourned the meeting at 6:37 p.m. in memory of
Detective Von Andrews.
The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 19,
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2024 at a time set by the Mayor.
21. UPCOMING MEETINGS
21.1 UPCOMING MEETINGS LIST
Attachments: Upcoming Meetings List
This item was received and filed.
Approved on: December 10, 2024
/s/ Dina Manis, City Clerk
Agenda
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Santa Rosa, CA 95404
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4:00 P.M. - REGULAR SESSION
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ATTENDING IN-PERSON FROM COUNCIL CHAMBER AT 100 SANTA
ROSA AVENUE (IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT SOCIAL DISTANCING BE
OBSERVED).
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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.
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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
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speak during this time will be allowed to make public comment under Agenda
Item 18.
4:00 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 - NONE.
Following the announcement of Closed Session items and prior to recess into
Closed Session, the public may speak up to three minutes on items to be
addressed in Closed Session.
RECESS CLOSED SESSION(S) AND RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBER AND VIA ZOOM.
4. STUDY SESSION - NONE.
Study Session items are items for in-depth discussion and possible direction
to staff. No action will be taken.
5. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ROLL CALL (IF NEEDED)
6. REPORT, IF ANY, ON STUDY AND CLOSED SESSIONS - NONE.
7. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS - NONE.
8. 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.
8.1 COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT PLAN UPDATE
This is a standing item on the agenda. No action will be taken except
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for possible direction to staff.
9. CITY MANAGER’S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS
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)
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
11.2 MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS' APPOINTMENTS
11.2.1 Mayor’s Appointments to County, Regional and State Positions
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Appointments to county, regional and state bodies on which the City
is represented per City Charter section 15.
Mayor N. Rogers may announce the appointment of Shawn Kara as
the alternate member to Zero Waste Sonoma and request Council
approval of this selection.
11.2.2 APPROVAL OF BOARD MEMBER LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Housing Authority Commissioner Wayne Downey requested a leave
of absence from October 7, 2024 through December 2024. Per
Council Policy 000-06 - Appointments to
Boards/Commissions/Committees, section J3, the Council may grant
an approved leave of absence and the Council may appoint a
temporary person to fill the position.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Housing Authority
Executive Director and the City Clerk, that the Council, by motion,
approve the leave of absence for Commissioner Downey through the
end of December 2024, and approve a temporary person to fill the
position upon completion of interviews of those applications on file
for the Housing Authority to fill the seat throughout the term of the
leave of absence.
Attachments: Attachment 1 - Council Policy 000-06 - Appointments to Boards, Comm
12. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
12.1 October 22, 2024, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
13. CONSENT ITEMS
13.1 MOTION - AUTHORITY TO ISSUE DESIGN-BUILD REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS FOR ENERGY CONSERVATION AND EFFICIENCY
IMPROVEMENTS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and
Public Works Department that the Council, by motion, approve the use
of the Design-Build procurement method as in the best interest of the
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City and authorize issuance of a Request for Proposals for energy
conservation and efficiency improvements. This project aligns with the
City’s climate action goals by incorporating solar photovoltaic systems,
battery storage, and energy efficiency upgrades at municipal facilities,
in line with the City’s commitment to sustainability and resilience.
Attachments: Staff Report
13.2 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDMENT TO
BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER 166149 FOR THE PURCHASE OF
AUTOMOTIVE PARTS AND SUPPLIES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and
Public Works and Finance Departments that the Council, by resolution,
approve the Second Amendment to Blanket Purchase Order 166149
with Smothers Parts International, Inc., Santa Rosa, California, for the
purchase of automotive parts and supplies, to add funds and increase
compensation in the amount of $150,000 for a total amount not to
exceed of $597,000.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
13.3 RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZATION TO FILE APPLICATIONS FOR
FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION FORMULA FUNDS AND
SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM FUNDS FOR FY2025
AND FY2026
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and
Public Works Department that the Council, by resolution, authorize the
City Manager or designee to execute and file the annual grant
applications with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the
Federal Transit Administration Formula Program and Surface
Transportation Program funding for fixed route operating, ADA
paratransit operating, fixed route preventive maintenance, and bus
purchase projects for FYs 2025 and 2026 and committing up to
$5,028,268 in local matching funds.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
13.4 RESOLUTION - SECOND AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL
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SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER F002419A WITH CATHOLIC
CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF SANTA ROSA FOR THE
INRESPONSE PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Police Department that
the Council, by resolution: 1) approve the Second Amendment to
Professional Services Agreement Number F002419A with Catholic
Charities of the Diocese of Santa Rosa to provide services for the
inRESPONSE Mental Health Support Team extending the term of the
agreement to November 1, 2029 and increasing the total contract
amount to $4,090,561; and 2) delegate authority to the City Manager or
designee to execute the agreement.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - Second Amendment
13.5 RESOLUTION - AMENDMENT TO THE CITY’S CLASSIFICATION
AND SALARY PLAN CREATING THE CLASSIFICATION OF
TECHNICAL SERVICES MANAGER AND ADDING 2 FTE;
ELIMINATING 1 TECHNICAL SERVICES DIVISION MANAGER, 1
COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICER, AND 1 SENIOR
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Police Department and
the Human Resources Department that the Council, by resolution,
amend the City Classification and Salary Plan to: 1) create the
classification of Technical Services Manager with a salary range of
$115,900- $148,916 annually in Unit 18 - Miscellaneous
Mid-Management; 2) add 2.0 FTE Technical Services Managers; and
3) eliminate 1.0 FTE Technical Services Division Manager, 1.0 FTE
Community Services Officer, and 1.0 FTE Senior Administrative
Assistant.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
13.6 RESOLUTION - AMENDMENT TO BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER
164049 TO INCREASE COMPENSATION WITH JET MULCH, INC.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Recreation and Parks
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(RP) and Finance Departments that the Council, by resolution, approve
an amendment to Blanket Purchase Order (BPO) 164049 to add funds
and increase compensation in the amount of $44,000 for ASTM
Certified (ASTM) Engineered Wood Fiber (EWF) product supply and
installation with Jet Mulch, Inc., Soquel, California, (Jet Mulch) for a
total amount not to exceed $113,997.75.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
14. 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 18.
15. REPORT ITEMS
15.1 REPORT - APPROVAL OF RATE INCREASE OF 3.4% FOR
RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA WHO UTILIZE
RECOLOGY SANTA ROSA (RECOLOGY SONOMA MARIN),
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2025
BACKGROUND: The City of Santa Rosa grants Recology Sonoma
Marin (Recology) an exclusive franchise agreement for the collection
and hauling of solid waste, including the three main streams of
recycling, landfill, and organic waste. The City awarded this agreement
to Recology Sonoma Marin in November of 2017 through a competitive
process. Any rate increase for Santa Rosa Recology customers is
subject to City oversight. Staff requested a detailed rate review to
ensure Recology is appropriately compensated, but also to ensure
Santa Rosa’s residents’ refuse rates are competitive.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and
Public Works Department that the Council, by motion, approve a 3.4%
rate increase for City of Santa Rosa customers of Recology Sonoma
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Marin effective January 1, 2025.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Rate Increase Request
Attachment 2 - Refuse Rate Summary-2025
Presentation
15.2 REPORT - AFFORDABLE HOUSING CAPITAL FACILITIES FEE PILOT
PROGRAM
BACKGROUND: Development impact fees provide a mechanism for
new development projects to contribute financially to the cost of
improving and expanding the public infrastructure and facilities needed
to accommodate that development. Impact fees are commonly used by
local agencies throughout California and in many other states as one of
many funding sources for capital improvement programs. Impact fees
are a one-time, non-recurring revenue source that is typically collected
at the completion of a private development project. While development
impact fees are necessary to support public infrastructure, the payment
of impact fees may constitute a barrier for the construction of affordable
housing. The Planning and Economic Development Department has
analyzed the existing impact fee program, progress of housing
development, and researched other jurisdictions’ responses to this
issue, and will present the Affordable Housing Capital Facilities Fee
Pilot Program. The program proposes to set the Capital Facilities Fee
for certain deed restricted affordable units to zero dollars for a limited
period of time to encourage affordable housing development and
achievement of the City’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation
requirements.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and
Economic Development Department that the Council, by resolution,
adopt an Affordable Housing Capital Facilities Fee Pilot Program
reducing the Capital Facilities Fee for certain deed restricted affordable
residential unit types to encourage the near-term development of
specific affordable housing units needed to comply with the Regional
Housing Needs Allocation.
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Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Presentation
Late Correspondence (Uploaded 11-12-2024)
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 - AMEND THE SANTA ROSA FEE SCHEDULE TO
ADD AN ANNUAL TOBACCO RETAIL LICENSE FEE (THIS ITEM WAS
CONTINUED FROM THE OCTOBER 22, 2024, REGULAR MEETING)
BACKGROUND: The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider
adding an annual Tobacco Retail License Fee to the Fee Schedule to
cover costs associated with compliance monitoring of Chapter 6-20 of
the Santa Rosa City Code titled “Regulation of Retail Tobacco Sales”,
adopted by Council on August 6, 2024, and in effect on September 7,
2024. Council will be provided with a presentation describing how the
proposed fee was developed in compliance with Government Code
Section 50076 to ensure it does not exceed the estimated reasonable
cost of providing the compliance monitoring activities. The public
hearing will provide the public with an opportunity to provide feedback
relating to the proposed fee.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Manager’s Office
that the Council: 1) hold a public hearing to discuss adding an annual
Tobacco Retail License Fee; and 2) by resolution, add an annual
Tobacco Retail License Fee associated with one compliance visit per
fiscal year to the Santa Rosa Fee Schedule as Section 7.07, effective
January 1, 2025.
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Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Option 1 - Exhibit A
Attachment 2 - Option 2 - Exhibit A
Attachment 3 - 2024 Fee Schedule Update
Resolution
Public Hearing Notice
Presentation
16.2 PUBLIC HEARING - RESILIENT CITY MUNICIPAL CODE TEXT AND
ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS
BACKGROUND: The Resilient City (-RC) Combining District was
created on October 24, 2017, through an Urgency Ordinance. The
Resilient City Development Measures were adopted as an Ordinance
on May 11, 2018. Both ordinances were extended to December 31,
2024 to allow staff time to complete a comprehensive update and
recommendations. This Zoning Code Text and Map Amendment
includes multiple changes across the Zoning Code to incorporate both
ordinances and new updates without a sunset date.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning Commission
and the Planning and Economic Development Department that the
Council introduce three separate ordinances: 1) amending Title 20 of
the Santa Rosa City Code to add Chapter 20-35 Resilient City
Measures, Remove Chapter 20-16 Resilient City Development
Measures, implement multiple sections of Chapter 20-16 into applicable
Zoning Code sections, update multiple sections of the Zoning Code,
and remove Section 20-28.100 Resilient City ( RC) Combining District;
2) adopting a Zoning Map Amendment to reclassify 8,383 parcels to
remove the Resilient City (-RC) Combining District in order to expand
and implement Santa Rosa resiliency initiatives; and 3) amending Title
19 - Subdivisions of the Santa Rosa City Code to add the first and
second Tubbs/Nuns Fire tentative map extensions.
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Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Summary of Changes to City Code
Attachment 2 - Redline City Code Text Amendments
Attachment 3 - Zoning Code Chapter 20-16 Resilient City Development M
Attachment 4 - Zoning Code Section 20-28.100 Resilient City (-RC) Comb
Attachment 5 - Modifications to Design Review Developer Feedback
Attachment 6 - Public Survey Results
Attachment 7 - Public Comment
Attachment 8 - Resilient City (-RC) Combining District Parcels
Ordinance 1
Ordinance 2
Ordinance 3
Presentation
Public Hearing Notice
Revised Staff Report (Uploaded 11-12-2024)
Revised Attachment 1 - Summary of Changes to City Code (Uploaded 11-
Revised Attachment 2 - Redline City Code Text Amendments (Uploaded 1
Revised Ordinance 1 (Uploaded 11-12-2024)
Revised Presentation (Uploaded 11-12-2024)
17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
17.1 QUARTERLY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
ATTENDANCE REPORT. Provided for information.
Attachments: Attendance Report
17.2 NOTICE OF FINAL MAP - Roseland Village Phase 1 Subdivision: For
Council action.
Attachments: Notice of Submittal
Location Map
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.
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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
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