SANTA ROSA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA AND SUMMARY REPORT
REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL, 100 SANTA ROSA AVENUE
FEBRUARY 2, 2010
3:00 P.M. (MAYOR’S CONFERENCE ROOM, ROOM 10)
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. STUDY SESSION -- NONE
3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S) AND ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION(S) IN MAYOR’S CONFERENCE ROOM (ROOM 10, CITY HALL)
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Prior to adjournment into Closed Session, the public may speak up to 3 minutes on items to be addressed in Closed Session.
3.1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency Designated Representatives: Greg Scoles, Deputy City Manager, Fran Elm, Human Resources Director and Chris Sliz, Employee Relations Manager.
Employee Organizations: Santa Rosa Firefighters Association – Local 1401 (representing City Employee Unit 2); Operating Engineers Local 3, Maintenance and Utility System Operators (Employee Units 3 and 16); Santa Rosa City Employees Association (Employee Units 4, 6, 7); Santa Rosa Police Officers Association, (Employee Unit 5); Service Employees International Union Local 707, (Employee Units 8 and 14); Public Safety Management Association (Employee Unit 9); Santa Rosa City Attorneys’ Association (Employee Unit 17), Santa Rosa Management Association (Employee Unit 18).Unrepresented Executive Management, Middle Management, and Confidential Employees (Employee Units 10, 11 and 12).
3.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 54956.9
Case Name Unspecified: Case filed under seal in the United States District Court for the Central District of California.
3.3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION(Subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 54956.9)
City of Santa Rosa v. Sonoma County Water Agency, et al., Sonoma County Superior Court Case Number SCV – 2458443.4 ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION(S) AND RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF ROLL CALL
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REPORT, IF ANY, ON STUDY AND CLOSED SESSION(S)
6. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
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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
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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During the holiday season, volunteers from the Santa Rosa Police Department participated in the Downtown Ambassador Program providing information, assistance and directions to those visiting our downtown area. Staff members as well as some of the volunteers will brief the council on the program.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES – JANUARY 5, 2010 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
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STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COUNCILMEMBERS
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CONSENT ITEMS
10.1 RESOLUTION – PARKING GARAGES 1, 3, AND 9 STRUCTURAL REPAIRS FUNDING
This resolution, recommended by the Department of Economic Development and Housing, authorizes an increase in appropriations by $86,000 in CIP Project 7405 (Garage 3 Repairs- located at Fifth and Beaver Streets) and $90,000 in CIP Project 7417 (Garage 9 Repairs – located at D and 2nd Streets), utilizing Parking District fund balance, to complete structural repairs.
*10.2 RESOLUTION – AMENDMENT OF BUDGET DEFICIT REDUCTION MEASURE DATED DECEMBER 1, 2009
This resolution, recommended by the Fire Department, amends Resolution 27530 to retain the Community Development Technician in the Fire Department cut in Org. 0630, due to an unplanned retirement of a Fire Inspector II position on December 30, 2009 in Org 0630 through end of fiscal year, to be evaluated as part of the 2010-2011 budget.
10.3 ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION -- COMMERCIAL VEHICLE PROHIBITIONS
This ordinance, recommended by the Public Works Department, prohibits commercial vehicles from using: Burt Street from Santa Rosa Avenue to Madrus Rose Street; Winterhaven Avenue from Parkcreek Drive to Old Petaluma Hill Road; Ripley Street throughout its entire length within the city; and Talbot Avenue from Montgomery Drive to Sonoma Avenue.
11. REPORT ITEMS
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BACKGROUND: On January 21, 2003, the City entered into a collection services contract with North Bay Corporation for the hauling of refuse, yardwaste and recyclable materials in accordance with Chapter 9-12 of the City Code. This contract granted an exclusive franchise to North Bay Corporation from February 1, 2003, to December 31, 2012, and established specific performance requirements to be complied with during this period. In April of 2008, North Bay Corporation made a request to extend the term of the franchise contract for 15 years in exchange for payment of a franchise extension fee along with other enhancements to benefit the ratepayers. This request has been modified to include a five year extension with a potential for an additional five years. This request has been reviewed by the Council's Solid Waste Subcommittee and will satisfy the outstanding financial audit that was prepared for calendar years 2005-2008 and will also require all street sweeping to be provided by North Bay Corporation.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Manager's Office and the Solid Waste Subcommittee that the Council, by resolution, authorize the Mayor to sign the Amended and Restated Collection Services Contract between the City of Santa Rosa and North Bay Corporation.
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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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MAYOR'S/COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS
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CITY MANAGER'S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS
16. [IF NEEDED] – ANNOUNCEMENT OF ADDITIONAL CLOSED SESSION ITEMS(S), ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION(S), RECONVENE 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
February 9
Applicant Interviews for Boards and Commissions Vacancies
Study Session – Mid Year Financial Update
Staff Briefing – Water Conservation
Consent – Assessment Lien Against Property at 300 Carrillo Street
Consent – Assessment Lien Against Property at 244 Carrington Street
Consent – Declaring Weeds and Rubbish in the City of Santa Rosa a Public Nuisance
Consent – First Amendment to Reimbursement Agreement for Variable Rate Demand Wastewater Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2004A
Consent – Agreement Conveying a Conservation Easement with Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District for Roseland Creek Community Park and Trail – Phase 1A
Consent – Amendment to City Classification and Salary Plan for Departmental Application Specialist and Amend Resolution No. 27554
Consent – Transportation Fund for Clean Air/California Energy Commission AB 118 Project Proposal
Report – Medical Cannabis Dispensary Permit Denial – 1111 Petaluma Hill Road
Report – Approval of Professional Services Agreement for Executive Recruitment Services
February 16 No City Council Meeting
February 23
Staff Briefing – Geographic Information System
Consent – Art in Public Places Committee Appointments
Consent – Acceptance of Prop 1B Funds from California Transit Security Grant Program
Consent – Acceptance of Prop 1B Funds from Public Transportation Modernization, Improvement and Service Enhancement Account Program
Report – Transit Mall Relocation
Report – Transit Mall Public Art Recommendation
Report – Early Retirement Incentive Program
Report -- Consideration of General Plan Work Plans within the Downtown Station Area Specific Plan Boundary
Report – Board and Commission Policy
Report -- Independent Campaign Disclosure Ordinance
Report – Bi-Annual Greenhouse Gas Work Group Update
Report – Measure O Annual Report
Report – Water Agency Budget
March 2
Report – Extension of Measure O Fiscal Crisis
Report – Community Media Center Annual Report
March 9
Staff Briefing – 2010 Census
Report – Maple Avenue Surplus Sale
Report – Independent Campaign Finance Ordinance
Report – Lobbyist Registration Ordinance
March 16
Consent – Community Media Center Agreement Amendment
March 23 No City Council Meeting
March 30
Joint Study Session with Planning Commission – General Plan, Growth Management and Housing Allocation Plan
Pending:
Consent – Agreement with County Regarding AB811
Report – Taxi Cab Regulations
Report – Burbank Avenue Utilities Certificate
Public Hearing – Stony Point Road Underground Utility District
Public Hearing – Stony Point Road Reconstruction and Widening Project, Supplement to the Environmental Impact Report
MEETINGS FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 1, 2010
February 1 Art in Public Places Committee, 3:30 PM, Steele Lane Community Center, 415 Steele Lane
February 2 Downtown Subcommittee, 8:30 AM, City Hall - 100 Santa Rosa Avenue, Room 10
February 3 Cultural Heritage Board, 2:30 PM, City Hall – 100 Santa Rosa Avenue, Room 7
February 4 Board of Public Utilities, 1:30 PM, City Hall – 100 Santa Rosa Avenue, City Council Chamber
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