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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/13/2025 4:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Hall, Council Chamber, 100 Santa Rosa Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 95404
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25-0284 17.1National Public Works WeekCC- ProclamationPROCLAMATION - NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK   Not available Not available
25-0171 17.2City of the Year Award - CMTCCC- PresentationPRESENTATION - CALIFORNIA MASSAGE THERAPY COUNCIL 2025 CITY OF THE YEAR AWARD   Not available Not available
25-0199 17.3Water Awareness MonthCC- ProclamationPROCLAMATION - WATER AWARENESS MONTH   Not available Not available
25-0323 17.4Water Efficiency AwardsCC- PresentationPRESENTATION - WATER EFFICIENCY AWARDS   Not available Not available
25-0278 18.1EOA-1 Ground Ambulance Contract ComplianceCC- Staff BriefingEOA-1 GROUND AMBULANCE CONTRACT COMPLIANCE Staff will provide an overview of compliance data recently released for the EOA-1 Ground Ambulance Contract between the County of Sonoma and Sonoma County Fire District. No action will be taken except for possible direction to staff.   Not available Not available
25-0250 19.1April 2025 Litigation ReportCC- CMO/CAO ReportREPORT OF SETTLEMENTS AND ACTIVE LITIGATION The City Attorney will report on all settlements authorized by Council in closed session that were finalized in April 2025, 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.   Not available Not available
25-0353 111.2.1SCMCA - Key Issues for Santa RosaCC- Mayor/Council Member ReportUPCOMING MAYORS’ AND COUNCIL MEMBERS’ ASSOCIATION (MCA) BOARD OF DIRECTORS SPECIAL MEETING Council will, by motion, identify and prioritize three (3) City of Santa Rosa key issues to be discussed at the MCA Board of Directors meeting on May 22, 2025, to find shared solutions and foster collaboration across agencies. The goal is to present these consolidated priorities to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors to ensure alignment and effective resource allocation.   Not available Not available
25-0322 113.1Contract Award-Garage Hoist Purchase and InstallationCC- Consent - MotionMOTION - CONTRACT AWARD - GARAGE HOIST PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council, by motion: 1) award Contract Number C02354, Garage Hoist Purchase and Installation, in the amount of $1,593,000 to the lowest responsible bidder, Power Builders Inc. of El Granada, California, approve a 15% contract contingency, and authorize a total contract amount of $1,831,950; and 2) authorize the appropriation of $323,950 of 1710 Equipment Repair Fund balance to JL 17051 FY24-25 budget for the award.   Not available Not available
25-0334 113.2MPSA Authority DelegationCC- Consent - ResolutionRESOLUTION - DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO CERTAIN STAFF TO EXECUTE PROJECT WORK ORDERS ISSUED UNDER EXISTING MASTER PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENTS RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Department of Transportation and Public Works that the Council, by resolution, 1) delegate authority to certain staff to execute Project Work Orders issued under existing Master Professional Services Agreements (MPSA) up to an amount not to exceed $500,000, through December 2025; 2) delegate authority to certain staff to execute Project Work Orders issued under existing MPSA up to an amount not to exceed $500,000, with the cumulative sum of all such Project Work Orders not to exceed $18 million for Fiscal Year 2024-2025; and 2) ratify Project Work Orders, and associated payments, executed by certain staff from July 1, 2024 through adoption of this resolution, under existing MPSAs up to an amount not to exceed $500,000   Not available Not available
25-0341 113.3Authorization To Participate In PG&E EV Fleet Program For Development of Battery Electric Vehicle Charging InfrastructureCC- Consent - ResolutionRESOLUTION - AUTHORIZATION TO PARTICIPATE IN PG&E EV FLEET PROGRAM FOR DEVELOPMENT OF BATTERY ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) authorize participation in the Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) EV Fleet Program; and 2) authorize the Director of Transportation and Public Works to negotiate and execute an EV Fleet Program Contract with PG&E, subject to approval by the City Attorney, for the purpose of constructing the charging infrastructure to support CityBus battery-electric bus and fleet medium duty electric vehicles.   Not available Not available
25-0318 113.4Second Amendment to BPO 169264 One-Year Extension with Compensation IncreaseCC- Consent - ResolutionRESOLUTION - APPROVAL - SECOND AMENDMENT TO BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER 169264 TO EXTEND THE TERM ONE-YEAR AND INCREASE COMPENSATION WITH IRIS GROUP HOLDINGS LLC, DBA EVERON, LLC RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works (TPW) and Finance Departments that the Council, by resolution, approve the Second Amendment to Blanket Purchase Order (BPO) 169264 with Iris Group Holdings LLC, dba Everon, LLC, Kansas City, Missouri, to extend the term one-year and increase compensation is the amount of $125,000, for a total not to exceed amount of $403,500.   Not available Not available
25-0330 113.5Approval of BPO 164204A to Extend Term and Increase Compensation to Geotab USA, Inc.CC- Consent - ResolutionRESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER 164204A TO EXTEND THE TERM AND INCREASE COMPENSATION WITH GEOTAB USA, INC. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works and Finance Departments that the Council, by resolution, approve an amendment to Blanket Purchase Order 164204A for a one-year extension for vehicle telematic equipment and data support services under the Department of General Services Cooperative Contract 1-19-58-69 with Geotab USA, Inc., Las Vegas, Nevada, with an increase in compensation in the amount of $150,000, for a total cumulative amount not to exceed $750,000.   Not available Not available
25-0337 113.6Lot 10 PGE EasementCC- Consent - ResolutionRESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF GRANT OF EASEMENT TO PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY OVER A PORTION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 700 FIFTH STREET, APN 009-012-025 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance Department and Real Estate Services that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve a grant of easement to Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) over a portion of City owned property located at 700 Fifth Street, Santa Rosa, California, APN 009-012-025, commonly known as Lot 10, for the development of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in connection with PG&E’s Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Program; and 2) authorize the Assistant City Manager to execute the Easement Deed and any additional documents necessary to accomplish these actions.   Not available Not available
25-0293 113.7Amendment to Professional Service Agreement with Bureau VeritasCC- Consent - ResolutionRESOLUTION - AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT NUMBER F002302 WITH BUREAU VERITAS NORTH AMERICA, INC. FOR FIRE CODE PLAN REVIEW SERVICES RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Fire and Finance Departments that the Council, by resolution, approve a Fourth Amendment to Professional Service Agreement Number F002302 with Bureau Veritas North America, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, Houston, Texas, for Fire Code plan review services in an amount of $75,000, for a total amount not to exceed $645,000.   Not available Not available
25-0294 113.8Approval of Professional Service Agreement for updating CWPPCC- Consent - ResolutionRESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT UPDATING COMMUNITY WILDFIRE PROTECTION PLAN RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance and Fire Departments that the Council, by resolution, approve a Professional Service Agreement with AP Triton, LLC, Sheridan, Wyoming, for updating the City’s Community Wildfire Protection Plan, for a total contract amount not to exceed $139,799.   Not available Not available
25-0340 113.9Bid Award and GSA for Roadway Landscape ServicesCC- Consent - ResolutionRESOLUTION - BID AWARD - GENERAL SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR CITY ROADWAY LANDSCAPE SERVICES WITH BRIGHTVIEW LANDSCAPE SERVICES, INC. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Recreation and Parks and Finance Departments that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve General Services Agreement Number F002999 with Brightview Landscape Services, Inc., Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, in an amount not to exceed $1,888,347.84 for roadway landscape services for a period of three (3) years, with two (2) one-year renewal options; and 2) amend the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget to increase appropriations in the General Fund in the amount of $1,888,347.84 with a corresponding increase in revenue.   Not available Not available
25-0218 113.10SE Greenway Grant Resolution of Local SupportCC- Consent - ResolutionRESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING A RESOLUTION OF LOCAL SUPPORT FOR THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING ASSIGNED TO THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR MASTER PLANNING AND DESIGN OF THE SANTA ROSA SOUTHEAST GREENWAY AND COMMITTING ANY NECESSARY MATCHING FUNDS AND STATING ASSURANCE TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Recreation and Parks Department that the Council, by resolution, authorize a Resolution of Local Support required by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission to receive $750,000 in grant funds for the Southeast Greenway Project.   Not available Not available
25-0339 113.11Replace name of Recreation and Parks Board with Board of Parks and RecreationCC- Consent - ResolutionRESOLUTION - AMENDING COUNCIL POLICY 000-06 - APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Recreation and Parks Department that the Council, by resolution, amend Council Policy 000-06 - Appointments to Boards/Commissions/Committees to replace occurrences of Recreation and Parks Board with Board of Parks and Recreation to bring the name of the advisory body into alignment with Ordinance No. ORD-2025-008.   Not available Not available
25-0312 113.12Cost Recovery LienCC- Consent - ResolutionRESOLUTION - ADMINISTRATIVE COST RECOVERY LIEN AGAINST THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2100 SEBASTOPOL ROAD RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Council, by resolution, approve the administrative cost recovery lien in the amount of $16,009.77 against the property located at 2100 Sebastopol Road for violations of the City Code which remain uncorrected by the responsible party and authorize the recordation of a lien and placement of a special assessment on the property tax roll for collection.   Not available Not available
25-0336 113.13Pine Flat EasementCC- Consent - ResolutionRESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF GRANT OF EASEMENT TO COUNTY OF SONOMA OVER A PORTION OF CITY PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5565 PINE FLAT ROAD (APN 131-150-029) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Board of Public Utilities, Santa Rosa Water and Real Estate Services that the Council, by resolution: 1) grant a 1,511 square foot road and drainage easement to County of Sonoma (County) over a portion of City property located at 5565 Pine Flat Road, Healdsburg, California 95448, APN 131-150-029 for the County’s 2019 FEMA-Storm Damage Road Restoration Project; 2) approve entering into a Right of Way Contract, Easement Agreement and Encroachment and Maintenance Covenant Agreement; and 3) authorize the Assistant City Manager to execute necessary documents in connection therewith.   Not available Not available
25-0338 113.14First Amendment with Spectrum Canine Isabel, LLCCC- Consent - ResolutionRESOLUTION - FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH SPECTRUM CANINE ISABEL LLC RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Santa Rosa Police Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve the First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement Number F002611 with Spectrum Canine Isabel LLC, Morgan Hill, California, increasing compensation by $94,000 and extending time of performance for an additional three-year term to provide training services for the Police K-9 program; and 2) authorize the City Manager or designee to sign all related contractual documents.   Not available Not available
25-0335 115.1Extension of Santa Rosa CityBus Unlimited Rides for Youth ProgramCC- ReportREPORT - EXTENSION OF SANTA ROSA CITYBUS UNLIMITED RIDES FOR YOUTH PROGRAM BACKGROUND: In July 2021 the City initiated a pilot fare-free program for TK-12th grade youth riding Santa Rosa CityBus. This program was subsequently extended for an additional two years, through June 30, 2025, using funding from the Sonoma County Climate Resilience Fund. The program has been successful in increasing youth transit ridership and has had numerous positive impacts on youth, families, and the community. The Transit Division seeks Council approval to extend the program through FY 2030 using state and local transit funds. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council, by resolution, extend the Santa Rosa CityBus Unlimited Rides for Youth (UR Free) program for TK-12th grade youth through June 30, 2030, subject to continued funding availability.   Not available Not available
25-0342 115.2School Resource Officer Program MOU with Santa Rosa City SchoolsCC- ReportREPORT - APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS BETWEEN CITY OF SANTA ROSA AND SANTA ROSA CITY SCHOOLS DISTRICT BACKGROUND: This proposed resolution and Agreement for School Resource Officers Between City of Santa Rosa and Santa Rosa City Schools District (Agreement) authorizes the Santa Rosa Police Department to relaunch the School Resource Officer (SRO) program and to negotiate with SRCS related cost sharing in support of the program. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Police Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve an Agreement for School Resource Officers Between City of Santa Rosa and Santa Rosa City Schools District to relaunch the School Resource Officer (SRO) program; 2) delegate authority to the City Manager to execute the Agreement, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney; and 3) authorize the City Manager to negotiate equitable cost-sharing with Santa Rosa City School District in support of the School Resource Officer program.   Not available Not available
25-0248 116.1Petition to Expand the Talbot/Memorial Residential Parking Permit Zone to Include the 100 Block of Sotoyome StreetCC- Public HearingPUBLIC HEARING - PETITION TO EXPAND THE TALBOT/MEMORIAL RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING ZONE TO INCLUDE THE 100 BLOCK OF SOTOYOME STREET BACKGROUND: Santa Rosa City Code 11-44.050 establishes that neighborhoods impacted by non-resident parking may submit a petition to the City Council to have their area added to the Residential Permit Parking Program (“Program”). Current restrictions on Sotoyome Street limit on street parking to two (2) hours, Monday through Saturday, between the hours of 9:00 and 6:00pm. The residents of the 100 block of Sotoyome Street have submitted a petition to be included in the Program. The Program was established to provide on-street parking relief in the form of time limited parking in neighborhoods being impacted by a high volume of non-resident parkers who are attracted to that area, such as Santa Rosa Junior College, the Fairgrounds, Memorial Hospital, and the periphery of downtown Santa Rosa. Residential units within the designated permit area are eligible for permits which exempt them from the posted on-street time limits. RECOMMENDATION: It is recomme   Not available Not available
25-0260 116.2First 2025 General Plan Amendment PackageCC- Public HearingPUBLIC HEARING - FIRST 2025 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT PACKAGE: 1) ADDENDUM TO THE PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED DUTTON AVENUE RESIDENCES MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO GENERAL INDUSTRY, AND REZONING TO IG (GENERAL INDUSTRIAL) FOR 3150 DUTTON AVENUE; AND 2) HOUSING ELEMENT AMENDMENT (THIS ITEM IS CONTINUED TO THE JUNE 3, 2025, REGULAR MEETING) BACKGROUND: General Plan Amendments are considered three times per year in accordance with General Plan policy. This General Plan Amendment package includes two projects described below. On March 13, 2025, the Planning Commission held public hearings for these same items during a regularly scheduled public meeting. During public hearings, the Planning Commission passed resolutions recommending approval to City Council. 1. Dutton Avenue. The Dutton Avenue Development Project is a proposal to amend the General Plan land use designation for the property at 3150 Dutton Avenue from Medium Density Residential (8-18 units per acre) to General Industry and rezone the property from the R-3-18 (Multifamily Residential) to IG (General In   Not available Not available
25-0333 117.1Attendance ReportCC- CommunicationQUARTERLY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES ATTENDANCE REPORT. Provided for information.   Not available Not available
25-0343 121.1Upcoming Meeting ListCC- Upcoming MeetingsUPCOMING MEETINGS LIST   Not available Not available