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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/13/2022 1:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Hybrid Meeting - See Agenda for Participation Information
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22-0919 12.1Closed Session - Real EstateCC- Closed SessionCONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Government Code Section 54956.8) Property: 625 and 637 3rd Street, APNs 009-013-011 and 009-013-012 (“Garage 5”), 500 5th Street, APN 010-053-028 (“Lot 11”), and 730 3rd Street, APN 009-072-044 (“Lot 7”) Agency Negotiators: Jill Scott, Real Property Negotiator Negotiating Parties: To be determined Under Negotiations: Price and terms of long term lease or salereceived and filed  Action details Not available
23-016 12.2Closed Session - Cal/OSHA WaterCC- Closed SessionCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9) Name of Case: In Re Matter of the Appeal of City of Santa Rosa - Santa Rosa Water Court Case No.: Department of Industrial Relations Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board, Inspection No. 1495388received and filed  Action details Not available
22-0942 18.1November 2022 Litigation ReportCC- CMO/CAO ReportREPORT OF SETTLEMENTS AND ACTIVE LITIGATION The City Attorney will report on settlements over $50,000 through November 2022 as well as provide a summary of pending litigation against the City.   Action details Video Video
22-0926 112.1Amendment to Salary Range of Multiple Positions and Adoption of City's Salary Plan and ScheduleCC- Consent - MotionRESOLUTION - AMENDMENT TO THE CITY CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY PLAN MODIFYING THE SALARY RANGE OF MULTIPLE POSITIONS AND ADOPTION OF THE CITY’S SALARY PLAN AND SCHEDULE RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Human Resources Department that the Council, by two resolutions: 1) approve a 5% equity increase to multiple positions, to include classifications historically linked to those previously identified for recruitment and retention adjustments; 2) pursuant to the City’s minimum wage Ordinance, ORD-2019-14, approve increases to impacted temporary and seasonal employee pay scales to meet or exceed the City’s minimum wage of $17.06 per hour and preserve the salary structure of other classifications within that temporary and seasonal group effective January 1, 2023; and 3) approve and adopt the City’s Salary Plan and Schedule as required by California Code Regulations Title 2, Section 570.5 - Requirement for a Publicly Available Pay Schedule.   Action details Not available
22-0859 112.2Cost Recovery Lien - 3712 Douglas DrCC- Consent - ResolutionRESOLUTION - ADMINISTRATIVE COST RECOVERY LIEN AGAINST THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3712 DOUGLAS DRIVE 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 $4,764.70 against the property located at 3712 Douglas Drive for violations of the City Code which remain uncorrected by the responsible party, Kelly V. Spiers, and authorize the recordation of a lien and placement of a special assessment on the property tax roll for collection.adoptedPass Action details Not available
22-0899 112.3Cost Recovery Lien - 211 Theresa StCC- Consent - ResolutionRESOLUTION - ADMINISTRATIVE COST RECOVERY LIEN AGAINST THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 211 THERESA STREET, SANTA ROSA, CA 95407 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 $3460.64 against the property located at 211 Theresa St. for violations of the City Code which remain uncorrected by the responsible parties, Florentino, Angelina, Fernando, and Margarita Vicencio, and authorize the recordation of an administrative cost recovery lien and the placement of a special assessment on the property tax roll for collection.adoptedPass Action details Not available
22-0910 112.4Cost Recovery Lien - 2060 Iroquois StCC- Consent - ResolutionRESOLUTION - ADMINISTRATIVE COST RECOVERY LIEN AGAINST THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2060 IROQUOIS STREET 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 $2,633.61 against the property located at 2620 Iroquois St. for violations of the City Code which remain uncorrected by the responsible party, Guillermo Diaz Lopez, and authorize the recordation of a lien and placement of a special assessment on the property tax roll for collection.adoptedPass Action details Not available
22-0928 112.5CityBus PTASP 2023CC- Consent - ResolutionRESOLUTION - SANTA ROSA CITYBUS PUBLIC TRANSIT AGENCY SAFETY PLAN UPDATE 2023 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council, by resolution, adopt the Santa Rosa CityBus Public Transit Agency Safety Plan (PTASP) Update 2023 to meet the requirements of the Federal Transit Administration’s Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan Final Rule and changes from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.adoptedPass Action details Not available
22-0933 112.6Short Range Transit Plan FY 2023 - FY 2028CC- Consent - ResolutionRESOLUTION - SANTA ROSA CITYBUS SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN FINANCIAL SCENARIOS FOR FY 2023 TO FY 2028 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council, by resolution, adopt the Santa Rosa CityBus Short Range Transit Plan Financial Scenarios for Fiscal Year 2023 to Fiscal Year 2028.adoptedPass Action details Not available
22-0931 112.7Approval of (1) the Acquisition Of 3012 Dutton Meadow (APN 043-122-007) and (2) A Fund-To-Fund LoanCC- Consent - ResolutionRESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF THE ACQUISITION OF 3012 DUTTON MEADOW (APN 043-122-007) AND A FUND-TO-FUND LOAN FROM THE WATER OPERATIONS FUND TO THE STORM WATER CREEK RESTORATION FUND FOR FINANCING A PORTION OF THE PURCHASE RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department, Finance Department and Santa Rosa Water that the Council, by resolution: (1) approve the acquisition of 3012 Dutton Meadow (APN 043-122-007, “Property”) for construction of the Lower Colgan Creek Restoration Project- Phase 3 and the Lower Colgan Creek Neighborhood Park subject to all contract contingencies; (2) approve the demolition of the structures located thereon as the City Manager may deem necessary; (3) approve a fund-to-fund loan in the amount of $960,000 from the Water Operations Fund to the Storm Water Creek Restoration Fund for financing a portion of the purchase of the Property necessary for construction of the Lower Colgan Creek Restoration Project- Phase 3; (4) authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents necessary to complete the acquisition; and (5)adoptedPass Action details Not available
22-0920 112.8Renewal 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 the City’s boards, commissions, and committees pursuant to Assembly Bill 361.adoptedPass Action details Not available
22-0940 112.9Increase to Council CompensationCC- Consent - OrdinanceORDINANCE ADOPTION - SECOND READING - ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA INCREASING COUNCIL COMPENSATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 4 OF THE SANTA ROSA CITY CHARTER RECOMMENDATION: This ordinance, introduced at the December 6, 2022, Regular Meeting by a 6-0-1 vote (Alvarez absent), increases Council compensation in accordance with the provisions of Section 4 of the Santa Rosa City Charter, providing for an increase in the salary of Council members from $800 per month to $1480 per month (resulting in an annual salary of $17,760) and an increase in the salary of the Mayor from $1200 per month to $2,220 per month (resulting in an annual salary of $26,640) effective December 14, 2022.adoptedPass Action details Not available
22-0918 114.1High Density Multi Family Residential IncentiveCC- ReportREPORT - HIGH-DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL INCENTIVE PROGRAM BACKGROUND: The High-Density Multi-Family Residential Incentive Program (Incentive Program) encourages housing development and increased density in downtown Santa Rosa through the reduction/deferral of the City development impact fees. The Incentive Program supports City Council goals to foster a vibrant downtown and meet housing needs for all. The incentive program was originally enacted in September 2018 for a limited term of five years. While the resolutions do not have an expiration date, there is an eligibility requirement for a qualifying project to “break ground by August 31, 2023”. Breaking ground is defined as securing a foundation permit. Given the delays caused by emergency responses in recent years on downtown housing investments and construction, the Council will consider extending the Incentive Program. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and Economic Development Department that Council, by three separate resolutions, (1) rescind Resolution 2018-169 and establish payment options for w to waive reading of the text and adoptPass Action details Video Video
22-0918 114.1High Density Multi Family Residential IncentiveCC- ReportREPORT - HIGH-DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL INCENTIVE PROGRAM BACKGROUND: The High-Density Multi-Family Residential Incentive Program (Incentive Program) encourages housing development and increased density in downtown Santa Rosa through the reduction/deferral of the City development impact fees. The Incentive Program supports City Council goals to foster a vibrant downtown and meet housing needs for all. The incentive program was originally enacted in September 2018 for a limited term of five years. While the resolutions do not have an expiration date, there is an eligibility requirement for a qualifying project to “break ground by August 31, 2023”. Breaking ground is defined as securing a foundation permit. Given the delays caused by emergency responses in recent years on downtown housing investments and construction, the Council will consider extending the Incentive Program. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and Economic Development Department that Council, by three separate resolutions, (1) rescind Resolution 2018-169 and establish payment options for w to waive reading of the text and adoptPass Action details Video Video
22-0918 114.1High Density Multi Family Residential IncentiveCC- ReportREPORT - HIGH-DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL INCENTIVE PROGRAM BACKGROUND: The High-Density Multi-Family Residential Incentive Program (Incentive Program) encourages housing development and increased density in downtown Santa Rosa through the reduction/deferral of the City development impact fees. The Incentive Program supports City Council goals to foster a vibrant downtown and meet housing needs for all. The incentive program was originally enacted in September 2018 for a limited term of five years. While the resolutions do not have an expiration date, there is an eligibility requirement for a qualifying project to “break ground by August 31, 2023”. Breaking ground is defined as securing a foundation permit. Given the delays caused by emergency responses in recent years on downtown housing investments and construction, the Council will consider extending the Incentive Program. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and Economic Development Department that Council, by three separate resolutions, (1) rescind Resolution 2018-169 and establish payment options for w to waive reading of the text and adoptPass Action details Video Video
22-0947 114.2Adoption of Emergency Operations Plan and Continuity of Operations PlanCC- ReportREPORT - ADOPTION OF EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN BACKGROUND: City EOP Planning Team was formed in March 2022 to review and update the 2017 Basic Plan and each Annex. The major changes made since 2017 are found on page 34 of the EOP Basic Plan. EOP Advisory Council was formed on August 10, 2022 and included representatives from a pool of community leaders provided by the Office of Community Engagement. Extensive outreach via social media was conducted by the Communications and Intergovernmental Relations Office, to include a public “Lets Connect” webpage that contained the full EOP and the opportunity to complete a public comment survey. Two Public Meetings were held. One in person on September 12, 2022 and the second virtual via Zoom on September 14, 2022. EOP Advisory Council reviewed all public comments received and recommended how those comments might be incorporated into the final version of the EOP. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Fire Department that the Council, by resolution, adopt the Santa Rosa Emergency Operations Plan. to waive reading of the text and adoptPass Roll call Video Video
22-0833 117.1Declaring 2022 Election ResultsCC- ReportREPORT - DECLARATION OF RESULTS FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022, FOR (1) THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING MEMBERS FOR FOUR DISTRICT-BASED OFFICES OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR DISTRICTS 2, 4 AND 6, EACH FOR A FULL TERM OF FOUR YEARS AND DISTRICT 3 FOR A TERM OF TWO YEARS; AND (2) SUBMITTING TO THE VOTERS MEASURE H AND RELATING TO THE SALES TAX, MEASURE I RELATING TO DISTRICT-BASED ELECTIONS, AND MEASURE J RELATING TO CITY CHARTER LANGUAGE UPDATE AND MODERNIZATION BACKGROUND: Pursuant to City Charter Section 30 and the California Elections Code, the City Council called a General Municipal Election for Tuesday, November 8, 2022, for (1) the purpose of electing one candidate for each City Council office for Districts 2, 4 and 6, each for a full term of four years and for District 3 for a term of two years; and (2) submitting to the voters Measure H relating to the Sales Tax, Measure I relating to District-Based elections, and Measure J relating to City Charter Language Update and Modernization. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Clerk that the Coun to waive reading of the text and adoptPass Action details Video Video
22-0938 117.2Administration of Oath of OfficeCC- Upcoming MeetingsADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY ELECTED COUNCIL MEMBERS, PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF ELECTION, AND SEATING OF THE NEWLY ELECTED COUNCIL MEMBERS   Action details Video Video
22-0939 117.3Election of MayorCC- Staff BriefingELECTION OF MAYOR It is recommended by the City Attorney that, following induction of the newly elected Council members, the Council elect a Mayor in accordance with Sections 6 and 15 of the Santa Rosa City Charter and Section XII of the City Council Manual of Procedures and Protocols. The Mayor will serve for a term of two years.nominated  Action details Video Video
22-0939 117.3Election of MayorCC- Staff BriefingELECTION OF MAYOR It is recommended by the City Attorney that, following induction of the newly elected Council members, the Council elect a Mayor in accordance with Sections 6 and 15 of the Santa Rosa City Charter and Section XII of the City Council Manual of Procedures and Protocols. The Mayor will serve for a term of two years.adjourned  Action details Video Video
22-0941 117.4Election of Vice MayorCC- Staff BriefingELECTION OF VICE MAYOR It is recommended by the City Attorney that, following the induction of new Council members and the election of a Mayor, the Council elect a Vice Mayor in accordance with Section 15 of the Santa Rosa City Charter and Section XII of the City Council Manual of Procedures and Protocols. The Vice Mayor will serve for a term of one year.   Action details Video Video
22-0914 121.1Upcoming Meetings ListCC- Upcoming MeetingsUPCOMING MEETINGS LISTreceived and filed  Action details Not available