City of Santa Rosa Council Meeting
Come listen to and comment on Santa Rosa's mid-year financial update, appeal of the denial of a medical cannabis dispensary permit, and the city's conservation efforts.
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Feb 09, 2010 from 04:00 PM to 09:00 PM |
| Where | Council Chambers, 100 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa |
| Contact Phone | 707-543-3016 |
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SANTA ROSA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA AND SUMMARY
REPORT
REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL, 100 SANTA ROSA AVENUE
FEBRUARY
9, 2010
1:45 P.M. (MAYOR’S CONFERENCE ROOM, ROOM 10)
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. APPLICANT INTERVIEWS FOR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS VACANCIES
2.1 APPLICANT INTERVIEWS FOR HOUSING AUTHORITY / REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
The Council will interview four applicants for one vacancy on the Housing Authority/Redevelopment Agency.
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 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 – 2458443.2 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).
3.3 ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION(S) AND RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
3:00 P.M. (CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER)
4. STUDY SESSION
The purpose of the study session is to update the Council on the status of General Fund finances midway through the 2009/10 fiscal year. The Mid-Year Financial Update will be given, which compiles six months of actual FY 2009/10 data, along with a projection for the remainder of the year. An economic outlook will be presented that discusses current and projected trends that will affect this fiscal year and beyond. An update of the General Fund Five-Year Forecast will be provided. New revenue, expenditure and reserve projections for fiscal years 2009/10 through 2013/14 will be discussed.
4:00 P.M. (CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER)
5. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ROLL CALL
6. REPORT, IF ANY, ON STUDY AND CLOSED SESSION(S)
7. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
7.1 PROCLAMATION -- LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS MAKING DEMOCRACY WORK DAY
7.2 PRESENTATION – SONOMA VIETNAMESE ASSOCIATION 2010 LUNAR NEW YEAR
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 13.
8. 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.
8.1 WATER CONSERVATION
Staff will give an update on new and existing water conservation programs.
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – JANUARY 5, 2010 AND JANUARY 12, 2010 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
10. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COUNCILMEMBERS
11. CONSENT ITEMS
11.1 RESOLUTION -- ASSESSMENT LIEN AGAINST THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 300 CARRILLO STREET
This resolution, recommended by the Department of Community Development, confirms the special assessment lien in the amount of $6,536.90 against the real property located at 300 Carrillo Street for violations of the City Code that remain uncorrected by the responsible parties, Michael F. and Carol A. Dispensa, Anthony and Alicia Quattrochi, and Ronald J. and Sharie Barbieri and authorizes recording of a lien and placing the assessment on the property tax roll for collection.
11.2 RESOLUTION -- ASSESSMENT LIEN AGAINST THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 244 CARRINGTON STREET
This resolution, recommended by the Department of Community Development, confirms the special assessment lien in the amount of $20,554.74 against the property located at 244 Carrington Street for violations of the City Code that remain uncorrected by the responsible party, Bank of America Home Loans and authorizes recording of a lien and placing the assessment on the property tax roll for collection.
11.3 RESOLUTION -- DECLARING WEEDS AND RUBBISH IN THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA A PUBLIC NUISANCE
This resolution, recommended by the Fire Department, declares, pursuant to Chapter 9-08 of the Santa Rosa City Code, weeds and rubbish a public nuisance and authorizes the Fire Department to give notice thereof to affected property owners.
11.4 RESOLUTION -- FIRST AMENDMENT TO REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT FOR VARIABLE RATE DEMAND WASTEWATER REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2004A
This resolution, recommended by the Finance Department, approves the form of and authorizes the execution and delivery of a first amendment to the reimbursement agreement relating to the Variable Rate Demand Wastewater Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2004A, and authorizes certain other actions in connection therewith.This resolution, recommended by the Human Resources Department, amends the City Classification and Salary Plan to correct and adjust the Departmental Application Specialist salary range on Council resolution #27554 from $4,490 - $4,713 - $4,948 - $5,196 - $6,252 per month to $5,145 - $5,401 - $5,674 - $5,953 - $6,252 per month effective January 10, 2010.
These two resolutions, recommended by the Public Works Department, authorize that applications be submitted to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) requesting funds from the Transportation Fund for Clean Air (TFCA) Regional Fund, and to the California Energy Commission (CEC) requesting funds from the AB 118 - Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Program, to upgrade City-fleet Toyota Prius Hybrid vehicles to “plug-in” hybrid, and fund electric vehicle charging stations. It is further recommended that the Council authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the agreements with the BAAQMD and CEC to complete the project if successful in obtaining grant funds, and authorize the Chief Financial Officer to establish a project entitled “Electric Vehicle Conversion and Infrastructure” with appropriations in the amount of the grant, source of funds being the grant.
11.7 ORDINANCE ADOPTION -- COMMERCIAL VEHICLE PROHIBITIONS
This ordinance, introduced at the February 2, 2010 Regular Meeting, 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.
12. REPORT ITEMS
BACKGROUND: On August 17, 2009, the applicant, Mina Sohaei filed a Medical Cannabis Dispensary Permit application to operate a Medical Cannabis Dispensary at 1111 Petaluma Hill Road. This application was denied by the City Manager on November 12, 2009 based on the existing crime levels and specific types of crime in the surrounding neighborhood (South Park) as identified by the City of Santa Rosa Police Department. An appeal of this decision was filed by the applicant’s attorney with supporting documentation identifying the grounds of the appeal being provided in a letter dated December 21, 2009.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Community Development Department that the Council, by resolution, deny the appeal and uphold the original determination denying the Medical Cannabis Dispensary Permit to operate a Medical Cannabis Dispensary at 1111 Petaluma Hill Road.
12.2 REPORT – APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT SERVICES
BACKGROUND: At the January 12, 2010 meeting, Council appointed an ad hoc subcommittee for the purpose of interviewing executive recruitment firms specializing in public sector executive searches in California. Interviews were conducted and at the January 26, 2010 meeting, Council accepted the subcommittee’s recommendation of Bob Murray & Associates as the firm to recruit for a new City Manager. The Human Resources Department was directed to prepare a professional services agreement, which has been prepared and attached for Council approval. Representatives from Bob Murray & Associates will be present and ready to begin discussions on the qualifications for the new City Manager.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Council, by resolution, approve the agreement for professional services with Bob Murray & Associates in the amount of $16,500 plus expenses not to exceed $6,500 and authorize the Interim City Manager to sign and execute the contract. It is further recommended that Council begin the discussion on the qualifications of the new City Manager.
BACKGROUND: This resolution would authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement conveying a conservation easement with the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District over 1400 Burbank Avenue (Roseland Creek Community Park and Trail – Phase 1a)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Recreation, Parks & Community Services Department that the Council, by resolution, enter into an agreement conveying a conservation easement with the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District for the property at 1400 Burbank Avenue, also known as Roseland Creek Community Park – Phase 1a.
13. 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.
14. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (AND POSSIBLE COUNCIL ACTION)
14.1 ANNUAL REPORTS FOR SPECIAL TAX DISTRICTS FOR TAX YEAR 2009/10
14.2 APPOINTMENT TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
The Council may appoint one member to the Housing Authority / Redevelopment Agency Board of Directors.
15. MAYOR'S/COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS
16. CITY MANAGER'S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS
17. [IF NEEDED] – ANNOUNCEMENT OF ADDITIONAL CLOSED SESSION ITEMS(S), ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION(S), RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS, IF ANY
18. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
*Did not appear on the preliminary agenda.
**Quasi-judicial or
adjudicative action.
