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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/13/2024 2:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Council Chamber, 100 Santa Rosa Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 95404
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24-0139 13.1Closed Session CPUC JenningsCC- Closed SessionCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9) Name of Case: Application of the City of Santa Rosa for Approval to Construct a Public Pedestrian and Bicycle At-Grade Crossing of the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (“SMART”) Track at Jennings Avenue Located in Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, State of California. Application No.: A.15-05-014 before the California Public Utilities Commission   Action details Not available
24-0138 13.2Closed Session - All UnitsCC- 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, Firefighting (Employee Unit 2); Operating Engineers Local 3, Maintenance, Mechanics and Utility System Operators (Employee Units 3, 13 and 16); Teamsters Local Union 856, Support Services, Professional and Technical (Employee Units 4, 6, and 7); Santa Rosa Police Officers Association, (Employee Unit 5); Service Employees International Union Local 1021, Transit and Police Civilian Technical Unit (Employee Units 8 and 14); Santa Rosa Police Management Association, Police Safety Management (Employee Unit 9); Executive Management (Employee Unit 10); Middle Management and Confidential (Employee Units 11 and 12); Santa Rosa City Attorneys’ Association, Attorneys (Employee Unit 17); Santa Rosa Management Assoc   Action details Not available
24-0132 14.1Homelessness Solutions Strategic Plan Year One Report (2023)CC- Study SessionHOMELESSNESS SOLUTIONS STRATEGIC PLAN (2023-2027) - YEAR ONE REPORT (2023) On November 15, 2022, the Council approved the Homelessness Solutions Strategic Plan (Strategic Plan) for the five-year period beginning January 2023 through December 2027. The Strategic Plan provides key strategies and actions that focus on bolstering the City’s response to the homelessness crises, aligning efforts with the Sonoma County Homeless Coalition (formerly Sonoma County Continuum of Care) to achieve the regional goal of “Functional Zero” homelessness by 2027. A system of care achieves “Functional Zero” when a person’s experience with homelessness is rare, brief, and non-recurring. This report highlights the City’s progress toward implementing year one of the five-year Strategic Plan.   Action details Video Video
24-0024 14.2Council CompensationCC- Study SessionOPTIONS FOR INCREASING FUTURE COUNCIL COMPENSATION It is recommended that Council conduct a study session to consider options for increasing future Council Member compensation. No action to be taken, but Council may provide direction to staff.   Action details Video Video
24-0131 17.1National Black History MonthCC- ProclamationPROCLAMATION - NATIONAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH   Action details Video Video
24-0134 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
24-0066 19.1January 2024 Litigation ReportCC- CMO/CAO ReportREPORT OF SETTLEMENTS AND ACTIVE LITIGATION The City Attorney will report on settlements over $50,000 through January 2024 as well as provide a summary of pending litigation against the City.   Action details Video Video
24-0022 116.1Vacant Lot OrdinanceCC- Public HearingPUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AND ASSOCIATED COMPLIANCE PROGRAM PERTAINING TO THE INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE AND REGISTRATION OF REAL PROPERTIES WHICH EXIST AS UNMAINTAINED VACANT LOTS OR WHICH CONTAIN VACANT OR ABANDONED BUILDINGS BACKGROUND: The proposed ordinance will amend Titles 9 and 18 of the Santa Rosa City Code to repeal obsolete COVID-19 public health order regulations within Chapter 9-24, add a new Chapter 9-24 establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for unmaintained vacant lots and properties with vacant or abandoned buildings and amend Section 18-20.302.4 of the Santa Rosa Municipal Code clarifying language regarding the definition of weeds. The Planning and Economic Development Department is also proposing that the Council amend the City Classification and Salary Plan to add 1.0 FTE, three-year limited term Code Enforcement Officer and 2.0 FTE, three-year limited term HCS (Code Enforcement) Technicians to the Code Enforcement Section to operate a Vacant Building and Lots Program for a three-year period. The purpose of the program is to addr to waive reading of the text and introducePass Action details Video Video
24-0022 116.1Vacant Lot OrdinanceCC- Public HearingPUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AND ASSOCIATED COMPLIANCE PROGRAM PERTAINING TO THE INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE AND REGISTRATION OF REAL PROPERTIES WHICH EXIST AS UNMAINTAINED VACANT LOTS OR WHICH CONTAIN VACANT OR ABANDONED BUILDINGS BACKGROUND: The proposed ordinance will amend Titles 9 and 18 of the Santa Rosa City Code to repeal obsolete COVID-19 public health order regulations within Chapter 9-24, add a new Chapter 9-24 establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for unmaintained vacant lots and properties with vacant or abandoned buildings and amend Section 18-20.302.4 of the Santa Rosa Municipal Code clarifying language regarding the definition of weeds. The Planning and Economic Development Department is also proposing that the Council amend the City Classification and Salary Plan to add 1.0 FTE, three-year limited term Code Enforcement Officer and 2.0 FTE, three-year limited term HCS (Code Enforcement) Technicians to the Code Enforcement Section to operate a Vacant Building and Lots Program for a three-year period. The purpose of the program is to addr to waive reading of the text and adoptPass Action details Video Video
24-0022 116.1Vacant Lot OrdinanceCC- Public HearingPUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AND ASSOCIATED COMPLIANCE PROGRAM PERTAINING TO THE INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE AND REGISTRATION OF REAL PROPERTIES WHICH EXIST AS UNMAINTAINED VACANT LOTS OR WHICH CONTAIN VACANT OR ABANDONED BUILDINGS BACKGROUND: The proposed ordinance will amend Titles 9 and 18 of the Santa Rosa City Code to repeal obsolete COVID-19 public health order regulations within Chapter 9-24, add a new Chapter 9-24 establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for unmaintained vacant lots and properties with vacant or abandoned buildings and amend Section 18-20.302.4 of the Santa Rosa Municipal Code clarifying language regarding the definition of weeds. The Planning and Economic Development Department is also proposing that the Council amend the City Classification and Salary Plan to add 1.0 FTE, three-year limited term Code Enforcement Officer and 2.0 FTE, three-year limited term HCS (Code Enforcement) Technicians to the Code Enforcement Section to operate a Vacant Building and Lots Program for a three-year period. The purpose of the program is to addrapprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-0033 116.2Senior Community Care Facility Zoning Code Text AmendmentCC- Public HearingPUBLIC HEARING - SENIOR COMMUNITY CARE FACILITY ZONING CODE TEXT AMENDMENT BACKGROUND: On August 3, 2023, the applicant submitted a Zoning Code Text Amendment to remove the overconcentration limitation for senior care facilities. Zoning Code Section 20-42.060 currently does not permit a community care facility/health care facility closer than 300 feet in all directions from any other community care facility. The current proposal is to exempt senior care facilities from this spacing and overconcentration limit and to allow palliative and end of life care for senior care facilities. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning Commission and the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Council introduce an ordinance amending the text of Title 20 of the Santa Rosa City Code, Section 20-42.060, Community Care and Health Care Facilities, to exempt senior care facilities from the Community Care Facility overconcentration limitation and spacing requirement, and Section 20-70.020, Definitions of Specialized Terms and Phrases, to modify the definition of Community Care to waive reading of the text and introducePass Roll call Video Video
24-0055 115.1Montgomery Village Right-of-WayCC- ReportREPORT - REQUEST FOR SUMMARY VACATION OF FOUR CITY RIGHTS-OF-WAY ON MIDWAY DRIVE AND HAHMAN DRIVE, ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NO. 013-043-018, 013-041-016, 013-042-006, 13-043-018 (FILE NO. VAC22-003)MONTGOMERY VILLAGE RIGHT-OF-WAY SUMMARY VACATION BACKGROUND: On October 13, 2022, the City received an application requesting a Summary Vacation of four City rights-of-way, totaling 18,412 square feet; the application was submitted by Montgomery Village Owner LLC (property owner). The easement areas are located on the north and south sides of Midway Drive and Magowan Drive, between Farmers Lane and Hahman Drive. These areas contain parking spaces, walkways, and landscaping, which are solely maintained by the property owner. In 1949, Montgomery Village was developed to Sonoma County standards until it was annexed to Santa Rosa in 1955. The annexation resulted in parking spaces, walkways, and landscaping areas that did not meet Santa Rosa City's standard street design. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Council, by resolution, a to waive reading of the text and adoptPass Roll call Video Video
24-0145 115.22024 State Legislative PlatformCC- ReportREPORT - 2024 STATE LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM (CONTINUED FROM THE JANUARY 30, 2024, REGULAR MEETING) BACKGROUND: To prepare for these legislative and advocacy activities, City staff has worked with various City departments and identified state legislative priorities in the proposed 2024 state legislative platform for consideration by the City Council. The priorities focus efforts in the following core areas: Wildfire Prevention and Recovery, Hazard Mitigation and Resiliency; Administration, Human Resources and Risk Management; Governmental Transparency and Public Access; Economic Development; Environment, Climate Change and Sustainability; Water Quality and Water Supply; Land Use-Planning and Housing; Homelessness; Recreation and Parks; Public Safety and Police, Fire and Emergency Services; Transportation; Public Works and Utilities; and Public Health. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Communications and Intergovernmental Relations Office that the Council, by two resolutions, adopt the City’s 2024 State Legislative Platform. to waive reading of the text and adopt as amendedPass Action details Video Video
24-0145 115.22024 State Legislative PlatformCC- ReportREPORT - 2024 STATE LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM (CONTINUED FROM THE JANUARY 30, 2024, REGULAR MEETING) BACKGROUND: To prepare for these legislative and advocacy activities, City staff has worked with various City departments and identified state legislative priorities in the proposed 2024 state legislative platform for consideration by the City Council. The priorities focus efforts in the following core areas: Wildfire Prevention and Recovery, Hazard Mitigation and Resiliency; Administration, Human Resources and Risk Management; Governmental Transparency and Public Access; Economic Development; Environment, Climate Change and Sustainability; Water Quality and Water Supply; Land Use-Planning and Housing; Homelessness; Recreation and Parks; Public Safety and Police, Fire and Emergency Services; Transportation; Public Works and Utilities; and Public Health. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Communications and Intergovernmental Relations Office that the Council, by two resolutions, adopt the City’s 2024 State Legislative Platform. to waive reading of the text and adoptPass Action details Video Video
24-0150 112.101/30/2024 Draft MinutesCC- MinutesJanuary 30, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes.Approved as submitted.  Action details Video Video
24-0130 113.1Maintenance Agreement for HWY 101 Bicycle and Pedestrian OvercrossingCC- Consent - ResolutionRESOLUTION - MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA FOR THE HIGHWAY 101 BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN OVERCROSSING PROJECT RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council, by resolution, approve Project Specific Maintenance Agreement No. TR04-22-HB15 between the State of California, acting through its Department of Transportation (Caltrans), and the City of Santa Rosa outlining the requirements and procedures for inspecting, evaluating, and maintaining bridges on public roads to guarantee they meet certain safety standards.adoptedPass Action details Not available
24-0021 113.2Fourth Amendment to PSA - PlaceworksCC- Consent - ResolutionRESOLUTION - FOURTH AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER F002144 WITH PLACEWORKS, INC. - GENERAL PLAN 2050, GHG REDUCTION STRATEGY, AND EIR RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Council, by resolution, approve a Fourth Amendment to Professional Services Agreement Number F002144 with PlaceWorks Inc., Berkeley, California, to revise the scope of work, extend the time of performance, and to increase compensation in the amount of $200,000 for total Consultant compensation not to exceed $2,799,909, and to extend the time of performance.adoptedPass Action details Not available
24-0137 113.3Second Amendment to PSA F002672 - Geary, SheaCC- Consent - ResolutionRESOLUTION - SECOND AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER F002672 WITH GEARY, SHEA, O’DONNELL, GRATTAN & MITCHELL P.C. FOR CONTINUED LEGAL REPRESENTATION RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Attorney that the Council, by resolution, approve the Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement Number F002672 with Geary, Shea, O’Donnell, Grattan & Mitchell, P.C. increasing compensation by $150,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $250,000, for continued legal representation in the matter of Vannucci, et al. v. County of Sonoma, City of Santa Rosa, et al., United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Case 18-CV-01955-VC.adoptedPass Action details Not available
24-0140 113.4Ordinance correcting ORD-2023-016CC- Consent - OrdinanceORDINANCE INTRODUCTION - ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA CORRECTING A CLERICAL ERROR IN ORDINANCE ORD-2023-016 BY RENUMBERING THE HAZARDOUS VEGETATION AND FUELS MANAGEMENT CHAPTER WITHIN THE SANTA ROSA CITY CODE AS CHAPTER 9-32 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Council introduce an ordinance to correct a clerical error in Ordinance ORD-2023-016, which was previously adopted by Council on December 12, 2023, to renumber the Hazardous Vegetation and Fuels Management Chapter as Chapter 9-32.introduced on first readingPass Action details Not available
24-0173 1 Late CorrespondenceCC- CommunicationLATE CORRESPONDENCE   Action details Not available
24-0115 117.1The Courtney EstatesCC- CommunicationNOTICE OF FINAL MAP - The Courtney Estates - Provided for information.received and filed  Action details Video Video
24-0017 121.1Upcoming Meetings ListCC- Upcoming MeetingsUPCOMING MEETINGS LISTreceived and filed  Action details Not available