To translate an agenda into the language of your choice:

1. Click on the Accessible Agenda link for the specific meeting date and it will open an .html of the agenda.
2. 
Right click on that page, and a dialogue box pops up.  Scroll to translate agenda to (select language of your choice), and click on that command.

Attention Mac User for Google Chrome Version 61.0.3163.100: In order to view attachments on agendas, hold down the Control key and using your mouse track-pad select the attachment you would like to view. Then select the option to Open Link in New Tab.

Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/12/2022 12:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Hybrid Meeting - See Agenda for Participation Information
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Accessible Agenda Accessible Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes Accessible Minutes Accessible Minutes  
Agenda packet: Not available
Attachments:
File #Ver.Agenda #NameTypeTitleActionResultAction DetailsVideo
22-0492 12.1Closed Session - Real Property - 3012 Dutton MeadowCC- Closed SessionCONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Government Code Section 54956.8) Property: 3012 Dutton Meadow, Santa Rosa APN: 043-122-007 Agency Negotiators: Jill Scott, Real Property Negotiator Negotiating Parties: Marcus R. Bell and Kathy A. Bell, Co-Trustees of the Marcus R. Bell and Kathy A. Bell Trust, and Shawn Ratto, Trustee of The Shawn M. Ratto 2005 Trust Under Negotiations: Price and terms of payment.received and filed  Action details Not available
22-0498 13.1Library Commission InterviewsInterviewsINTERVIEWS FOR SONOMA COUNTY LIBRARY COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVES The Council will interview applicants to fill vacancies on the following: Sonoma County Library Commission - 1 position - Joint City of Santa Rosa/Sonoma County Representative for a four-year term to expire on August 1, 2026. Sonoma County Library Commission - 1 position - City of Santa Rosa representative for a four-year term to expire on August 1, 2026.   Action details Video Video
22-0511 14.1Project Labor Agreement PolicyCC- Study SessionPROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT POLICY INFORMATIONAL SESSION Council has routinely requested that staff evaluate and implement both policies and strategies to increase local investment, whether monetarily by hiring local contractors or professionally by increasing opportunity to develop a strong and knowledgeable local workforce. One tool used by other government agencies around the state and country is Project Labor Agreements. Staff will use this study session to clarify Council’s interest in developing a stronger local investment policy, define typical Project Labor Agreements (PLA), describe local labor demographics, understand the City’s capital improvement program aimed at determining if a potential policy will apply to some or all projects and present alternative local labor focused policies. The City Manager’s Office and Economic Development Division will provide Council with an overview of Project Labor Agreements, local construction labor demographics, city capital improvement program statistics and various policy language for consideration and further direction.   Action details Video Video
22-0491 17.1Zero Waste WeekCC- ProclamationPROCLAMATION - ZERO WASTE WEEKpresented  Action details Video Video
22-0521 17.2Bob BorowiczCC- ProclamationPROCLAMATION - BOB BOROWICZpresented  Action details Video Video
22-0488 116.1Eminent Domain - 4912 and 4914 Highway 12 For The Los Alamos Trunk Sewer Replacement ProjectCC- Public HearingPUBLIC HEARING - A RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FOR THE ACQUISITION BY EMINENT DOMAIN OF EASEMENT INTERESTS IN PORTIONS OF REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 4912 AND 4914 HIGHWAY 12, APNS 031-240-006 AND 031-240-067, FOR THE LOS ALAMOS TRUNK SEWER REPLACEMENT PROJECT BACKGROUND: In line with the Council’s goals to build and maintain sustainable infrastructure, acquisition of the above-described property interests will allow the City to complete construction of Segment 1 of Los Alamos Trunk Sewer Replacement Project, which will provide upgrades to deficient portions of the existing sewer system and provide improved sewer system capabilities to the public. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Water and Transportation & Public Works Departments and Real Estate Services that the Council conduct a public hearing and adopt a Resolution of Necessity, by a two-thirds vote, declaring the necessity of acquisition, by eminent domain, of two permanent easement interests and two temporary construction easement interests in portions of certain real property, more particularly described as Asses to waive reading of the text and adoptPass Action details Video Video
22-0436 116.2City Code Chapter 18-52 Flood Damage Protection AmendmentsCC- Public HearingPUBLIC HEARING - URGENCY ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 18-52 FLOOD DAMAGE PROTECTION AMENDMENTS TO COMPLY WITH MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF THE NATIONAL FLOOD DISASTER PROTECTION ACT AND THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM (NFIP) AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR ADOPTION BACKGROUND: The proposed ordinance amends sections of the City Code as required to maintain compliance with FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) minimum regulatory standards set forth in the Code of Federal Regulations and to enable the City to continue participating in the NFIP and ensure continued compliance with the California Department of Water Resources requirements embedded in California Building Standards Code (CCR Title 24). 44 Code of Federal Regulations 60.3 requires that local jurisdictions administer minimum requirements when development is proposed and constructed in flood-prone areas. The action supports the Council goal of ensuring a healthy and safe community by protecting development in flood prone areas. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and Economic Developm to waive reading of the text and adoptPass Roll call Video Video
22-0497 115.1Renewing Sales Tax Measure, Funding for Public Safety & Violence PreventionCC- ReportREPORT - RENEWING SALES TAX MEASURE, FUNDING FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION BACKGROUND: In 2004, Santa Rosa voters enacted a 20-year dedicated sales tax to fund public safety and violence prevention programs. The measure, known as Measure O, expires on March 31, 2025. The Council is considering placing a renewal measure on the ballot before the expiration of the tax to ensure no pause in funding. The renewal measure would extend the ¼ cent tax for an additional 20 years. This renewal measure would continue the funding allocation as currently outlined in Measure O for police, fire, and violence prevention programs. Further, the proposed measure would update permissible uses for the extension of the sales tax, including mental health support teams and new geographic areas for enhanced police services. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Manager’s Office, Finance Department and Communications & Intergovernmental Relations Office that the City Council, (1) introduce an ordinance to amend chapter 3.26 of the Santa Rosa City Code to extend a quarter-cent Transaction to waive reading of the text and introducePass Action details Video Video
22-0501 113.1Third Amendment to PSA F002029 with Jessica RasmussenCC- Consent - ResolutionRESOLUTION - THIRD AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT F002029 WITH JESSICA RASMUSSEN OF SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Council, by resolution, approve the Third Amendment to Professional Services Agreement Number F002029 with Jessica Rasmussen, a sole proprietor, Santa Rosa, CA, to extend art programming and project management services for the Public Art Program and Economic Development Division through June 30, 2023, and increase compensation in the amount of $106,080 for a total amount not to exceed $206,080.adoptedPass Action details Not available
22-0416 113.2Perfectmind PSA Amendment 1CC- Consent - ResolutionRESOLUTION - FIRST AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER F001345 WITH PERFECTMIND INC. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Recreation and Parks Department that the Council, by resolution, approve a First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement Number F001345 with Perfectmind Inc., British Columbia, for recreation management software to extend the contract for an additional five (5) years and increasing compensation by $341,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $711,340.adoptedPass Action details Not available
22-0495 113.32022 SRTP Public Involvement PlanCC- Consent - ResolutionRESOLUTION - 2022 SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PLAN RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council, by resolution, approve and adopt the Public Involvement Plan for the Transit Division’s Short Range Transit Plan 2022 update.adoptedPass Action details Not available
22-0496 113.4Netfile ContractCC- Consent - ResolutionRESOLUTION - FOURTH AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT NUMBER F000424 FOR THE CAMPAIGN AND LOBBYIST DISCLOSURE SYSTEM AGREEMENT WITH NETFILE, INC. FORMERLY KNOWN AS WEST COAST ONLINE INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. DBA NETFILE RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Clerk’s Office that the Council, by resolution, approve a Fourth Amendment to Professional Services Agreement Number F000424, with Netfile, Inc., Mariposa, CA, (formerly known as West Coast Online Information Systems, Inc. dba Netfile) for the campaign and Form 700 disclosure system, extending the contract for an additional five (5) years to June 30, 2027, with no increase to annual fees, and increasing compensation under the Agreement by $67,500 for a cumulative contract amount not to exceed $200,250.adoptedPass Action details Not available
22-0452 113.5Roseland Library AppropriationsCC- Consent - ResolutionRESOLUTION - APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR ROSELAND LIBRARY PROJECT RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Manager’s Office and Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council, by resolution, increase appropriations by $10,000,000, using PG&E settlement funds assigned in the General Fund reserves, for the Roseland Library project.adoptedPass Action details Not available
22-0473 113.6Extension of Proclamation of Local Emergency COVID-19CC- Consent - ResolutionRESOLUTION - EXTENSION OF PROCLAMATION OF EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY RELATING TO THE THREAT TO COMMUNITY HEALTH POSED BY COVID-19 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Attorney’s Office that the Council, by resolution, declare that the proclamation of a state of local emergency within the City of Santa Rosa has been and remains in full force and effect without interruption.adoptedPass Action details Not available
22-0484 113.7Extension of Proclamation of Local Homeless Emergency.CC- 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
22-0325 113.8Renewal of Resolution to Continue Teleconferenced Meetings AB361CC- Consent - ResolutionRESOLUTION - MAKING REQUIRED MONTHLY FINDINGS AND AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUED USE OF TELECONFERENCING FOR PUBLIC MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND ALL THE CITY’S BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES, PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 361 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Attorney that the Council, by resolution, make required monthly findings and authorize the continued use of teleconferencing for public meetings of the City Council and all of the City’s boards, commissions and committees pursuant to Assembly Bill 361.adoptedPass Action details Not available
22-0518 115.2PROPOSED CITY CHARTER AMENDMENTSCC- ReportREPORT - PROPOSED CITY CHARTER AMENDMENTS - 2022 BACKGROUND: Section 12 of the City Charter requires a review of the Charter not less than every ten years, with the review to be conducted by a committee to be appointed by the City Council. The last Charter review began in 2011 and resulted in proposed revisions placed on the November 2012 ballot. Ten years have now passed and, last August, 2021, the Council directed the establishment of a new Charter Review Committee and the initiation of a new review. The Charter Review Committee met for more than six months and issued its final report on May 24, 2022. The Committee recommended that three ballot measures be placed on the ballot for the voters’ consideration in November 2022: (1) a ballot measure to amend the City Charter to increase Council compensation, tying Mayor and Council compensation to a percentage of the County’s Area Median Income; (2) a ballot measure to amend Charter Section 4 to reflect the City’s district-based election of Council members; and (3) a ballot measure to update and modernize the language of the C to waive reading of the text and adoptPass Roll call Video Video
22-0518 115.2PROPOSED CITY CHARTER AMENDMENTSCC- ReportREPORT - PROPOSED CITY CHARTER AMENDMENTS - 2022 BACKGROUND: Section 12 of the City Charter requires a review of the Charter not less than every ten years, with the review to be conducted by a committee to be appointed by the City Council. The last Charter review began in 2011 and resulted in proposed revisions placed on the November 2012 ballot. Ten years have now passed and, last August, 2021, the Council directed the establishment of a new Charter Review Committee and the initiation of a new review. The Charter Review Committee met for more than six months and issued its final report on May 24, 2022. The Committee recommended that three ballot measures be placed on the ballot for the voters’ consideration in November 2022: (1) a ballot measure to amend the City Charter to increase Council compensation, tying Mayor and Council compensation to a percentage of the County’s Area Median Income; (2) a ballot measure to amend Charter Section 4 to reflect the City’s district-based election of Council members; and (3) a ballot measure to update and modernize the language of the C to waive reading of the text and adoptPass Action details Not available
22-0518 115.2PROPOSED CITY CHARTER AMENDMENTSCC- ReportREPORT - PROPOSED CITY CHARTER AMENDMENTS - 2022 BACKGROUND: Section 12 of the City Charter requires a review of the Charter not less than every ten years, with the review to be conducted by a committee to be appointed by the City Council. The last Charter review began in 2011 and resulted in proposed revisions placed on the November 2012 ballot. Ten years have now passed and, last August, 2021, the Council directed the establishment of a new Charter Review Committee and the initiation of a new review. The Charter Review Committee met for more than six months and issued its final report on May 24, 2022. The Committee recommended that three ballot measures be placed on the ballot for the voters’ consideration in November 2022: (1) a ballot measure to amend the City Charter to increase Council compensation, tying Mayor and Council compensation to a percentage of the County’s Area Median Income; (2) a ballot measure to amend Charter Section 4 to reflect the City’s district-based election of Council members; and (3) a ballot measure to update and modernize the language of the C to waive reading of the text and adopt as amendedPass Action details Video Video
22-0518 115.2PROPOSED CITY CHARTER AMENDMENTSCC- ReportREPORT - PROPOSED CITY CHARTER AMENDMENTS - 2022 BACKGROUND: Section 12 of the City Charter requires a review of the Charter not less than every ten years, with the review to be conducted by a committee to be appointed by the City Council. The last Charter review began in 2011 and resulted in proposed revisions placed on the November 2012 ballot. Ten years have now passed and, last August, 2021, the Council directed the establishment of a new Charter Review Committee and the initiation of a new review. The Charter Review Committee met for more than six months and issued its final report on May 24, 2022. The Committee recommended that three ballot measures be placed on the ballot for the voters’ consideration in November 2022: (1) a ballot measure to amend the City Charter to increase Council compensation, tying Mayor and Council compensation to a percentage of the County’s Area Median Income; (2) a ballot measure to amend Charter Section 4 to reflect the City’s district-based election of Council members; and (3) a ballot measure to update and modernize the language of the Crecommended for approvalPass Action details Video Video
22-0518 115.2PROPOSED CITY CHARTER AMENDMENTSCC- ReportREPORT - PROPOSED CITY CHARTER AMENDMENTS - 2022 BACKGROUND: Section 12 of the City Charter requires a review of the Charter not less than every ten years, with the review to be conducted by a committee to be appointed by the City Council. The last Charter review began in 2011 and resulted in proposed revisions placed on the November 2012 ballot. Ten years have now passed and, last August, 2021, the Council directed the establishment of a new Charter Review Committee and the initiation of a new review. The Charter Review Committee met for more than six months and issued its final report on May 24, 2022. The Committee recommended that three ballot measures be placed on the ballot for the voters’ consideration in November 2022: (1) a ballot measure to amend the City Charter to increase Council compensation, tying Mayor and Council compensation to a percentage of the County’s Area Median Income; (2) a ballot measure to amend Charter Section 4 to reflect the City’s district-based election of Council members; and (3) a ballot measure to update and modernize the language of the Crecommended for approvalFail Action details Video Video
22-0518 115.2PROPOSED CITY CHARTER AMENDMENTSCC- ReportREPORT - PROPOSED CITY CHARTER AMENDMENTS - 2022 BACKGROUND: Section 12 of the City Charter requires a review of the Charter not less than every ten years, with the review to be conducted by a committee to be appointed by the City Council. The last Charter review began in 2011 and resulted in proposed revisions placed on the November 2012 ballot. Ten years have now passed and, last August, 2021, the Council directed the establishment of a new Charter Review Committee and the initiation of a new review. The Charter Review Committee met for more than six months and issued its final report on May 24, 2022. The Committee recommended that three ballot measures be placed on the ballot for the voters’ consideration in November 2022: (1) a ballot measure to amend the City Charter to increase Council compensation, tying Mayor and Council compensation to a percentage of the County’s Area Median Income; (2) a ballot measure to amend Charter Section 4 to reflect the City’s district-based election of Council members; and (3) a ballot measure to update and modernize the language of the Cadjourned  Action details Video Video
22-0518 115.2PROPOSED CITY CHARTER AMENDMENTSCC- ReportREPORT - PROPOSED CITY CHARTER AMENDMENTS - 2022 BACKGROUND: Section 12 of the City Charter requires a review of the Charter not less than every ten years, with the review to be conducted by a committee to be appointed by the City Council. The last Charter review began in 2011 and resulted in proposed revisions placed on the November 2012 ballot. Ten years have now passed and, last August, 2021, the Council directed the establishment of a new Charter Review Committee and the initiation of a new review. The Charter Review Committee met for more than six months and issued its final report on May 24, 2022. The Committee recommended that three ballot measures be placed on the ballot for the voters’ consideration in November 2022: (1) a ballot measure to amend the City Charter to increase Council compensation, tying Mayor and Council compensation to a percentage of the County’s Area Median Income; (2) a ballot measure to amend Charter Section 4 to reflect the City’s district-based election of Council members; and (3) a ballot measure to update and modernize the language of the Crecommended for approval  Action details Video Video
22-0400 18.1COVID-19 Response UpdateCC- Staff BriefingCOVID-19 RESPONSE 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
22-0422 18.2Community 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
22-0489 19.1June 2022 Litigation ReportCC- CMO/CAO ReportREPORT OF SETTLEMENTS AND ACTIVE LITIGATION The City Attorney will report on settlements over $50,000 through June 2022 as well as provide a summary of pending litigation against the City.   Action details Video Video
22-0502 111.2.1Library Commission AppointmentCC- AppointmentThe Council may vote to make appointments to the Sonoma County Library Commission: · (1) Joint City of Santa Rosa/Sonoma County Representative for a four-year term to expire on August 1, 2026. · (1) City of Santa Rosa representative for a four-year term to expire on August 1, 2026.nominatedPass Action details Video Video
22-0502 111.2.1Library Commission AppointmentCC- AppointmentThe Council may vote to make appointments to the Sonoma County Library Commission: · (1) Joint City of Santa Rosa/Sonoma County Representative for a four-year term to expire on August 1, 2026. · (1) City of Santa Rosa representative for a four-year term to expire on August 1, 2026.nominatedPass Action details Video Video
22-0502 111.2.1Library Commission AppointmentCC- AppointmentThe Council may vote to make appointments to the Sonoma County Library Commission: · (1) Joint City of Santa Rosa/Sonoma County Representative for a four-year term to expire on August 1, 2026. · (1) City of Santa Rosa representative for a four-year term to expire on August 1, 2026.nominatedPass Action details Video Video
22-0549 112.1Apr 26, 2022, Draft Regular Mtg MinutesCC- MinutesApril 26, 2022, Regular Meeting.approve as submitted  Action details Video Video
22-0494 117.1State and Federal Legislative UpdateCC- CommunicationSTATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: · Opposition for AB 2011 (Wicks) -- Affordable Housing and High Road Jobs Act of 2022. Provided for information. · Support for SB 379 (Wiener) -- Residential solar energy systems: permitting. Provided for information. · Support for SB 833 (Dodd) -- Community Energy Resilience Act of 2022. Provided for information. · Support for S. 3788 (Padilla) -- To address the homelessness and housing crises, to move toward the goal of providing for a home for all Americans, and for other purposes. Provided for information.received and filed  Action details Video Video
22-0366 121.1Upcoming Meetings ListCC- Upcoming MeetingsUPCOMING MEETINGS LISTreceived and filed  Action details Not available