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SANTA ROSA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA AND SUMMARY REPORT
REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL, 100 SANTA ROSA AVENUE
NOVEMBER 2, 2010
3:30 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 three minutes on items to be addressed in Closed Session.
3.1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency Designated Representatives: Fran Elm, Human Resources Director, Chris Sliz, Employee Relations Manager and Pat Thompson, Interim 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).3.2 ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION(S) AND RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
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4:00 P.M.
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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 16.
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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On September 8, the Day of Caring event was held, marking the official kick-off of the local 2010 United Way campaign. This event included over 250 City of Santa Rosa and County of Sonoma employees, working together to provide valuable services and assistance, and enhance community programs. This briefing will summarize some of the team-building and community spirit that extended our public services into our neighborhoods.
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Employee Fund Drive Coordinators will update the Council on the result of the 2010 Campaign.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES – SEPTEMBER 14, 2010 AND SEPTEMBER 21, 2010 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
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STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COUNCILMEMBERS
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CONSENT ITEMS
10.1 RESOLUTION -- AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE ADA COMPLIANT, ACCESSIBLE ARBOC MOBILITY BUS AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FROM THE CALACT/MBTA PURCHASING COOPERATIVE UTILIZING FEDERAL NEW FREEDOM GRANT FUNDSThis resolution, recommended by the Transit Department, authorizes the purchase of one low floor, ADA compliant Arboc Mobility bus, through the CalACT/MBTA Purchasing Cooperative, to be used for providing the flexible fixed route service in the Oakmont Community. In addition, this resolution authorizes appropriations in the amount of $173,450 in Job Ledger Code 45131for this purchase and bus graphics. Total funding for this purchase is provided utilizing $138,722.50 in FTA Section 5317 New Freedom Grant funds, through the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (Account 4338) and $34,727.50 in Transit Development Act (TDA), Article IV Capital grants. No General Funds will be utilized in this purchase.
10.2 RESOLUTION -- ASSESSMENT LIEN AGAINST THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1209 HEXEM AVENUEThis resolution, recommended by the Department of Community Development, confirms the special assessment lien in the amount of $3,919.44 against the real property located at 1209 Hexem Avenue for violations of the City Code that remain uncorrected by the responsible party, John Palmerlee and authorizes recording of a lien and placing the assessment on the property tax roll for collection.
10.3 RESOLUTION -- CALGRIP GRANT PROPOSALThis resolution, recommended by the Recreation, Parks & Community Services Department, directs staff to submit a proposal for the 2010 California Gang Reduction, Intervention and Prevention Program (CalGRIP) for Cities, and upon receipt of the grant award, authorizes the Chief Financial Officer to increase appropriations in Job Ledger Key 09519 (formerly account number).
10.4 RESOLUTION -- TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (TDA) ARTICLE IV CLAIM SUBMITTALThis resolution, recommended by the Transit Department, authorizes the filing of the Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article IV funding claim for Fiscal Year 2010-11.
11. REPORT ITEMS -- NONE
12. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (AND POSSIBLE COUNCIL ACTION)
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MAYOR'S/COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS
14. CITY MANAGER'S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS
15. [IF NEEDED] – ANNOUNCEMENT OF ADDITIONAL CLOSED SESSION ITEMS(S), ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION(S), RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS, IF ANY
16. 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.
17. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
*Did not appear on the preliminary agenda.
**Quasi-judicial or adjudicative action.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
November 9
Study Session – Urban Water Management Plan Demand Projections
Consent – Installation of a Speed Table on Thomas Lake Harris Drive at Stonefield Lane (North Intersection)
Consent – Elnoka Village Environmental Impact Report Contract Amendment No. 2
Consent – Assessment Lien Against the Real Property Located at 1274 Matanzas Way
Report – Request to Approve the Release of HAP Contract for the Woodbridge Subdivision
Public Hearing – Dutton Avenue Creek Access Path
Public Hearing – City Code Amendment – Loading Zone Permits
Public Hearing – Country Mobile Home Park Conversion Appeal
November 16
Study Session – Financial Update
Report – Request to Terminate the Existing Memorandum of Option to Purchase Between the Housing Authority and City of Santa Rosa for 983 Sonoma Avenue (Brookwood Homeless Shelter)
Public Hearing – Draft Density Bonus Ordinance
Public Hearing – Streamside Path Mitigated Negative Declaration
November 23 NO COUNCIL MEETING
November 30
Interviews for Personnel Board
Consent – Parking Fine Increase to Reflect new State Surcharge of $3
Report – Highway 101 Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing
Public Hearing – Taxi Cab Regulations
December 7
Council Changeover
Report – Voter Measure to Extend Urban Growth Boundary
December 14
Consent – Conflict of Interest Code Update
Public Hearing – Humboldt Street Bike Boulevard Mitigated Negative Declaration
December 21 NO COUNCIL MEETING
December 28 NO COUNCIL MEETING
January 4 NO COUNCIL MEETING
January 11
Public Hearing – Santa Rosa Avenue Corridor Plan
Public Hearing -- Zoning Code Amendments to Implement the Santa Rosa General Plan 2020 Housing Element; file no. ST10-003
January 18 NO COUNCIL MEETING
January 25
Public Hearing – TEFRA Multi-Family Housing Revenue Bond Issue for Acacia Lane Senior Apartments
Public Hearing – Budget
Pending:
Study Session – Low Impact Development
Report – Campaign Debt Retirement Ordinance
Report – Revenue Measure
Public Hearing – Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
Public Hearing – Humboldt Street Bike Boulevard Mitigated Negative Declaration
MEETINGS FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 1, 2010
November 1
Art in Public Places Committee, 3:30 PM, Steele Lane Community Center, 415 Steel Lane
November 2
Downtown Subcommittee, 8:30 AM, City Hall, 100 Santa Rosa Avenue, Room 10
November 3
Cultural Heritage Board, 2:30 PM, City Hall, 100 Santa Rosa Avenue, Room 7
November 4
Board of Public Utilities, 1:30 PM, City Hall, 100 Santa Rosa Avenue, City Council Chamber
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