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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/4/2025 1:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Council Chamber, 100 Santa Rosa Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 95404
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25-0028 13.1City Attorney EvaluationCC- Closed SessionPUBLIC EMPLOYEE - EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE (Government Code Section 54957(b)) Title: City Attorneyreceived and filed  Action details Video Video
25-0013 14.1SEED Collaborative Equity Plan UpdateCC- Study SessionSEED COLLABORATIVE EQUITY PLAN IMPLEMENTATION APPROVED STRATEGIES It is recommended by the Human Resources department that the Council hold a study session to receive a report on the final City Equity Plan. This item is provided for Council’s information and no action will be taken except for possible direction to staff.received and filed  Action details Video Video
25-0094 14.2Reconsideration of Development Related Cost of Service Fee Study and Associated Adopted FeesCC- Study SessionRECONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENT RELATED COST OF SERVICE FEE STUDY AND ASSOCIATED ADOPTED FEES 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 Development Related Cost of Service Fee Study adopted by the City Council on March 5, 2024. This item is provided for Council’s information and no action will be taken except for possible direction to staff.received and filed  Action details Video Video
25-0072 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.received and filed  Action details Video Video
25-0017 111.2.1SCM - BOD Letters of InterestCC- Mayor/Council Member ReportThe City Council will, by motion, provide direction to the Mayor regarding letters of interest received for appointment to the following vacancies, which will be made by the Board of Directors and by the City Selection Committee of the Sonoma County Mayors’ and Councilmembers’ Association at its General Membership meeting on February 13, 2025: Board of Directors Appointments: 1. North Bay Division LOCC, Executive Board: One seat to fill expiring term of Jackie Elward of Rohnert Park. The term expires two years from appointment. Letter received from: · Jackie Elward, Rohnert Park 2. Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District Citizens Advisory Committee: One seat to fill expiring term of Mark Stapp of Santa Rosa. The term expires two years from appointment. Letters received: · Karen Nau, Petaluma · Marjorie Morgenstern, Cloverdale · Frank Quint, Petaluma · Alex DeCarli, Petaluma 3. Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) Commission: Three Seats with four-year fixed terms. Two SCTA appointments (members appointed must also be a city/town represento approvePass Action details Video Video
25-0017 111.2.1SCM - BOD Letters of InterestCC- Mayor/Council Member ReportThe City Council will, by motion, provide direction to the Mayor regarding letters of interest received for appointment to the following vacancies, which will be made by the Board of Directors and by the City Selection Committee of the Sonoma County Mayors’ and Councilmembers’ Association at its General Membership meeting on February 13, 2025: Board of Directors Appointments: 1. North Bay Division LOCC, Executive Board: One seat to fill expiring term of Jackie Elward of Rohnert Park. The term expires two years from appointment. Letter received from: · Jackie Elward, Rohnert Park 2. Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District Citizens Advisory Committee: One seat to fill expiring term of Mark Stapp of Santa Rosa. The term expires two years from appointment. Letters received: · Karen Nau, Petaluma · Marjorie Morgenstern, Cloverdale · Frank Quint, Petaluma · Alex DeCarli, Petaluma 3. Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) Commission: Three Seats with four-year fixed terms. Two SCTA appointments (members appointed must also be a city/town represento approvePass Action details Video Video
25-0017 111.2.1SCM - BOD Letters of InterestCC- Mayor/Council Member ReportThe City Council will, by motion, provide direction to the Mayor regarding letters of interest received for appointment to the following vacancies, which will be made by the Board of Directors and by the City Selection Committee of the Sonoma County Mayors’ and Councilmembers’ Association at its General Membership meeting on February 13, 2025: Board of Directors Appointments: 1. North Bay Division LOCC, Executive Board: One seat to fill expiring term of Jackie Elward of Rohnert Park. The term expires two years from appointment. Letter received from: · Jackie Elward, Rohnert Park 2. Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District Citizens Advisory Committee: One seat to fill expiring term of Mark Stapp of Santa Rosa. The term expires two years from appointment. Letters received: · Karen Nau, Petaluma · Marjorie Morgenstern, Cloverdale · Frank Quint, Petaluma · Alex DeCarli, Petaluma 3. Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) Commission: Three Seats with four-year fixed terms. Two SCTA appointments (members appointed must also be a city/town represento approvePass Action details Video Video
25-0017 111.2.1SCM - BOD Letters of InterestCC- Mayor/Council Member ReportThe City Council will, by motion, provide direction to the Mayor regarding letters of interest received for appointment to the following vacancies, which will be made by the Board of Directors and by the City Selection Committee of the Sonoma County Mayors’ and Councilmembers’ Association at its General Membership meeting on February 13, 2025: Board of Directors Appointments: 1. North Bay Division LOCC, Executive Board: One seat to fill expiring term of Jackie Elward of Rohnert Park. The term expires two years from appointment. Letter received from: · Jackie Elward, Rohnert Park 2. Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District Citizens Advisory Committee: One seat to fill expiring term of Mark Stapp of Santa Rosa. The term expires two years from appointment. Letters received: · Karen Nau, Petaluma · Marjorie Morgenstern, Cloverdale · Frank Quint, Petaluma · Alex DeCarli, Petaluma 3. Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) Commission: Three Seats with four-year fixed terms. Two SCTA appointments (members appointed must also be a city/town represento approvePass Action details Video Video
25-0017 111.2.1SCM - BOD Letters of InterestCC- Mayor/Council Member ReportThe City Council will, by motion, provide direction to the Mayor regarding letters of interest received for appointment to the following vacancies, which will be made by the Board of Directors and by the City Selection Committee of the Sonoma County Mayors’ and Councilmembers’ Association at its General Membership meeting on February 13, 2025: Board of Directors Appointments: 1. North Bay Division LOCC, Executive Board: One seat to fill expiring term of Jackie Elward of Rohnert Park. The term expires two years from appointment. Letter received from: · Jackie Elward, Rohnert Park 2. Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District Citizens Advisory Committee: One seat to fill expiring term of Mark Stapp of Santa Rosa. The term expires two years from appointment. Letters received: · Karen Nau, Petaluma · Marjorie Morgenstern, Cloverdale · Frank Quint, Petaluma · Alex DeCarli, Petaluma 3. Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) Commission: Three Seats with four-year fixed terms. Two SCTA appointments (members appointed must also be a city/town represento approvePass Action details Video Video
25-0017 111.2.1SCM - BOD Letters of InterestCC- Mayor/Council Member ReportThe City Council will, by motion, provide direction to the Mayor regarding letters of interest received for appointment to the following vacancies, which will be made by the Board of Directors and by the City Selection Committee of the Sonoma County Mayors’ and Councilmembers’ Association at its General Membership meeting on February 13, 2025: Board of Directors Appointments: 1. North Bay Division LOCC, Executive Board: One seat to fill expiring term of Jackie Elward of Rohnert Park. The term expires two years from appointment. Letter received from: · Jackie Elward, Rohnert Park 2. Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District Citizens Advisory Committee: One seat to fill expiring term of Mark Stapp of Santa Rosa. The term expires two years from appointment. Letters received: · Karen Nau, Petaluma · Marjorie Morgenstern, Cloverdale · Frank Quint, Petaluma · Alex DeCarli, Petaluma 3. Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) Commission: Three Seats with four-year fixed terms. Two SCTA appointments (members appointed must also be a city/town represento approvePass Action details Video Video
25-0017 111.2.1SCM - BOD Letters of InterestCC- Mayor/Council Member ReportThe City Council will, by motion, provide direction to the Mayor regarding letters of interest received for appointment to the following vacancies, which will be made by the Board of Directors and by the City Selection Committee of the Sonoma County Mayors’ and Councilmembers’ Association at its General Membership meeting on February 13, 2025: Board of Directors Appointments: 1. North Bay Division LOCC, Executive Board: One seat to fill expiring term of Jackie Elward of Rohnert Park. The term expires two years from appointment. Letter received from: · Jackie Elward, Rohnert Park 2. Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District Citizens Advisory Committee: One seat to fill expiring term of Mark Stapp of Santa Rosa. The term expires two years from appointment. Letters received: · Karen Nau, Petaluma · Marjorie Morgenstern, Cloverdale · Frank Quint, Petaluma · Alex DeCarli, Petaluma 3. Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) Commission: Three Seats with four-year fixed terms. Two SCTA appointments (members appointed must also be a city/town represento approveFail Action details Video Video
25-0017 111.2.1SCM - BOD Letters of InterestCC- Mayor/Council Member ReportThe City Council will, by motion, provide direction to the Mayor regarding letters of interest received for appointment to the following vacancies, which will be made by the Board of Directors and by the City Selection Committee of the Sonoma County Mayors’ and Councilmembers’ Association at its General Membership meeting on February 13, 2025: Board of Directors Appointments: 1. North Bay Division LOCC, Executive Board: One seat to fill expiring term of Jackie Elward of Rohnert Park. The term expires two years from appointment. Letter received from: · Jackie Elward, Rohnert Park 2. Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District Citizens Advisory Committee: One seat to fill expiring term of Mark Stapp of Santa Rosa. The term expires two years from appointment. Letters received: · Karen Nau, Petaluma · Marjorie Morgenstern, Cloverdale · Frank Quint, Petaluma · Alex DeCarli, Petaluma 3. Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) Commission: Three Seats with four-year fixed terms. Two SCTA appointments (members appointed must also be a city/town represento approvePass Action details Video Video
25-0099 111.3.1SRTBIA AppointmentCC- AppointmentCOUNCIL MAY VOTE TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO THE FOLLOWING BOARD: · Santa Rosa Tourism Business Improvement Area Advisory Board - One vacancy with no end term. o Tony Paceto appointPass Action details Video Video
25-0038 112.1January 7, 2025 Draft MinutesCC- MinutesJanuary 7, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes.Approved as submitted.  Action details Video Video
25-0097 113.1County of Sonoma Measure O funds for inRESPONSE programCC- Consent - ResolutionRESOLUTION - ACCEPT FUNDING, AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE FUNDING AGREEMENT, AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS FROM THE COUNTY OF SONOMA MEASURE O FOR THE INRESPONSE MOBILE CRISIS RESPONSE MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT TEAM RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Police Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) accept funding from the County of Sonoma in the amount of $1,450,000 to support the inRESPONSE Mental Health Support team operations; 2) approve and delegate authority to the City Manager to negotiate and execute the Agreement Between County of Sonoma and City of Santa Rosa for Mobile Crisis Response Program Funding and any related documents required for receiving such; and 3) appropriate $1,450,000 of County Measure O funding.adoptedPass Action details Not available
25-0093 113.2Approval of Measure H Funding AgreementCC- Consent - ResolutionRESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF MEASURE H FUNDING AGREEMENT RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance Department and Fire Department that the Council, by resolution, approve the Measure H Funding Agreement Between the County of Sonoma and City of Santa Rosa pursuant to the Improved and Enhanced Local Fire Protection, Paramedic Services and Disaster Response Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance (Measure H) for tax revenue distribution from the County to the City for enhanced fire safety services.adoptedPass Action details Not available
25-0092 113.3Salary Plan and ScheduleCC- Consent - ResolutionRESOLUTION - APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CITY’S SALARY PLAN AND SCHEDULE RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Human Resources Department that the Council, by resolution, approve and adopt the amended City of Santa Rosa Salary Plan and Schedule.adoptedPass Action details Not available
24-0877 113.4Lexipol, LLC Second Contract AmendmentCC- Consent - ResolutionRESOLUTION - SECOND AMENDMENT TO LEXIPOL, LLC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Human Resources Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve the Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement Number F002263 with Lexipol, LLC, Frisco, Texas, adding compensation by $100,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $200,000 and extending time of performance to June 30, 2026; and 2) authorize the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment.adoptedPass Action details Not available
25-0053 113.5Second Amendment to PSA F002830 (Hartman Litigation)CC- Consent - ResolutionRESOLUTION - SECOND AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER F002830 WITH BURKE, WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LLP FOR CONTINUED LEGAL REPRESENTATION RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Attorney that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve the Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement Number F002830 with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP increasing compensation by $500,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $600,000, for continued legal representation through trial in the matter of Hartman v. City of Santa Rosa, et al., Sonoma County Superior Court Case No. 24CV02546; and 2) delegate authority to the City Attorney to execute the amendment.adoptedPass Action details Not available
25-0054 113.6Second Amendment to PSA F002829 (Bohanan Litigation)CC- Consent - ResolutionRESOLUTION - SECOND AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER F002829 WITH BURKE, WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LLP FOR CONTINUED LEGAL REPRESENTATION RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Attorney that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve the Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement Number F002829 with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP increasing compensation by $475,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $575,000, for continued legal representation through trial in the matter of Bohanan v. City of Santa Rosa, et al., Sonoma County Superior Court Case No. 24CV02519; and 2) delegate authority to the City Attorney to execute the amendment.adoptedPass Action details Not available
25-0108 113.7P.O.- Kenworth Class 8 Dump TrucksCC- Consent - ResolutionRESOLUTION - APPROVAL AND ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) KENWORTH T880 CLASS 8 DUMP TRUCKS TO REPLACE CITY ASSETS 29105 AND 29703 (THIS ITEM WAS CONTINUED FROM THE JANUARY 7, 2025, REGULAR MEETING) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works and Finance Departments that the Council, by resolution, approve the issuance of a Purchase Order for two (2) Kenworth T880 Class 8 Dump Trucks in the amount of $640,622.72, to Papé Trucks, Inc., an Oregon corporation, dba Papé Kenworth utilizing the pricing from the Sourcewell Cooperative Agreement Number 032824-KTC with Kenworth Truck Company, a Division of PACCAR Inc.adoptedPass Action details Not available
25-0056 113.824/25 Samuel L Jones Hall Funding AgreementCC- Consent - ResolutionRESOLUTION - CITY/COUNTY FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR SAMUEL L. JONES HALL HOMELESS SHELTER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 AND FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Housing and Community Services Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve Modification Number One of Agreement Between the City of Santa Rosa and the County of Sonoma for Operational Funding at the Samuel L. Jones Hall Homeless Shelter for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 (Funding Agreement) in the amount of $255,000 annually for a combined total amount of $510,000; and 2) authorize the Director of Housing and Community Services to execute the Funding Agreement for the period March 18, 2024 to June 30, 2025.adoptedPass Action details Not available
25-0043 113.9Homeless Emergency ExtensionCC- 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
25-0069 113.10Ordinance Adoption - Amending Sections of Santa Rosa City Code Title 15CC- Consent - OrdinanceORDINANCE ADOPTION SECOND READING- ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING SECTIONS OF SANTA ROSA CITY CODE TITLE 15 - SEWERS, TO MAINTAIN COMPLIANCE WITH EPA INDUSTRIAL PRETREATMENT PROGRAM REGULATION REVISIONS RECOMMENDATION: This ordinance, introduced at the January 28, 2025, Regular Meeting by a 5-0-2-0 vote (Alvarez, Rogers absent), amends sections of Santa Rosa City Code Title-15 Sewers: 15-04.030 Definitions (16); 15-08.490 Periodic Compliance Reports; and 15-08.620 Recordkeeping.adopted on second readingPass Action details Not available
25-0045 116.1LMA Improvements and CHB/DRB ConsolidationCC- Public HearingPUBLIC HEARING - LANDMARK ALTERATION PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS AND CULTURAL HERITAGE BOARD AND DESIGN REVIEW BOARD CONSOLIDATION BACKGROUND: City staff has been analyzing possible streamlining measures for the Landmark Alteration (LMA) Permit process, which provides for the review and permitting of renovations and rehabilitation of properties within the City’s Preservation Districts and for designated landmarks. The City has also been reviewing the Cultural Heritage Board (CHB) and Design Review Board (DRB) composition and duties to determine if they could be consolidated to address City resources and redundancy. On November 7, 2024, the Design Review Board held a Study Session and provided comments on the draft amendments. On December 12, 2024, the Planning Commission unanimously adopted a resolution recommending that the City Council amend the Zoning and Municipal Codes to streamline the LMA Permit process and consolidate the CHB and DRB into a single Design Review and Preservation Board (DRPB). As part of the proposed amendments, staff is also recommending that the Council amend to waive reading of the text and adoptPass Action details Video Video
25-0045 116.1LMA Improvements and CHB/DRB ConsolidationCC- Public HearingPUBLIC HEARING - LANDMARK ALTERATION PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS AND CULTURAL HERITAGE BOARD AND DESIGN REVIEW BOARD CONSOLIDATION BACKGROUND: City staff has been analyzing possible streamlining measures for the Landmark Alteration (LMA) Permit process, which provides for the review and permitting of renovations and rehabilitation of properties within the City’s Preservation Districts and for designated landmarks. The City has also been reviewing the Cultural Heritage Board (CHB) and Design Review Board (DRB) composition and duties to determine if they could be consolidated to address City resources and redundancy. On November 7, 2024, the Design Review Board held a Study Session and provided comments on the draft amendments. On December 12, 2024, the Planning Commission unanimously adopted a resolution recommending that the City Council amend the Zoning and Municipal Codes to streamline the LMA Permit process and consolidate the CHB and DRB into a single Design Review and Preservation Board (DRPB). As part of the proposed amendments, staff is also recommending that the Council amend to waive reading of the text and adoptPass Action details Video Video
25-0045 116.1LMA Improvements and CHB/DRB ConsolidationCC- Public HearingPUBLIC HEARING - LANDMARK ALTERATION PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS AND CULTURAL HERITAGE BOARD AND DESIGN REVIEW BOARD CONSOLIDATION BACKGROUND: City staff has been analyzing possible streamlining measures for the Landmark Alteration (LMA) Permit process, which provides for the review and permitting of renovations and rehabilitation of properties within the City’s Preservation Districts and for designated landmarks. The City has also been reviewing the Cultural Heritage Board (CHB) and Design Review Board (DRB) composition and duties to determine if they could be consolidated to address City resources and redundancy. On November 7, 2024, the Design Review Board held a Study Session and provided comments on the draft amendments. On December 12, 2024, the Planning Commission unanimously adopted a resolution recommending that the City Council amend the Zoning and Municipal Codes to streamline the LMA Permit process and consolidate the CHB and DRB into a single Design Review and Preservation Board (DRPB). As part of the proposed amendments, staff is also recommending that the Council amend to waive reading of the text and adoptPass Action details Video Video
25-0045 116.1LMA Improvements and CHB/DRB ConsolidationCC- Public HearingPUBLIC HEARING - LANDMARK ALTERATION PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS AND CULTURAL HERITAGE BOARD AND DESIGN REVIEW BOARD CONSOLIDATION BACKGROUND: City staff has been analyzing possible streamlining measures for the Landmark Alteration (LMA) Permit process, which provides for the review and permitting of renovations and rehabilitation of properties within the City’s Preservation Districts and for designated landmarks. The City has also been reviewing the Cultural Heritage Board (CHB) and Design Review Board (DRB) composition and duties to determine if they could be consolidated to address City resources and redundancy. On November 7, 2024, the Design Review Board held a Study Session and provided comments on the draft amendments. On December 12, 2024, the Planning Commission unanimously adopted a resolution recommending that the City Council amend the Zoning and Municipal Codes to streamline the LMA Permit process and consolidate the CHB and DRB into a single Design Review and Preservation Board (DRPB). As part of the proposed amendments, staff is also recommending that the Council amend to waive reading of the text and introducePass Action details Video Video
25-0073 121.1Upcoming Meetings ListCC- Upcoming MeetingsUPCOMING MEETINGS LISTreceived and filed  Action details Not available