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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 10/8/2024 1:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Hall, Council Chamber, 100 Santa Rosa Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 95404
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24-0722 13.1Closed Session - Initiation of Litigation PFASCC- Closed SessionCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (THIS ITEM IS BEING CONTINUED TO THE OCTOBER 22, 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.   Not available Not available
24-0723 13.2Closed Session - PFAS Lit (BASF)CC- Closed SessionCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9) (THIS ITEM IS BEING CONTINUED TO THE OCTOBER 22, 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   Not available Not available
24-0724 13.3Closed Session - PFAS Lit (Tyco)CC- Closed SessionCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9) (THIS ITEM IS BEING CONTINUED TO THE OCTOBER 22, 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   Not available Not available
24-0770 1*3.4Closed Session - Conference with Labor NegotiatorsCC- Closed SessionCONFERENCE 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).   Not available Not available
24-0712 14.1Study Session on Senior HousingCC- Study SessionSENIOR HOUSING (-SH) COMBINING DISTRICT FOR MOBILE HOME PARKS It is recommended by the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Council hold a Study Session to provide direction to staff on whether to proceed with a Senior Housing (-SH) Combining District for 12 existing mobile home parks, pending resolution of related local litigation. This item is provided for Council’s information and no action will be taken except for possible direction to staff.   Not available Video Video
24-0733 14.2Vacant Parcel Activation StrategiesCC- Study SessionVACANT PARCEL ACTIVATION STRATEGIES 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 various policies, procedures and options associated with the activation of vacant parcels and structures to support a variety of use types.   Not available Video Video
24-0664 17.1Domestic Violence Awareness MonthCC- ProclamationPROCLAMATION - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH   Not available Video Video
24-0669 17.2Water Professionals Appreciation WeekCC- ProclamationPROCLAMATION - WATER PROFESSIONALS APPRECIATION WEEK   Not available Video Video
24-0691 18.1Community 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
24-0750 112.109/24/2024 Regular Meeting Minutes - DraftCC- MinutesSeptember 24, 2024, Regular Meeting Minutes.   Not available Video Video
24-0721 113.1Ordinance Adoption Prezoning Annexation - ANX23-002CC- Consent - OrdinanceORDINANCE ADOPTION SECOND READING - ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA PREZONING THE PROPERTIES SITUATED ON BARBARA DRIVE, ROBIN WAY, EDDY DRIVE, MOORLAND AVENUE, AND BELLEVUE AVENUE INTO THE R-1-6 (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) AND R-2 (MEDIUM DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) ZONING DISTRICT, CONSISTENT WITH THE LOW AND MEDIUM-LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATIONS; FILE NO. ANX23-003 RECOMMENDATION: This ordinance, introduced at the September 24, 2024, Regular Meeting by a 5-0-2-0 vote (C. Rogers and Fleming absent), will prezone the properties situated on Barbara Drive, Robin Way, Eddy Drive, Moorland Avenue, and Bellevue Avenue to the R-1-6 (Single-Family Residential) and R-2 (Medium Density Multi-Family Residential) zoning districts.   Not available Video Video
24-0731 113.2General Business Tax Ballot Measure Ordinance AdoptionCC- Consent - OrdinanceORDINANCE ADOPTION SECOND READING, SUBJECT TO VOTER APPROVAL - ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING CHAPTER 6-04 OF THE SANTA ROSA CITY CODE, ENTITLED “GENERAL BUSINESS TAX,” TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM TAX TO $10,000 ANNUALLY, ADJUST TAX RATES AND TAX SHORT-TERM RENTAL BUSINESSES (THIS ITEM WAS CONTINUED FROM THE AUGUST 20, 2024, AND SEPTEMBER 24, 2024, REGULAR MEETINGS) RECOMMENDATION: This ordinance, introduced at the August 6, 2024, Regular Meeting by a 4-0-0-3 vote (Alvarez, Fleming, N. Rogers recused), adopts an ordinance amending Chapter 6-04 of the Santa Rosa City Code to amend the General Business Tax upon voter approval.   Not available Video Video
24-0732 117.1State Legislative UpdateCC- CommunicationSTATE LEGISLATIVE UPDATE • State Bill - Veto Letter for AB 98 (J. Carrillo): This bill imposes limitations regarding the expansion or growth of warehouses and logistic facilities. The bill would also mandate additional work for traffic circulation requirements with any new General Plan update. Provided for information. • State Bill - Veto Letter for SB 937 (Wiener): This bill would defer development impact fees until the certificate of occupancy or its equivalent, would lock in those fees prior to the issuance of a building permit, and would prohibit the charging of interest on those deferred fees. Provided for information.   Not available Video Video
24-0711 116.1CC Public Hearing - Fall 2024 General Plan AmendmentCC- Public HearingPUBLIC HEARING - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO NOISE AND SAFETY ELEMENT BACKGROUND: The General Plan Amendment consists of minor text changes to incorporate the City’s previously adopted Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) into the General Plan to comply with Assembly Bill 2140 (AB 2140). AB 2140 offers an optional state incentive for California counties and cities to be considered for additional state cost-share on eligible Public Assistance projects by adopting their current, FEMA-approved LHMPs into the Safety Element of its General Plan. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning Commission and the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Council, by resolution, approve a General Plan Amendment to amend the General Plan 2035 Noise and Safety Element to incorporate the City’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.   Not available Video Video
24-0692 121.1Upcoming Meetings ListCC- Upcoming MeetingsUPCOMING MEETINGS LIST   Not available Not available