City Hall, Council  
Chamber  
City of Santa Rosa  
100 Santa Rosa Avenue  
Santa Rosa, CA 95404  
CITY COUNCIL  
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND  
SUMMARY REPORT  
JANUARY 24, 2023  
1:30 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION (HYBRID VIA IN-PERSON AND ZOOM)  
2:00 P.M. - STUDY SESSION (HYBRID VIA IN-PERSON AND ZOOM)  
4:00 P.M. - REGULAR SESSION (HYBRID VIA IN-PERSON AND ZOOM)  
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(e) AND THE  
RECOMMENDATION OF THE HEALTH OFFICER OF THE COUNTY OF  
SONOMA, CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WILL BE PARTICIPATING IN THIS  
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MATTERS ON THE AGENDA MAY BE TAKEN OUT OF ORDER.  
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Council, please send to: cc-comment@srcity.org by 5:00 p.m., Monday,  
January 23. Identify in the subject line of your e-mail the Agenda Item Number  
on which you wish to comment, provide your name in the body of the e-mail  
and your comment.  
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Council Meeting for public access. Recorded voice message public comments  
will be played during the meeting at the time the item is heard.  
Non-Agenda Items are the time when any person may address the Council on  
matters not listed on this agenda, but which are within the subject matter  
jurisdiction of the Council. The first public comment period on non-agenda  
items (Agenda Item 13) will begin no earlier than 5:00 p.m. and will be limited  
to twelve speakers selected randomly by the Mayor. Each speaker will be  
allowed three minutes. Speakers who do not have an opportunity to speak  
during this time will be allowed to make public comment under Agenda Item  
17.  
1:30 P.M. (HYBRID VIA IN-PERSON AND ZOOM)  
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL  
2. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS  
Following the announcement of Closed Session items and prior to recess into  
Closed Session, the public may speak up to three minutes on items to be  
addressed in Closed Session.  
2.1  
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR  
(Government Code Section 54956.8)  
Property: 983 Sonoma Avenue, Santa Rosa APN: 009-171-029  
Agency Negotiator: Jill Scott, Real Property Negotiator; Stephanie  
Valkovic, Associate Real Property Negotiator  
Negotiating Parties: Housing Authority of Santa Rosa  
Under Negotiations: Price and terms of lease.  
RECESS CLOSED SESSION(S) AND RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION IN THE  
COUNCIL CHAMBER AND VIA ZOOM.  
2:00 P.M. (HYBRID VIA IN-PERSON AND ZOOM)  
3. STUDY SESSION  
Study Session items are items for in-depth discussion and possible direction  
to staff. No action will be taken.  
3.1  
SANTA ROSA ANNEXATION OPPORTUNITIES  
In February 2022, the Council set six goals for the 2022/2023 fiscal  
year, one of which is “Deliver housing for all” and another is “Promote  
economic and community vibrancy.” One of the strategies noted for  
achieving these goals is to initiate annexation discussions with the  
County of Sonoma, including areas within south Santa Rosa (Moorland  
Avenue, Santa Rosa Avenue and the Todd Creek/”2010 area”) and  
other unincorporated areas within the City’s Urban Growth Boundary  
(UGB). In June 2022, the Council reviewed the City’s Draft Housing  
Element and directed staff to continue with the City’s Housing Element  
as drafted but to continue conversations with the County on potential  
transfer opportunities for the County’s Regional Housing Needs  
Assessment (RHNA) allocations through annexation and mutual  
agreement. In October 2022, the Council directed staff to add the  
prioritization and annexation of the Todd Creek/”2010 area” as a future  
Council agenda item for discussion. At the study session, City staff will  
present the opportunities for annexation and will seek Council direction  
on next steps. One option for next steps would be for Council to take  
no action at this time and instead consider a city-initiated annexation  
effort within the comprehensive context of the Council’s upcoming  
2023/2024 Goal Setting process. Another option would be to proceed  
with a city-initiated annexation now, by setting proposed boundaries,  
identifying key principles and directing staff to come back with a work  
plan and budget for Council consideration.  
Staff Report  
Attachments:  
Staff Report-Revised (Uploaded 1/23/2023)  
Attachment 1 - Santa Rosa City Limits and UGB Map  
Attachment 2 – Santa Rosa Annexation Option Maps  
Attachment 3 – 80% or Less of State Median Income by Tr  
Presentation  
Presentation-Revised (Uploaded 1/23/2023)  
Late Correspondence SR Annex - QA (Uploaded 1/23/202  
Late Correspondence (Uploaded 01/23/2023)  
4:00 P.M. (HYBRID VIA IN-PERSON AND ZOOM)  
4. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ROLL CALL (IF NEEDED)  
5. REPORT, IF ANY, ON STUDY AND CLOSED SESSIONS  
6. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS - NONE.  
7. STAFF BRIEFINGS - NONE.  
This time is reserved for City staff to provide a five-minute briefing to the  
Council on departmental issues of interest. No action will be taken on these  
matters except to possibly place a particular item on a future agenda for  
Council consideration.  
8. CITY MANAGER’S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS  
8.1  
REPORT OF SETTLEMENTS AND ACTIVE LITIGATION  
The City Attorney will report on settlements over $50,000 through  
December 2022 as well as provide a summary of pending litigation  
against the City.  
Litigation report 1.24.2023  
Attachments:  
9. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COUNCIL MEMBERS  
10. MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS’ REPORTS  
10.1 MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS' SUBCOMMITTEE AND LIAISON  
REPORTS (AND POSSIBLE COUNCIL DIRECTION TO BOARD  
REPRESENTATIVE ON PENDING ISSUES, IF NEEDED)  
10.1.1 Council Subcommittee Reports  
10.1.2 Sonoma County Transportation Authority/Regional Climate  
Protection Authority (SCTA/RCPA)  
10.1.3 Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) - Water Advisory Committee  
10.1.4 Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG)  
10.1.5 Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District  
Advisory Committee  
10.1.6 Sonoma Clean Power Authority (SCPA)  
10.1.7 Zero Waste Sonoma (formerly known as Sonoma County Waste  
Management Agency (SCWMA))  
10.1.8 Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA)  
10.1.9 Sonoma County Continuum of Care (CoC)  
10.1.10 Renewal Enterprise District (RED)  
10.1.11 Public Safety Subcommittee  
10.1.12 Other  
10.2 COUNCIL LIAISON REGIONAL POSITIONS  
10.2.1  
Mayor’s Appointments to County, Regional and State Positions  
Mayor N. Rogers will announce and request Council approval of  
appointments to county, regional and state bodies on which the City  
is represented per City Charter section 15.  
10.3 SONOMA COUNTY MAYORS' AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ASSOCIATION /  
CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE  
10.3.1  
The City Council will, by motion, provide direction to the Mayor  
regarding letters of interest received for appointment to the following  
vacancies, which will be made by the Board of Directors and by the  
City Selection Committee of the Sonoma County Mayors’ and  
Councilmembers’ Association at its meeting on February 9, 2023:  
Board of Directors:  
1.  
ABAG Executive Board: Alternate, to fill seat vacated by  
Dennis Pocekay (Petaluma), term expires June 2023. Letter received  
from:  
· Stephen Zollman (Sebastopol)  
2.  
Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space  
District Citizens Advisory Committee: One seat, to fill seat vacated by  
former Council Member Osvaldo Jimenez (Healdsburg), term expires  
February 2024. Letters received from:  
· Todd Lands (Cloverdale)  
· Mark Stapp (Santa Rosa)  
3.  
North Bay Division, LOCC, Executive Board: One seat, to fill  
seat vacated by former Council Member John Sawyer, Santa Rosa,  
term expires two years from appointment. Letter received from:  
· Jackie Elward (Rohnert Park)  
4.  
Child Care Planning Council of Sonoma County: One seat,  
currently held by Council Member Victoria Fleming, Santa Rosa,  
term expires three years from appointment. Letter received from:  
· Stephen Zollman (Sebastopol)  
5.  
Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit Commission: Two seats,  
currently held by Council Member Melanie Bagby (Cloverdale), term  
expires February 2023; and Council Member Chris Rogers (Santa  
Rosa), term expires February 2023. Letters received from:  
· Melanie Bagby (Cloverdale)  
· Chris Rogers (Santa Rosa)  
City Selection Committee:  
1. Local Agency Formation Commission: Two seats + alternate,  
to fill seats vacated by former Council Member Pam Stafford  
(Rohnert Park), Mark Landman (Cotati), and the alternate seat  
vacated by former Council Member Patrick Slayter (Sebastopol);  
4-year term. Letters received from:  
· Sandra Lowe (Sonoma)  
· Susan Harvey (Cotati)  
· Jeff Okrepkie (Santa Rosa)  
· Stephen Zollman (Sebastopol)  
2.  
Sonoma County Oversight Board Committee: Alternate, to fill  
seat vacated by former Council Member Osvaldo Jimenez  
(Healdsburg), unspecified term). No letters received to date.  
3.  
Remote Access Network (RAN) Board: one position, must be  
filled by a Mayor, to fill seat vacated by former Council Member Mark  
Landman (Cotati). No letters received to date.  
4.  
Bay Area Air Quality Management District Board: One seat, to  
fill seat vacated by former Council Member Teresa Barrett  
(Petaluma) 2-year term. Letter received from:  
· Brian Barnacle (Petaluma)  
It is also recommended that if late nominations are received or if the  
City Selection Committee or Mayors’ and Councilmembers’ Board  
recommends alternates, that the City Council authorize the Mayor or  
their designated representative the authority to vote on these late  
nominations or recommendations at the City Selection Committee  
Meeting or Mayors’ and Councilmembers’ Association board  
meeting.  
Letters of Interest for ABAG Executive Board  
Attachments:  
Letters of Interest for Sonoma County Agricultural Preserva  
Letters of Interest for North Bay Division, LOCC, Executive  
Letters of Interest for Child Care Planning Council of Sonom  
Letters of Interest for Sonoma Marin Rail Transit Commissi  
Letters of Interest for Local Agency Formation Commission  
Letters of Interest for Bay Area Air Quality Management Dis  
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - NONE.  
12. CONSENT ITEMS  
12.1  
RESOLUTION - PROHOUSING DESIGNATION PROGRAM  
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and  
Economic Development Department that the Council, by resolution,  
authorize the Director of the Planning and Economic Development  
Department or the Director’s Designee to: (1) submit a Prohousing  
Designation Program application to the California Department of  
Housing and Community Development (HCD) and, if the application is  
approved by HCD, (2) execute all documents deemed necessary or  
appropriate to participate in the Prohousing Designation Program.  
Staff Report  
Attachments:  
Resolution  
Late Correspondence (Uploaded 01/23/2023)  
12.2  
RESOLUTION - FIFTH AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL  
SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER F001275 WITH NWC PARTNERS  
INC. FOR GRANTS MANAGEMENT SUPPORT  
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and  
Public Works Department that the Council, by resolution, approve a  
Fifth Amendment to Professional Services Agreement Number F001275  
with NWC Partners Inc., of Kensington, California for grants  
management support through June 30, 2028, increasing contractor  
rates, and increasing compensation in the amount of $100,000, for a  
total amount not to exceed amount of $199,258.  
Staff Report  
Attachments:  
Resolution  
Exhibit A – Fifth Amendment to PSA with NWC Partners, In  
12.3  
RESOLUTION - SIXTH AMENDMENT TO MEMORANDUM OF  
UNDERSTANDING NUMBER F001324 WITH THE COUNTY OF  
SONOMA  
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and  
Public Works Department that the Council, by resolution, approve a  
Sixth Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding Number F001324  
with the County of Sonoma for bus stop maintenance through June 30,  
2028, and increase compensation in the amount of $100,000, for a total  
amount not to exceed $199,650.  
Staff Report  
Attachments:  
Resolution  
Exhibit A - draft Amendment 6 - SAC County of Sonoma  
12.4  
12.5  
12.6  
RESOLUTION - MODIFICATION TO THE APPROPRIATION OF THE  
STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND  
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT’S INFILL INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT  
PROGRAM FUNDS FOR THE DOWNTOWN SANTA ROSA  
QUALIFIED INFILL AREA FOR THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT  
PROJECT PORTION OF THE GRANT  
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Housing and  
Community Services and Transportation and Public Works  
Departments that the Council, by resolution, authorize a modification to  
the appropriation of the State of California Department of Housing and  
Community Development’s Infill Infrastructure Grant funds in the amount  
of $1,072,050 from the Housing Grant Fund 2282 to the City General  
Fund 1100 for the Capital Improvement Project portion of the grant.  
Staff Report  
Attachments:  
Attachment 1 - RES-2022-110  
Resolution  
RESOLUTION - SPLIT BID AWARD - REQUEST FOR QUOTES 22-50  
AND ISSUANCE OF FEDERALIZED PURCHASE ORDERS FOR  
FIBER CABLE AND SUPPLIES TO B&H INTERNATIONAL LLC AND  
ANIXTER, INC.  
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and  
Public Works and Finance Departments that the Council, by resolution,  
approve a split bid award and issuance of a purchase order with federal  
terms in a total amount not-to-exceed $108,110.36 for Request for  
Quote 22-50 for fiber cable and supplies to: 1) B&H International LLC,  
Bakersfield, California in an amount not to exceed $92,169.06 for the  
purchase of Superior Essex cable and EtherWAN switching platforms  
(Section 1, 3 of RFQ); and 2) Anixter Inc., Glenview, Illinois in an  
amount not to exceed $15,941.30, for fiber components (Section 2 of  
the RFQ).  
Staff Report  
Resolution  
Attachments:  
RESOLUTION - DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACT AWARD AND BUDGET  
AMENDMENTS FOR THE FIRE STATION 5 RESILIENCY AND  
RELOCATION PROJECT  
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Fire Department,  
Finance Department and the Transportation and Public Works  
Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) award a Design-Build  
Contract No. C02184, Fire Station 5 Resiliency and Relocation project  
using the City’s standard Design Build Contract, in the amount of  
$15,241,753 to the best value Design-Build entity, Wright Contracting  
LLC of Santa Rosa, CA; 2) approve a 20% contract contingency, for a  
total contract amount of $18,290,103.60; and 3) amend the FY 2022-23  
budget to a) increase appropriations from the General Fund reserves in  
the amount of $2,832,504, and b) increase appropriations in the amount  
of $16,939,076 from Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation  
(CDBG-MIT) federal grant funds and increase federal grant revenue  
estimates by $16,939,076.  
Staff Report  
Resolution  
Attachments:  
12.7  
RESOLUTION - APPROVAL FOURTH AMENDMENT TO GENERAL  
SERVICES AGREEMENT F001690 ARBORICULTURAL  
SPECIALTIES, INC.  
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance Department  
that the Council, by resolution, approve the Fourth Amendment to  
General Services Agreement Number F001690 for tree care services  
for an increase in compensation to Arboricultural Specialties, Inc.,  
Berkeley, California in the amount of $300,000, for a total contract  
amount not to exceed $1,000,000.  
Staff Report  
Attachments:  
Resolution  
Exhibit A - Fourth Amenmdent to GSA  
12.8  
RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO PURCHASE  
ORDER 166742 WITH DAY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION, DBA  
DAY WIRELESS SYSTEMS, FOR MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND  
INSPECTION SERVICES FOR EXISTING COMMUNICATIONS  
EQUIPMENT  
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance Department  
that the Council, by resolution, approve an amendment to Purchase  
Order 166742 with Day Management Corporation, dba Day Wireless  
Systems, Benicia, California, for the maintenance, repair, and  
inspection services for existing communications equipment, to increase  
compensation in the amount of $45,150 for a total contract amount not  
to exceed $144,150 through the July 31, 2023 expiration date.  
Staff Report  
Resolution  
Exhibit A  
Attachments:  
12.9  
RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF PARKING AGREEMENT WITH 10 E  
STREET LLC FOR RESIDENTIAL PARKING IN CONNECTION WITH  
MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT  
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance Department  
that the Council, by resolution, approve a Parking Agreement with 10 E  
Street, LLC, to allow residential parking at Lot 6 Located at 4 E Street  
for residential parking in connection with a proposed multi-family  
housing project consisting of 45-80 units to be located at 10 E Street.  
Staff Report  
Attachments:  
Resolution  
Exhibit A - Parking Agreement  
12.10  
RESOLUTION - APPROVAL TO EXTEND THE TERM AND  
INCREASE COMPENSATION OF PURCHASE ORDER 166287 WITH  
NORTHERN COAST OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION  
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Recreation and Parks and  
Finance Departments that the Council, by resolution, approve an amendment to  
Blanket Purchase Order 166287 with Northern Coast Officials Association, Santa  
Rosa, California, to provide league official services, for a one-year term extension  
and increase compensation in the amount of $77,364, for a total not to exceed  
amount of $147,364.  
Staff Report  
Attachments:  
Resolution  
Exhibit A - Scope of Services  
12.11  
RESOLUTION - FOURTH AMENDMENT TO GENERAL SERVICES  
AGREEMENT F001904 TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE  
CONTRACT AND INCREASE COMPENSATION WITH SONOMA  
DESIGN APPAREL AND PROMOTIONS, INC. FOR TEMPORARY  
STAFF UNIFORMS AND CAMP/SPORTS APPAREL  
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Recreation and Parks  
and Finance Departments that the Council, by resolution, approve the  
Fourth Amendment to General Services Agreement Number F001904  
with Sonoma Design Apparel and Promotions, Inc., Santa Rosa,  
California for temporary staff uniforms and camp/sports apparel, for an  
additional one-year term and increase compensation in the amount of  
$29,350, for a total amount not to exceed $115,350.  
Staff Report  
Attachments:  
Resolution  
Exhibit A - Fourth Amendment to GSA F001904  
12.12  
RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO BLANKET  
PURCHASE ORDER 167656 TO INCREASE COMPENSATION WITH  
CREAM’S DISMANTLING, INC.  
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Police and Finance  
Departments that the Council, by resolution, approve an increase in  
compensation in the amount of $100,000 to Blanket Purchase Order  
167656 with Cream’s Dismantling, Inc., Santa Rosa, California to  
provide large vehicle towing services, for a total not to exceed amount  
of $195,000 for a one-year term, with two (2) one-year extension  
options.  
Staff Report  
Resolution  
Attachments:  
12.13  
RESOLUTION - FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH  
WORKCARE, INC. FOR WELLNESS SERVICES FOR THE POLICE  
DEPARTMENT  
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Police Department,  
that the Council, by resolution, approve the amendment to the  
professional services agreement with Workcare, Inc. of Anaheim, CA for  
an amount not to exceed $705,000 through June 30, 2026 for wellness  
services.  
Staff Report  
Attachments:  
Resolution  
Exhibit A - First Amendment to PSA Workcare  
12.14  
RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT  
APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS AND  
RECREATION DEPARTMENT’S DIVISION OF BOATING AND  
WATERWAYS BOATING FACILITIES GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE  
LAKE RALPHINE NON-MOTORIZED BOAT LAUNCH FACILITY  
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT  
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Recreation and Parks  
Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) authorize a grant  
application to the California State Parks and Recreation Department’s  
Division of Boating and Waterways Boating Facilities Grant Program for  
design and construction of the Lake Ralphine Non-motorized Boat  
Launch Facility Improvement Project with a total project cost of  
$767,800, and authorize the Assistant City Manager to submit said  
grant application; 2) authorize the Assistant City Manager to accept the  
grant and execute any and all grant agreements thereto, and all other  
documents necessary for the completion of the design and construction  
of the project; and 3) authorize the Chief Financial Officer to increase  
appropriations by the approved grant award.  
Staff Report  
Attachments:  
Resolution  
Exhibit A - Sample Grant Agreement  
12.15  
12.16  
12.17  
RESOLUTION - 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.  
Staff Report  
Resolution  
Attachments:  
RESOLUTION - 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.  
Resolution  
Attachments:  
RESOLUTION - 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.  
Resolution  
Attachments:  
13. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS  
This is the time when any person may address the Council on matters not  
listed on this agenda, but which are within the subject matter jurisdiction of  
the Council. This public comment period will begin no earlier than 5:00 p.m.  
and will be limited to twelve speakers selected randomly by the Mayor. Each  
speaker will be allowed three minutes. Speakers who do not have an  
opportunity to speak during this time will be allowed to make public comment  
under Agenda Item 17.  
Voice message public comments received for non-agenda items may be  
played under Agenda Item 13 or at Item 17. Recorded public comments are  
limited to three minutes to mirror in-person meeting protocols.  
14. REPORT ITEMS  
14.1  
REPORT - CITY COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY POLICY  
BACKGROUND: In 2013, the Council last updated its legislative  
advocacy policy. With the realignment of resources and priorities, the  
Communications and Intergovernmental Relations Office was created,  
and a policy revision is necessary to address policy matters affecting  
the City and our residents efficiently. The Legislative Advocacy Policy  
will be guided by the Council’s adoption of legislative platforms at the  
state and federal levels. The Council will review and update the  
platforms annually or as urgent needs arise.  
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Communications and  
Intergovernmental Relations Office that the Council, by resolution,  
update the Council’s Legislative Advocacy Policy 00-040.  
Staff Report  
Attachments:  
Resolution  
Exhibit A - Revised 000-40 Legislative Advocacy  
Presentation (Uploaded 01/23/2023)  
14.2  
REPORT - 2023 FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM  
BACKGROUND: The 2023 federal legislative session is now underway.  
City staff have identified federal legislative priorities in a proposed 2023  
federal legislative platform for consideration by the City Council.  
Defined priorities, approved by the City Council, will help communicate  
the City’s federal legislative and project priorities to the California  
Federal Legislative Delegation, Congress, regional and federal  
agencies.  
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Communications and  
Intergovernmental Relations Office that the Council, by resolution,  
adopt the City’s 2023 Federal Legislative Platform.  
Staff Report  
Attachments:  
Resolution  
Exhibit A - 2023 Federal Legislative Platform  
Presentation (Uploaded 01/23/2023)  
14.3  
REPORT - 2023 STATE LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM  
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 2023 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 resolution,  
adopt the City’s 2023 State Legislative Platform.  
Staff Report  
Attachments:  
Resolution  
Exhbit A - 2023 State Legislative Platform  
Presentation (Uploaded 01/23/2023)  
14.4  
REPORT - APPROVAL OF JEFFREY BERK AS AN EXTRA HELP  
TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE TO SERVE AS ACTING CHIEF  
ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY FOR A PERIOD OF LIMITED  
DURATION (This item has been continued to February 14, 2023)  
BACKGROUND: Jeffrey Berk retired from his position as Chief  
Assistant City Attorney as of January 3, 2023. The City is currently  
conducting an open recruitment for his replacement. It is anticipated  
that the recruitment could take four to six months. There are critical  
issues and projects pending which will need to be addressed while the  
recruitment for a permanent replacement is underway. Mr. Berk has the  
specialized knowledge and skills to address those critical issues and  
projects. Existing staff resources are not otherwise sufficient to  
undertake that work. To ensure a smooth transition and uninterrupted  
City operations, it is recommended that Mr. Berk return as an  
Extra-Help Temporary Employee to serve in the position of part-time  
Acting Chief Assistant City Attorney pursuant to the provisions of  
Government Code sections 7522.56, 21221(h), and 21224. In  
particular, Government Code section 21221(h) permits the hiring of a  
CalPERS retired annuitant to a vacant position while a recruitment for a  
permanent placement is underway and Government Code section  
21224 permits the hiring of a CalPERS retired annuitant when  
specialized skills are needed in performing work of limited duration. The  
appointment will also be made in compliance with the City’s Extra Help  
Temporary Employee policy.  
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Attorney’s Office  
and Human Resources Department that the Council, by resolution: 1)  
approve Jeffrey Berk to be hired as an Extra Help Temporary Employee  
to the position of part-time Acting Chief Assistant City Attorney for a  
limited period from January 30, 2023 through July 30, 2023, or until the  
permanent full-time position is filled, whichever is sooner; and 2) amend  
the City’s Classification and Salary Plan to add the temporary  
classification of Extra-Help Chief Assistant City Attorney with an hourly  
salary of $101.46.  
Staff Report  
Resolution  
Attachments:  
15. PUBLIC HEARINGS  
Public Hearing matters will begin no earlier than 5:00 p.m. or as soon  
thereafter as the matters are reached on the agenda.  
15.1  
PUBLIC HEARING - BOWDEN ANNEXATION - PREZONING  
PROPERTIES AT 4646 BADGER ROAD AND 999 MIDDLE RINCON  
ROAD  
BACKGROUND: This project proposes to prezone two parcels for  
annexation into the City. The two parcels along the south of Badger  
Road and the west corner of Middle Rincon Road are proposed to be  
Pre-zoned to the R-1-6 (Single-Family Residential) zoning district  
consistent with the General Plan land use designation of Low-Density  
Residential. No new development or construction is proposed.  
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning Commission  
and the Planning and Economic Development Department that the  
Council introduce an ordinance to Prezone the properties located at  
4646 Badger Road and 999 Middle Rincon Road to the R-1-6  
(Single-Family Residential) zoning district.  
Staff Report  
Attachments:  
Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form  
Attachment 2 - Location Map  
Attachment 3 - Neighborhood Context Map  
Attachment 4 - Preliminary Annexation Map  
Attachment 5 - Utility Certificate Approval letter  
Attachment 6 - Planning Commission Resolution No. PC-20  
Ordinance  
Presentation  
Public Hearing Notice  
15.2  
PUBLIC HEARING - WINKLER ANNEXATION - PREZONING OF  
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1600 MANZANITA AVENUE  
BACKGROUND: The project proposed to pre-zone a 1.52-acre parcel  
with an existing single-family dwelling to connect to City utilities due to a  
failed septic system located at 1600 Manzanita Ave to RR-40-SR (Rural  
Residential Scenic Road Combining District) Zoning District. On  
October 13, 2022, the Planning Commission reviewed the project and  
supported the staff’s recommendation.  
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning Commission  
and the Planning and Economic Development Department that Council  
introduce an ordinance to Pre-zone a property located at 1600  
Manzanita Avenue (Assessor’s Parcel No. 181-030-005) as Very Low  
Density RR-40-SR (Rural Residential Scenic Road Combining District)  
Zoning District.  
Staff Report  
Attachments:  
Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form  
Attachment 2 - Location Map  
Attachment 3 - Neighborhood Context Map  
Attachment 4 - Preliminary Annexation Map  
Attachment 5 - Utility Certificate Approval Letter  
Attachment 6 - Planning Commission Resolution No. PC-20  
Ordinance  
Presentation  
Public Hearing Notice  
16. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - NONE.  
17. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS  
This is the time when any person may address the Council on matters not  
listed on this agenda, but which are within the subject matter jurisdiction of  
the Council and not able to speak under Agenda Item 13. Each speaker will  
be allowed three minutes.  
18. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS, RECESS TO  
CLOSED SESSION IN THE MAYOR’S CONFERENCE ROOM, RECONVENE TO  
OPEN SESSION, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS [IF NEEDED]  
19. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING  
20. UPCOMING MEETINGS  
This schedule is tentative and subject to change pending final publication and  
posting of the City Council Meeting Agenda.  
20.1  
UPCOMING MEETINGS LIST  
Upcoming Meetings List  
Attachments:  
*Did not appear on the preliminary agenda.  
**Quasi-judicial or adjudicative action.  
The Open Government Ordinance (ORD-2020-018) was adopted by City Council in December 2020. This  
ordinance, adds Chapter 1-10 to the City Code to codify the City of Santa Rosa's commitment to embrace  
a culture of open government to ensure public trust, engage the community, and establish a system of  
transparency, public participation, and collaboration. To view a full version of the Open Government  
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