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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 8/8/2023 2:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Council Chamber 100 Santa Rosa Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 95404
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23-0627 1*2.1Closed Session - Labor Negotiations CACC- Closed SessionCONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section 54957.6) Agency Designated Representative: Mayor Natalie Rogers Unrepresented Employee: City Attorneyreceived and filed  Action details Video Video
23-0585 13.1Housing Authority InterviewsCC- AppointmentINTERVIEWS FOR HOUSING AUTHORITY VACANCIES The Council will interview applicants for the Housing Authority to fill one Tenant Commissioner At-Large vacancy and one Tenant Commissioner Senior vacancy, each to serve a two-year term expiring two years from the date of their appointments.   Action details Video Video
23-0499 18.1Community Empowerment Plan UpdateCC- Staff BriefingCOMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT PLAN UPDATE This will be a standing item on the agenda. No action will be taken except for possible direction to staff.   Action details Video Video
23-0493 19.1July 2023 Litigation ReportCC- CMO/CAO ReportREPORT OF SETTLEMENTS AND ACTIVE LITIGATION The City Attorney will report on settlements over $50,000 through July 2023 as well as provide a summary of pending litigation against the City.   Action details Video Video
23-0586 111.2.1Housing Authority AppointmentsCC- AppointmentCouncil may vote to make appointments to the following board: · Housing Authority - One Tenant Commissioner At-Large Representative and one Tenant Commissioner Senior Representative, with terms ending two years from the date of appointment.nominatedPass Action details Video Video
23-0586 111.2.1Housing Authority AppointmentsCC- AppointmentCouncil may vote to make appointments to the following board: · Housing Authority - One Tenant Commissioner At-Large Representative and one Tenant Commissioner Senior Representative, with terms ending two years from the date of appointment.nominatedPass Action details Video Video
23-0591 111.2.2BOBRA AppointmentsCC- AppointmentCouncil may vote to make appointments to the following board: · Board of Building Regulation Appeals - Six vacancies on the board. Incumbents may serve a four-year term expiring December 31, 2026 and new appointments will serve a two-year term expiring December 31, 2024.nominatedPass Action details Video Video
23-0600 112.17/22/2023 Draft Special Meeting MinutesCC- MinutesJuly 22, 2023 Special Meeting Minutes.Approved as submitted.  Action details Video Video
23-0601 112.27/25/2023 Draft MinutesCC- MinutesJuly 25, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes.Approved as submitted.  Action details Video Video
23-0578 113.1Approval of Grant of Easement To, and Acceptance of QuitclaimCC- Consent - ResolutionRESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF GRANT OF EASEMENT TO, AND ACCEPTANCE OF QUITCLAIM OF EASEMENT INTERESTS FROM, PG&E AND AT&T, AND SUMMARY VACATION OF A PORTION OF PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ALONG FOUNTAINGROVE PARKWAY RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Fire Department, Transportation and Public Works Department and Real Estate Services that the Council, by two separate resolutions: 1) approve (a) a grant of easement to Pacific Gas and Electric Company (“PG&E”) and Pacific Bell Telephone Company, doing business as AT&T California (“AT&T”) over a portion of City owned property located on Fountaingrove Parkway, Santa Rosa, APN 173-670-035 (“Property”), (b) acceptance of quitclaim deeds from PG&E and AT&T with respect to existing utility easements over the Property, and (c) summarily vacating approximately 1,086 square feet of an unused public utility easement; and 2) authorize the Assistant City Manager to execute the Easement Deed, certificates of acceptance with respect to the Quitclaim Deeds and any additional documents necessary to accomplish these actions, subject to approval as to fadoptedPass Action details Video Video
23-0569 113.2Third Amendment to Professional Services Agreement F002334CC- Consent - ResolutionRESOLUTION - THIRD AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT F002334 WITH BELINDA M. FERNANDEZ, DBA STUDIO B (THIS ITEM WAS CONTINUED FROM THE JULY 11, 2023 REGULAR MEETING) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Council, by resolution, approve the Third Amendment to Professional Services Agreement Number F002334 with Belinda M. Fernandez, DBA Studio B, to extend visitor focused marketing and brand management services for the Economic Development Division through June 30, 2024, increase compensation in the amount of $70,000 for a total amount not to exceed $322,000, and update the original scope of work.adoptedPass Action details Not available
23-0497 113.3First Amendment to PermitRocket Software, LLC.CC- Consent - ResolutionRESOLUTION - FIRST AMENDMENT TO SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE AGREEMENT F002367 WITH PERMITROCKET SOFTWARE, LLC (DBA “EPERMITHUB”) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and Economic Development and Information Technology Departments that the Council, by resolution, approve the First Amendment to Software Subscription Service Agreement F002367 with PermitRocket, LLC, dba “ePermitHub,” (“First Amendment”) for a two-year extension of electronic plan review software and add an option for additional support and configuration services, for a total amount of $93,250, and a total cumulative contract amount of $192,456.66.adoptedPass Action details Not available
23-0567 113.4Dell - add funds 2023CC- Consent - ResolutionRESOLUTION - RATIFICATION AND AUTHORIZATION OF INCREASED COMPENSATION FOR CONTINUED COOPERATIVE PURCHASE OF COMPUTER AND SERVER EQUIPMENT FROM DELL MARKETING L.P. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Information Technology and Finance Departments that the Council, by resolution, authorize the City’s continued purchase of computer and server equipment from Dell Marketing L.P. utilizing a cooperative purchase approach under the Minnesota National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) Agreement(s) No. 23004 and associated California Participating Addenda with an increase in compensation in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $5,016,358.79, as follows: (1) ratify purchases dating back to August 1, 2022 in an amount not to exceed $387,452.42; (2) approve and authorize the City Manager, Purchasing Agent or designee to continue to utilize NASPO Agreement(s) No. 23004 and California Participating Addenda No. 7-15-70-34-003 (expires October 31, 2023) and any successor California Participating Addendum in an amount not-to-exceed $1,612,54adoptedPass Action details Not available
23-0583 113.5PSA Sloan Sakai Labor & Employment LawCC- Consent - ResolutionRESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SLOAN SAKAI YEUNG & WONG LLP RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Human Resources Department and City Attorney’s Office that Council, by resolution, approve a Professional Services Agreement with Sloan Sakai Yeung & Wong LLP for specialized labor relations and employment law services in an amount of $500,000.adoptedPass Action details Not available
23-0588 113.6Extension of Proclamation of Local Homeless EmergencyCC- Consent - ResolutionRESOLUTION - 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.adoptedPass Action details Not available
23-0587 116.1Camping OrdinanceCC- Public HearingPUBLIC HEARING - REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 11-22 OF THE SANTA ROSA CITY CODE (CAMPING ON PUBLIC STREETS AND PUBLIC PROPERTY) - CAMPING ORDINANCE BACKGROUND: Chapter 11-22 of the Santa Rosa City Code - Camping on Public Streets and Public Property (Camping Ordinance) was adopted by Council in 1994 and applies to camping on public and private property within the Santa Rosa city limits. The current Camping Ordinance prohibits camping on public property and conflicts with Martin v. City of Boise (Martin), a 2019 decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit that prohibits cities from criminally enforcing camping restrictions on public property if they do not have enough shelter beds available for the homeless population. The update to the Camping Ordinance will eliminate the City’s current blanket ban on camping on public property and establish camping standards that are protective of the public health and safety of all Santa Rosa residents. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Housing and Community Services Department that Council introduce an ordi to waive reading of the text and introducePass Action details Video Video
23-0589 116.2ADA Paratransit Vehicles Replacement 5310 FundsCC- Public HearingPUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A GRANT APPLICATION FOR FTA SECTION 5310 FUNDS FOR PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT ADA PARATRANSIT VEHICLES BACKGROUND: This FTA Section 5310 Grant Application for Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessible Vehicles is for the acquisition of replacement paratransit vehicles that have reached their useful life expectancy. The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) requires that public agencies hold a public hearing to allow local non-profits to comment on both their ability to provide ADA complementary paratransit service and the City’s interest in submitting a Section 5310 - Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program grant application. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council: 1) hold a public hearing to receive public comment and to determine whether any private non-profit is readily available to provide paratransit services within the City; and 2) by resolution, authorize the City Manager or designee to execute and file a grant applicatio to waive reading of the text and adoptPass Action details Video Video
23-0590 1**16.31650 W Steele Lane Apartments AppealCC- Public HearingPUBLIC HEARING - 1650 W STEELE LANE APARTMENTS APPEAL BACKGROUND: On January 25, 2023, the Zoning Administrator approved the 1650 W Steele Lane Apartments Project (the Project), which proposes to construct a 36-unit multifamily residential development located at 1650 W Steele Lane. The project included three Planning approvals including an Addendum to a previously certified EIR, a Minor Conditional Use Permit, and Minor Design Review. On February 6, 2023, an appeal of that action was received, which requires City Council review and action. On May 23rd, 2023, the Council elected to continue the item to a date uncertain. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Zoning Administrator and the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Council, by three resolutions, deny the appeal and uphold the decision of the Zoning Administrator to 1) adopt an Addendum to the certified North Santa Rosa Station Area Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report, 2) approve a Minor Conditional Use Permit, and 3) approve Minor Design Review for the 1650 W Steele Lane Apartments Project locate to waive reading of the text and adoptPass Action details Video Video
23-0590 1**16.31650 W Steele Lane Apartments AppealCC- Public HearingPUBLIC HEARING - 1650 W STEELE LANE APARTMENTS APPEAL BACKGROUND: On January 25, 2023, the Zoning Administrator approved the 1650 W Steele Lane Apartments Project (the Project), which proposes to construct a 36-unit multifamily residential development located at 1650 W Steele Lane. The project included three Planning approvals including an Addendum to a previously certified EIR, a Minor Conditional Use Permit, and Minor Design Review. On February 6, 2023, an appeal of that action was received, which requires City Council review and action. On May 23rd, 2023, the Council elected to continue the item to a date uncertain. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Zoning Administrator and the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Council, by three resolutions, deny the appeal and uphold the decision of the Zoning Administrator to 1) adopt an Addendum to the certified North Santa Rosa Station Area Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report, 2) approve a Minor Conditional Use Permit, and 3) approve Minor Design Review for the 1650 W Steele Lane Apartments Project locate to waive reading of the text and adoptPass Action details Video Video
23-0590 1**16.31650 W Steele Lane Apartments AppealCC- Public HearingPUBLIC HEARING - 1650 W STEELE LANE APARTMENTS APPEAL BACKGROUND: On January 25, 2023, the Zoning Administrator approved the 1650 W Steele Lane Apartments Project (the Project), which proposes to construct a 36-unit multifamily residential development located at 1650 W Steele Lane. The project included three Planning approvals including an Addendum to a previously certified EIR, a Minor Conditional Use Permit, and Minor Design Review. On February 6, 2023, an appeal of that action was received, which requires City Council review and action. On May 23rd, 2023, the Council elected to continue the item to a date uncertain. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Zoning Administrator and the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Council, by three resolutions, deny the appeal and uphold the decision of the Zoning Administrator to 1) adopt an Addendum to the certified North Santa Rosa Station Area Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report, 2) approve a Minor Conditional Use Permit, and 3) approve Minor Design Review for the 1650 W Steele Lane Apartments Project locate to waive reading of the text and adoptPass Action details Video Video
23-0568 117.1Schellinger-Burbank SubdivisionCC- CommunicationNOTICE OF FINAL MAP - Schellinger-Burbank Subdivision - Provided for information.received and filed  Action details Video Video
23-0592 117.2State Legislative Memo-Support for AB 1657 (Wicks)CC- CommunicationSTATE LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: · Support for AB 1657 (Wicks) -- The Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2024. Provided for information.received and filed  Action details Video Video
23-0584 121.1Upcoming Meetings ListCC- Upcoming MeetingsUPCOMING MEETINGS LISTreceived and filed  Action details Not available