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Santa Rosa, CA · March 4, 2025

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City Hall, Council Chamber City of Santa Rosa 100 Santa Rosa Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 95404 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, March 4, 2025 2:30 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Mayor Stapp called the meeting to order at 2:30 p.m. Present: 7 - Mayor Mark Stapp, Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers 2. REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER AB 2449 (IF NEEDED) 3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS 3.1 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE - EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE (Government Code Section 54957(b)) (THIS ITEM WAS CONTINUED FROM THE FEBRUARY 25, 2025, REGULAR MEETING.) Title: City Attorney No public comments were made. This item was received and filed. Mayor Stapp recessed the meeting to closed session at 2:31 p.m. to discuss Item 3.1. 4. STUDY SESSION - NONE. Mayor Stapp adjourned closed session at approximately 4:08 p.m. and reconvened to regular session at 4:14 p.m. 5. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ROLL CALL (IF NEEDED) Present: 7 - Mayor Mark Stapp, Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers 6. REPORT, IF ANY, ON STUDY AND CLOSED SESSIONS Mayor Stapp reported there was no reportable action from closed session. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 14 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final March 4, 2025 7. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS 7.1 PROCLAMATION - RED CROSS MONTH Attachments: Proclamation Council Member Bañuelos read and presented the proclamation to Andy Witthohn, Red Cross Volunteer-Governmental Relations. Andy Witthohn provided brief comments on the work Red Cross performs within the community. No public comments were made. 7.2 PROCLAMATION - ARBOR WEEK Attachments: Proclamation Council Member Fleming read and presented the proclamation to James Castro, Parks Superintendent. James Castro provided brief comments related to the services the Parks crew provides to the City. PUBLIC COMMENT: Duane De Witt spoke in support of the proclamation and work the Parks team provides to the City. 8. STAFF BRIEFINGS 8.1 OVERVIEW OF RENEWAL ENTERPRISE DISTRICT The Renewal Enterprise District (RED) will be providing an overview of the RED, efforts to date, and initiatives/focus for the next 12 months. No action will be taken except for possible direction to staff. Attachments: Presentation Megan Basinger, Director - Housing and Community Services introduced Robin Stefani, Executive Director - Renewal Enterprise District, and Chris Coursey, Sonoma County Supervisor, who then presented and answered questions from Council. PUBLIC COMMENT: City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 14 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final March 4, 2025 Stephanie Bower, Deputy Director - Generation Housing, spoke in support of the Renewal Enterprise District. Duane De Witt, Sonoma County Housing Advocacy Group, spoke in support of the Renewal Enterprise District and the work they are doing in the City. This item was received and filed. 8.2 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. Shenanigans the Leprechaun made a special appearance, joined the staff table, and presented on the upcoming Leprechaun hunt in City parks throughout the month of March. No public comments were made. This item was received and filed. 9. CITY MANAGER’S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS Maraskeshia Smith, City Manager, presented on the launch of Redwood Bikeshare program launched with 35 e-bikes recently and for more information go to www.redwoodbikeshare.com; the draft Active Transportation Plan is now available for review, public comments are open until March 30 and for more information go to www.srcity.org/atp; and Recreation and Parks is hosting the St. Patrick's 5k run walk on March 16 and for more information go to https://www.srcity.org/3927/Recreation-Parks. Teresa Stricker, City Attorney, had no report. PUBLIC COMMENT: Duane De Witt spoke on the Active Transportation Plan and reminded Council of the idea of a bikeway greenway along south City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 14 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final March 4, 2025 side of Roseland Creek. 10. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION/RECUSAL BY COUNCIL MEMBERS There were no statements of abstention or recusal. 11. MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS’ REPORTS Council Member MacDonald announced the appointment of Kathryn Kelly to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board and Omar Lopez to the Board of Community Services. Council Member Rogers made a request for two future agenda items: 1) regarding downtown cannabis dispensary operations; and 2) regarding development of certificate of understanding process for solar panel energy production and potential homeowner offset. Council Member Alvarez concurred with the request for future agenda items. 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) City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 14 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final March 4, 2025 11.1.11 Public Safety Subcommittee 11.1.12 Other 12. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - NONE. 13. CONSENT ITEMS PUBLIC COMMENT: Duane De Witt spoke on Item 13.4 and 13.6. Approval of the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Vice Mayor Alvarez, seconded by Council Member Rogers, to waive reading of the text and adopt Consent Items 13.1 through 13.7. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Mayor Mark Stapp, Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers 13.1 MOTION - ACCEPT 2024 ANNUAL PUBLIC RECORDS REQUESTS REPORT RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Clerk’s Office that the Council, by motion, accept the 2024 Annual Public Records Requests report. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - CC Chapter 1-10 Open Government Attachment 2 - 2014 Open Government Task Force Report FINAL Attachment 3 - 2024 Annual PRR Report This Consent - Motion was approved. 13.2 MOTION - COFFEY PARK AND FOUNTAINGROVE NEIGHBORHOOD ROADS DISASTER RECOVERY CONTINGENCY ACTION RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that Council, by motion, authorize additional construction contingency funds for the Coffey Park and Fountaingrove Neighborhood Roads Disaster Recovery Project, Contract Number C02258, in the amount of $2,000,000, increasing the authorized total contract amount to $22,031,245.97. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 14 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final March 4, 2025 Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Location Map Attachment 2 - Bid Summary Attachment 3 - Notice to Proceed.pdf This Consent - Motion was approved. 13.3 RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT’S HOMEKEY+ GRANT PROGRAM WITH BURBANK HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF SANTA ROSA AND CARITAS HOMES PHASE II, LLC AS CO-APPLICANTS FOR CARITAS HOMES PHASE II IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $13.95 MILLION RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Housing and Community Services Department that Council, by resolution, authorize the submittal of a grant application to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development’s Homekey+ grant program with Burbank Housing Development Corporation, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Santa Rosa and Caritas Homes Phase II, LLC in an amount not to exceed $13.95 million for Caritas Homes Phase II. Attachments: Staff Report Resolution This Consent - Resolution was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-031 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A JOINT APPLICATION TO AND PARTICIPATION IN THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT'S HOMEKEY+ PROGRAM FOR UP TO $13.95 MILLION FOR DEVELOPMENT OF CARITAS HOMES PHASE II WITH CO-APPLICANTS BURBANK HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF SANTA ROSA AND CARITAS HOMES PHASE II, LLC; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE A STANDARD AGREEMENT AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO 13.4 RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A MATCHING GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE LOWER COLGAN CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 14 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final March 4, 2025 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Recreation and Parks Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) authorize the submittal of an application to the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation Office of Grants and Local Services Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program for the improvement of Lower Colgan Creek Neighborhood Park for $1,600,000 in grant funds, which is 19% of the total estimated project cost of $8,365,495, the remainder of which will be matched by a combination of Park Development Impact (PDI) funds and a $1,550,000 grant through the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District’s Matching Grant Program awarded in 2024; and 2) authorize the City Manager to accept the grant, execute a grant contract and any amendments thereto, a deed restriction, any and all agreements, conservation easements and amendments thereto, and all other documents necessary for the completion of the design and construction of the park improvement project, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney; and 3) authorize the Chief Financial Officer to increase appropriations by the amount of the grant award. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Grant Contract Sample Attachment 2 - Deed Restrictions Sample Resolution This Consent - Resolution was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-032 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE OF GRANTS AND LOCAL SERVICES OUTDOOR RECREATION LEGACY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM FOR THE LOWER COLGAN CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 13.5 RESOLUTION - SERVICE CONTRACT WITH THE SANTA ROSA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Recreation and Parks Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve a Service Contract with the Santa Rosa City School District for the Recreation and Parks Department to provide services for summer youth programs; City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 8 of 14 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final March 4, 2025 and 2) and authorize the City Manager to execute the Santa Rosa City Schools Service Contract. Attachments: Staff Report Resolution Exhibit A -Service Contract with Santa Rosa City Schools This Consent - Resolution was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-033 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA TO APPROVE A SERVICE CONTRACT WITH THE SANTA ROSA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND DELEGATE AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT 13.6 RESOLUTION - REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ALLOCATION TRANSFER RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Council, by resolution, authorize the Mayor to sign a joint City of Santa Rosa and County of Sonoma letter agreeing to a transfer of 641 Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) units from the County of Sonoma to the City of Santa Rosa, following the annexation of 34.93 acres in northwest Santa Rosa. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Annexation Area Ariel Attachment 2 - Annexation Certificate of Completion Attachment 3 - Annexation Final Map Attachment 4 - Government Code Section 65584.07 Attachment 5 - RHNA Transfer Extension Letter Attachment 6 – HCD Extension Approval Letter Attachment 7 - Draft RHNA Transfer Letter Attachment 7 - Redlined (Uploaded 03-04-2025) Attachment 7 - Revised Final (Uploaded 03-04-2025) Resolution Exhibit A Exhibit A - Redlined (Uploaded 03-04-2025) Exhibit A - Revised Final (Uploaded 03-04-2025) This Consent - Resolution was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-034 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN LETTER AGREEING TO A TRANSFER OF 641 REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ALLOCATION (RHNA) UNITS FROM THE COUNTY OF SONOMA TO THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 9 of 14 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final March 4, 2025 13.7 RESOLUTION - SOUTH SANTA ROSA SPECIFIC PLAN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve the Professional Services Agreement with Dyett & Bhatia, Urban and Regional Planners, Oakland, California, for public engagement, planning, and environmental review services for a twenty-two month period to prepare the South Santa Rosa Specific Plan and Environmental Impact Report in an amount not to exceed $765,272; and 2) authorize the Chief Financial Officer to establish appropriations of $104,428 with the source of funds being the Planning and Economic Development’s Advance Planning Fund. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 – South Santa Rosa Specific Plan Study Area Resolution Exhibit A This Consent - Resolution was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-035 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DYETT & BHATIA, URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNERS, FOR PREPARATION OF THE SOUTH SANTA ROSA SPECIFIC PLAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO ESTABLISH APPROPRIATIONS OF $104,428 WITH THE SOURCE OF FUNDS BEING THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT'S ADVANCE PLANNING FUND JL KEY 08015., FILE NO. ST23-004 14. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS Adina Flores spoke on conflict considerations related to Council Member Okrepkie's place of employment. Duane De Witt spoke on affordable housing concerns. Mayor Stapp took Item 16.1 ahead of Item 15.1. 16. PUBLIC HEARINGS 16.1 PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF MASSAGE ORDINANCE MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS AND ADULT ENTERTAINMENT City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 10 of 14 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final March 4, 2025 BUSINESS ZONING CODE AMENDMENT BACKGROUND: In 2010, Santa Rosa adopted Ordinance No. 3937, regulating massage establishments and therapists per state certification standards. Following 2014 state revisions, local jurisdictions were authorized to implement further regulations. Recent community concerns regarding illicit massage businesses have exposed the need to update the Municipal Code. After subcommittee review and community input, a comprehensive replacement ordinance has been drafted to include a certification process for massage businesses. Proposed fees for managing the certification process are included under a proposed resolution. Separately, the City is also proposing a Zoning Code amendment to add permitting requirements for adult entertainment businesses within Commercial and Industrial Zoning Districts, which are not currently addressed for such uses. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning Commission and the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Council, by two ordinances and one resolution: 1) introduce an ordinance amending Titles 6 and 20 of the Santa Rosa City Code by repealing Chapter 6-32 entitled Massage Therapy, Massage Business or Establishment; add a new Zoning Code Chapter 20-49 entitled Massage Regulation and Massage Establishment Registration; amend Zoning Code Sections 20-23.030 and 20-24.030 regarding permitting requirements for “massage related uses”; amend Sections 20-50.020(A), 20-52.060, and 20-62.030(B)(2) adding Administrative Adjustment provisions; and amend Section 20-70.020 revising the definition of “office - business/service” and adding a definition for “massage related uses”; 2) introduce an ordinance amending Zoning Code Sections 20-23.030 and 20-24.030 regarding permitting requirements for “adult entertainment business”; and 3) adopt a resolution establishing fees for the processing and administration of massage establishment certifications, renewals, administrative adjustments and inspections. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 11 of 14 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final March 4, 2025 Attachments: Staff Report Ordinance 1 Ordinance 1 - Redlined (Uploaded 03-04-2025) Ordinance 1 - Revised Final (Uploaded 03-04-2025) Ordinance 2 Resolution Exhibit A Public Hearing Notice Presentation Presentation - Revised (Uploaded 03-04-2025) PC RES-2025-001 (Uploaded 03-04-2025) PC RES-2025-002 (Uploaded 03-04-2025) Late Correspondence (Uploaded 03-04-2025) Late Correspondence (Uploaded 03-05-2025) Gabe Osburn, Director - Planning and Economic Development, introduced Lou Kirk, Assistant Chief Building Official and Jessica Jones, Deputy Director - Planning, and all presented and answered questions from Council. John Cregan, Police Chief, and Detective Tim Raymond also answered questions from Council. Mayor Stapp opened the public hearing at 6:12 p.m. Kurtis Bennett spoke in support of Item 16.1. Patrick Murray spoke in support of Item 16.1. Mark Dixon, Chair of the California Massage Therapy Council, spoke in support of Item 16.1. Laurie Fong, Asian American Pacific Islander Coalition of North Bay, spoke in support of Item 16.1 and in support of marginalized individuals. Brad Childs spoke in support of Item 16.1. Mayor Stapp closed the public hearing at 6:25 p.m. A motion was made by Council Member Okrepkie, seconded by Council Member Fleming, to waive reading of the text and introduce City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 12 of 14 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final March 4, 2025 ORDINANCE ENTITLED: ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING TITLE 6 AND TITLE 20 OF THE SANTA ROSA CITY CODE BY REPEALING CHAPTER 6-32 ENTITLED MASSAGE THERAPY, MASSAGE BUSINESS OR ESTABLISHMENT, IN ITS ENTIRETY; ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 20-49 ENTITLED MASSAGE REGULATION AND MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT REGISTRATION; AMENDING SECTIONS 20-23.030 AND 20-24.030 REGARDING PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS FOR MASSAGE RELATED USES; AMENDING SECTIONS 20-50.020(A), 20-52.060 AND 20-62.030(B)(2) BY ADDING ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENT PROVISIONS; AND AMENDING SECTION 20-70.020 REGARDING DEFINITIONS OF MASSAGE RELATED USES AND BUSINESSS SERVICE USES. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Mayor Mark Stapp, Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers A motion was made, seconded by Council Member Fleming, to waive reading of the text and introduce ORDINANCE ENTITLED: ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING TITLE 20 OF THE SANTA ROSA CITY CODE TO AMEND SECTIONS 20-23.030 AND 20-24.030 REGARDING REQUIREMENTS FOR ADULT ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESSES. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Mayor Mark Stapp, Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers A motion was made by Council Member Okrepkie, seconded by Council Member Fleming, to waive reading of the text and adopt RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-036 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ESTABLISHING FEES FOR THE PROCESSING AND ADMINISTRATION OF MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT CERTIFICATIONS, RENEWALS, ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENTS, AND INSPECTIONS The motion carried by the following vote: City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 13 of 14 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final March 4, 2025 Yes: 7 - Mayor Mark Stapp, Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Caroline Bañuelos, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers 15. REPORT ITEMS 15.1 REPORT - POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT BACKGROUND: The Santa Rosa Police Department will provide a presentation to summarize the contents of their annual military equipment report as required per Assembly Bill No. 481. Upon approval of a resolution by Council, The Santa Rosa Police Department will be allowed to continue to use the military equipment they possess and make any future purchases they have identified. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Police Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve the Santa Rosa Police Department Annual Military Equipment Report which complies with the requirements of AB 481; 2) review Ordinance No. ORD-2022-007; and 3) renew Ordinance No. ORD-2022-007, codified as Chapter 2-38 of the Santa Rosa City Code per California Assembly Bill No. 481. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Ordinance Attachment 2 - Policy Resolution Exhibit A - SRPD Military Equipment Report Presentation Chief Cregan and Christopher Mahurin, Lieutenant, presented and answered questions from Council. No public comments were made. A motion was made by Council Member MacDonald, seconded by Vice Mayor Alvarez, to waive reading of the text and adopt RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-037 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE SANTA ROSA POLICE DEPARTMENT MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT AND RENEWING CITY OF SANTA ROSA ORDINANCE NO. ORD-2022-007, CODIFIED AS CHAPTER 2-38 OF THE SANTA ROSA CITY CODE - MILITARY EQUIPMENT City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 14 of 14 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final March 4, 2025 ORDINANCE. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Mayor Mark Stapp, Vice Mayor Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Dianna MacDonald, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, and Council Member Natalie Rogers Abstain: 1 - Council Member Caroline Bañuelos 17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - NONE. 18. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS No public comments were made. 19. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS, RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION IN THE MAYOR’S CONFERENCE ROOM, RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS [IF NEEDED] 20. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING Mayor Stapp adjourned the meeting 7:05 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at a time to be set by the Mayor. 21. UPCOMING MEETINGS 21.1 UPCOMING MEETINGS LIST Attachments: Upcoming Meetings List Approved on: April 1, 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 MARCH 4, 2025 2:30 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION 4:00 P.M. - REGULAR SESSION MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING BY ATTENDING IN-PERSON FROM COUNCIL CHAMBER AT 100 SANTA ROSA AVENUE (IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT SOCIAL DISTANCING BE OBSERVED). THE PUBLIC CAN ALSO VIEW OR LISTEN TO THE MEETING LIVE AT: 1. HTTPS://SANTA-ROSA.LEGISTAR.COM/CALENDAR. CLICK ON THE "IN PROGRESS" LINK TO VIEW; 2. VIA ZOOM WEBINAR BY VISITING HTTPS://SRCITY-ORG.ZOOM.US/J/84471867952, OR BY DIALING 877-853-5257 AND ENTERING WEBINAR ID: 844 7186 7952; 3. COMCAST CHANNEL 28, AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99; AND 4. VIA YOUTUBE AT HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/CITYOFSANTAROSA Public Comment may be made live during the meeting In-Person from Council Chamber or submitted in advance via email at cc-comment@srcity.org by 5:00 p.m. the Monday before the City Council Meeting. IN THE EVENT A COUNCIL MEMBER PARTICIPATES REMOTELY BASED ON JUST CAUSE OR EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES PURSUANT TO AB 2449, THE CITY WILL ALSO ALLOW FOR PUBLIC COMMENT THROUGH THE ZOOM LINK OR DIAL-IN NUMBER ABOVE. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 2 of 12 City Council MARCH 4, 2025 PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL E-MAILS SENT TO THE CITY COUNCIL ARE CONSIDERED TO BE PUBLIC RECORDS AND SUBJECT TO DISCLOSURE UNDER THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RECORDS ACT. DEADLINES AND ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTION FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ARE SET FORTH BELOW. COUNCIL MAY RECESS DURING THE EVENING FOR BREAKS. PUBLIC HEARING MATTERS WILL BEGIN NO EARLIER THAN 5:00 P.M. MATTERS ON THE AGENDA MAY BE TAKEN OUT OF ORDER. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Except for public hearing items, comments from the public will be allowed on all agenda items at the time each item is called. Comments on public hearing items may be made when the hearing is opened. Live Public Comment: Members of the public can provide comment on an Agenda Item In-Person from Council Chamber by completing a Speaker Card or signing up with the Administrator in Council Chamber. Advanced Public Comment Via E-mail: To submit an e-mailed public comment to the City Council, please send to: cc-comment@srcity.org by 5:00 p.m., the Monday prior to the Council Meeting. Identify in the subject line of your e-mail the Agenda Item Number on which you wish to comment, and provide your name and comment in the body of the e-mail. E-mail public comments received by the deadline will be distributed to City Council members and uploaded to the agenda prior to the start of the City Council Meeting for public access. Non-Agenda Items are the time when any person may address the Council on matters not listed on this agenda, but which are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council. The first public comment period on non-agenda items (Agenda Item 14) will begin no earlier than 5:00 p.m. and will be limited to twelve speakers selected randomly by the Mayor. Each speaker will be allowed up to three minutes. Speakers who do not have an opportunity to City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 3 of 12 City Council MARCH 4, 2025 speak during this time will be allowed to make public comment under Agenda Item 18. 2:30 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)) (THIS ITEM WAS CONTINUED FROM THE FEBRUARY 25, 2025, REGULAR MEETING.) Title: City Attorney 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. 4:00 P.M. 5. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ROLL CALL (IF NEEDED) 6. REPORT, IF ANY, ON STUDY AND CLOSED SESSIONS 7. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS 7.1 PROCLAMATION - RED CROSS MONTH Attachments: Proclamation City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 4 of 12 City Council MARCH 4, 2025 7.2 PROCLAMATION - ARBOR WEEK Attachments: Proclamation 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 OVERVIEW OF RENEWAL ENTERPRISE DISTRICT The Renewal Enterprise District (RED) will be providing an overview of the RED, efforts to date, and initiatives/focus for the next 12 months. No action will be taken except for possible direction to staff. Attachments: Presentation 8.2 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 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) City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 5 of 12 City Council MARCH 4, 2025 11.1.5 Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District Advisory Committee 11.1.6 Sonoma Clean Power Authority (SCPA) 11.1.7 Zero Waste Sonoma (formerly known as Sonoma County Waste Management Agency (SCWMA)) 11.1.8 Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) 11.1.9 Sonoma County Homeless Coalition 11.1.10 Renewal Enterprise District (RED) 11.1.11 Public Safety Subcommittee 11.1.12 Other 12. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - NONE. 13. CONSENT ITEMS 13.1 MOTION - ACCEPT 2024 ANNUAL PUBLIC RECORDS REQUESTS REPORT RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Clerk’s Office that the Council, by motion, accept the 2024 Annual Public Records Requests report. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - CC Chapter 1-10 Open Government Attachment 2 - 2014 Open Government Task Force Report FINAL Attachment 3 - 2024 Annual PRR Report 13.2 MOTION - COFFEY PARK AND FOUNTAINGROVE NEIGHBORHOOD ROADS DISASTER RECOVERY CONTINGENCY ACTION RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that Council, by motion, authorize additional construction contingency funds for the Coffey Park and Fountaingrove Neighborhood Roads Disaster Recovery Project, Contract Number City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 6 of 12 City Council MARCH 4, 2025 C02258, in the amount of $2,000,000, increasing the authorized total contract amount to $22,031,245.97. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Location Map Attachment 2 - Bid Summary Attachment 3 - Notice to Proceed.pdf 13.3 RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT’S HOMEKEY+ GRANT PROGRAM WITH BURBANK HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF SANTA ROSA AND CARITAS HOMES PHASE II, LLC AS CO-APPLICANTS FOR CARITAS HOMES PHASE II IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $13.95 MILLION RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Housing and Community Services Department that Council, by resolution, authorize the submittal of a grant application to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development’s Homekey+ grant program with Burbank Housing Development Corporation, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Santa Rosa and Caritas Homes Phase II, LLC in an amount not to exceed $13.95 million for Caritas Homes Phase II. Attachments: Staff Report Resolution 13.4 RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A MATCHING GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE LOWER COLGAN CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Recreation and Parks Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) authorize the submittal of an application to the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation Office of Grants and Local Services Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program for the improvement of Lower Colgan Creek Neighborhood Park for $1,600,000 in grant funds, which is 19% of the total estimated project cost of $8,365,495, the remainder of which will be matched by a combination of Park Development Impact (PDI) City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 7 of 12 City Council MARCH 4, 2025 funds and a $1,550,000 grant through the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District’s Matching Grant Program awarded in 2024; and 2) authorize the City Manager to accept the grant, execute a grant contract and any amendments thereto, a deed restriction, any and all agreements, conservation easements and amendments thereto, and all other documents necessary for the completion of the design and construction of the park improvement project, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney; and 3) authorize the Chief Financial Officer to increase appropriations by the amount of the grant award. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Grant Contract Sample Attachment 2 - Deed Restrictions Sample Resolution 13.5 RESOLUTION - SERVICE CONTRACT WITH THE SANTA ROSA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Recreation and Parks Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve a Service Contract with the Santa Rosa City School District for the Recreation and Parks Department to provide services for summer youth programs; and 2) and authorize the City Manager to execute the Santa Rosa City Schools Service Contract. Attachments: Staff Report Resolution Exhibit A -Service Contract with Santa Rosa City Schools 13.6 RESOLUTION - REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ALLOCATION TRANSFER RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Council, by resolution, authorize the Mayor to sign a joint City of Santa Rosa and County of Sonoma letter agreeing to a transfer of 641 Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) units from the County of Sonoma to the City of Santa Rosa, following the annexation of 34.93 acres in northwest Santa Rosa. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 8 of 12 City Council MARCH 4, 2025 Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Annexation Area Ariel Attachment 2 - Annexation Certificate of Completion Attachment 3 - Annexation Final Map Attachment 4 - Government Code Section 65584.07 Attachment 5 - RHNA Transfer Extension Letter Attachment 6 – HCD Extension Approval Letter Attachment 7 - Draft RHNA Transfer Letter Attachment 7 - Redlined (Uploaded 03-04-2025) Attachment 7 - Revised Final (Uploaded 03-04-2025) Resolution Exhibit A Exhibit A - Redlined (Uploaded 03-04-2025) Exhibit A - Revised Final (Uploaded 03-04-2025) 13.7 RESOLUTION - SOUTH SANTA ROSA SPECIFIC PLAN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve the Professional Services Agreement with Dyett & Bhatia, Urban and Regional Planners, Oakland, California, for public engagement, planning, and environmental review services for a twenty-two month period to prepare the South Santa Rosa Specific Plan and Environmental Impact Report in an amount not to exceed $765,272; and 2) authorize the Chief Financial Officer to establish appropriations of $104,428 with the source of funds being the Planning and Economic Development’s Advance Planning Fund. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 – South Santa Rosa Specific Plan Study Area Resolution Exhibit A 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 City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 9 of 12 City Council MARCH 4, 2025 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 - POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT BACKGROUND: The Santa Rosa Police Department will provide a presentation to summarize the contents of their annual military equipment report as required per Assembly Bill No. 481. Upon approval of a resolution by Council, The Santa Rosa Police Department will be allowed to continue to use the military equipment they possess and make any future purchases they have identified. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Police Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve the Santa Rosa Police Department Annual Military Equipment Report which complies with the requirements of AB 481; 2) review Ordinance No. ORD-2022-007; and 3) renew Ordinance No. ORD-2022-007, codified as Chapter 2-38 of the Santa Rosa City Code per California Assembly Bill No. 481. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Ordinance Attachment 2 - Policy Resolution Exhibit A - SRPD Military Equipment Report Presentation 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 - CONSIDERATION OF MASSAGE ORDINANCE MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS AND ADULT ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS ZONING CODE AMENDMENT City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 10 of 12 City Council MARCH 4, 2025 BACKGROUND: In 2010, Santa Rosa adopted Ordinance No. 3937, regulating massage establishments and therapists per state certification standards. Following 2014 state revisions, local jurisdictions were authorized to implement further regulations. Recent community concerns regarding illicit massage businesses have exposed the need to update the Municipal Code. After subcommittee review and community input, a comprehensive replacement ordinance has been drafted to include a certification process for massage businesses. Proposed fees for managing the certification process are included under a proposed resolution. Separately, the City is also proposing a Zoning Code amendment to add permitting requirements for adult entertainment businesses within Commercial and Industrial Zoning Districts, which are not currently addressed for such uses. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning Commission and the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Council, by two ordinances and one resolution: 1) introduce an ordinance amending Titles 6 and 20 of the Santa Rosa City Code by repealing Chapter 6-32 entitled Massage Therapy, Massage Business or Establishment; add a new Zoning Code Chapter 20-49 entitled Massage Regulation and Massage Establishment Registration; amend Zoning Code Sections 20-23.030 and 20-24.030 regarding permitting requirements for “massage related uses”; amend Sections 20-50.020(A), 20-52.060, and 20-62.030(B)(2) adding Administrative Adjustment provisions; and amend Section 20-70.020 revising the definition of “office - business/service” and adding a definition for “massage related uses”; 2) introduce an ordinance amending Zoning Code Sections 20-23.030 and 20-24.030 regarding permitting requirements for “adult entertainment business”; and 3) adopt a resolution establishing fees for the processing and administration of massage establishment certifications, renewals, administrative adjustments and inspections. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 11 of 12 City Council MARCH 4, 2025 Attachments: Staff Report Ordinance 1 Ordinance 1 - Redlined (Uploaded 03-04-2025) Ordinance 1 - Revised Final (Uploaded 03-04-2025) Ordinance 2 Resolution Exhibit A Public Hearing Notice Presentation Presentation - Revised (Uploaded 03-04-2025) PC RES-2025-001 (Uploaded 03-04-2025) PC RES-2025-002 (Uploaded 03-04-2025) Late Correspondence (Uploaded 03-04-2025) 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 21. UPCOMING MEETINGS This schedule is tentative and subject to change pending final publication and posting of the City Council Meeting Agenda. 21.1 UPCOMING MEETINGS LIST Attachments: Upcoming Meetings List City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 12 of 12 City Council MARCH 4, 2025 *Did not appear on the preliminary agenda. **Quasi-judicial or adjudicative action, ex-parte communication disclosure is required. The Open Government Ordinance was adopted by City Council in December 2020 (ORD-2020-018) and amended in July 2021 (ORD-2021-007). These ordinances added and amended Chapter 1-10 to the City Code to codify the City of Santa Rosa's commitment to embrace a culture of open government to ensure public trust, engage the community, and establish a system of transparency, public participation, and collaboration. To view a full versions of the Open Government Ordinances go to http://srcity.org/OpenGovOrdinance and http://srcity.org/OpenGovOrdinanceAmend. To request paper copies of the Open Government Ordinances contact the City Clerk's Office at 707-543-3015 (TTY Relay at 711) or cityclerk@srcity.org. The City of Santa Rosa does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities in its employment, services, benefits, facilities, programs, or activities. Requests for accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services necessary to participate in a City program, service, or activity, including printed information in alternate formats, are available by contacting the City Clerk's Office at 707-543-3015 (TTY Relay at 711) or cityclerk@srcity.org. If the request is received at least 7 business days prior to the City Council meeting, the copy shall be provided no later than two (2) business days prior to the City Council meeting. Meeting information can also be accessed via the internet at http://srcity.org Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council prior to this meeting regarding any item on this agenda, excluding closed session items, are available for public review in the City Clerk's Office, Room 10, City Hall, 100 Santa Rosa Ave, during normal business hours.

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