SANTA ROSA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA AND SUMMARY REPORT
REGULAR MEETING AND JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AND PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY HALL, 100 SANTA ROSA AVENUE
MARCH 29, 2011
2:15 P.M. (MAYOR’S CONFERENCE ROOM, ROOM 10)
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. 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 three minutes on items to be addressed in Closed Session.
2.1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency Designated Representatives: Fran Elm, Human Resources Director, Chris Sliz, Employee Relations Manager and Jennifer Phillips, Assistant City 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 1021, (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).
2.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Government Code section 54946.9. One potential case re: removal of abandoned underground storage tank - 545 Fourth Street.
2.3 ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION(S) AND RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
2:45 PM (CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER)
JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSIONERS
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JOINT STUDY SESSION OF CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION
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Each year, the Planning Commission and City Council review the General Plan, consistent with state planning and zoning law. The study session will allow time to cover General Plan actions in 2010, housing needs information, as well as to review the operation of the Growth Management program and the Housing Allocation Plan over the last year.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Comments from the public will be allowed at this time only on the subject of the Special Meeting.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION3.2
Study session regarding an ordinance to govern and regulate the operations of taxicab businesses and vehicles working in the City of Santa Rosa.
4:00 P.M. (CITY 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 -- NONE
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 14.
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 - March 15, 2011, Regular Meeting
9A. MAYOR'S/COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS
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STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COUNCILMEMBERS
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MAYOR /COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS
3. REPORTS BY MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBERS REGARDING VARIOUS AGENCY MEETINGS ATTENDED (IF NEEDED)
• Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA)
• Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) - Water Advisory Committee
• Solid Waste Advisory Group (SWAG)
• Other
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CITY MANAGER'S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS
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CONSENT ITEMS
10.1MOTION - CONTRACT AWARD - COBRAHEAD INDUCTION STREETLIGHTS
This motion, recommended by the Finance and Public Works Departments, authorizes the contract award and issuance of a purchase order for six hundred (600) Cobrahead Induction Streetlights to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, JAM Services, Livermore, California, in the total amount of $158,794.88. Funding for this purchase is allocated in the Public Works Department JL Key Number: 001410-5341/17425-00, Street Light Efficiency Project 09ARRA Purchase.
This resolution, recommended by the Transit Department, approves the request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) for Transportation Development Act Article III funds for the Humboldt Street Bike Boulevard Traffic Calming project, Pedestrian Flasher on Hearn Avenue and Old Stony Point Road, and the rehabilitation of the Brush Creek Class I path, and authorizes the Director of the Transit Department to file the application and other required documents for requesting and executing the allocation of funds.
This resolution, recommended by the Transit Department, 1) authorizes the submittal of an application to the California Emergency Management Agency (CalEMA) requesting $25,113 from the California Transit Security Grant Program-California Transit Assistance Fund (CTSGP-CTAF) to purchase and install safety and security enhancements at transit centers in Santa Rosa, and 2) appoints the Transit Director as the authorized agent to execute any actions necessary for this application, the acceptance of these funds, compliance with this grant program, and the completion of the project.
This resolution, recommended by the Community Development Department, authorizes the City Council to receive a report regarding the Annual Review of the General Plan and the Growth Management and Housing Allocation Plan Ordinances.
10.5RESOLUTION - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - NORTH SANTA ROSA STATION AREA SPECIFIC PLAN
This resolution, recommended by the Department of Community Development, authorizes the mayor to sign the Agreement for Professional Services with Pacific Municipal Consultants (PMC) for preparation of the North Santa Rosa Station Area Specific Plan and Environmental Impact Report.
10.6RESOLUTION - ASSESSMENT LIEN AGAINST THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 592 CHERRYWOOD DR
This resolution, recommended by the Department of Community Development, confirms the special assessment lien in the amount of $23,782.58 against the property located at 592 Cherrywood Drive for violations of the City Code that remain uncorrected by the responsible party, Alvaro Vidrio Contreras, and authorizes recording of a lien and placing the assessment on the property tax roll for collection.
11. REPORT ITEMS
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BACKGROUND: Section 12 of the City Charter provides that the Charter is to be reviewed in 2002 and then every ten years thereafter. Under Section 12, the next review of the City Charter should be completed no later than 2012. In order for any potential amendments to the Charter to be placed on the November 2012 ballot, the Council would need to take action on the proposed measures no later than August 2012. City Council elections will also be on the ballot in November 2012.
The Council could also elect to review the Charter at an earlier date to be able to place any changes on a ballot prior to November 6, 2012. Possible dates would be November 8, 2011, March 6, 2012 or June 5, 2012 when other County elections would be scheduled.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Attorney, that the Council, by motion, provide direction to the City Attorney regarding the timing of when it would like to commence the charter review and target date for election on possible amendments to the Charter.
The City Attorney further recommends that the Council, by motion, provide direction to the City Attorney to proceed as outlined in the staff report to commence the Charter Review Process or provide direction as to any desired changes to the proposed process.
(THE COUNCIL MAY RECESS DURING THE EVENING FOR 30 MINUTES FOR A DINNER BREAK)
5:00 P.M.
**11.2
BACKGROUND: On January 13, 2011, the Planning Commission adopted a resolution (5-2)certifying the Elnoka Village Final Environmental Impact Report. On January 21, 2011, the Oakmont Village Association filed an appeal of the Planning Commission's decision.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning Commission and the Community Development Department that the City Council hold a public hearing and deny the appeal, and adopt a resolution certifying the Elnoka Village Final Environmental Impact Report.
12. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (AND POSSIBLE COUNCIL ACTION)
13. [IF NEEDED] - ANNOUNCEMENT OF ADDITIONAL CLOSED SESSION ITEMS(S), ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION(S), RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS, IF ANY
14. 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.
15. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
*Did not appear on the preliminary agenda.
**Quasi-judicial or adjudicative action.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
April 5
Study Session - Actuarial Review of City Pension Plans -
John Bartel Presentation (2 hours)
Staff Briefing - Regional Climate Protection Authority Program
Update: Energy Upgrade California and RESCO
(Renewal Energies for Secure Communities)
Report - Council Emerging Issues
Report - Adoption of Park Master Plan and Mitigated Negative
Declaration for Bayer Neighborhood Park and Gardens
Public Hearing - Villas Rezoning
April 12 NO COUNCIL MEETING
April 19
Interviews - Boards & Commission Appointments
- Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Board
- Housing Authority/Redevelopment Agency
- Personnel Board
- Measure O Oversite Committee
Study Session - Citizen Request Management / 311
Program
Study Session - SB x7-7 Community Water Use Target for 2020
Staff Briefing - Solar Permitting
Report - Approval of Preliminary 2011/12 Subregional Water
Reuse System Operating and Debt Service Budget
and Allocation of Costs.
Public Hearing - Mitigated Neg. Dec. for Creek Stewardship
Volunteer Program (continued from March 8, 2011)
Public Hearing - Adoption of SBx7-7 Community Water Use
Target for 2020
April 26 NO COUNCIL MEETING
May 3
Study Session - Spring Financial Update
Presentation - Sonoma County Senior Olympics
Staff Briefing - Water Use Efficiency
June 14, 15, 16 Public Hearings - Budget Hearings
Pending:
Report - Museum on the Square Easement
Public Hearing - Taxi Cab Regulations Ordinance
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