City Hall, Council Chamber  
100 Santa Rosa Avenue  
Santa Rosa, CA 95404  
City of Santa Rosa  
City Council  
Regular Meeting Minutes - Final  
Tuesday, February 28, 2023  
1:30 PM  
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL  
Mayor N. Rogers called the meeting to order at 1:32 p.m.  
6 -  
Present:  
Mayor Natalie Rogers, Council Member Eddie Alvarez, Council  
Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, Council  
Member Chris Rogers, and Council Member Mark Stapp  
1 - Vice Mayor Dianna MacDonald  
Absent:  
2. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS  
No public comments were made.  
Mayor N. Rogers recessed the meeting to closed session at 1:35  
p.m. to discuss Items 2.1 and 2.2 as listed on the agenda.  
Vice Mayor MacDonald joined the closed session at 1:35 p.m.  
2.1  
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR  
(Government Code Section 54956.8)  
Property: 470 Sebastopol Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95407 APN 125-162-031  
Agency Negotiator: Jill Scott, Real Property Negotiator; Celeste  
Carranza, Associate Real Property Negotiator  
Negotiating Parties: Guillermo Sanchez  
Under Negotiations: Price and terms of Sale.  
This item was received and filed.  
2.2  
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR  
(Government Code Section 54956.8)  
Property: 500 Sebastopol Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95407 APN 125-162-024  
Agency Negotiator: Jill Scott, Real Property Negotiator; Celeste  
Carranza, Associate Real Property Negotiator  
Negotiating Parties: SMV Properties  
Under Negotiations: Price and terms of Lease.  
This item was received and filed.  
Mayor N. Rogers adjourned closed session at 2:15 p.m. and reconvened the  
meeting to open session at 3:00 p.m.  
6 -  
Present:  
Mayor Natalie Rogers, Council Member Eddie Alvarez, Council  
Member Victoria Fleming, Council Member Jeff Okrepkie, Council  
Member Chris Rogers, and Council Member Mark Stapp  
1 - Vice Mayor Dianna MacDonald  
Absent:  
3. STUDY SESSION  
3.1  
WELLNESS STUDY SESSION  
This Study Session will provide an overview of the City-wide wellness  
initiatives and current City wellness program and provide an opportunity  
for discussion. The City has invested in improving its wellness program  
and tailored it to meet the evolving needs of the organization, to  
positively contribute to the well-being of our employees and enhance a  
competitive benefits package with the goal of supporting, attracting and  
retaining a talented workforce.  
This presentation will highlight the variety of wellness resources the  
City of Santa Rosa offers to supplement the health benefits program.  
Staff Report  
Presentation  
Attachments:  
Amy Reeve, Human Resources Director, Dominique Blanquie, Risk  
Manager, and Indira Alfaro, Principle Analyst, presented and  
answered questions from Council.  
Vice Mayor MacDonald joined the meeting at 3:30 p.m.  
No public comments were made.  
The time not yet being 4:00 p.m. to start the Regular Session, Mayor N. Rogers  
recessed the meeting at 3:30 p.m. and reconvened at 4:00 p.m.  
4. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ROLL CALL (IF NEEDED)  
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  
5. REPORT, IF ANY, ON STUDY AND CLOSED SESSIONS  
Sue Gallagher, City Attorney, reported on two closed session Items.  
Item 2.1 Real Property Negotiator regarding property located at 470  
Sebastopol Road, Santa Rosa regarding price and terms of sale.  
Council provided direction and no action was taken. Item 2.2 Real  
Property Negotiator regarding property located at 500 Sebastopol  
Road, Santa Rosa regarding price and terms of the lease. Council  
provided direction and no action was taken.  
6. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS  
6.1  
PROCLAMATION - BLACK HISTORY MONTH  
Proclamation  
Attachments:  
Mayor N. Rogers read and presented the proclamation.  
PUBLIC COMMENT  
Celeste Austin spoke in celebration of the proclamation and  
commented she is proud of Mayor N. Rogers.  
President of the North Bay Black Chamber of Commerce spoke  
thanking Mayor Rogers and the Council for the proclamation, and  
stated they acknowledge black history throughout the year because  
the dream is still a dream and by working with the Council, County  
Supervisors and the community, the dream can become a reality.  
Arthur Cheney, President of The 100 Black Men of Sonoma County,  
spoke in thanks of the proclamation from the City, in celebration of  
black history, and commented that we must remain united.  
Warren Ross on behalf of Faith Ross and Gloria Robinson,  
representing Petaluma Blacks for Community Development, spoke  
in thanks of the proclamation.  
7. STAFF BRIEFINGS - NONE.  
8. CITY MANAGER’S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS  
Maraskeshia Smith, City Manager, provided a reminder that March 1  
at 5:30 p.m. the City's Capital Projects Engineering Team is hosting  
a virtual community meeting to review and discuss preliminary  
design alternatives for the Hopper Avenue Corridor Improvements  
Project and to visit the project website at EnvisionHopper.com for  
meeting information and to take the survey. A reminder was also  
provided that we will continue the online Zoom platform for public  
participation in meetings.  
Sue Gallagher, City Attorney, reminded this was the last meeting  
held under the provisions of AB361, that meetings will return to the  
standard provisions of the Brown Act as it was recently amended,  
and provided the three avenues for remote attendance at meetings  
under the Brown Act and AB2449.  
8.1  
REPORT OF SETTLEMENTS AND ACTIVE LITIGATION  
The City Attorney will report on settlements over $50,000 through  
January 2023 as well as provide a summary of pending litigation against  
the City.  
Litigation Report  
Attachments:  
Sue Gallagher, City Attorney, reported there are 31 cases in the  
litigation report including 1 code enforcement, 10 general litigation,  
14 personal injury dangerous condition, 4 police action and 2 writs  
of mandate with 5 dismissals in progress, 2 settlements and 8  
upcoming trials.  
No public comments were made.  
9. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COUNCIL MEMBERS  
No statements of abstention were made.  
No public comments were made.  
10. MAYOR'S/COUNCIL MEMBERS’ REPORTS  
Council Member Stapp reappointed Cappie Garrett to the Cultural  
Heritage Board, Lisa Puentes to Art in Public Places, Tanya Narath  
to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board and appointed Victoria  
Liptak to the Design Review Board.  
Vice Mayor MacDonald provided a brief report on a community  
event recently attended.  
Mayor N. Rogers reported Brian Meuser will continue as Chair of the  
Cultural Heritage Board, and reported on recent community events.  
Council Member C. Rogers provided a brief report on recent events  
attended and upcoming community events, and read a statement  
from the entire City Council.  
No public comments were made.  
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))  
Vice Mayor MacDonald provided a brief report.  
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  
Council Member C. Rogers provided a brief report on the  
National League of Cities Energy, Environment and Natural  
Resources Committee.  
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
No public comments were made.  
11.1  
December 13, 2022, Regular Meeting.  
Draft Minutes  
Attachments:  
Approved as amended by Mayor N. Rogers correcting "Mayor N. Rogers  
made a motion to waive the policy" to "Mayor C. Rogers made a motion to  
waive the policy" on page 21.  
11.2  
January 10, 2023, Regular Meeting.  
Draft Minutes  
Attachments:  
Approved as submitted.  
11.3  
January 24, 2023, Regular Meeting.  
Draft Minutes  
Attachments:  
Approved as submitted.  
12. CONSENT ITEMS  
Jason Nutt, Assistant City Manager, and Jill Scott, Real Estate  
Manager, answered questions from Council regarding Item 12.5.  
Council Member Alvarez pulled Item 12.5 for a separate vote.  
PUBLIC COMMENT  
Manny Morales spoke with the assistance of a Spanish interpreter  
regarding Item 12.5 and the phase one plan report, replacement of  
the American Rescue Plan funds, the multi-cultural center,  
transparency regarding the project, with a recommendation of  
artificial turf fields.  
Renee spoke regarding Item 12.5 requesting prioritization of the  
multi-cultural community center as part of the Hearn Community Hub,  
to find additional funding for the multi-cultural center, requested a  
copy of the report compiled during the community input process and  
requested to join the project process with the other two project  
components as equal partners and supporters.  
Ofelia spoke regarding Item 12.5 requesting funds be used for the  
multi-cultural community center.  
Marisol, through a Spanish interpreter, spoke regarding Item 12.5  
requesting the funds be used for a library and community center.  
Conception, through a Spanish interpreter, spoke regarding Item  
12.5 requesting the money set aside for the library be used for the  
library and the Hearn Community Project.  
Isabel Lopez, Executive Director of the Raizes Collective, spoke  
regarding item 12.5 with concerns funding for the project is coming  
from the American Rescue Plan funding for the community cultural  
center, requested additional sources of funding be found for the  
multi-cultural center, requested a copy of the report compiled during  
the community input process and requested to join the project  
process with the other two project components as equal partners  
and supporters.  
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 12.4 and 12.6. 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  
12.1  
RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A MATCHING  
GRANT APPLICATION TO THE SONOMA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL  
PRESERVATION AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FOR THE LOWER  
COLGAN CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD PARK IMPROVEMENT  
PROJECT - (CEQA EXEMPT)  
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and  
Public Works Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve a  
matching grant application to the Sonoma County Agricultural  
Preservation and Open Space District (District) for design and  
construction of the Lower Colgan Creek Neighborhood Park  
Improvement Project (Project) in the amount of $1,000,000 and  
authorize the Assistant City Manager to submit the grant application on  
behalf of the City of Santa Rosa Transportation and Public Works  
Department; 2) authorize the Assistant City Manager to accept the grant  
and execute any and all grant agreements, conservation easements  
and amendments thereto, and all other documents necessary for the  
completion of the design and construction of the park improvement  
project and subject to approval by the City Attorney; and 3) authorize  
the Chief Financial Officer to increase appropriations by the approved  
grant amount.  
Staff Report  
Resolution  
Attachments:  
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-036 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE  
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A MATCHING  
GRANT APPLICATION TO THE SONOMA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL  
PRESERVATION AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT  
LOWER COLGAN CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD PARK IN THE AMOUNT OF  
$2,500,000, AUTHORIZING THE ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER TO  
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE THE GRANT AGREEMENT AND ADMINISTER  
THE GRANT, AND AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO  
INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS BY THE APPROVED GRANT AWARD  
12.2  
RESOLUTION - SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE STATE  
OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY  
DEVELOPMENT’S PROHOUSING INCENTIVE PILOT PROGRAM  
FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,650,000 (CEQA EXEMPT)  
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Department of Housing  
and Community Services that the Council, by resolution, approve the  
submittal of a grant application to the State of California Department of  
Housing and Community Development’s Prohousing Incentive Pilot  
Program in an amount not to exceed $1,650,000 and authorize the City  
Manager or designee to execute a Standard Agreement with the  
Department of Housing and Community Services and related  
documents if funding is awarded.  
Staff Report  
Resolution  
Attachments:  
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-037 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE  
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO  
THE CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY  
DEVELOPMENT FOR UP TO $1,650,000 IN FUNDING FROM THE  
PROHOUSING INCENTIVE PILOT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE  
EXECUTION OF A STANDARD AGREEMENT AND ANY AMENDMENTS  
THERETO  
12.3  
RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDER 168451 FOR  
TEN FORD MACH-E BATTERY ELECTRIC VEHICLES TO 72 HOUR  
LLC, DBA NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP, WATSONVILLE,  
CALIFORNIA UTILIZING SOURCEWELL COOPERATIVE CONTRACT  
NUMBER 091521-NAF (CEQA EXEMPT)  
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and  
Public Works and Finance Departments that the Council, by resolution,  
approve the issuance of a Purchase Order for the purchase of ten (10)  
2023 Ford Mach-E Battery Electric Vehicles for $54,468.84 each to 72  
Hour LLC, dba National Auto Fleet Group, Watsonville, California for a  
total amount not to exceed $544,688.40. These vehicles are targeted as  
replacements for existing petroleum-fueled vehicles. They, however,  
may be replacements for one or two existing battery electric vehicles.  
Staff Report  
Resolution  
Attachments:  
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-038 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE  
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA RATIFYING PURCHASE ORDER  
168451 FOR TEN FORD MACH-E BATTERY ELECTRIC VEHICLES TO 72  
HOUR LLC, DBA NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP, WATSONVILLE,  
CALIFORNIA, UNDER SOURCEWELL COOPERATIVE CONTRACT  
NUMBER 091521-NAF  
12.4  
RESOLUTION - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN A  
JOINT APPLICATION TO CYCLE 6 OF THE TRANSIT AND  
INTERCITY RAIL CAPITAL PROGRAM (CEQA EXEMPT)  
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and  
Public Works Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) authorize  
the City to request $15,900,000 in grant funds for the City from a joint  
application to the state Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program  
(TIRCP) Cycle 6 for transit fleet electrification and passenger amenities;  
2) authorize the Director of Transportation and Public Works or  
designee to file and execute all documents necessary for receipt of  
TIRCP funds; and 3) authorize the Chief Financial Officer to increase  
appropriations in the appropriate JL key for any awarded funds.  
Staff Report  
Resolution  
Attachments:  
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-039 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE  
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION  
FOR $15,900,000 IN FUNDING FROM CYCLE 6 OF THE TRANSIT AND  
INTERCITY RAIL CAPITAL PROGRAM  
12.6  
RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN  
THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA  
(“AUTHORITY”) AND THE CITY, ON AUTHORITY OWNED  
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 983 SONOMA AVENUE AND  
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE  
LEASE (CEQA EXEMPT)  
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by Housing and Community  
Services, Police and Fire Departments and City Real Estate Services  
Office that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve a Lease Agreement  
between the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Rosa and the City  
of Santa Rosa, for Housing Authority owned property located at 983  
Sonoma Avenue (A.P.N. 009-171-029) for use by the City’s  
inRESPONSE team; and 2) authorize the City Manager to execute the  
Lease Agreement.  
Staff Report  
Attachments:  
Resolution  
Exhibit A - Lease  
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-040 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE  
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A LEASE  
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF  
SANTA ROSA AND THE CITY, ON HOUSING AUTHORITY OWNED  
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 983 SONOMA AVENUE AND AUTHORIZING THE  
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE LEASE  
12.7  
RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDMENT  
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER F002284 WITH  
RENNE PUBLIC LAW GROUP LLP (THIS ITEM IS BEING  
CONTINUED TO MARCH 14, 2023)  
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Human Resources  
Department and City Attorney’s Office that the Council, by resolution,  
approve a Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement  
Number F002284 with Renne Public Law Group LLP for specialized  
labor relations and employment law services increasing the  
not-to-exceed amount by $250,000, for a total contract not-to-exceed  
amount of $500,000.  
Staff Report  
Attachments:  
Resolution  
Exhibit A - Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement  
This Item was continued to March 14, 2023.  
12.5  
RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES  
AGREEMENT BETWEEN KITCHELL/CEM, INC. AND THE CITY FOR  
TECHNICAL ADVISORY, PROJECT MANAGEMENT,  
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR  
THE HEARN COMMUNITY HUB PROJECT IN A NOT TO EXCEED  
AMOUNT OF $5,812,022 (CEQA EXEMPT)  
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and  
Public Works and Fire Departments that the Council, by resolution: 1)  
approve and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an  
agreement with Ketchell/CEM, Inc. using the City’s Standard  
Professional Services Agreement, in a not to exceed amount of  
$5,812,022 for technical advisory, project management, construction  
management and inspection services for the Hearn Community Hub  
Project, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.  
Staff Report  
Attachments:  
Attachment 1 - Form of Kitchell PSA  
Resolution  
Late Correspondence (Uploaded 02-28-2023)  
A motion was made by Vice Mayor MacDonald, seconded by Mayor N.  
Rogers, to waive reading of the text and adopt  
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-041 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE  
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING  
THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL  
SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN KITCHELL/CEM, INC. AND THE CITY  
FOR TECHNICAL ADVISORY, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, CONSTRUCTION  
MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE HEARN  
COMMUNITY HUB PROJECT IN A NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF  
$5,812,022 SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AS TO FORM BY THE CITY  
ATTORNEYS' OFFICE  
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  
13. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS  
PUBLIC COMMENT  
Erica Bosque spoke regarding the need for a crosswalk and  
sidewalks in the neighborhood near Jackson Drive and Montgomery  
Drive.  
Lonzo Arterberry spoke relating to Mayor N. Rogers recent  
comments regarding racism, regarding being subjected to racism at  
school as a football player for Cardinal Newman High School, and  
other students being afraid to speak up for fear of being removed  
from the team.  
Tom LaPenna, President of Santa Rosa Manufactured Home  
Owners Association, spoke regarding the five mobile home parks  
not included in the rent control ordinance, requesting funds from the  
mediation fund be provided to those not covered in the ordinance,  
with suggestions for the rent control of those parks going forward.  
Tyler Croy spoke requesting a crosswalk at Jackson Drive and  
Montgomery Drive.  
Samantha Eaches spoke in support of Mayor N. Rogers and read a  
portion of an article from the Sonoma County Gazette regarding  
factory farming, encouraging the Council to pass a resolution  
supporting the right to rescue.  
Boy Harder spoke offering suggestions on affordable rental  
housing.  
Erik Allen spoke and read a letter sent to the Vice Mayor of  
Petaluma regarding animals in factory farms, encouraging the Mayor  
and the Council to pass a resolution in support of non-violent activist  
facing prosecution in Sonoma County.  
Elias Hinit, member of Sonoma County Black Coalition, spoke  
thanking Mayor N. Rogers for the proclamation and continued  
advocacy for the community, addressed racism in Sonoma County  
and requested the Council contact Cardinal Newman High School to  
question the situation discussed by one of the previous speakers.  
Esther Lemus spoke in support of Mayor N. Rogers.  
LATE CORRESPONDENCE  
Late Correspondence (Uploaded 3-10-2023)  
Attachments:  
Mayor Rogers recessed the meeting at 6 p.m. and reconvened at 6:20 p.m.  
14. REPORT ITEMS - NONE.  
15. PUBLIC HEARINGS  
Council Member C. Rogers arrived at 6:25 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  
15.2  
PUBLIC HEARING - ADOPTION OF MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT  
FOR SOUTH DAVIS NEIGHBORHOOD PARK - (CEQA EXEMPT)  
BACKGROUND: The purpose of the proposed South Davis  
Neighborhood Park Master Plan Amendment is to provide an updated  
park master plan that includes the neighborhood’s desired park  
amenities based on their input through public meetings and surveys and  
to design and construct a new play area.  
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and  
Public Works Department that the Council conduct a public hearing,  
and thereafter by resolution, adopt the Master Plan Amendment for  
South Davis Neighborhood Park to include playground areas, picnic  
tables and barbeque areas, game tables, walking paths, updated  
sidewalks, a renovated basketball half-court, security lighting, fitness  
stations, native planting areas, and space for future activities.  
Staff Report  
Attachments:  
Resolution  
Exhibit A - Master Plan Amendment  
Presentation  
Public Hearing Notice  
Public Comments #1  
Public Comments #2  
Late Correspondence (Uploaded 02-28-2023)  
Late Correspondence (Uploaded 03-01-2023)  
Jen Santos, Deputy Director of Parks, Emily Ander, Assistant Park  
Planner and Briana Morrison of Carlile Macy consulting firm,  
presented and answered questions from Council.  
Mayor N. Rogers opened the public hearing at 6:42 p.m.  
PUBLIC COMMENT  
Lorna Deitz spoke on hope, hard work, healing, help, transparency  
and requested the City's vision for an unused lot near the park.  
Cherie Gunnell spoke regarding working with various agencies to  
beautify the neighborhood, the issues arising with abandoned areas,  
and discussed joining the Green Space Program.  
Mike spoke with concerns regarding parking in the area as there is  
limited parking, increases in campers and garbage and illicit night  
activities, and concerns trees would be removed as they reduce  
noise from the freeway and camouflage bright lights in the area.  
Margaret Buhn spoke in support of the plan as presented and  
agreed with the need for lighting near the freeway that does not  
shine into nearby homes.  
Mayor N. Rogers closed the public hearing at 6:55 p.m.  
A motion was made by Council Member Alvarez, seconded by Council  
Member Okrepkie, to waive reading of the text and adopt  
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-042 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE  
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ADOPTING A MASTER PLAN  
AMENDMENT FOR SOUTH DAVIS NEIGHBORHOOD PARK TO INCLUDE  
PLAYGROUND AREAS, PICNIC TABLES AND BARBEQUE AREAS, GAME  
TABLES, WALKING PATHS, UPDATED SIDEWALKS, A RENOVATED  
BASKETBALL HALF-COURT, SECURITY LIGHTING, FITNESS STATIONS,  
NATIVE PLANTING AREAS AND SPACE FOR FUTURE ACTIVITIES  
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  
15.1  
PUBLIC HEARING - THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP -  
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (HOME-ARP) ALLOCATION PLAN (CEQA  
EXEMPT)  
BACKGROUND: The City of Santa Rosa (City) was allocated  
$2,737,433 in HOME Investment Partnerships - American Rescue Plan  
(HOME-ARP) funds by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban  
Development (HUD). The one-time funds must benefit individuals  
experiencing or at risk of homelessness, experiencing housing  
instability, or fleeing domestic violence. Eligible uses for these funds  
include Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA), development and  
support of affordable housing, provision of supportive services, and  
acquisition and development of non-congregate shelter (NCS) units.  
Selection of an eligible use for these funds is dictated by a public  
participation process determined by HUD, which began in December  
2021 and will include comments received at this public hearing. To  
utilize HOME-ARP funds, HUD requires the City to create a HOME-ARP  
Allocation Plan (Plan) that identifies the public participation process  
guiding the use of funds, a needs assessment and gap analysis, and  
goals for the program. Based on the consultation process, the draft  
HOME-ARP Plan recommends use of the funds for supportive services,  
focusing on homelessness prevention.  
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Housing and  
Community Services Department that the Council, by resolution: 1)  
authorize submittal of the Home Investment Partnership - American  
Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Allocation Plan (Plan) to the U.S.  
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) incorporating  
comments received at the public hearing; and 2) authorize the City  
Manager or their designee to execute the funding agreements with HUD  
and any additional documentation required by HUD to implement the  
HOME-ARP Program.  
Staff Report  
Attachments:  
Resolution  
Exhibit A - Draft City of Santa Rosa HOME-ARP Allocation Plan  
Presentation  
Public Hearing Notice  
Marc Hughes, Housing and Community Services Program  
Specialist, and Nicole Del Fiorentino, Housing and Community  
Services Manager, presented and answered questions from  
Council.  
Mayor N. Rogers opened the public hearing at 7:09 p.m.  
No public comment was made.  
Mayor N. Rogers closed the public hearing at 7:10 p.m.  
A motion was made by Council Member Fleming, seconded by Council  
Member Stapp, to waive reading of the text and adopt  
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-043 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE  
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF  
THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP - AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN  
ALLOCATION PLAN TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND  
URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD), AND DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE  
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE FUNDING AGREEMENTS WITH HUD  
AND ANY ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATIONS REQUIRED BY HUD TO  
IMPLEMENT THE PROGRAM  
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  
16. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - NONE.  
17. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS - NONE.  
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]  
19. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING  
Mayor N. Rogers adjourned the meeting at 7:13 p.m. The next  
regularly scheduled meeting will be held on March 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: March 11, 2023  
/s/ Rhonda Bolla, Deputy City Clerk