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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/4/2025 2:30 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Hall, Council Chamber, 100 Santa Rosa Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 95404
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25-0170 13.1City Attorney EvaluationCC- Closed SessionPUBLIC EMPLOYEE - EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE (Government Code Section 54957(b)) (THIS ITEM WAS CONTINUED FROM THE FEBRUARY 25, 2025, REGULAR MEETING.) Title: City Attorney   Not available Video Video
25-0157 17.1Red Cross MonthCC- ProclamationPROCLAMATION - RED CROSS MONTH   Not available Video Video
25-0156 17.2ARBOR WEEKCC- ProclamationPROCLAMATION - ARBOR WEEK   Not available Video Video
25-0110 18.1Overview Of Renewal Enterprise DistrictCC- Staff BriefingOVERVIEW 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.   Not available Video Video
25-0144 18.2Community Empowerment Plan UpdateCC- Staff BriefingCOMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT PLAN UPDATE This is a standing item on the agenda. No action will be taken except for possible direction to staff.   Not available Video Video
25-0150 113.2Coffey Park-Fountaingrove Roads ContingencyCC- Consent - MotionMOTION - 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.   Not available Not available
25-0112 113.3Housing And Community Development's Homekey+ Grant ProgramCC- Consent - ResolutionRESOLUTION - 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.   Not available Not available
25-0152 113.4Authorizing Grant Submittal for Lower Colgan Creek ParkCC- Consent - ResolutionRESOLUTION - 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) 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 construct   Not available Not available
25-0154 113.5Service Contract with the Santa Rosa City SchoolsCC- Consent - ResolutionRESOLUTION - 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.   Not available Not available
25-0147 113.6RHNA TransferCC- Consent - ResolutionRESOLUTION - 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.   Not available Not available
25-0044 113.7PSA for South Santa Rosa Specific PlanCC- Consent - ResolutionRESOLUTION - 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.   Not available Not available
25-0159 116.1Massage OrdinanceCC- Public HearingPUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF MASSAGE ORDINANCE MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS AND ADULT ENTERTAINMENT 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 t   Not available Video Video
25-0159 116.1Massage OrdinanceCC- Public HearingPUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF MASSAGE ORDINANCE MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS AND ADULT ENTERTAINMENT 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 t   Not available Video Video
25-0159 116.1Massage OrdinanceCC- Public HearingPUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF MASSAGE ORDINANCE MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS AND ADULT ENTERTAINMENT 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 t   Not available Video Video
25-0160 115.1Police Department Annual Military Equipment ReportCC- ReportREPORT - 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.   Not available Video Video
25-0138 121.1Upcoming Meeting ListCC- Upcoming MeetingsUPCOMING MEETINGS LIST   Not available Not available