3:00 P.M. (MAYOR’S CONFERENCE ROOM, ROOM 10)
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. STUDY SESSION ITEM
2.1 NEW SANTA ROSA CHOICE GANG PREVENTION/INTERVENTION GRANT CYCLE
Staff from the Recreation and Parks Department’s Neighborhood Services Program will outline a new qualification process for the Santa Rosa CHOICE (Community Helping Our Indispensable Children Excel) Gang Prevention/Intervention 2008/09 Grant Funding Cycle. The proposed new qualification and selection process was developed after a needs assessment was conducted that indicated the need for services in five specific program areas which will be targeted through the new Request for Qualifications process. These gang prevention and intervention grants are funded with Measure O funds.
3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS AND ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION(S) IN MAYOR’S CONFERENCE ROOM
3.1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency Designated Representatives: Fran Elm, Employee Relations Manager; Karen Walker, Human Resources Director
Employee Organizations: Santa Rosa City Employees Association (SRCEA) representing Units 4 (Support Services), 6 (Professional) and 7 (Technical)
3.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION – (Subdivision (a) of Government Code section 54956.9)
Name of Case: Camara v City of Santa Rosa
United States District Court Northern District, Case No. C06-7115 JSW
3.3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 54956.9: 1 potential case.
3.4 ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION(S) AND RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION IN CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF ROLL CALL
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REPORT, IF ANY, ON STUDY SESSION(S) AND CLOSED SESSION(S)
6. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
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PRESENTATION – STEP IT UP ART CONTEST WINNER
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS: Except for public hearing items, comments from the public will be allowed on all agenda items at the time each item is called. Comments on public hearing items may be made when the hearing is opened.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: Comments from the public on non-agenda items will be heard under Agenda Item 12.
7. STAFF BRIEFINGS – NONE
This time is reserved for City staff to brief 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.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COUNCILMEMBERS
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CONSENT ITEMS
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RESOLUTION – PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - COURTHOUSE SQUARE DESIGN
This resolution, recommended by the Public Works Department, awards a professional services agreement contract in the amount of $555,000.00 to the SWA Group to complete the detailed design for Courthouse Square. The source of funds is Account 8297 – Courthouse Square Reunification.
10.2 RESOLUTION – 2007 FEDERAL OVERLAY AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS - FULTON ROAD, MENDOCINO AVENUE, STEELE LANE, PITT AVENUE, FLORENCE AVENUE, AND VALENTINE AVENUE
This resolution, recommended by the Public Works Department, awards construction Contract No. 2007-009, 2007 Federal Overlay At Various Locations - Fulton Road, Mendocino Avenue, Steele Lane, Pitt Avenue, Florence Avenue, and Valentine Avenue, in the total amount of $2,334,956.40 to the lowest responsible bidder, Ghilotti Construction Company of Santa Rosa, California, and authorizes the transfer of $1,987,134 from Account No. 4237 (Street Overlay) to a new Account No. 8296.
11. REPORT ITEMS
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REPORT -- AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION NO. 21467 FORMING SANTA ROSA TEEN COUNCILBACKGROUND: Resolution No. 21467, adopted on September 7, 1993, approved the formation of the Santa Rosa Teen Council and set forth its structure and duties. This resolution wholly replaces the previous resolution and amends the structure and duties to, among other things, integrate the gang prevention and intervention efforts of the Santa Rosa Mayor's Gang Prevention Task Force and to involve more teens from more neighborhoods to make a stronger connection with teens in our community.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Recreation and Parks Department that the Council, by resolution, amend the structure and duties of the Santa Rosa Teen Council.
5:00 P.M.
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PUBLIC HEARING – 2384, 2410 STONY POINT ROAD REZONING (RIDGEPOINT SUBDIVISION)
BACKGROUND: On November 8, 2007, the Planning Commission voted (5-0-2) to approve the Tentative Map for Ridge Pointe Subdivision dividing two parcels totaling 3.96 acres to 56 airspace condominium units. The Commission recommended that the Council adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Statement of Overriding Consideration for the Ridge Pointe Subdivision and introduce an ordinance rezoning the site located at 2384 and 2410 Stony Point Road from RR-40 to R-3-18 District.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning Commission that the Council, by resolution, adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Statement of Overriding Consideration for the Ridge Pointe Subdivision and introduce an ordinance rezoning the site located at 2384 and 2410 Stony Point Road from the RR-40 to the R-3-18 District.
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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. Each speaker is allowed three minutes. To address the Council you are requested to complete the yellow Speaker’s Card and give it to the City Clerk.
13. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (AND POSSIBLE COUNCIL ACTION)
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MEMORANDUM FROM CHERYL WOODWARD, DEPUTY DIRECTOR – PARKING, REGARDING ROSE PARADE AND FESTIVAL PARKING
13.2 LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMISSION REPORTS – VOL. 18 NO. 12, DECEMBER 2007 ISSUE
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MAYOR'S/COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS
15. CITY MANAGER'S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS
16. [IF NEEDED] – ANNOUNCEMENT OF ADDITIONAL CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S), ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION(S), RECONVENEMENT TO OPEN SESSION, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS, IF ANY
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ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
*Did not appear on the preliminary agenda.
**Quasi-judicial or adjudicative action.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
January 15
Report – Consulting Services related to modification of the Housing Allocation Plan
Report – Mitigated Negative Declaration – Brush Creek Road Pedestrian Path From Shadyoak Drive To Shadowhill Drive
Report - Continuation Of The Creek Stewardship Program
Public Hearing – General Plan Amendment for 3300 Sonoma Avenue
Public Hearing – Burbank Housing – Rowan Court 2051 W. Steele Lane
Process for Appointment to Council in the Event of a Vacancy
Voluntary Campaign Spending Limits – City Council Elections
January 22
NO COUNCIL MEETING
January 29
Study Session – Midyear Financial Update
Report – Parking Assessment Exemption
Public Hearing – Budget Priorities – FY 08/09
Public Hearing – Appeal Hearing – Massage (see Outlook calendar)
Public Hearing – Eminent Domain on Todd Rd. – Utilities Sewer Replacement
February 5
Report -- Solid Waste Franchise Amendments
Report – Surplus Property Sale
Report – Property Purchase on Walker Avenue
February 12
Report – USO’s Petition for a New Unit Represented by OE 3
Pending
Joint Study Session – Community Advisory Board
Study Session – Sidewalk Repairs (January)
Staff Briefing – Industry Workshop on Water Service Construction Standards
Staff Briefing – California Tiger Salamander Update
Measure M Cooperative Agreements for Mendocino Avenue and JC Overcrossing
Increase in Animal Control Fees
Measure O Implementation Plan Amendments
MEETINGS FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 8, 2008
January 7 Water Advisory Committee, Estuary Room, LTP
January 9 Technical Advisory Committee, LTP, 4300 Llano Rd
January 10 Planning Commission, Council Chamber