City Council
Regular MeetingSanta Rosa, CA · February 4, 2025
Minutes
City Hall, Council Chamber
City of Santa Rosa 100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, February 4, 2025 1:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Stapp called the meeting to order at 1:02 p.m.
Present: 6 - Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council
Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald,
Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers
Absent: 1 - Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez
2. REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER AB 2449 (IF NEEDED)
3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Duane De Witt spoke in support of the city attorney.
Mayor Stapp recessed the meeting to closed session at 1:05
p.m. to discuss Item 3.1.
3.1 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE - EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE
(Government Code Section 54957(b))
Title: City Attorney
This item was received and filed.
Mayor Stapp adjourned closed session at approximately 1:55 p.m. and
reconvened to regular session at 2:31 p.m.
Present: 6 - Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council
Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald,
Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers
Absent: 1 - Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez
4. STUDY SESSION
4.1 SEED COLLABORATIVE EQUITY PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
APPROVED STRATEGIES
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It is recommended by the Human Resources department that the
Council hold a study session to receive a report on the final City Equity
Plan. This item is provided for Council’s information and no action will
be taken except for possible direction to staff.
Attachments: Staff Report
Presentation
Francheasca Roberson, Culture/EEO Officer, and Paul
Hudson, SEED Collaborative, presented and answered
questions from Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Duane De Witt spoke on the item.
Peter Alexandar spoke on the item.
This item was received and filed.
4.2 RECONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENT RELATED COST OF
SERVICE FEE STUDY AND ASSOCIATED ADOPTED FEES
It is recommended by the Planning and Economic Development
Department that the Council hold a study session for Council to receive
information, ask questions, and provide direction related to the
Development Related Cost of Service Fee Study adopted by the City
Council on March 5, 2024. This item is provided for Council’s
information and no action will be taken except for possible direction to
staff.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Development Related Cost of Service Study
Attachment 2 - Development Service Fee Reductions
Presentation
Gabe Osburn, Director - Planning and Economic
Development, and Teresa Stricker, City Attorney, presented
and answered questions from Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Peter Alexandar spoke on the item.
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Duane De Witt spoke on the item.
Kevin Holtman spoke on the item.
This item was received and filed.
5. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ROLL CALL (IF NEEDED)
6. REPORT, IF ANY, ON STUDY AND CLOSED SESSIONS
Mayor Stapp provided a brief report on the study session
items and also reported there was no reportable action from
closed session Item 3.1.
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, introduced
Chris Mahurin, Police Lieutenant, who provided a brief report
on the inResponse program. Ana Horta also provided a
community empowerment plan update.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Peter Alexandar spoke on the item.
Tiesa Meskis spoke on the item.
Duane De Witt spoke on the item.
This item was received and filed.
9. CITY MANAGER’S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS
Maraskeshia Smith, City Manager and Teresa Stricker, City
Attorney, had no reports.
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10. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION/RECUSAL BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
There were no statements of abstention.
11. MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS’ REPORTS
Council Member Rogers announced the reappointment of Glen
Wright to the Board of Public Utilities, Aaron Pardo to the Planning
Commission, and Henry Huang to the Design Review Board, and
reported on recent attendance at the NAACP Gala on January 27,
2025.
Council Member Bañuelos announced the reappointment of Lisa
Badenfort to the Board of Public Utilities.
Council Member MacDonald provided a brief report on the Sonoma
County Library's efforts on fundraising for new libraries, recent
events attended, announced the reappointment of Kristen Kiefer to
the Art in Public Places Committee and Robin Bartholow to the
Board of Public Utilities, and the appointment of Iris Harrell to the
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.
Council Member Fleming reported on recent community events
attended and upcoming meetings.
Mayor Stapp provided a brief report on the recent Sonoma County
Mayors and Council Members meetings.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Peter Alexandar spoke on the item.
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)
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11.1.3 Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) - Water Advisory Committee
Council Member Rogers provided a brief report.
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 SONOMA COUNTY MAYORS' AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ASSOCIATION /
CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE
11.2.1 The City Council will, by motion, provide direction to the Mayor
regarding letters of interest received for appointment to the following
vacancies, which will be made by the Board of Directors and by the City
Selection Committee of the Sonoma County Mayors’ and
Councilmembers’ Association at its General Membership meeting on
February 13, 2025:
Board of Directors Appointments:
1. North Bay Division LOCC, Executive Board: One seat to fill
expiring term of Jackie Elward of Rohnert Park. The term expires two
years from appointment. Letter received from:
· Jackie Elward, Rohnert Park
2. Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space
District Citizens Advisory Committee: One seat to fill expiring term of
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Mark Stapp of Santa Rosa. The term expires two years from
appointment. Letters received:
· Karen Nau, Petaluma
· Marjorie Morgenstern, Cloverdale
· Frank Quint, Petaluma
· Alex DeCarli, Petaluma
3. Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) Commission: Three
Seats with four-year fixed terms.
Two SCTA appointments (members appointed must also be a city/town
representative for the Sonoma County Transportation Authority) to fill
vacancies by Melanie Bagby of Cloverdale and Chris Rogers of Santa
Rosa. These appointments will finish out the current terms of Bagby
and Rogers that end in February 2027. One non-SCTA appointment
(must be from a city/town on the rail line) to fill the expiring term of
Debora Fudge of Windsor. This appointment will start a new four-year
fixed term beginning in February. Letters received from:
· Gerard Giudice, Rohnert Park
· Janice Cadar Thompson, Petaluma
· Todd Lands, Cloverdale
· Ariel Kelley, Healdsburg
One Non-SCTA appointment (must be from a city/town on the rail line)
to fill the expiring term of Debora Fudge of Windsor. This appointment
will start a new 4-year fixed term beginning in February. Letters
received from:
· Victoria Fleming, Santa Rosa
· Chris Herrod, Healdsburg
· Alex DeCarli, Petaluma
· Sylvia Lemus, Cotati
City Selection Committee Appointments:
1. Bay Area Air Quality Management District Board: One seat to fill
expiring term of Brian Barnacle of Petaluma. Two-year term starting in
February. Letter received from:
· Brian Barnacle, Petaluma
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2. Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District: One seat
to fill expiring term of Gerard Giudice of Rohnert Park. Two-year term
starting in February. Letters received from:
· Gerard Giudice, Rohnert Park
· Frank Quint, Petaluma
3. Sonoma County Consolidated Oversight Board: One seat to fill the
vacancy of Chris Rogers of Santa Rosa. Term limit at the discretion of
the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors. Letters received from:
· Jackie Elward, Rohnert Park
· Stephen Zollman, Sebastopol
It is also recommended that if late nominations are received or if the City
Selection Committee or Mayors’ and Councilmembers’ Board
recommends alternates, that the City Council authorize the Mayor or
their designated representative the authority to vote on these late
nominations or recommendations at the City Selection Committee
Meeting or Mayors’ and Councilmembers’ Association board meeting.
Attachments: Letters of Interest Received - Board of Directors
Letters of Interest Received - City Selection Committee
A motion was made by Council Member Rogers, seconded by Council
Member Okrepkie, to approve support of Jackie Elward (Rohnert Park) for
the North Bay Division LOCC, Executive Board seat.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council
Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald,
Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers
Absent: 1 - Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez
A motion was made by Mayor Stapp, seconded by Council Member
Fleming, to approve support of Frank Quint (Petaluma) for the Sonoma
County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District Citizens
Advisory Committee.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council
Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald,
Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers
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Absent: 1 - Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez
A motion was made by Council Member Rogers, seconded by Council
Member Okrepkie, to approve support of Gerard Giudice (Rohnert Park) and
Ariel Kelley (Healdsburg) for the Sonoma County Transportation Authority
(SCTA) seats on the Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) Commission.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council
Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald,
Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers
Absent: 1 - Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez
A motion was made by Council Member Rogers, seconded by Council
Member Okrepkie, to approve support of Victoria Fleming for the non-SCTA
appointment for the SMART Commission.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council
Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald,
Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers
Absent: 1 - Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez
A motion was made by Council Member Rogers, seconded by Council
Member MacDonald, to approve support of Brian Barnacle (Petaluma) for
the Bay Area Air Quality Management District Board.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council
Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald,
Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers
Absent: 1 - Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez
A motion was made by Council Member Rogers, seconded by Mayor Stapp,
to approve support of Gerard Giudice (Rohnert Park) for the Golden Gate
Bridge, Highway & Transportation District. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 6 - Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council
Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald,
Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers
Absent: 1 - Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez
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A motion was made by Council Member Rogers, seconded by Council
Member MacDonald, to reconsider prior support to the SMART Commission
seat.
The motion failed by the following vote:
Yes: 3 - Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council Member Dianna
MacDonald, and Council Member Natalie Rogers
No: 3 - Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Victoria Fleming, and Council
Member Jeff Okrepkie
Absent: 1 - Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez
A motion was made by Council Member Rogers, seconded by Council
Member Fleming, to approve support of Stephen Zollman (Sebastopol) for
the Sonoma County Consolidated Oversight Board seat.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council
Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald,
Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers
Absent: 1 - Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez
11.3 BOARD, COMMISSION & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
11.3.1 COUNCIL MAY VOTE TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO THE
FOLLOWING BOARD:
· Santa Rosa Tourism Business Improvement Area Advisory Board
- One vacancy with no end term.
o Tony Pace
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Notice of Application Availability
Attachment 2 - Council Policy 000-06
Attachment 3 - Ordinance Establishing SRTBIA
No public comments were made.
A motion was made by Council Member Okrepkie, seconded by Council
Member MacDonald, to appoint Tony Pace to the SRTBIA.
The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 6 - Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council
Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald,
Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers
Absent: 1 - Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez
12. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
12.1 January 7, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
No public comments were made.
Approved as submitted.
13. CONSENT ITEMS
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Peter Alexandar spoke on the Consent Calendar.
Duane De Witt spoke on Items 13.1, 13.3, 13.8, and 13.9.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Council Member Okrepkie, seconded by Council
Member Fleming, to waive reading of the text and adopt Consent Items 13.1
through 13.10.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council
Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald,
Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers
Absent: 1 - Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez
13.1 RESOLUTION - ACCEPT FUNDING, AUTHORIZE THE CITY
MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE FUNDING AGREEMENT,
AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS FROM THE COUNTY OF SONOMA
MEASURE O FOR THE INRESPONSE MOBILE CRISIS RESPONSE
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT TEAM
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Police Department that
the Council, by resolution: 1) accept funding from the County of
Sonoma in the amount of $1,450,000 to support the inRESPONSE
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Mental Health Support team operations; 2) approve and delegate
authority to the City Manager to negotiate and execute the Agreement
Between County of Sonoma and City of Santa Rosa for Mobile Crisis
Response Program Funding and any related documents required for
receiving such; and 3) appropriate $1,450,000 of County Measure O
funding.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - Agreement
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-011 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ACCEPTING FUNDING FROM
THE COUNTY OF SONOMA MEASURE O FOR THE INRESPONSE MENTAL
HEALTH AND SUPPORT TEAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,450,000;
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE
AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN COUNTY OF SONOMA AND
CITY OF SANTA ROSA FOR MOBILE CRISIS RESPONSE PROGRAM
FUNDING AND RELATED DOCUMENTS TO ACCEPT SUCH FUNDING
13.2 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF MEASURE H FUNDING
AGREEMENT
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance Department
and Fire Department that the Council, by resolution, approve the
Measure H Funding Agreement Between the County of Sonoma and
City of Santa Rosa pursuant to the Improved and Enhanced Local Fire
Protection, Paramedic Services and Disaster Response Transactions
and Use Tax Ordinance (Measure H) for tax revenue distribution from
the County to the City for enhanced fire safety services.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - Measure H Funding Agreement
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-012 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING FUNDING
AGREEMENT FOR MEASURE H THE IMPROVED AND ENHANCED LOCAL
FIRE PROTECTION PARAMEDIC SERVICES AND DISASTER RESPONSE
TRANSACTION AND USE TAX ORDINANCE TO DISTRIBUTE, REPORT
AND ADMINISTER FUNDS GENERATED BY THE MEASURE
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13.3 RESOLUTION - APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CITY’S SALARY
PLAN AND SCHEDULE
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Human Resources
Department that the Council, by resolution, approve and adopt the
amended City of Santa Rosa Salary Plan and Schedule.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - Salary Plan and Schedule
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-013 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING AND ADOPTING
THE CITY'S SALARY PLAN AND SCHEDULE
13.4 RESOLUTION - SECOND AMENDMENT TO LEXIPOL, LLC
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Human Resources
Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve the Second
Amendment to Professional Services Agreement Number F002263 with
Lexipol, LLC, Frisco, Texas, adding compensation by $100,000 for a
total contract amount not to exceed $200,000 and extending time of
performance to June 30, 2026; and 2) authorize the City Manager to
execute the Second Amendment.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - Second Amendment to PSA
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-014 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE SECOND
AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER
F002263 WITH LEXIPOL, LLC FOR WELLNESS SUPPORT FOR FIRE AND
POLICE DEPARTMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE SECOND AMENDMENT
13.5 RESOLUTION - SECOND AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER F002830 WITH BURKE,
WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LLP FOR CONTINUED LEGAL
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REPRESENTATION
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Attorney that the
Council, by resolution: 1) approve the Second Amendment to
Professional Services Agreement Number F002830 with Burke,
Williams & Sorensen, LLP increasing compensation by $500,000, for a
total contract amount not to exceed $600,000, for continued legal
representation through trial in the matter of Hartman v. City of Santa
Rosa, et al., Sonoma County Superior Court Case No. 24CV02546; and
2) delegate authority to the City Attorney to execute the amendment.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-015 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE SECOND
AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER
F002830 WITH BURKE, WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LLP INCREASING
COMPENSATION BY $500,000 FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $600,000 FOR CONTINUED LEGAL REPRESENTATION; AND
DELEGATE AUTHORITY TO THE CITY ATTORNEY TO EXECUTE THE
AMENDMENT
13.6 RESOLUTION - SECOND AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER F002829 WITH BURKE,
WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LLP FOR CONTINUED LEGAL
REPRESENTATION
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Attorney that the
Council, by resolution: 1) approve the Second Amendment to
Professional Services Agreement Number F002829 with Burke,
Williams & Sorensen, LLP increasing compensation by $475,000, for a
total contract amount not to exceed $575,000, for continued legal
representation through trial in the matter of Bohanan v. City of Santa
Rosa, et al., Sonoma County Superior Court Case No. 24CV02519; and
2) delegate authority to the City Attorney to execute the amendment.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-016 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE SECOND
AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER
F002829 WITH BURKE, WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LLP INCREASING
COMPENSATION BY $475,000 FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $575,000 FOR CONTINUED LEGAL REPRESENTATION; AND
DELEGATE AUTHORITY TO THE CITY ATTORNEY TO EXECUTE THE
AMENDMENT
13.7 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL AND ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE
ORDER FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) KENWORTH T880
CLASS 8 DUMP TRUCKS TO REPLACE CITY ASSETS 29105 AND
29703 (THIS ITEM WAS CONTINUED FROM THE JANUARY 7, 2025,
REGULAR MEETING)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and
Public Works and Finance Departments that the Council, by resolution,
approve the issuance of a Purchase Order for two (2) Kenworth T880
Class 8 Dump Trucks in the amount of $640,622.72, to Papé Trucks,
Inc., an Oregon corporation, dba Papé Kenworth utilizing the pricing
from the Sourcewell Cooperative Agreement Number 032824-KTC with
Kenworth Truck Company, a Division of PACCAR Inc.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A
Exhibit B
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-017 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING ISSUANCE OF A
PURCHASE ORDER TO PAPE TRUCKS, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF
TWO (2) KENWORTH T880 CLASS 8 DUMP TRUCKS UTILIZING THE
SOURCEWELL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NUMBER 032824-KTC WITH
KENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY, A DIVISION OF PACCAR INC.
13.8 RESOLUTION - CITY/COUNTY FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR
SAMUEL L. JONES HALL HOMELESS SHELTER FOR FISCAL YEAR
2023/2024 AND FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Housing and
Community Services Department that the Council, by resolution: 1)
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approve Modification Number One of Agreement Between the City of
Santa Rosa and the County of Sonoma for Operational Funding at the
Samuel L. Jones Hall Homeless Shelter for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025
(Funding Agreement) in the amount of $255,000 annually for a
combined total amount of $510,000; and 2) authorize the Director of
Housing and Community Services to execute the Funding Agreement
for the period March 18, 2024 to June 30, 2025.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-018 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING MODIFICATION ONE
OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AND THE
COUNTY OF SONOMA FOR OPERATIONAL FUNDING AT THE SAMUEL L.
JONES HALL HOMELESS SHELTER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 AND
FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025
13.9 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-2025-019 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA EXTENDING A PROCLAMATION
OF LOCAL HOMELESS EMERGENCY (Government Code Sections 8630 et
seq.)
13.10 ORDINANCE ADOPTION SECOND READING- ORDINANCE OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING SECTIONS
OF SANTA ROSA CITY CODE TITLE 15 - SEWERS, TO MAINTAIN
COMPLIANCE WITH EPA INDUSTRIAL PRETREATMENT PROGRAM
REGULATION REVISIONS
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RECOMMENDATION: This ordinance, introduced at the January 28,
2025, Regular Meeting by a 5-0-2-0 vote (Alvarez, Rogers absent),
amends sections of Santa Rosa City Code Title-15 Sewers: 15-04.030
Definitions (16); 15-08.490 Periodic Compliance Reports; and
15-08.620 Recordkeeping.
Attachments: Ordinance
This Consent - Ordinance was adopted on second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. ORD-2025-002 ENTITLED: ORDINANCE OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING SECTIONS OF
SANTA ROSA CITY CODE TITLE 15 - SEWERS, TO MAINTAIN
COMPLIANCE WITH EPA INDUSTRIAL PRETREATMENT PROGRAM
REGULATION REVISIONS
14. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
Duane De Witt spoke on the California tiger salamander mitigation
fees.
Peter Alexandar spoke on non-agenda matters.
Tiesa Meskis spoke on contract negotiation issue with Providence
Hospital.
Psyche Clark spoke on contract negotiation issues with Providence
Hospital.
Sher Ennis spoke on the MySantaRosa app.
Denise Hill spoke on the graffiti in the St. Rose and West End
neighborhoods.
15. REPORT ITEMS - NONE.
16. PUBLIC HEARINGS
16.1 PUBLIC HEARING - LANDMARK ALTERATION PROCESS
IMPROVEMENTS AND CULTURAL HERITAGE BOARD AND DESIGN
REVIEW BOARD CONSOLIDATION
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BACKGROUND: City staff has been analyzing possible streamlining
measures for the Landmark Alteration (LMA) Permit process, which
provides for the review and permitting of renovations and rehabilitation
of properties within the City’s Preservation Districts and for designated
landmarks. The City has also been reviewing the Cultural Heritage
Board (CHB) and Design Review Board (DRB) composition and duties
to determine if they could be consolidated to address City resources
and redundancy. On November 7, 2024, the Design Review Board held
a Study Session and provided comments on the draft amendments. On
December 12, 2024, the Planning Commission unanimously adopted a
resolution recommending that the City Council amend the Zoning and
Municipal Codes to streamline the LMA Permit process and consolidate
the CHB and DRB into a single Design Review and Preservation Board
(DRPB). As part of the proposed amendments, staff is also
recommending that the Council amend the Design Guidelines to replace
all references to the two existing Boards with a reference to the single
DRPB, and to amend Council Policy 000-06 to establish the DRPB
member appointments by the full Council. Finally, staff is
recommending that the Council amend the City’s Fee Schedule to add a
fee for Director Level LMA Permits, and to consider reduced fees for
homeowner submitted LMA Permits. The proposed changes have been
designed to streamline the process and provide for enhancement of the
City’s preservation efforts.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning Commission
and the Planning and Economic Development Department that the
Council by one ordinance and three resolutions: 1) introduce an
Ordinance to address streamlining and process improvements for the
Landmark Alteration Permit process and to consolidate the duties and
composition of the Cultural Heritage Board and Design Review Board
into a single Design Review and Preservation Board; 2) adopt a
resolution to amend the Santa Rosa Design Guidelines to replace all
references to the Cultural Heritage Board and Design Review Board
with a reference to the Design Review and Preservation Board; 3)
adopt a resolution to set a fee for the Director Level Landmark
Alteration Permit application and provide for reduced Landmark
Alteration Permit fees for all levels of homeowner submitted
applications; and 4) adopt a resolution to amend Council Policy 000-06
to remove references to the Design Review Board and Cultural Heritage
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Board and add the Design Review and Preservation Board to Section
H, requiring appointment of Board members by the full Council.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Draft Amendments to Zoning and Municipal Code
Attachment 2 - Draft Amendments to the Processing Review Procedures for
Owners of Historic Properties
Attachment 3 - Draft Amendments to Design Guidelines
Attachment 4 - Draft Amendments to Council Policy 000-06
Attachment 5 - Map of Preservation Districts
Attachment 6 - List of Designated Landmarks
Attachment 7 - Fee Schedule, dated January 1, 2025
Attachment 8 - Final Design Review Board Minutes, dated November 7, 2024
Attachment 9 - Draft Planning Commission Minutes, dated December 12, 2024
Attachment 10 - Planning Commission Resolution No. PC-2024-027
Attachment 11 - Community Comments
Resolution 1 - Design Guidelines
Exhibit A
Resolution 2 - Fee's
Exhibit A
Resolution 3 - Council Policy 000-06
Exhibit A
Ordinance
Public Hearing Notice
Presentation
Late Correspondence (Uploaded 02-04-2025)
Jessica Jones, Deputy Director - Planning, presented and
answered questions from Council.
Mayor Stapp opened the public hearing at 5:52 p.m.
Rich Caro spoke on the item.
Lori Bowden spoke on the item.
Stephanie, Generation Housing, spoke in support of the item.
Sher Ennis spoke in support of the fee changes.
Denise Hill spoke in support of the item.
Thea Daniels spoke on the item.
Ellen Berry spoke on the item.
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Ben Mandor, Burbank Garden board member, spoke on the item.
Veronica Cruz spoke on the item.
Amelia Irwin spoke on the item.
Mayor Stapp closed the public hearing at 6:14 p.m.
A motion was made by Council Member Fleming, seconded by Council
Member Okrepkie, to waive reading of the text and adopt
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-020 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT
TO THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA DESIGN GUIDELINES TO REPLACE ALL
REFERENCES TO THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AND CULTURAL
HERITAGE BOARD WITH THE CONSOLIDATED DESIGN REVIEW AND
PRESERVATION BOARD.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council
Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald,
Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers
Absent: 1 - Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez
A motion was made by Council Member Fleming, seconded by Council
Member Okrepkie, to waive reading of the text and adopt
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-021 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ASSIGNING EXISTING SERVICE
FEES TO DIRECTOR LEVEL LANDMARK ALTERATION PERMIT
APPLICATIONS AND REDUCING CERTAIN LANDMARK ALTERATION
PERMIT FEES FOR HOMEOWNERS.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council
Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald,
Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers
Absent: 1 - Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez
A motion was made by Council Member Fleming, seconded by Council
Member Okrepkie, to waive reading of the text and adopt
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RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-022 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING COUNCIL POLICY
NO. 000-06 (APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES)
TO AMEND PORTIONS OF POLICY RELATED TO APPOINTMENT
PROCEDURES FOR BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBERS TO REMOVE
THE CULTURAL HERITAGE BOARD AND DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AND
TO ADD THE DESIGN REVIEW AND PRESERVATION BOARD.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council
Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald,
Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers
Absent: 1 - Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez
A motion was made by Council Member Fleming, seconded by Council
Member Okrepkie, to waive reading of the text and introduce
ORDINANCE ENTITLED: ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ROSA AMENDING TITLES 10, 17, 19, 20 AND 21 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADDRESS STREAMLINING AND PROCESS
IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE LANDMARK ALTERATION PERMIT PROCESS,
AND CONSOLIDATION OF THE DUTIES AND COMPOSITION OF THE
CULTURAL HERITAGE BOARD AND DESIGN REVIEW BOARD INTO A
SINGLE DESIGN REVIEW AND PRESERVATION BOARD.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Mayor Mark Stapp, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council
Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald,
Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers
Absent: 1 - Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez
17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - NONE.
18. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
None.
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
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Mayor Stapp adjourned the meeting 6:41 P.M. The next regular
meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at a time to be
set by the Mayor.
21. UPCOMING MEETINGS
21.1 UPCOMING MEETINGS LIST
Attachments: Upcoming Meetings List
This item was received and filed.
Approved on: February 25, 2025
/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
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
1:00 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
2:30 P.M. - STUDY 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:
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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.
1:00 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 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE - EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE
(Government Code Section 54957(b))
Title: City Attorney
RECESS CLOSED SESSION(S) AND RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBER AND VIA ZOOM.
2:30 P.M.
4. STUDY SESSION
Study Session items are items for in-depth discussion and possible direction
to staff. No action will be taken.
4.1 SEED COLLABORATIVE EQUITY PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
APPROVED STRATEGIES
It is recommended by the Human Resources department that the
Council hold a study session to receive a report on the final City Equity
Plan. This item is provided for Council’s information and no action will
be taken except for possible direction to staff.
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Attachments: Staff Report
Presentation
4.2 RECONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENT RELATED COST OF
SERVICE FEE STUDY AND ASSOCIATED ADOPTED FEES
It is recommended by the Planning and Economic Development
Department that the Council hold a study session for Council to receive
information, ask questions, and provide direction related to the
Development Related Cost of Service Fee Study adopted by the City
Council on March 5, 2024. This item is provided for Council’s
information and no action will be taken except for possible direction to
staff.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Development Related Cost of Service Study
Attachment 2 - Development Service Fee Reductions
Presentation
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
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
for possible direction to staff.
9. CITY MANAGER’S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS
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10. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION/RECUSAL 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 SONOMA COUNTY MAYORS' AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ASSOCIATION /
CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE
11.2.1 The City Council will, by motion, provide direction to the Mayor
regarding letters of interest received for appointment to the following
vacancies, which will be made by the Board of Directors and by the City
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Selection Committee of the Sonoma County Mayors’ and
Councilmembers’ Association at its General Membership meeting on
February 13, 2025:
Board of Directors Appointments:
1. North Bay Division LOCC, Executive Board: One seat to fill
expiring term of Jackie Elward of Rohnert Park. The term expires two
years from appointment. Letter received from:
· Jackie Elward, Rohnert Park
2. Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space
District Citizens Advisory Committee: One seat to fill expiring term of
Mark Stapp of Santa Rosa. The term expires two years from
appointment. Letters received:
· Karen Nau, Petaluma
· Marjorie Morgenstern, Cloverdale
· Frank Quint, Petaluma
· Alex DeCarli, Petaluma
3. Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) Commission: Three
Seats with four-year fixed terms.
Two SCTA appointments (members appointed must also be a city/town
representative for the Sonoma County Transportation Authority) to fill
vacancies by Melanie Bagby of Cloverdale and Chris Rogers of Santa
Rosa. These appointments will finish out the current terms of Bagby
and Rogers that end in February 2027. One non-SCTA appointment
(must be from a city/town on the rail line) to fill the expiring term of
Debora Fudge of Windsor. This appointment will start a new four-year
fixed term beginning in February. Letters received from:
· Gerard Giudice, Rohnert Park
· Janice Cadar Thompson, Petaluma
· Todd Lands, Cloverdale
· Ariel Kelley, Healdsburg
One Non-SCTA appointment (must be from a city/town on the rail line)
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to fill the expiring term of Debora Fudge of Windsor. This appointment
will start a new 4-year fixed term beginning in February. Letters
received from:
· Victoria Fleming, Santa Rosa
· Chris Herrod, Healdsburg
· Alex DeCarli, Petaluma
· Sylvia Lemus, Cotati
City Selection Committee Appointments:
1. Bay Area Air Quality Management District Board: One seat to fill
expiring term of Brian Barnacle of Petaluma. Two-year term starting in
February. Letter received from:
· Brian Barnacle, Petaluma
2. Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District: One seat
to fill expiring term of Gerard Giudice of Rohnert Park. Two-year term
starting in February. Letters received from:
· Gerard Giudice, Rohnert Park
· Frank Quint, Petaluma
3. Sonoma County Consolidated Oversight Board: One seat to fill the
vacancy of Chris Rogers of Santa Rosa. Term limit at the discretion of
the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors. Letters received from:
· Jackie Elward, Rohnert Park
· Stephen Zollman, Sebastopol
It is also recommended that if late nominations are received or if the
City Selection Committee or Mayors’ and Councilmembers’ Board
recommends alternates, that the City Council authorize the Mayor or
their designated representative the authority to vote on these late
nominations or recommendations at the City Selection Committee
Meeting or Mayors’ and Councilmembers’ Association board meeting.
Attachments: Letters of Interest Received - Board of Directors
Letters of Interest Received - City Selection Committee
11.3 BOARD, COMMISSION & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
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11.3.1 COUNCIL MAY VOTE TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO THE
FOLLOWING BOARD:
· Santa Rosa Tourism Business Improvement Area Advisory Board
- One vacancy with no end term.
o Tony Pace
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Notice of Application Availability
Attachment 2 - Council Policy 000-06
Attachment 3 - Ordinance Establishing SRTBIA
12. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
12.1 January 7, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
13. CONSENT ITEMS
13.1 RESOLUTION - ACCEPT FUNDING, AUTHORIZE THE CITY
MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE FUNDING AGREEMENT,
AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS FROM THE COUNTY OF SONOMA
MEASURE O FOR THE INRESPONSE MOBILE CRISIS RESPONSE
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT TEAM
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Police Department that
the Council, by resolution: 1) accept funding from the County of
Sonoma in the amount of $1,450,000 to support the inRESPONSE
Mental Health Support team operations; 2) approve and delegate
authority to the City Manager to negotiate and execute the Agreement
Between County of Sonoma and City of Santa Rosa for Mobile Crisis
Response Program Funding and any related documents required for
receiving such; and 3) appropriate $1,450,000 of County Measure O
funding.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - Agreement
13.2 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF MEASURE H FUNDING
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AGREEMENT
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance Department
and Fire Department that the Council, by resolution, approve the
Measure H Funding Agreement Between the County of Sonoma and
City of Santa Rosa pursuant to the Improved and Enhanced Local Fire
Protection, Paramedic Services and Disaster Response Transactions
and Use Tax Ordinance (Measure H) for tax revenue distribution from
the County to the City for enhanced fire safety services.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - Measure H Funding Agreement
13.3 RESOLUTION - APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CITY’S SALARY
PLAN AND SCHEDULE
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Human Resources
Department that the Council, by resolution, approve and adopt the
amended City of Santa Rosa Salary Plan and Schedule.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - Salary Plan and Schedule
13.4 RESOLUTION - SECOND AMENDMENT TO LEXIPOL, LLC
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Human Resources
Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve the Second
Amendment to Professional Services Agreement Number F002263 with
Lexipol, LLC, Frisco, Texas, adding compensation by $100,000 for a
total contract amount not to exceed $200,000 and extending time of
performance to June 30, 2026; and 2) authorize the City Manager to
execute the Second Amendment.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - Second Amendment to PSA
13.5 RESOLUTION - SECOND AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER F002830 WITH BURKE,
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WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LLP FOR CONTINUED LEGAL
REPRESENTATION
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Attorney that the
Council, by resolution: 1) approve the Second Amendment to
Professional Services Agreement Number F002830 with Burke,
Williams & Sorensen, LLP increasing compensation by $500,000, for a
total contract amount not to exceed $600,000, for continued legal
representation through trial in the matter of Hartman v. City of Santa
Rosa, et al., Sonoma County Superior Court Case No. 24CV02546; and
2) delegate authority to the City Attorney to execute the amendment.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A
13.6 RESOLUTION - SECOND AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER F002829 WITH BURKE,
WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LLP FOR CONTINUED LEGAL
REPRESENTATION
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Attorney that the
Council, by resolution: 1) approve the Second Amendment to
Professional Services Agreement Number F002829 with Burke,
Williams & Sorensen, LLP increasing compensation by $475,000, for a
total contract amount not to exceed $575,000, for continued legal
representation through trial in the matter of Bohanan v. City of Santa
Rosa, et al., Sonoma County Superior Court Case No. 24CV02519; and
2) delegate authority to the City Attorney to execute the amendment.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A
13.7 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL AND ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE
ORDER FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) KENWORTH T880
CLASS 8 DUMP TRUCKS TO REPLACE CITY ASSETS 29105 AND
29703 (THIS ITEM WAS CONTINUED FROM THE JANUARY 7, 2025,
REGULAR MEETING)
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RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and
Public Works and Finance Departments that the Council, by resolution,
approve the issuance of a Purchase Order for two (2) Kenworth T880
Class 8 Dump Trucks in the amount of $640,622.72, to Papé Trucks,
Inc., an Oregon corporation, dba Papé Kenworth utilizing the pricing
from the Sourcewell Cooperative Agreement Number 032824-KTC with
Kenworth Truck Company, a Division of PACCAR Inc.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A
Exhibit B
13.8 RESOLUTION - CITY/COUNTY FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR
SAMUEL L. JONES HALL HOMELESS SHELTER FOR FISCAL YEAR
2023/2024 AND FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Housing and
Community Services Department that the Council, by resolution: 1)
approve Modification Number One of Agreement Between the City of
Santa Rosa and the County of Sonoma for Operational Funding at the
Samuel L. Jones Hall Homeless Shelter for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025
(Funding Agreement) in the amount of $255,000 annually for a
combined total amount of $510,000; and 2) authorize the Director of
Housing and Community Services to execute the Funding Agreement
for the period March 18, 2024 to June 30, 2025.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A
13.9 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
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13.10 ORDINANCE ADOPTION SECOND READING- ORDINANCE OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING SECTIONS
OF SANTA ROSA CITY CODE TITLE 15 - SEWERS, TO MAINTAIN
COMPLIANCE WITH EPA INDUSTRIAL PRETREATMENT PROGRAM
REGULATION REVISIONS
RECOMMENDATION: This ordinance, introduced at the January 28,
2025, Regular Meeting by a 5-0-2-0 vote (Alvarez, Rogers absent),
amends sections of Santa Rosa City Code Title-15 Sewers: 15-04.030
Definitions (16); 15-08.490 Periodic Compliance Reports; and
15-08.620 Recordkeeping.
Attachments: Ordinance
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 - 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 - LANDMARK ALTERATION PROCESS
IMPROVEMENTS AND CULTURAL HERITAGE BOARD AND DESIGN
REVIEW BOARD CONSOLIDATION
BACKGROUND: City staff has been analyzing possible streamlining
measures for the Landmark Alteration (LMA) Permit process, which
provides for the review and permitting of renovations and rehabilitation
of properties within the City’s Preservation Districts and for designated
landmarks. The City has also been reviewing the Cultural Heritage
Board (CHB) and Design Review Board (DRB) composition and duties
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to determine if they could be consolidated to address City resources
and redundancy. On November 7, 2024, the Design Review Board
held a Study Session and provided comments on the draft
amendments. On December 12, 2024, the Planning Commission
unanimously adopted a resolution recommending that the City Council
amend the Zoning and Municipal Codes to streamline the LMA Permit
process and consolidate the CHB and DRB into a single Design Review
and Preservation Board (DRPB). As part of the proposed amendments,
staff is also recommending that the Council amend the Design
Guidelines to replace all references to the two existing Boards with a
reference to the single DRPB, and to amend Council Policy 000-06 to
establish the DRPB member appointments by the full Council. Finally,
staff is recommending that the Council amend the City’s Fee Schedule
to add a fee for Director Level LMA Permits, and to consider reduced
fees for homeowner submitted LMA Permits. The proposed changes
have been designed to streamline the process and provide for
enhancement of the City’s preservation efforts.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning Commission
and the Planning and Economic Development Department that the
Council by one ordinance and three resolutions: 1) introduce an
Ordinance to address streamlining and process improvements for the
Landmark Alteration Permit process and to consolidate the duties and
composition of the Cultural Heritage Board and Design Review Board
into a single Design Review and Preservation Board; 2) adopt a
resolution to amend the Santa Rosa Design Guidelines to replace all
references to the Cultural Heritage Board and Design Review Board
with a reference to the Design Review and Preservation Board; 3)
adopt a resolution to set a fee for the Director Level Landmark
Alteration Permit application and provide for reduced Landmark
Alteration Permit fees for all levels of homeowner submitted
applications; and 4) adopt a resolution to amend Council Policy 000-06
to remove references to the Design Review Board and Cultural
Heritage Board and add the Design Review and Preservation Board to
Section H, requiring appointment of Board members by the full Council.
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Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Draft Amendments to Zoning and Municipal Code
Attachment 2 - Draft Amendments to the Processing Review Procedures f
Attachment 3 - Draft Amendments to Design Guidelines
Attachment 4 - Draft Amendments to Council Policy 000-06
Attachment 5 - Map of Preservation Districts
Attachment 6 - List of Designated Landmarks
Attachment 7 - Fee Schedule, dated January 1, 2025
Attachment 8 - Final Design Review Board Minutes, dated November 7, 2
Attachment 9 - Draft Planning Commission Minutes, dated December 12,
Attachment 10 - Planning Commission Resolution No. PC-2024-027
Attachment 11 - Community Comments
Resolution 1 - Design Guidelines
Exhibit A
Resolution 2 - Fee's
Exhibit A
Resolution 3 - Council Policy 000-06
Exhibit A
Ordinance
Public Hearing Notice
Presentation
Late Correspondence (Uploaded 02-04-2025)
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
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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
*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.
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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
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