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24-0253
| 1 | 3.1 | Closed Session CPUC Jennings | CC- Closed Session | CONFERENCE 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 | | |
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24-0278
| 1 | 4.1 | Impact of Development Impact fee Waivers | CC- Study Session | IMPACT OF DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE WAIVERS
Community groups have proposed that the City waive all impact fees on affordable housing projects to help ease the financial burden for those projects. Specifically, one advocacy group has asked the City to “enact an emergency ordinance eliminating impact fees for a three-to-five-year period for all multi-family housing service residents 120% AMI and below.” The purpose of this study session is to highlight what fees are charged and why, the types of Capital Improvement Program projects they fund, and the impacts to those projects should these fees be waived. | | |
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24-0339
| 1 | | Late Correspondence | CC- Communication | LATE CORRESPONDENCE | | |
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24-0283
| 1 | 16.1 | Proposed Recreation Fee Adjustments | CC- Public Hearing | PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED RECREATION FEE ADJUSTMENTS
BACKGROUND: The Recreation and Parks Department offers a wide variety of services for which fees are charged, including facility use, admissions and program fees. Council has previously adopted fees for Recreation and Parks facilities, admissions and services, and delegated authority to the Recreation and Parks Director to set the necessary fees for seasonal program activities, excursions, special events, and athletic leagues based on the City’s actual costs for the activities. For FY 24-25, several revised fees are proposed to update the master list. To reduce impact on operations, it is recommended that the new fees go into effect January 1, 2025.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Recreation and Parks Department that the Council, by resolution, approve fees for various facilities and services effective January 1, 2025. | | |
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24-0254
| 1 | 8.1 | 2024 Earth Day Event In Courthouse Square | CC- Staff Briefing | 2024 EARTH DAY EVENT IN COURTHOUSE SQUARE
Santa Rosa Water staff will provide information on Santa Rosa’s annual Earth Day event taking place at the Courthouse Square on Saturday, April 20, from 12pm-4pm. The Council may discuss this item and give direction to staff. | | |
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24-0257
| 1 | 8.2 | Community Empowerment Plan Update | CC- Staff Briefing | COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT PLAN UPDATE
This is a standing item on the agenda. No action will be taken except for possible direction to staff. | | |
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24-0267
| 1 | 13.1 | Approval of Grant Easement to PG&E over a portion of Rincon Ridge Park | CC- Consent - Resolution | RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF GRANT OF EASEMENT TO PG&E OVER A PORTION OF RINCON RIDGE PARK
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works and Recreation and Parks Departments, 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 commonly known as Rincon Ridge Park located at 3960 Park Gardens Drive and 3950 Fountaingrove Parkway, Santa Rosa, APNs 173-480-058 and 173-480-059 (collectively, the “Property”); and 2) authorize the Director of Transportation and Public Works to execute the Easement Deed, in the form as approved by the City Attorney, and any additional documents necessary to accomplish these actions, in connection with the Fire Damaged Roadway Landscaping Project. | | |
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24-0224
| 1 | 13.2 | Approval of PSA for CHOICE Evaluation Services | CC- Consent - Resolution | RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH APPLIED SURVEY RESEARCH, INC. FOR CHOICE GRANT PROGRAM EVALUATION SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Recreation and Parks Department, Violence Prevention Partnership, that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve a Professional Services Agreement in the amount of $125,000 with Applied Survey Research, Inc., Watsonville, California, to provide evaluation services for the CHOICE Grant Program from July 1, 2024, through December 31, 2026; and 2) delegate authority to the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement and any amendments thereto, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney. | | |
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24-0277
| 1 | 13.3 | Rescinding Resolution No. RES-2021-199 and adopting a revised resolution | CC- Consent - Resolution | RESOLUTION - RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. RES-2021-199 AND ADOPTING A REVISED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION REQUESTING AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $11.36 MILLION TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT’S HOMEKEY GRANT PROGRAM; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE APPLICATION AND THE HOMEKEY DOCUMENTS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Housing and Community Services Department that the Council, by two resolutions, 1) rescind Resolution No RES-2021-199, which authorized the submittal of a grant application to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development Homekey grant program jointly with Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Santa Rosa in an amount not to exceed $11.36 million; and 2) adopt a revised resolution to authorize the submittal of a joint application with Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Santa Rosa and Caritas Center QALICB to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development’s Homekey grant program in an amount not to exceed $11.36 million for Car | | |
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24-0272
| 2 | 13.4 | Approval for Aerial Fire Truck | CC- Consent - Motion | RESOLUTION - APPROVAL AND ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE 2028 PIERCE ENFORCER 107’ AERIAL FIRE TRUCK UTILIZING THE PRICING FROM THE HOUSTON GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL (H-GAC) INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT #10-2428, PIERCE H-GAC CONTRACT #FS12-23 WITH GOLDEN STATE FIRE APPARATUS, INC.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works and Finance Departments that the Council, by resolution; 1) approve the purchase of one (1) 2028 Pierce Enforcer 107’ Aerial Fire Truck with Golden Fire Apparatus, Inc., Sacramento, California for a total amount not to exceed $2,541,247.49; and 2) approve the use of cooperative purchasing through the Houston Galveston Area Council Interlocal Cooperative Agreement #10-2428, Pierce H-GAC Contract #FS12.23. | | |
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24-0208
| 1 | 13.5 | U.S. 101 Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing- Amendment to the PSA for Design | CC- Consent - Resolution | RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BKF FOR ADDITIONAL DESIGN SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE HIGHWAY 101 BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN OVERCROSSING PROJECT
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that Council, by resolution, approve and delegate authority to the City Manager to negotiate and execute a First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement Number F002308 with BKF Engineers, of Santa Rosa, California, for the Highway 101 Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing Project to finalize bid documents, and provide additional studies and grant application support increasing the contract amount by $973,850, for a total amount not to exceed $4,816,802. | | |
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24-0213
| 1 | 13.6 | Convert Riley Street to a Two-Way | CC- Consent - Ordinance | ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION - CONVERT RILEY STREET FROM FIFTH STREET TO SEVENTH STREET FROM A ONE-WAY TO A TWO-WAY STREET
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council, by ordinance amend Ordinance 1544 convert Riley Street between Fifth Street and Seventh Street from a one-way street to a two-way street. | | |
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24-0214
| 1 | 13.7 | Transportation Development Act Article 3 Application for FY 2024/2025 | CC- Consent - Resolution | RESOLUTION - TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (TDA) ARTICLE 3 GRANT APPLICATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) request that the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) allocate $27,341 from Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/2025 Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 funds towards the installation of up to two Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons; 2) request that MTC allocate $200,000 from FY 2024/2025 TDA Article 3 funds towards the North Dutton Avenue Corridor Improvements project; 3) authorize the Director of Transportation and Public Works to file the application and other required documents to install Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons at a maximum of two locations, and to hold the remaining funds for improvements to the North Dutton Avenue corridor between West Third Street and West College Avenue, supported by the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board. | | |
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24-0269
| 1 | 13.8 | Wayfinding Signage Ordinance Adoption | CC- Consent - Ordinance | ORDINANCE ADOPTION SECOND READING - ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ADOPTING ZONING CODE TEXT AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 20 OF THE SANTA ROSA CITY CODE, SECTION 20-38, SIGNS, TO PROVIDE CLEAR STANDARDS FOR BOTH BUSINESS IDENTIFICATION WAYFINDING AND CIVIC/PUBLIC AMENITY WAYFINDING, AND SECTION 20-70.020, GLOSSARY, TO ADD DEFINITIONS RELATED TO WAYFINDING SIGNS - FILE NUMBER REZ23-009
RECOMMENDATION: This ordinance, introduced at the March 26, 2024, Regular Meeting by a 6-0-1 vote (Council Member Fleming absent), amends Zoning Code Chapter 20-38, Signs, and Section 20-70.020, Glossary to allow and provide standards for public/civic wayfinding and business wayfinding, as well as various text amendments to allow for the implementation of wayfinding signage within the boundaries of the North Santa Rosa Station Area Specific Plan and the Downtown Station Area Specific Plan. The text amendments also include renumbering of Chapter 20-38, Signs, and amendments to any cross-references to each section that has been changed. Additionally, the Glossary amendments include new defin | | |
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24-0270
| 1 | 13.9 | Shared Scooter Program Ordinance Adoption | CC- Consent - Ordinance | ORDINANCE ADOPTION SECOND READING - ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING SANTA ROSA CITY CODE TITLE 9 - HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE CHAPTER 9-22, BICYCLES, SKATEBOARDS, ROLLER SKATES, IN-LINE SKATES, AND SIMILAR DEVICES TO ALLOW SCOOTERS TO OPERATE ON PUBLIC STREETS, PUBLIC ALLEYS, AND PUBLIC GUTTERS
RECOMMENDATION: This ordinance, introduced at the March 26, 2024, Regular Meeting by a 6-0-1 vote (Council Member Fleming absent), amends the existing code to allow for all scooters to operate on public streets, public alleys, and public gutters by amending Chapter 9-22 of the Santa Rosa City Code, related to Bicycles, Skateboards, Roller Skates, In-Line Skates, and similar devices. | | |
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24-0275
| 1 | 15.3 | Jennings Ave Real Property License Agreement with SMART | CC- Report | REPORT - JENNINGS AVENUE AT-GRADE BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN RAILROAD CROSSING REAL PROPERTY LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE SONOMA MARIN AREA RAIL TRANSIT DISTRICT (SMART)
BACKGROUND: The City received approval from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) on September 20, 2016, through Decision 16-09-002, granting the City’s application for an at-grade bicycle and pedestrian crossing of SMART’s rail line at Jennings Avenue. Since that date, the City and SMART have been negotiating the terms and conditions required to achieve SMART’s approval to proceed with construction. In alignment with the City’s third request to the CPUC to extend the authorization period for construction of the at-grade crossing, SMART’s staff has insisted upon a license agreement to allow the City to proceed with construction that includes very one-sided, expansive language that would impose substantial liability on the City related to SMART’s negligent acts. The language in the proposed agreement requires the City to assume all operational costs associated with the crossing and liability resulting from t | | |
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23-0720
| 1 | 15.1 | Economic Development Strategic Action Plan | CC- Report | REPORT - APPROVAL OF A FIVE YEAR (2024-2029) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN
BACKGROUND: Under the Council’s direction, a five-year economic development strategic plan (“the Plan”) has been developed to support the Council’s economic and community vibrancy goal of creating a diverse and thriving economy that benefits Santa Rosa residents and businesses. While the Plan's main focus revolves around welcoming new and innovative businesses, workforce retention, and expansion, its objectives include community investment, infrastructure, and opportunity access. This well-vetted Plan rooted in sustainable, economic resiliency, encompasses a community engagement perspective and local and regional economic development alignment.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Council, by resolution, approve a five-year (2024-2029) Economic Development Strategic Plan. | | |
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24-0187
| 1 | 15.2 | South SR Specific Plan – Community Engagement Strategy | CC- Report | REPORT - SOUTH SANTA ROSA SPECIFIC PLAN COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY AND ENGAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE FORMATION
BACKGROUND: The Planning and Economic Development Department has contracted with 4LEAF, Inc. to prepare the South Santa Rosa Specific Plan (Specific Plan). The Community Engagement Strategy for the Specific Plan outlines the open, thoughtful, and inclusive approach to community outreach that will occur throughout the Specific Plan process, and staff is seeking Council’s acceptance of the proposed Strategy. An important component of the Community Engagement Strategy is the formation of the Engagement Advisory Committee (EAC), which represents residents and stakeholders in the development of the Specific Plan. Council Policy 000-06, Appointments to Boards/Commissions/Committees, outlines specific requirements for appointments to City committees. Because the Specific Plan EAC will be an official City committee, it is required to comply with this Council Policy. However, strict application of the Policy requires that members be residents of the City of Santa Rosa and re | | |
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24-0280
| 1 | 15.4 | Budget Amendment - One Time Project Funding | CC- Report | REPORT - BUDGET AMENDMENT - ONE-TIME PROJECT FUNDING
BACKGROUND: General Fund capital project funding is typically not available during the budget development process as the primary focus is General Fund operations. For those capital project needs, staff will use unassigned General Fund reserves to fund one-time projects, should there be sufficient reserves to support the projects. When funding is available, staff will request a list of projects including cost estimates, and justifications for project approval. These projects are vetted to come up with a final list to be presented to the City Council along with a recommendation to fund the projects from the unassigned General Fund reserves.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance Department that the Council, by resolution, amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 adopted budget by increasing appropriations by $3,060,000 to fund one-time projects as set forth in Exhibit A of the resolution. | | |
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24-0315
| 1 | 11.2.1 | Matter from Council - Temporarily Vacating portions of Fourth Street | CC- Matters from Council | REQUEST FOR AGENDA ITEM REGARDING TEMPORARILY VACATING PORTIONS OF FOURTH STREET
BACKGROUND: At the March 26, 2024, City Council meeting, Mayor Natalie Rogers requested a future agenda item to discuss impacts of temporarily vacating portions of Fourth Street. Council Member Chris Rogers concurred with the request. | | |
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24-0316
| 1 | 11.2.2 | Matter from Council - Process to Activate Vacant Parcels | CC- Matters from Council | REQUEST FOR AGENDA ITEM REGARDING DEVELOPMENT OF PROCESS TO ACTIVATE VACANT PARCELS
BACKGROUND: At the March 26, 2024, City Council meeting, Council Member C. Rogers requested a future agenda item to discuss development of a process to activate vacant parcels. Council Member Okrepkie concurred with the request. | | |
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24-0239
| 1 | 12.1 | 03/26/2024 Special Meeting Minutes Draft | CC- Minutes | March 26, 2024, Special Meeting Minutes. | | |
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24-0279
| 1 | 17.1 | Legislative Update | CC- Communication | LEGISLATIVE UPDATE -
• State Bill - Support Letter for AB 2257 (Wilson): Local government: property-related water and sewer fees and assessments: remedies. Provided for information.
• Federal Bill - Support Letter for S. 1430 (Lummis): Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act. Provided for information. | | |
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24-0223
| 1 | 21.1 | Upcoming Meetings List | CC- Upcoming Meetings | UPCOMING MEETINGS LIST | | |
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