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SANTA ROSA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA AND SUMMARY REPORT
REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL, 100 SANTA ROSA AVENUE
MARCH 30, 2010
2:00 P.M. (MAYOR’S CONFERENCE ROOM, ROOM 10)
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Prior to adjournment into Closed Session, the public may speak up to three (3) minutes on items to be addressed in Closed Session.
2.1 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 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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property: 1400 Burbank Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95407
APN 125-331-001
Agency Negotiator: Marc Richardson, Director of Recreation, Parks and Community Services
Negotiating Parties: SBRI 1400 Burbank, LLC
Under Negotiations: Price and terms of payment2.3 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property: 983 Sonoma Avenue, Santa Rosa CA 95404
APN 009-171-029
Agency Negotiator: Josh Maresca, Right-of-Way Agent
Negotiating Parties: Housing Authority of Santa Rosa
Under Negotiations: Price and terms of payment2.4 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (a) of Government Code section 54956.9)
City of Santa Rosa v. Helen Baum, et al.
Sonoma County Superior Court No. SCV 2458862.5 ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION(S) AND RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
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3:15 P.M.
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3. JOINT STUDY SESSION WITH THE 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 2009, housing needs information, as well as to review the operation of the Growth Management program and the Housing Allocation Plan over the last year.
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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 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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Staff will describe the May 17, 2010 Tour of California Stage 2 route details through Santa Rosa, provide information and timing of activities and events planned for the day of the race and will describe anticipated road closures and parking restrictions along the route.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- NONE
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STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COUNCILMEMBERS
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CONSENT ITEMS
10.1 MOTION -- CONTRACT EXTENSION - AUTO PARTS SUPPLY
This motion, recommended by the Finance and Public Works Departments, extends Contract No. 06-8558 for auto parts supply with Smothers Parts International, Santa Rosa, California, for an additional one-year term, with no contract price increases. The total amount of the contract extension is $160,000. Funds for this operational expense have been allocated in FY 2009-10 budgets of the Public Works operational charge number 1054-41, General Fund inventory asset account numbers 0710-1301 and 0710-1304, and Transit Fund inventory asset account number 0650-1304 and will be allocated in subsequent fiscal year budgets when approved by Council.
This resolution, recommended by the Office of Advance Planning and Public Policy, 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.
This resolution, recommended by the Transit Department, approves a contract award, authorizes the Director of the Transit Department to execute the Purchase Agreement, as well as any other relevant, contractual documents, with New Flyer of America, Incorporated, for the purchase of seven (7) 40-foot, low-floor, gasoline, hybrid electric buses, and approves an appropriation of $4,542,600 in FY 2010 in Project Number 7789 for the procurement.
This resolution, recommended by the Police Department, authorizes acceptance of a California Highway Patrol grant in the amount of $9,999.99 for implementation of the Every 15 Minutes program at Piner High School.
This resolution, recommended by the Police Department, authorizes acceptance of a California Alcoholic Beverage Control Department grant in the amount of $7,500 for implementation of a Shoulder Tap program in Santa Rosa.
This resolution, recommended by the Utilities Department authorizes, by resolution, the City Manager to sign a $150,950 interagency agreement with the Sonoma County Regional Climate Protection Authority. On January 5, 2010, City Council adopted Resolution No. 27550 authorizing an interagency agreement with the Sonoma County Transit Authority. However, prior to signing that agreement, the agency received word that its legal name change had been finalized as the Sonoma County Regional Climate Protection Authority. In addition, the Department of Energy has specified that certain Federal provisions must be included in all contracts funded by the EEDBG award. The revised interagency agreement being considered by Council today includes the agency's new legal name and the required Federal provisions.
On Tuesday, March 16, 2010, the Finance staff presented a report item to the Council on the March 16, 2010 Budget Deficit Reduction Options. After City Department presentations, public input and Council discussion, Council, by motion, directed that specific reduction options be pulled from the list and the remaining items be approved. Additionally, Council directed that the final list, as revised for the items removed, be brought back to Council for adoption of the resolutions implementing those budget deficit reduction items. It is recommended that the Council adopt these resolutions to formally implement the budget reductions previously authorized by motion.
10.8 ORDINANCE ADOPTION – ORDINANCE REZONING 5150 SONOMA HIGHWAY – VISTA GABRIELLE SUBDIVISION
This ordinance, introduced at the March 16, 2010 regular meeting, rezones the 5150 Sonoma Highway site to the R-3-18 Zoning District.
11. REPORT ITEMS
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BACKGROUND: The City received a number of parcels from CalTrans after the construction of Highway 12 east of Highway 101. Most of these parcels have been sold to adjoining property owners as surplus property, the last transaction occurring in 2001. There is some interest expressed by adjoining property owners to extend their fence lines to the back of sidewalk at Maple Avenue. The two subject properties are the last remaining parcels left on Maple Avenue and it is appropriate, at this time, for Council to declare these parcels as surplus and authorize staff to sell them in accordance with Council Policy 000-10.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Public Works Department that the Council, by resolution, declare that the aforementioned parcels be declared undevelopable and surplus, and order their sale under Council Policy 000-10.
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BACKGROUND: The Transit Department is finalizing the design portion of the Transit Mall Revitalization Project, which, when implemented, will require an estimated 12-16 weeks to construct, closing the Transit Mall. The Transit Department seeks to temporarily relocate the Transit Mall during construction to continue bus operations. First Street between Santa Rosa Avenue and D Street has been evaluated for the recommended site of relocation. The Department seeks Council approval, by motion, to utilize this site for relocation during construction. The Department also seeks Council approval of a resolution authorizing installation of a temporary mid-block crosswalk on First Street during the relocation and construction. Finally, the Department seeks to close that portion of First Street to all through vehicular traffic excepting Transit vehicles and Emergency Services providers.
RECOMMENDATION: The Transit Department recommends the Council, by motion, approve the relocation of the Transit Mall to First Street between D Street and Santa Rosa Avenue during construction of the Transit Mall Revitalization Project, allow closure of that portion of the street to all traffic except Public Transit and Emergency Services vehicles, and approve a Resolution for the installation of a mid-block crosswalk on First Street approximately 175 feet east of Santa Rosa Avenue during construction of the Transit Mall Relocation Project.
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BACKGROUND: The delegation of duties set forth in Chapter 11-08 of the City Code has become outdated due to recent staffing and organizational changes. Staff will present a revision of the chapter in the form of an ordinance that makes changes to the delegated authorities of the City Traffic Engineer and allows the City Manager to assign the City Traffic Engineer function to an appropriate staff member. In addition, the ordinance establishes a City Parking Manager function to be assigned by the Director of Economic Development and Housing to manage the City’s urban parking activities.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Department of Public Works that the Council introduce an ordinance revising and restating Chapter 11-08 of the City Code relating to staff delegations.
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BACKGROUND: Proposition 16, the California Taxpayers Right to Vote Act, recently qualified for the June ballot. The proposition if passed would require cities and counties who are interested in forming their own electric utility or participate in the Community Choice Aggregators (CCA) to require a 2/3 voter approval prior to implementation.
As part of the City's legislative platform, the Council can oppose legislation and ballot measures that take away local control.RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Manager's Office, that the Council, by resolution, oppose Proposition 16: The California Taxpayers Right to Vote Act.
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BACKGROUND: In December 2009, Senator Cantwell introduced the CLEAR Act which would cap the emissions of greenhouse gases in 2012 by requiring oil, coal and natural gas companies to purchase monthly permits that would allow them to sell their fuels. Seventy-five percent of the money from the permits would be returned to the public every month in the form of a dividend check and the remainder would go towards renewable energy studies and conservation programs.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Manager’s Office that the Council support, by motion, the CLEAR Act and authorize the Mayor to send a letter of support to our members of Congress.
5:00 P.M.
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BACKGROUND: On February 11, 2010, the Planning Commission adopted resolutions (5-1-0) recommending adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Rezoning of the site located at 1846 and 1865 Meda Avenue from the PD Planned Development district to the R-1-6 Single Family Residential district. The Planning Commission also approved a Tentative Map, Hillside Development Permit, Conditional Use Permit, and Zoning Variance to subdivide the 10 acre parcel to allow development of 95 single family attached and detached homes. The proposed zoning is consistent with the site’s Medium Low Density Residential General Plan designation.
RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission and the Community Development Department recommend that the City Council, by resolution, adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Vistas at Kawana Springs project at 1846 and 1865 Meda Avenue, and introduce an ordinance to rezone the site to the R-1-6 Single Family Residential 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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Rohnert Park Mayor Pam Stafford has submitted a letter to the Mayors’ and Councilmembers’ Association requesting appointment to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO).
13.2 LETTER OF INTEREST - LAFCO APPOINTMENT
Windsor Vice Mayor Steve Allen has submitted a letter to the Mayors’ and Councilmembers’ Association requesting appointment to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO).
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Santa Rosa City Councilmember John Sawyer has submitted a letter to the Mayors’ and Councilmembers’ Association requesting appointment to the Airport Land Use Commission.
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MAYORS’/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 IN MEMORY OF GERALD POZNANOVICH