City Hall, Council Chamber

100 Santa Rosa Avenue

Santa Rosa, CA 95404

City of Santa Rosa

City Council

Regular Meeting Minutes - Final

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

1:30 PM

1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

Mayor N. Rogers called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.

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Present:

Council Member Chris Rogers, Council Member Victoria Fleming,

Vice Mayor Dianna MacDonald, Mayor Natalie Rogers, Council

Member Mark Stapp, and Council Member Jeff Okrepkie

1 - Council Member Eddie Alvarez

Absent:

2. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

No public comments were made.

Mayor N. Rogers recessed the meeting to closed session at 1:31

p.m. to discuss Item 2.1 as listed on the agenda.

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.

This item was received and filed.

Mayor N. Rogers adjourned closed session at 1:51 p.m. and reconvened to the

study session at 2:00 p.m.

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Present:

Mayor Natalie Rogers, Vice Mayor Dianna MacDonald, Council

Member Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council

Member Jeff Okrepkie, Council Member Chris Rogers, and Council

Member Mark Stapp

3. STUDY SESSION

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 Tract Map

Presentation

Presentation-Revised (Uploaded 1/23/2023)

Late Correspondence SR Annex - QA (Uploaded 1/23/2023 )

Late Correspondence (Uploaded 01/23/2023)

Late Correspondence (Uploaded 02/01/2023)

Clare Hartman, Director of Planning & Economic Development,

presented and answered questions from Council.

Jennifer Burke, Director of Water, answered questions from

Council.

Jessica Jones, Deputy Director Planning & Economic Development,

answered questions from Council.

Alan Alton, Chief Financial Officer, answered questions from

Council.

Mark Bramfitt, Executive Officer Local Agency Formation

Commission (LAFCO), answered questions from Council.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Jeffrey Janik spoke on wanting city services in the unincorporated

area of Santa Rosa, and expressed concern the County is restricting

what he can do with his parents property.

Brandon Roy spoke asking for the name of the street on the map

presented to clarify the boundary line.

Duane DeWitt spoke in support for Option 2.

Ken McNab, representing ownership in the 2010 area, spoke in

support of moving forward with annexation of the 2010 area to

provide greater opportunities for more housing.

Maggie Luce, Policy Analyst with the County, introduced herself and

stated she was available to answer any questions from Council.

Mayor N. Rogers recessed the meeting at 3:59 p.m. and reconvened at 4:04 p.m.

4. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ROLL CALL (IF NEEDED)

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Present:

Council Member Chris Rogers, Council Member Eddie Alvarez,

Council Member Victoria Fleming, Vice Mayor Dianna MacDonald,

Mayor Natalie Rogers, Council Member Mark Stapp, and Council

Member Jeff Okrepkie

5. REPORT, IF ANY, ON STUDY AND CLOSED SESSIONS

Jessica Mullan, Assistant City Attorney, reported Council met in

closed session on Item 2.1 Real Property Negotiator regarding

property located at 983 Sonoma Ave. Council provided direction

and no action was taken.

6. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS - NONE.

7. STAFF BRIEFINGS - NONE.

8. CITY MANAGER’S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS

Maraskeshia Smith, City Manager, reported the inRESPONSE

Mental Health Support Team has been in operation for one year, the

dedication ceremony for installation of the Unum sculpture by

Blessing Hancock will be held on January 26 in Courthouse Square,

and Fire Captain Mark Jackson and Police Officer Irfaan Jaleel were

honored by the Rotary Club of Santa Rosa with the 2023 Lee

Abramson Public Safety Award.

No public comments were made.

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:

Assistant City Attorney Mullan reported there were no settlements

over $50,000, 27 cases on the list with two new personal injury

cases, and one new general litigation case.

No public comments were made.

9. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COUNCIL MEMBERS

Council Member Okrepkie announced he would be abstaining from

Items 15.1. and 15.2 due to previously voting on the issues when

serving as a Planning Commissioner.

10. MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS’ REPORTS

Council Member Stapp attended the League of California Cities

New Council Members Conference, attended the Provident

Memorial Hospital neighborhood meeting, announced his

reappointment of Dan Galvin to the Board of Public Utilities and

appointed Ethan Cosgrove to Measure H Oversight Committee.

Council Member C. Rogers thanked staff for the coordination and

presentation at the Mayors and Council Members meeting in

Sacramento, announced he was appointed by the President of

National League of Cities to the Energy Environment & Natural

Resources Committee.

Council Member Fleming thanked Nancy Wang, President of the

Redwood Empire Chinese Association, for the Lunar New Year

celebration, announced her appointment of Melanie Jones-Carter to

the Art in Public Places Committee for the next few weeks and then

Melanie Jones-Carter will then serve on the Design Review Board,

Jeremy Newton to the Community Advisory Board At-Large position,

and Patrick Carney to the Cultural Heritage Board.

Council Member Alvarez announced his appointment of Adam

Sharron to Design Review Board, attended the League of California

Cities New Council Member Conference and a meeting in the South

Park neighborhood.

Vice Mayor MacDonald announced her reappointment of Kristen

Keifer to Art in Public Places Committee, and appointed Michael

Cook to Design Review Board, Robin Bartholow to Board of Public

Utilities, David Chen to Community Advisory Board, and Heidi Klyn

to Cultural Heritage Board.

Mayor N. Rogers announced her Council Subcommittee

appointments as follows:

Board of Public Utilities: Council Members Alvarez, Stapp, and C.

Rogers

Economic Development Subcommittee: Council Members C.

Rogers, Alvarez, Okrepkie

Violence Prevention Partnership: Vice Mayor MacDonald, Council

Member Stapp

Long Term Financial Policy Audit Subcommitee: Mayor N. Rogers,

Vice Mayor MacDonald, Council Member Stapp

Open Government and Community Engagement: Council Members

Alvarez, Fleming, Okrepkie

Climate Action Subcommittee: Council Members C. Rogers,

Fleming, Mayor N. Rogers

Public Safety Subcommittee: Council Members Alvarez, Fleming,

Okrepkie

PUBLIC COMMENT

Duane De Witt spoke regarding the reappointment of long sitting

board members and the need to appoint new members to increase

diversity on the boards.

Michael Lipelt, volunteer with Bikeable Santa Rosa, spoke on Santa

Rosa being chosen to receive a $50,000 grant with tech assistance

to accelerate the active transportation infrastructure, thanked Council

Member C. Rogers and City staff for securing the grant, and active

transportation planning should be coordinated with many other

issues on the agenda.

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.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Richardo spoke in support of Mooreland area being annexed into

the city.

A motion was made by Mayor N. Rogers, seconded by Vice Mayor

MacDonald, to make the following appointments to Council Liaison

Regional positions:

ABAG General Assembly: Mayor N. Rogers, Council Member Alvarez as

Alternate

Health Action 2.0: Council Member Okrepkie, Council Member Fleming

as Alternate

Library Advisory Board: Council Member Alvarez, Council Member C.

Rogers as Alternate

League of California Cities North Bay: Council Member Okrepkie, Vice

Mayor MacDonald

Mayors & Council Members Legislative Liaison to LOCC: Mayor N.

Rogers, Council Member Alvarez as Alternate

Russian River Watershed Association: Council Member Stapp, Council

Member Fleming as Alternate

Water Advisory Committee: Mayor N. Rogers, Council Member Stapp as

Alternate

Continuum of Care: Mayor N. Rogers, staff members Kelli Kuykendall

and Megan Basinger as Alternates

Groundwater Sustainability Agency: Council Member Stapp, Vice Mayor

MacDonald as Alternate

The motion carried by the following vote:

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Yes:

Council Member Rogers, Council Member Alvarez, Council

Member Fleming, Vice Mayor MacDonald, Mayor Rogers,

Council Member Stapp, and Council Member Okrepkie

A motion was made by Mayor N. Rogers, seconded by Council Member

C. Rogers, to appoint Council Member C. Rogers and Council Member

Fleming (Alternate) to Sonoma Clean Power Authority. The motion

carried by the following vote:

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Yes:

Council Member Rogers, Council Member Alvarez, Council

Member Fleming, Vice Mayor MacDonald, Mayor Rogers,

Council Member Stapp, and Council Member Okrepkie

A motion was made by Mayor N. Rogers, seconded by Council Member

C. Rogers, to appoint Council Member C. Rogers and Council Member

Okrepkie (Alternate) to the Sonoma County Transportation

Authority/Regional Climate Protection Authority. The motion carried by

the following vote:

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Yes:

Council Member Rogers, Council Member Alvarez, Council

Member Fleming, Vice Mayor MacDonald, Mayor Rogers,

Council Member Stapp, and Council Member Okrepkie

A motion was made by Mayor N. Rogers, seconded by Council Member

Okrepkie, to appoint Vice Mayor MacDonald and staff member Joey

Hejnowicz (Alternate) to Zero Waste Sonoma. The motion carried by the

following vote:

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Yes:

Council Member Rogers, Council Member Alvarez, Council

Member Fleming, Vice Mayor MacDonald, Mayor Rogers,

Council Member Stapp, and Council Member Okrepkie

A motion was made by Mayor Rogers, seconded by Vice Mayor

MacDonald, to appoint Council Members Alvarez, Fleming and Vice

Mayor MacDonald (Alternate) to the Renewal Enterprise District (RED):

The motion carried by the following vote:

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Yes:

Council Member Rogers, Council Member Alvarez, Council

Member Fleming, Vice Mayor MacDonald, Mayor Rogers,

Council Member Stapp, and Council Member Okrepkie

10.3 SONOMA COUNTY MAYORS' AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ASSOCIATION /

CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE

Assistant City Attorney Mullan informed Council this item did not

appear on the Preliminary Agenda and in order for Council to take

action on this item, Council must make findings of good cause to

add the item to the agenda. Assistant City Attorney Mullan

informed Council the deadline to submit Letters of Interest from

various jurisdictions to the Mayors and Councilmembers

Association was after the publication of the preliminary agenda

and that the Association would be taking action on the Letters of

Interest prior to the Council's next regular meeting.

No public comments were made.

A motion was made by Council Member C. Rogers, seconded by Vice

Mayor MacDonald to make findings of good cause to add this item to the

agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Yes:

Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor MacDonald, Council Member Alvarez,

Council Member Fleming, Council Member Okrepkie, Council

Member Rogers, and Council Member Stapp

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:

ABAG Executive Board: Alternate, to fill seat vacated by

Dennis Pocekay (Petaluma), term expires June 2023. Letter received

from:

· Stephen Zollman (Sebastopol)

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)

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)

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)

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:

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)

Sonoma County Oversight Board Committee: Alternate, to fill

seat vacated by former Council Member Osvaldo Jimenez

(Healdsburg), unspecified term). No letters received to date.

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.

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 Preservation and Open Space

District Citizens Advisory Committee

Letters of Interest for North Bay Division, LOCC, Executive Board

Letters of Interest for Child Care Planning Council of Sonoma County

Letters of Interest for Sonoma Marin Rail Transit Commission

Letters of Interest for Local Agency Formation Commission

Letters of Interest for Bay Area Air Quality Management District Board

No public comments were made.

A motion was made by Council Member C. Rogers, seconded by

Council Member Fleming, to support Stephen Zollman (Sebastopol) for

the seat of Alternate on the ABAG Executive Board and giving the Mayor

latitude to vote in the best interest of the City. The motion carried by the

following vote:

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Yes:

Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor MacDonald, Council Member Alvarez,

Council Member Fleming, Council Member Okrepkie, Council

Member Rogers, and Council Member Stapp

Quick Index Item

A motion was made by Council Member C. Rogers, seconded by

Council Member Okrepkie, to support Mark Stapp (Santa Rosa) for the

seat on the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space

District Citizens Advisory Committee. The motion carried by the

following vote:

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Yes:

Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor MacDonald, Council Member Alvarez,

Council Member Fleming, Council Member Okrepkie, and

Council Member Rogers

1 - Council Member Stapp

Abstain:

A motion was made by Vice Mayor MacDonald, seconded by Council

Member Fleming, to support Jackie Elward (Rohnert Park) for the seat

on the North Bay Division, League of California Cities, Executive Board.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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Yes:

Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor MacDonald, Council Member Alvarez,

Council Member Fleming, Council Member Okrepkie, Council

Member Rogers, and Council Member Stapp

A motion was made by Council Member Fleming, seconded by Council

Member C. Rogers, to support Stephen Zollman (Sebastopol) for the

seat on the Child Care Planning Council of Sonoma County. The motion

carried by the following vote:

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Yes:

Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor MacDonald, Council Member Alvarez,

Council Member Fleming, Council Member Okrepkie, Council

Member Rogers, and Council Member Stapp

A motion was made by Fleming, seconded by Council Member Okrepkie,

to support Melanie Bagby (Cloverdale) and Chris Rogers (Santa Rosa)

for the two seats on the Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit Commission.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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Yes:

Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor MacDonald, Council Member Alvarez,

Council Member Fleming, Council Member Okrepkie, Council

Member Rogers, and Council Member Stapp

A motion was made by Council Member C. Rogers, seconded by

Council Member Alvarez, to support Jeff Okrepkie for one of two seats

and giving Mayor N. Rogers the latitude to vote in the best interest of the

City to fill the second and alternate seats on the Local Agency

Formation Commission.

A motion was made by Council Member Fleming, seconded by Council

Member MacDonald, to support Jeff Okrepkie (Santa Rosa) and Sandra

Lowe (Sonoma) for the two seats and giving Mayor N. Rogers the

latitude to vote in the best interest of the City to fill the alternate seat on

the Local Agency Formation Commission.

The motion made by Council Member Fleming carried by the following

vote:

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Yes:

Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor MacDonald, Council Member

Fleming, and Council Member Stapp

2 - Council Member Alvarez, and Council Member Rogers

1 - Council Member Okrepkie

No:

Abstain:

A motion was made by Council Member C. Rogers, seconded by Vice

Mayor MacDonald, giving Mayor N. Rogers the latitude to vote in the

best interest of the City if a motion is made on the floor at the Mayors

and Councilmembers Association meeting to fill the seats on the

Sonoma County Oversight Board Committee and the Remote Access

Network Board. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Yes:

Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor MacDonald, Council Member Alvarez,

Council Member Fleming, Council Member Okrepkie, Council

Member Rogers, and Council Member Stapp

A motion was made by Council Member C. Rogers, seconded by

Council Member Fleming, to support Brian Barnacle (Petaluma) for the

seat on the Bay Area Air Quality Management District Board. The motion

carried by the following vote:

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Yes:

Council Member Rogers, Council Member Alvarez, Council

Member Fleming, Vice Mayor MacDonald, Mayor Rogers,

Council Member Stapp, and Council Member Okrepkie

A motion was made by Council Member C. Rogers, seconded by

Council Member Fleming, authorizing the Mayor or her designated

representative the authority to vote on late nominations or

recommendations at the City Selection Committee Meeting or Mayors’

and Councilmembers’ Association board meeting The motion carried

by the following vote:

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Yes:

Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor MacDonald, Council Member Alvarez,

Council Member Fleming, Council Member Okrepkie, Council

Member Rogers, and Council Member Stapp

11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - NONE.

12. CONSENT ITEMS

Vice Mayor MacDonald pulled Item 12.7 for a separate vote.

Yuri Koslen, Transit Planner, answered questions from Council on

Item 12.2.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Duane De Witt spoke in support of continuing hybrid meetings, in

support of Items 12.1, 12.4, 12.15, 12.16, in opposition of Item

12.6, and thanked the Mayor for getting representatives on the

various advisory bodies.

Josh Shipper, Director of Special Initiatives for Generation Housing,

spoke in support of Item 12.1 and encouraged Council to support

Planning Department staff.

Approval of the Consent Agenda

A motion was made by Vice Mayor MacDonald, seconded by Council

Member C. Rogers, to waive reading of the text and adopt Consent Items

12.1 through 12.6 and Items 12.8 through 12.17. The motion carried by the

following vote:

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Yes:

Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor MacDonald, Council Member Alvarez,

Council Member Fleming, Council Member Okrepkie, Council

Member Rogers, and Council Member Stapp

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)

This Consent - Resolution was adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-008 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION

AND PARTICIPATION IN THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING

AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT'S PROHOUSING DESIGNATION

PROGRAM

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, Inc.

This Consent - Resolution was adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-009 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A FIFTH

AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER

F001275 WITH NWC PARTNERS INC.

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

This Consent - Resolution was adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-010 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A SIXTH

AMENDMENT TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING NUMBER

F001324 WITH THE COUNTY OF SONOMA

12.4

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

This Consent - Resolution was adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-011 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AUTHORIZING A MODIFICATION

TO THE APPROPRIATION OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF

HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN-FILL INFRASTRUCTURE

GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS OF $1,072,050 FROM HOUSING GRANT FUND

2282 TO CITY GENERAL FUND 1100

12.5

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:

This Consent - Resolution was adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-012 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A SPLIT BID

AWARD FOR REQUEST FOR QUOTE 22-50 AND ISSUANCE OF FEDERAL

PURCHASE ORDERS FOR FIBER CABLE AND SUPPLIES TO B&H

INTERNATIONAL AND ANIXTER INC. IN A COMBINED TOTAL AMOUNT

NOT TO EXCEED $108,110.36

12.6

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:

This Consent - Resolution was adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-013 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AWARDING DESIGN-BUILD

CONTRACT FOR THE FIRE STATION 5 RESILIENCY AND RELOCATION

PROJECT; APPROVING A 20% CONTRACT CONTINGENCY FOR A TOTAL

CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $18,290,103.60; AND AUTHORIZING BUDGET

AMENDMENTS AND APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE GENERAL FUND

RESERVES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT-

MITIGATION FEDERAL GRANT FUNDS

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:

This Consent - Resolution was adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-014 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT

TO PURCHASE ORDER 166742 WITH DAY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION,

DBA DAY WIRELESS SYSTEMS, FOR MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND

INSPECTION SERVICES FOR EXISTING COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT

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

This Consent - Resolution was adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-015 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A PARKING

AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AND 10 E STREET,

LLC FOR USE OF LOT 6 FOR RESIDENTIAL PARKING FOR A PROPOSED

MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING PROJECT LOCATION AT 10 E STREET

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

This Consent - Resolution was adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-016 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT

TO BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER 166287 WITH NORTHERN COAST

OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION

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

This Consent - Resolution was adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-017 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING GENERAL

SERVICES AGREEMENT F001904 WITH SONOMA DESIGN APPAREL AND

PROMOTIONS, INC. EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT AND

INCREASING COMPENSATION

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:

This Consent - Resolution was adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-018 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT

TO BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER 167656 TO INCREASE COMPENSATION

WITH CREAM'S DISMANTLING, INC. FOR LARGE VEHICLE TOWING

SERVICES

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

This Consent - Resolution was adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-019 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE FIRST

AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER

F0021701A WITH WORKCARE, INC. FOR WELLNESS SERVICES FOR THE

POLICE DEPARTMENT

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

This Consent - Resolution was adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-020 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA 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 DESIGN AND

CONSTRUCTION OF THE LAKE RALPHINE NON-MOTORIZED BOAT

LAUNCH FACILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT WITH A TOTAL COST OF

$767,800 AND AUTHORIZE THE ASSITANT CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT

SAID GRANT, AND 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 PROJECT

AND AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO INCREASE

APPROPRIATIONS BY THE APPROVED GRANT AWARD

12.15

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:

This Consent - Resolution was adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-021 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA EXTENDING A PROCLAMATION

OF LOCAL HOMELESS EMERGENCY (Government Code Sections 8630 et

seq.)

12.16

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:

This Consent - Resolution was adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-022 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA EXTENDING THE

PROCLAMATION OF EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY DUE TO THE

THREAT TO COMMUNITY HEALTH POSED BY COVID-19

12.17

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:

This Consent - Resolution was adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-023 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA MAKING REQUIRED 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

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

Brandalyn Tramel, Purchasing Agent, and Assistant City Manager

Nutt answered questions from Council.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Resident spoke addressing the Roberts District Downtown Specific

Plan and the Housing Element Plan in Item 12.1, and the floor ratio

between the Roberts area and the Imwale property, and proposed

an amend to the floor ratio.

Duane De Witt spoke on the importance of the City having its own

local arboricultural team, using interns during the summer to help

with the work.

A motion was made by Vice Mayor MacDonald, seconded by Council

Member Okrepkie, to waive reading of the text and adopt

RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-024 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE FOURTH

AMENDMENT TO GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER F001690

WITH ARBORICULTURAL SPECIALTIES, INC.

The motion carried by the following vote:

6 -

Yes:

Mayor Rogers, Council Member Alvarez, Council Member Fleming,

Council Member Okrepkie, Council Member Rogers, and Council

Member Stapp

1 - Vice Mayor MacDonald

No:

13. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS

Duane De Witt spoke on the recent rain events showing water

retention is needed, and to seek grants from the State and Federal

governments for storm water retention in the creek basin.

15. PUBLIC HEARINGS

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-2022-030

Ordinance

Presentation

Public Hearing Notice

Monet Sheikhali, Senior Planner, presented and answered questions

from Council.

Mayor N. Rogers opened the public hearing at 5:35 p.m.

No public comments were made.

Mayor N. Rogers closed the public hearing at 5:36 p.m.

A motion was made by Council Member Fleming, seconded by Vice Mayor

MacDonald, to waive reading of the text and introduce

ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA

PREZONING THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 4646 BADGER ROAD AND

999 MIDDLE RINCON ROAD, ALSO IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL

NOS. 182-120-034 AND 182-120-035, RESPECTIVELY, TO THE R-1-6

(SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) ZONING DISTRICT; FILE NO. ANX21-001

The motion carried by the following vote:

6 -

Yes:

Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor MacDonald, Council Member Alvarez,

Council Member Fleming, Council Member Rogers, and Council

Member Stapp

1 - Council Member Okrepkie

Abstain:

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-2022-031

Ordinance

Presentation

Public Hearing Notice

Christian Candelaria, City Planner, presented and answered

questions from Council.

Mayor N. Rogers opened the public hearing at 5:41p.m.

No public comments were made.

Mayor N. Rogers closed the public hearing at 5:42 p.m.

A motion was made by Council Member Alvarez, seconded by Vice Mayor

MacDonald, to waive reading of the text and introduce

ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA

PREZONING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1600 MANZANITA AVENUE,

ALSO IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 181-030-005, TO THE

RR-40-SR (RURAL RESIDENTIAL SCENIC ROAD COMBINING DISTRICT)

ZONING DISTRICT; FILE NO. ANX21-002

The motion carried by the following vote:

6 -

Yes:

Council Member Rogers, Council Member Alvarez, Council Member

Fleming, Vice Mayor MacDonald, Mayor Rogers, and Council

Member Stapp

1 - Council Member Okrepkie

Abstain:

Mayor N. Rogers recessed the meeting at 5:44 p.m. and reconvened at 6:15 p.m.

7 -

Present:

Mayor Natalie Rogers, Vice Mayor Dianna MacDonald, Council

Member Eddie Alvarez, Council Member Victoria Fleming, Council

Member Jeff Okrepkie, Council Member Chris Rogers, and Council

Member Mark Stapp

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

Exhibit A - Revised 000-40 Legislative Advocacy_Redline (Revised 1.24.2023)

Exhibit A - Revised 000-40 Legislative Advocacy_Final (Revised 1.24.2023)

Exhibit A - Revised 000-40 Legislative Advocacy_Final2 (Revised and uploaded

02.01.23)

Presentation (Uploaded 01/23/2023)

Lon Peterson, Chief Communications and Intergovernmental

Relations Officer, and Scott Alonso, Intergovernmental Relations

and Legislative Officer, presented and answered questions from

Council.

No public comments were made.

A motion was made by Council Member C. Rogers, seconded by Vice

Mayor MacDonald, to waive reading of the text and adopt as amended

RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-025 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING COUNCIL POLICY

000-40 - LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY

The motion carried by the following vote:

7 -

Yes:

Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor MacDonald, Council Member Alvarez,

Council Member Fleming, Council Member Okrepkie, Council

Member Rogers, and Council Member Stapp

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

Exhibit A - 2023 Federal Legislative Platform_Final (Revised and uploaded

02.03.23)

Exhibit A - 2023 Federal Legislative Platform (Revised and uploaded 02.22.2023)

Presentation (Uploaded 01/23/2023)

Lon Peterson, Chief Communications and Intergovernmental

Relations Officer and Scott Alonso, Intergovernmental Relations

and Legislation Officer, presented and answered questions. John

O'Donnell and Kyriakos Pagonis, MMO Partners presented and

answered questions from Council.

No public comments were made.

A motion was made by Council Member C. Rogers, seconded by Vice

Mayor MacDonald, to waived reading of the text and adopt as amended

RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-026 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ADOPTING THE 2023 CITY OF

SANTA ROSA FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM

The motion carried by the following vote:

6 -

Yes:

Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor MacDonald, Council Member Alvarez,

Council Member Fleming, Council Member Rogers, and Council

Member Stapp

1 - Council Member Okrepkie

Abstain:

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

Exhibit A - 2023 State Legislative Platform_Final (Revised and uploaded 02.01.23)

Exhibit A - 2023 State Legislative Platform_Final (Revised and Uploaded

2.22.2023)

Presentation (Uploaded 01/23/2023)

Lon Peterson, Chief Communications and Intergovernmental

Relations Officer, and Scott Alonso, Intergovernmental Relations

and Legislative Officer, presented and answered questions from

Council.

Sharon Gonsalves, Renne Public Policy Group, presented and

answered questions from Council.

No public comments were made.

A motion was made by Council Member C. Rogers, seconded by Council

Member Okrepkie, to waive reading of the text and adopt as amended

RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-027 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ADOPTING THE 2023 CITY OF

SANTA ROSA STATE LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM

The motion carried by the following vote:

6 -

Yes:

Mayor Rogers, Vice Mayor MacDonald, Council Member Alvarez,

Council Member Fleming, Council Member Rogers, and Council

Member Stapp

1 - Council Member Okrepkie

Abstain:

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:

This item was continued to the February 14, 2023, meeting.

16. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - NONE.

17. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS

No public comments were made.

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] - NONE.

19. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING

Mayor N. Rogers adjourned the meeting 7:43 P.M. The next regular

meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at a time to be

set by the Mayor.

20. UPCOMING MEETINGS

20.1

UPCOMING MEETINGS LIST

Upcoming Meetings List

Attachments:

This item was received and filed.

Approved on: February 28, 2023

/s/ Stephanie A. Williams, City Clerk