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SANTA ROSA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA AND SUMMARY REPORT
REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL, 100 SANTA ROSA AVENUE
MAY 11, 2010
2:30 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 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).3.2 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: Interim City Manager
3.3 ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION(S) AND RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
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(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
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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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Staff will present awards to the winners of the annual Water Conservation Poster Contest. Winners will be featured in the annual Water Conservation calendar.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES – APRIL 13, 2010 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
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STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COUNCILMEMBERS
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CONSENT ITEMS
10.1 MOTION – INTENT TO PARTICIPATE – SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES PLANNING GRANT AND INCENTIVES PROGRAM
This motion, recommended by the Community Development Department, authorizes the Mayor to sign a letter of support and intent to participate in the joint planning activities with the County of Sonoma and other cities for funding by the Sustainable Communities Planning Grant and Incentives Program.
10.2 RESOLUTION -- SPEED LIMITS ON BELLEVUE AND DUTTON MEADOW
This resolution, recommended by the Public Works Department, establishes radar-enforceable speed limits on Bellevue Avenue between Santa Rosa Avenue and east City Limits, and Dutton Meadow between Bellevue Avenue and Hearn Avenue.
This resolution, recommended by the Recreation, Parks & Community Services Department authorizes the Recreation, Parks & Community Services Department to appropriate $1,311,299 in funding from the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District Matching Grant Program for Bayer Neighborhood Park and Gardens, Account No. 8446.
10.4 ORDINANCE ADOPTION -- REPEALING CHAPTER 2-05, ESTABLISHING THE LUTHER BURBANK HOME & GARDENS BOARD AND AMENDING SECTIONS 13-24.076, 17-22.146 AND 20-58.020 OF THE CITY CODEThis ordinance, introduced at the May 4, 2010 regular meeting repeals Chapter 2-05 establishing the Luther Burbank Home & Gardens Board and amends Sections 13-24.076, 17-22.146 and 20-58.020 of the City Code.
11. REPORT ITEMS
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BACKGROUND: On May 5, 2009, the Council adopted a Memorandum of Understanding for the City’s Unit 5 – Police Officers with a two (2) year term effective July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2011. Because of the City’s continuing financial difficulties, the City’s representatives and representatives from Unit #5 – Police Officers, represented by the Santa Rosa Police Officers Association, have met and conferred concerning concessions. As a result of meet and confer, the Unit has agreed to extend the Term of Agreement for one (1) additional year. The agreement previously provided for no salary increases for two (2) years. The Unit has also agreed to provide the Chief with the discretion to eliminate vacant positions immediately and filled positions effective July 2011.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City’s Negotiating Team that the Council, by resolution, approve the amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding for and on behalf of the City’s Unit #5 – Police Officers, which extends the term of agreement for an additional year. It is further recommended that the Council authorize the City Manager to sign the amendment and implement these changes. The extension of this three (3) year agreement will be effective July 1, 2009 and will end on June 30, 2012.
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BACKGROUND: The City adopted an ordinance in 2007 that established local requirements for applications to convert existing mobilehome parks to resident ownership. In December 2009, a Court of Appeals decision held that State Law preempts local authority with regard to mobilehome park conversions, thereby effectively invalidating the City’s mobilehome park conversion ordinance. The City’s ordinance should therefore be repealed. State law permitting a mobilehome park to become an ownership park would be in effect upon the repeal of the City ordinance.
RECOMMENDATION: The Community Development Department and the City Attorney’s Office recommend that the Council adopt an ordinance repealing existing Santa Rosa City Code Chapter 19-76, Conversion of Mobilehome Parks.
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BACKGROUND: On April 8, 2010, the Planning Commission adopted resolutions (5-0-1) recommending adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and approval of a Density Bonus and concessions for Kawana Springs Family Apartments project located at 766/786 Kawana Springs Road and 2607 Petaluma Hill Road. The Density Bonus would allow a density increase from 18 to 20.58 units per acre in order to develop 42 multifamily apartments for low and very low income households; the concessions would allow a parking reduction and a reduced side setback.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by Community Development and the Planning Commission that the Council, by resolution, adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and approve, by resolution, the Density Bonus and concessions for Kawana Springs Family Apartments project located at 766/786 Kawana Springs Road and 2607 Petaluma Hill Road.
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RECOMMENDATION: At the January 26, 2010 meeting, Bob Murray & Associates was selected as the executive search firm to conduct the recruitment for City Manager. The filing period ended on April 19, 2010 and an initial resume review is scheduled on May 12, 2010. Prior to the May 12 review, the Council wishes to obtain community input on the desired qualifications of the new City Manager.
BACKGROUND: It is recommended that the Council obtain community input on the desired qualifications of the new City Manager.
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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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Letter from North Bay Water Reuse Authority is seeking the Council’s endorsement of the North Bay Water Recycling Program.
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MAYOR'S/COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS
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The Council will discuss whether to bring forward on a future agenda for discussion and possible decision about conducting a poll on the matter of placing a revenue measure on the November ballot.
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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
May 12 Special Meeting – Closed Session – Public Employee Appointment of City Manager
May 18 No City Council Meeting
May 25
Applicant Interviews for Waterways Advisory Committee
Resolution in Support of Proposition 15
Consent – Professional Services Agreement – Mendocino Avenue Intelligent Transportation System Improvements, Phase 2
Consent – Contract Award – ADA Paratransit Services
Consent – Amendment #1 Agreement with C.A.R.E. Evaluators
Report – Agreement for Professional Services
Public Hearing – Issuance of Revenue Bonds by California Municipal Finance Authority for the Purpose of Financing or Refinancing the Acquisition of the Judge Rattigan State Office Building
May 28 Special Meeting – Closed Session – Public Employee Appointment of City Manager
June 8
Report – Notice of Intent – Business Improvement Area
Pending: Study Session – Low Impact Development
Consent – Community Media Center Agreement Amendment
Report – Humboldt Street Bike Boulevard Update
Report – Community Media Center Annual Report
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 MAY 10, 2010
May 10 Planning Commission, 4:00 PM, City Hall – 100 Santa Rosa Avenue, Council Chamber
May 11 Merit Awards Committee, 12:00 noon, Steele Lane Community Center – 415 Steele Lane
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