City of Santa Rosa - Meeting of City Council on 10/22/2024 at 12:00 PM

24-0772

Sat, 03 May 2025 00:43:42 GMT

File #: 24-0772
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.1
Type: CC- Closed Session
Title: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (THIS ITEM WAS CONTINUED FROM THE OCTOBER 8, 2024, REGULAR MEETING.) Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: two cases Potential litigation against Tyco Fire Products LP and BASF Corporation Related to PFAS contamination.
Action: received and filed
Result:

24-0773

Sat, 03 May 2025 00:43:42 GMT

File #: 24-0773
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.2
Type: CC- Closed Session
Title: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9) (THIS ITEM WAS CONTINUED FROM THE OCTOBER 8, 2024, REGULAR MEETING.) In Re Aqueous Film-Forming Foams Products Liability Litigation (City of Camden, et al., v. BASF Corporation) United States District Court for the District of South Carolina, Charleston Division, MDL No.: 2:18-mn-2873 and Case No. 2:24-cv-03174-RMG
Action: received and filed
Result:

24-0774

Sat, 03 May 2025 00:43:42 GMT

File #: 24-0774
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.3
Type: CC- Closed Session
Title: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9) (THIS ITEM WAS CONTINUED FROM THE OCTOBER 8, 2024, REGULAR MEETING.) In Re Aqueous Film-Forming Foams Products Liability Litigation (City of Camden, et al., v. Tyco Fire Products LP, et al.) United States District Court for the District of South Carolina, Charleston Division, MDL No.: 2:18-mn-2873 and Case No. 2:24-cv-02321-RMG
Action: received and filed
Result:

24-0777

Sat, 03 May 2025 00:43:42 GMT

File #: 24-0777
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.4
Type: CC- Closed Session
Title: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section 54957.6) Agency Designated Representatives: Maraskeshia Smith, City Manager; Alan Alton, Chief Financial Officer; Dominique Blanquie, Human Resources Director; Siara Goyer, Employee Relations Manager; and Burke Dunphy of Sloan Sakai Yeung & Wong LLP. Employee Organizations: Santa Rosa Firefighters Association - Local 1401 (representing City Employees in Unit 2).
Action: received and filed
Result:

24-0775

Sat, 03 May 2025 00:43:42 GMT

File #: 24-0775
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.5
Type: CC- Closed Session
Title: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE - EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE (Government Code Section 54957(b)) Title: City Attorney
Action: received and filed
Result:

24-0759

Sat, 03 May 2025 00:43:42 GMT

File #: 24-0759
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.1
Type: CC- Study Session
Title: GENERAL FUND BUDGET REDUCTIONS It is recommended by the Finance Department that the Council hold a Study Session regarding budget reductions in the General Fund. This item is presented for the Council’s information and no action is required except for possible direction to staff.
Action: directed staff to
Result:

24-0753

Sat, 03 May 2025 00:43:42 GMT

File #: 24-0753
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.2
Type: CC- Proclamation
Title: PROCLAMATION - WORLD POLIO DAY
Action: presented
Result:

24-0738

Sat, 03 May 2025 00:43:42 GMT

File #: 24-0738
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.1
Type: CC- CMO/CAO Report
Title: REPORT OF SETTLEMENTS AND ACTIVE LITIGATION The City Attorney will report on all settlements authorized by Council in closed session that were finalized in September 2024, which includes but may not be limited to all settlements requiring the City to pay more than $50,000. The City Attorney will also provide a summary of pending litigation against the City.
Action: received and filed
Result:

24-0776

Sat, 03 May 2025 00:43:43 GMT

File #: 24-0776
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 11.2.1
Type: CC- Matters from Council
Title: REQUEST FOR AGENDA ITEM REGARDING THE TEN PERCENT (10%) IN-PLACE TRANSFER RENT INCREASES IN CITY CODE 6-66.050(B) BACKGROUND: At the October 8, 2024, City Council meeting, Council Member MacDonald requested a future agenda item to discuss the ten percent (10%) in-place transfer rent increases in City Code 6-66.050(B). Council Member Alvarez concurred with the request.
Action: directed staff to
Result: Pass

24-0719

Sat, 03 May 2025 00:43:42 GMT

File #: 24-0719
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.1
Type: CC- Proclamation
Title: PROCLAMATION - ANNUAL POMO AND WAPPO PEOPLE HONORING MONTH
Action: presented
Result:

24-0782

Sat, 03 May 2025 00:43:42 GMT

File #: 24-0782
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 12.1
Type: CC- Minutes
Title: October 8, 2024, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Action: approve as submitted
Result:

24-0748

Sat, 03 May 2025 00:43:42 GMT

File #: 24-0748
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 13.1
Type: CC- Consent - Motion
Title: MOTION - REJECT ALL BIDS - LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT AT MUNICIPAL SERVICES CENTER NORTH RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council, by motion, reject all bids received for Contract No. C02391, Low Impact Development at Municipal Services Center North (MSCN).
Action: to approve
Result: Pass

24-0752

Sat, 03 May 2025 00:43:42 GMT

File #: 24-0752
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 13.2
Type: CC- Consent - Motion
Title: MOTION - TRANSIT MALL ROADBED REHABILITATION - CONTINGENCY ACTION RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that Council, by motion, approve construction contingency funds for the Transit Mall Roadbed Rehabilitation Project, Contract No. C02395, in the amount of $150,000, increasing the total contract amount to $1,356,160.25.
Action: to approve
Result: Pass

24-0755

Sat, 03 May 2025 00:43:42 GMT

File #: 24-0755
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 13.3
Type: CC- Consent - Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION - ADOPTION OF MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR THE SAMUEL L. JONES HALL HOMELESS SHELTER PHASE 2 IMPROVEMENTS RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department and the Housing and Community Services Department that the Council, by resolution, adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Samuel L. Jones Hall Homeless Shelter Phase 2 Improvements project.
Action: to adopt
Result: Pass

24-0720

Sat, 03 May 2025 00:43:42 GMT

File #: 24-0720
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 13.4
Type: CC- Consent - Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF ONE ADDITIONAL TOW VENDOR TO THE TOW VENDOR FRANCHISEE LIST FOR POLICE-GENERATED OPERATIONS RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Police Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) grant a police generated vehicle tow franchise to tow operator Cream’s Towing, Inc. dba Cream’s Heavy Duty Towing & Storage of Santa Rosa, California pursuant to Chapter 6-84 of the Santa Rosa City Code for police-generated tow operations; 2) authorize a tow agreement with the franchisee in substantially the form of Exhibit A to the resolution; and 3) authorize the Chief of Police or designee to execute the tow agreement.
Action: to adopt
Result: Pass

24-0751

Sat, 03 May 2025 00:43:42 GMT

File #: 24-0751
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 13.5
Type: CC- Consent - Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION - APPROVAL AND ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO RESCUE AMBULANCES UTILIZING THE PRICING FROM THE HOUSTON GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL (HGAC) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT AM10-23 WITH REPUBLIC EVS CONTRACT RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Fire Department that the Council, by resolution, 1) approves and delegates authority to the Purchasing Agent to issue a Purchase Order to purchase two (2) Medix Specialty Vehicles Type I ME 153" on 2024 Ford F-350 4 x 4 Diesel Powered Chassis, Two-Door Standard Cab to utilize to the extent possible, cooperative purchasing through the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Republic EVS Contract AM10-23 Huntington Beach, California for a total not to exceed amount of $491,728.07 and 2) delegate authority to negotiate and execute any other documents, agreements or amendments related to the purchase that are in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Action: to adopt
Result: Pass

24-0757

Sat, 03 May 2025 00:43:42 GMT

File #: 24-0757
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 13.6
Type: CC- Consent - Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF SIXTH AMENDMENT TO GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CITYWIDE SECURITY GUARD RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance Department that the Council, by resolution, approve the Sixth Amendment to General Service Agreement Number F001847A with Universal Protection Service, LP dba Allied Universal Security Services, Irvine, California to add additional parking garage security in the amount of $430,002.22, for a total contract not to exceed $3,712,452.13.
Action: to adopt
Result: Pass

24-0760

Sat, 03 May 2025 00:43:42 GMT

File #: 24-0760
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 13.7
Type: CC- Consent - Resolution
Title: 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.
Action: to adopt
Result: Pass

24-0749

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 02:16:36 GMT

File #: 24-0749
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 15.1
Type: CC- Report
Title: REPORT - AMENDMENT TO COUNCIL MANUAL OF PROCEDURES AND PROTOCOLS REGARDING ABSENCES FROM MEETINGS BACKGROUND: Rule I.F. of the City Council Manual of Procedures and Protocols provides that “[i]f a Councilmember is absent without Council permission from all regular City Council meetings for thirty (30) days consecutively from the last regular meeting he/she attends, his/her office becomes vacant and shall be filled as any other vacancy.” When that rule was adopted in 1999, the City Council routinely held three regular Council meetings per month. Since mid-2022, however, City Council has generally held two regular meetings per month. As a result, there are times that if a Councilmember is absent from a single regular Council meeting, the Councilmember could be in violation of the 30-day rule in Rule I.F (“30-day meeting absence rule”) unless Council permission can be obtained before the 30th day. Automatic forfeiture of an elected official’s office because of a single meeting absence is an extremely harsh consequence that may frustrate the will of the voters. There is no
Action: to waive reading of the text and adopt
Result: Pass

24-0756

Sat, 03 May 2025 00:43:42 GMT

File #: 24-0756
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 15.2
Type: CC- Report
Title: REPORT - HEARN COMMUNITY HUB PHASE 1 CONTRACT AWARD, BUDGET AMENDMENTS, CEQA FINDINGS AND ADOPTION, DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BACKGROUND: The Hearn Community Hub Phase 1 Project (Project) is an investment in the Roseland area in collaboration with the Sonoma County Library to develop a fire station and library. Using community input gathered in three separate community outreach events, the City has developed the “Hub” at Hearn Avenue. This resolution will award the Design-Build Contract with contingency, appropriate funds, make CEQA findings, and approve the cooperative funding agreement with Sonoma County Library. The Project furthers Council Goal #3 and Council Goal #5. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Fire Department, Finance Department, and Transportation and Public Works Department that Council, by resolution: 1) find pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15168 and 15162 that the Hearn Community Hub Project is within the scope of the previously certified 2016 Program Environmental Impact Report for the Roseland Area/Sebastopol
Action: to waive reading of the text and adopt
Result: Pass

24-0761

Sat, 03 May 2025 00:43:42 GMT

File #: 24-0761
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 16.1
Type: CC- Public Hearing
Title: PUBLIC HEARING - AMEND THE SANTA ROSA FEE SCHEDULE TO ADD AN ANNUAL TOBACCO RETAIL LICENSE FEE (THIS ITEM HAS BEEN CONTINUED TO THE NOVEMBER 12, 2024, REGULAR MEETING) BACKGROUND: The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider adding an annual Tobacco Retail License Fee to the Fee Schedule to cover costs associated with compliance monitoring of Chapter 6-20 of the Santa Rosa City Code titled “Regulation of Retail Tobacco Sales”, adopted by Council on August 6, 2024, and in effect on September 7, 2024. Council will be provided with a presentation describing how the proposed fee was developed in compliance with Government Code Section 50076 to ensure it does not exceed the estimated reasonable cost of providing the compliance monitoring activities. The public hearing will provide the public with an opportunity to provide feedback relating to the proposed fee. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Manager’s Office that the Council: 1) hold a public hearing to discuss adding an annual Tobacco Retail License Fee; and 2) by resolution add an annual Tobacco Retail License
Action: No action was taken by the City Council
Result:

24-0538

Sat, 03 May 2025 00:43:42 GMT

File #: 24-0538
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 21.1
Type: CC- Upcoming Meetings
Title: UPCOMING MEETINGS LIST
Action: received and filed
Result: