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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/14/2020 1:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Council Chamber 100 Santa Rosa Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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20-0066 13.1Closed Session - VannucciCC- Closed SessionCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9) Name of Case: Nicholle Vannucci, et al. v. County of Sonoma, et al. Court Case No. USDC Northern District of California Case No. 3:18-cv-01955-VCreceived and filed  Action details Not available
20-0044 13.2Closed Session - FordCC- Closed SessionCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9) Name of Case: Andy Ford v. City of Santa Rosa, et al. Court Case No. USDC Northern District of California 3:19-cv-02741 WHAreceived and filed  Action details Not available
20-0095 13.3Closed Session - GallaherCC- Closed SessionCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9) Name of Case: William P. Gallaher v. City of Santa Rosa, et al. Court Case No.: Sonoma County Superior Court SCV-265711received and filed  Action details Not available
20-0027 18.1Fire Recovery RebuildCC- Staff BriefingFIRE RECOVERY AND REBUILD UPDATE This will be a standing item on the agenda. No action will be taken except for possible direction to staff.received and filed  Action details Not available
19-0968 111.2.1Board, Commission & Committee AppointmentsCC- AppointmentOn December 31, 2019, the Council's representative on the Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District Board of Trustees expired. Art Deicke is the incumbent and has expressed interest in being reappointed. In order for Mr. Deicke to continue to serve as a voting member on the Board of Trustees, the Council needs to reappoint him as their representative. The Council may make a motion and vote to reappoint Mr. Deicke to serve as the Santa Rosa representative to the Board of Trustees for a term of two (2) or four (4) years at the discretion of the appointing authority.nominatedPass Action details Video Video
20-0007 111.3.1SCTA/RCPA AppointmentCC- Mayor/Council Member ReportAPPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE TO SONOMA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY / REGIONAL CLIMATE PROTECTION AUTHORITY The Council may, by motion, select and appoint a representative and alternate to the Sonoma County Transportation Authority / Regional Climate Protection Authority Board of Directors.appointedPass Action details Video Video
20-0008 111.3.2SCPA AppointmentCC- Mayor/Council Member ReportAPPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE TO SONOMA CLEAN POWER AUTHORITY The Council may, by motion, select and appoint a representative and an alternate to serve on the Sonoma Clean Power Authority Board of Directors.appointedPass Action details Video Video
20-0009 111.3.3SCWMA AppointmentCC- Mayor/Council Member ReportAPPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE TO SONOMA COUNTY WASTE MANAGEMENT AGENCY The Council may, by motion, select and appoint a representative and an alternate to the Sonoma County Waste Management Agency Board of Directors.appointedPass Action details Video Video
20-0010 111.3.4RED AppointmentCC- Mayor/Council Member ReportAPPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE TO RENEWAL ENTERPRISE DISTRICT The Council may, by motion, select and appoint two representatives and an alternate to the Renewal Enterprise District.appointedPass Action details Video Video
20-0011 111.4.1Mayor's Appointments to County, State and Regional PositionsCC- Mayor/Council Member ReportMayor’s Appointments to County, Regional and State Positions Mayor Schwedhelm will announce and request Council approval of his appointments to county, regional and state bodies on which the City is represented per City Charter section 15.appointedPass Action details Video Video
19-0859 112.1Draft Minutes 12/03/2019CC- MinutesDecember 3, 2019, Regular Meeting Minutes.Approved as submitted.  Action details Video Video
19-0846 112.2Draft Minutes 12/10/2019CC- MinutesDecember 10, 2019, Regular Meeting MinutesApproved as submitted.  Action details Video Video
19-0879 112.3Draft Minutes 12/17/2019CC- MinutesDecember 17, 2019, Regular Meeting Minutes.Approved as submitted.  Action details Video Video
19-0884 112.4Draft Minutes 12/20/2019CC- MinutesDecember 20, 2019, Special Meeting Minutes.Approved as submitted.  Action details Video Video
20-0063 115.1Climate Emergency ResolutionCC- ReportREPORT - CLIMATE EMERGENCY RESOLUTION BACKGROUND: Over 1,295 local governments in 25 countries have declared a climate emergency and have developed climate emergency resolutions to solidify their commitment to mobilizing an emergency response that is commensurate with the scale of the climate crisis. Sonoma County remains the only county in the United States to create a Regional Climate Protection Authority (RCPA) to coordinate and support climate action countywide. RCPA has identified continuing areas of concern and unanimously approved a Climate Emergency Resolution on September 9, 2019. Staff recommends adopting the Resolution to provide support for future efforts related to climate change and greenhouse gas emission reductions through the implementation of the Climate Action Subcommittee, the work of City departments, and RCPA. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Climate Action Subcommittee that the Council, by resolution, declare a climate emergency and endorse the mobilization to restore a safe climate. to waive reading of the text and adopt as amendedPass Action details Video Video
20-0063 115.1Climate Emergency ResolutionCC- ReportREPORT - CLIMATE EMERGENCY RESOLUTION BACKGROUND: Over 1,295 local governments in 25 countries have declared a climate emergency and have developed climate emergency resolutions to solidify their commitment to mobilizing an emergency response that is commensurate with the scale of the climate crisis. Sonoma County remains the only county in the United States to create a Regional Climate Protection Authority (RCPA) to coordinate and support climate action countywide. RCPA has identified continuing areas of concern and unanimously approved a Climate Emergency Resolution on September 9, 2019. Staff recommends adopting the Resolution to provide support for future efforts related to climate change and greenhouse gas emission reductions through the implementation of the Climate Action Subcommittee, the work of City departments, and RCPA. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Climate Action Subcommittee that the Council, by resolution, declare a climate emergency and endorse the mobilization to restore a safe climate.directed staff toPass Action details Video Video
20-0045 116.1Roseland Creek Community Park MND and Master PlanCC- Public HearingPUBLIC HEARING - ADOPTION OF MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MASTER PLAN FOR ROSELAND CREEK COMMUNITY PARK BACKGROUND: Roseland Creek Community Park is a nearly twenty-acre community park site located in the Southwest Quadrant of the City of Santa Rosa. A Master Plan is needed to show the community desired park amenities. An environmental declaration (Mitigated Negative Declaration) is required to construct amenities shown within the Master Plan. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department, Parks Division that the Council, by resolution, 1) adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration, including a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and 2) adopt the Roseland Creek Community Park Master Plan to include preservation of native grassland, oak woodland and purple needlegrass habitat in addition to community serving improvements including pedestrian and bicycle trails, community garden or outdoor classroom, nature center, picnic areas with barbeques and sink, parking, children’s play areas for ages 2-5 and 5-12, restroom building, spocontinued the public hearingPass Action details Video Video
19-0885 115.2Fire Department Staffing Needs AssessmentCC- ReportREPORT - REVIEW OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STAFFING NEEDS ASSESSMENT BACKGROUND: This study is to review various staffing and work schedule models within the Fire Department. Through review and analysis, recommendations are presented. This item is provided solely for Council’s information. Fire Management will review findings and return to Council for additional funding, if deemed necessary. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Fire Department that the Council receive the Fire Department Staffing Needs Assessment dated October 2019 as prepared by Emergency Services Consulting International (ESCI).received and filedPass Action details Video Video
20-0065 116.2PUBLIC HEARING - TEFRA - BOYD STREET FAMILY APARTMENTSCC- Public HearingPUBLIC HEARING - TEFRA PUBLIC HEARING AND ISSUANCE OF BONDS BY THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20 MILLION FOR BOYD STREET FAMILY APARTMENTS - 811 BOYD STREET BACKGROUND: The issuance of tax exempt, private activity bonds must be approved by the jurisdiction the project is located following a public hearing. Santa Rosa Boyd, LP (“Borrower”) has selected the California Municipal Finance Authority (“CMFA”), a joint-powers authority of which the City is a member, to be the issuer of multifamily housing revenue bonds for Boyd Street Family Apartments, 46 rental units, located at 811 Boyd Street (the “Project”), in an amount not to exceed $20 million, and has requested that the City Council conduct a public hearing in accordance with the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1983 (“TEFRA”). A public hearing is required to provide a reasonable opportunity for interested individuals to express their views, orally or in writing, on the proposed issue of bonds and the location and nature of the proposed project to be financed. All financial o to waive reading of the text and adoptPass Action details Video Video
20-0064 116.3State Legislation Zoning Code Text AmendmentCC- Public HearingPUBLIC HEARING - STATE LEGISLATION ZONING CODE TEXT AMENDMENT BACKGROUND: The purpose of the State Legislation Zoning Code text amendment is to ensure the City Code remains in compliance with any State laws which preempt local regulations. In 2018 and 2019, the State of California adopted three legislative bills, Assembly Bill 2162, Assembly Bill 3194, and Senate Bill 234, that impact how local governments process housing development entitlements and regulate large family day care homes. The text amendment includes modifications to the City’s Zoning Code related to Large Family Day Care Homes, Supportive Housing, and eliminates the requirement for rezoning for General Plan consistency for housing projects. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning Commission and the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Council introduce an ordinance amending Zoning Code Sections 20-20.020, 20-22.030, 20-23.030, 20-24.030, 20-26.030, 20-36.040, 20-42.050, 20-64.020, 20-70.020, as outlined in the attached ordinance.introduced on first readingPass Action details Video Video
20-0062 116.4Journey's End Mobile Home Relocation Impact ReportCC- Public HearingPUBLIC HEARING - JOURNEY’S END MOBILE HOME RELOCATION IMPACT REPORT - PRJ19-040 BACKGROUND: Beginning on the evening of October 8, 2017, and continuing for days thereafter, a series of wildfire events known as the Tubbs Fire damaged or destroyed thousands of residential and commercial structures within the City of Santa Rosa. On October 1, 2019, the City Council, by urgency ordinance, amended City Code Section 20-28.100, the Resilient City (-RC) Combining District, to facilitate the recovery process for mobile home park sites severely impacted by the Fires. Through this policy, the Journey’s End Mobile Home Park owner requests Council approval of the proposed Mobile Home Relocation Impact Report. Pursuant to State Government Code 65863.7 and Santa Rosa City Code 20-28.100.J, the report discusses the impact of the closure upon the prior residents of the Park and the availability of adequate replacement housing in nearby mobile home parks. It also proposes mitigation measures to provide assistance to those households whose mobile homes were destroyed, defines who is eligible for to waive reading of the text and adoptPass Action details Video Video
20-0046 121.1Upcoming Meetings ListCC- Upcoming MeetingsUPCOMING MEETINGS LISTreceived and filed  Action details Not available