City Council
Regular MeetingSanta Rosa, CA · December 10, 2013
Agenda
City Hall
City of Santa Rosa 100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT
DECEMBER 10, 2013
1:00 P.M. (MAYOR'S CONFERENCE ROOM, ROOM 10)
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Following the announcement of Closed Session items and prior to recess
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
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Designated Representatives: Fran Elm, Human Resources
Director, Chris Sliz, Employee Relations Manager, and Carol Stevens of
Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP.
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).
2.2 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Designated Representatives: Kathleen Millison, City Manager
and Jennifer Phillips, Assistant City Manager. Unrepresented Executive
Management, Middle Management, and Confidential Employees
(Employee Units 10, 11 and 12).
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council prior to this meeting regarding any item
on this agenda, excluding closed session items, are available for public review in the City Clerk’s Office,
Room 10, City Hall, 100 Santa Rosa Ave, during normal business hours.
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2.3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNCIL - ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (d)(4) of Government
Code Section 54956.9: one potential case
RECESS CLOSED SESSION(S) AND RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION IN
THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
2:00 P.M. (CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER)
3. STUDY SESSION
Study Session items are items for in-depth discussion and possible direction
to staff. No action may be taken.
3.1 FALL FINANCIAL UPDATE
This study session will provide an update on the current and projected
status of General Fund finances beginning with a discussion of
preliminary General Fund year end closing results for Fiscal Year (FY)
2012/13. First quarter activity for the current FY 2013/14, along with
updated projections for the remainder of the year will be presented. An
economic outlook will be provided that discusses current and projected
trends that will affect this fiscal year and beyond.
During the presentation, General Fund revenues will be reviewed and an
updated forecast will be provided. The Five-Year Forecast, incorporating
updated revenue, expenditure and reserve projections, will be presented
for FY 2013/14 through FY 2017/18.
Attachments Staff Report
Presentation (uploaded 12/9/2013)
3.2 AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND EMERGENCY SHELTER BEDS
Staff will conduct a brief presentation to review: 1) the existing inventory
of shelter beds, homeless services and affordable housing; 2) outline the
need to restore local funding resources for affordable housing; and, 3)
funding options for the City Council to consider during the budget
deliberation process. City staff, affordable housing developers, and
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homeless service providers will be available to assist the discussion.
Attachments Staff Report
Staff Report Attachment 1-Glossary of Terms.docx
Presentation (uploaded 12/9/2013)
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4:00 P.M. (CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER)
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 COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS:
Comments from the public on non-agenda items will be heard under Agenda
Item 15.
4. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ROLL CALL
5. REPORT, IF ANY, ON STUDY AND CLOSED SESSIONS
6. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
6.1 PROCLAMATION - POLICE CHIEF SCHWEDHELM RETIREMENT
Attachments Proclamation
6.2 PROCLAMATION - FIRE CHIEF McCORMICK RETIREMENT
Attachments Proclamation
6.3 PROCLAMATION - DRIVE SOBER MONTH
Attachments Proclamation
6.4 PRESENTATION - RESPONSIBLE ALCOHOL MERCHANT AWARDS
7. STAFF BRIEFINGS - NONE
This time is reserved for City staff to provide a five-minute briefing to 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - NONE
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9. MAYOR'S/COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS
9.1 STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COUNCILMEMBERS
9.2 MAYOR'S/COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS
9.3 REPORTS BY MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBERS REGARDING VARIOUS
AGENCY MEETINGS ATTENDED AND POSSIBLE COUNCIL DIRECTION
TO ITS REPRESENTATIVES ON PENDING ISSUES BEFORE SUCH
BOARDS (IF NEEDED)
9.3.1 Sonoma County Transportation Authority/Regional Climate
Protection Authority (SCTA/RCPA)
9.3.2 Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) - Water Advisory
Committee
9.3.3 Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG)
9.3.4 Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space
District Advisory Committee
9.3.5 Sonoma Clean Power Authority (SCPA)
9.3.6 Other
10. CITY MANAGER’S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS
11. CONSENT ITEMS
11.1 MOTION - PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY APPLICATION
FOR SERVICE - PERMANENT ELECTRICAL POWER TO WATER
RESERVOIR R-11
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and
Public Works Department that the Council delegate authority to the
Director of Utilities to submit an application to Pacific Gas and Electric
Company to provide electrical power to existing water reservoir R-11.
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Attachments Staff Report
Staff Report Attachment - PG&E Application
11.2 MOTION - PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY SERVICE POINT
AGREEMENT - SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL - COLLEGE AVENUE
AND GLENN STREET
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and
Public Works Department that the Council, by motion, approve the Traffic
Controller Service Point Agreement for $6,810.20 and authorize the
Director of the Transportation and Public Works Department to execute
the agreement-Contract ID: 1153166: College Avenue.
Attachments Staff Report
Staff Report Attachment - PGE Agreement
11.3 MOTION - CONTRACT AWARD - SANTA ROSA AVE WIDENING
YOLANDA AVE TO KAWANA SPRINGS ROAD
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Department of
Transportation and Public Works that the Council, by motion, award
construction contract no. C00655, Santa Rosa Ave Widening - Yolanda
Ave to Kawana Springs Road in the total amount of $ 6,148,524.57 to the
lowest responsible bidder, Ghilotti Bros / Terracon JV of San Rafael and
Santa Rosa, respectively. Funding for this project has been appropriated
to Account Nos. 17144, 55402, 55603 and 70543. The sources of funds
are Measure M, development fees, local transportation funds and sewer
and water funds.
Attachments Staff Report
Staff Report Attachment 1 - Summary of Bids
Staff Report Attachment 2 - Location Map
Staff Report Attachment 3 - Proposed Lane Configuration
11.4 RESOLUTION - SPEED LIMITS ON MONTGOMERY DRIVE AND
RUSSELL AVENUE
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and
Public Works Department that the Council, by resolution, establish radar
enforceable speed limits of 30 mph for Montgomery Drive between Talbot
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Avenue and Farmers Lane, and 25 mph for Russell Avenue between
Ditty Avenue and Cleveland Avenue.
Attachments Staff Report
Staff Report Attachment - Vicinity Maps
Resolution
11.5 RESOLUTION - ASSESSMENT LIEN AGAINST THE REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 2512 WEST STEELE LANE
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Department of
Community Development that Council, by resolution, approve the special
assessment lien in the amount of $21,930.00 against the property
located at 2512 West Steele Lane for violations of the City Code that
remain uncorrected by the responsible party, Diana McVey, and
authorizes recording of a lien and placing the assessment on the
property tax roll for collection.
Attachments staff report
staff report attachment
resolution
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11.6 RESOLUTION - ASSESSMENT LIEN AGAINST THE REAL
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2508 MONTGOMERY DRIVE
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Department of
Community Development that the Council, by resolution, approve the
special assessment lien in the amount of $20,127.00 against the
property located at 2508 Montgomery Drive for violations of the City
Code that remain uncorrected by the responsible party, Russell (BJ)
Morgan, Jr. and authorizes recording of a lien and placing the
assessment on the property tax roll for collection.
Attachments Staff Report
Staff Report Attachments
Resolution
11.7 RESOLUTION - CONTRACT - BURKE, WILLIAMS, & SORENSEN
FOR LEGAL SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Department of
Human Resources that the Council, by resolution, approve an
agreement between Burke, Williams, & Sorensen and the City of
Santa Rosa for an amount not to exceed $150,000.00. Funds for
these services to be paid out through the end of 2014 from the Human
Resources budget, Key Number 040101, Object Code 5320.
Attachments Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit
11.8 RESOLUTION - BICENTENNIAL MARKETPLACE RESOLUTION
CORRECTION
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Department of
Community Development that the Council adopt a corrected resolution
amending the general plan for approximately 4.2 acres from Office
and Very Low Density Residential to Retail and Business Services.
Attachments Staff Report
Staff Report Attachments
Resolution
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11.9 ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION - BICENTENNIAL MARKETPLACE
ORDINANCE CORRECTION - ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING TITLE 20 OF THE SANTA
ROSA CITY CODE - RECLASSIFICATION OF BICENTENNIAL
MARKETPLACE LOCATED AT 3366, 3380 MENDOCINO AVENUE
AND ASSORTED PARCELS (APN(S): 173-050-004 / 005/ 006 /007 /
008 / 010 / 011) AND APPROXIMATELY 15,000 SQUARE FEET OF
3340 MENDOCINO AVENUE (APN: 173-050-009) TO THE CG
(GENERAL COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT - FILE NUMBER MJP10-003
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Department of
Community Development that the City Council introduce an ordinance
reclassifying approximately 4.2 acres from the CO (Office
Commercial) and RR-40 (Rural Residential) to the CG (General
Commercial) district.
Attachments Staff Report
Staff Report Attachments
Ordinance
11.10 RESOLUTION - GRANTING PASEO VISTA UTILITY CERTIFICATE
APPEAL
RECOMMENDATION: This resolution, approved by the Council at the
December 3, 2013, Regular Meeting by a 4-3 vote, grants the appeal
and Utility Certificate for water service for the Paseo Vista residential
project.
Attachments Approval Resolution
THE COUNCIL MAY RECESS DURING THE EVENING FOR A 30 MINUTE
DINNER BREAK.
12. REPORT ITEMS
12.1 REPORT - ADOPTION OF HOUSING IMPACT FEE AND AMENDMENT
TO THE CITY CODE CHAPTER 21-02 (HOUSING ALLOCATION PLAN)
REGARDING TIMING OF FEE PAYMENT
BACKGROUND: On September 24, 2013, the City Council held a public
hearing in consideration of revised housing impact fees for rental and
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for-sale housing units and revision to the city code to change the timing
of payment of the fee for for-sale units to the close of escrow. The
Council requested more information about the impact of the fee on
smaller units and how a future fee might be revenue neutral. Based on
an analysis of fee options, the fee for for-sale units is proposed to be
2.5% of unit sales price, and the fee for rental units is proposed to remain
based on unit square footage, with no change except for charging the fee
for units less than 910 square feet.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Departments of
Community Development and Economic Development and Housing that
the City Council introduce an ordinance amending City Code Chapter
21-02 (Housing Allocation Plan) and adopt a resolution revising housing
impact fees for for-sale units and adding rental units less than 910
square feet or less to the existing fee schedule .
Attachments Staff Report
Staff Report Attachment 1 - Nexus-Based Affordable Housing Fee Analysis for Ren
Staff Report Attachment 2 - Nexus-Based Affordable Housing Fee Analysis for For
Staff Report Attachment 3 - Proposed Fee Schedule for For Sale Housing
Staff Report Attachment 4 - Housing Allocation Plan Fees from Current Fee Schedu
Staff Report Attachment 5 - Correspondence
Resolution
Resolution Exhibit
Ordinance
Presentation
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12.2 REPORT - FY 2012/13 MEASURE O ANNUAL REPORT
BACKGROUND: Ordinance No. 3680 added Chapter 3-26 to the
Santa Rosa City Code establishing a special transactions and use tax.
The special tax measure, known as Measure O, increased sales tax
by a quarter cent to fund specific Police, Fire, and Gang
Prevention/Intervention programs, as set forth in the Ordinance.
In accordance with the Ordinance, a Citizen Oversight Committee was
established, with members appointed by the City Council, to ensure
the proper use of the Measure O funds. Each year, an Annual Report
is prepared by City staff, reviewed by the Citizen Oversight Committee
and presented to the City Council reporting on expenditures and
activities during the past fiscal year.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance, Police, Fire,
and Recreation and Parks Departments, the City Manager’s Office
and the Measure O Citizen Oversight Committee, that the Council, by
motion, formally accept the Measure O Annual Report for FY 2012/13.
Attachments Staff Report
Staff Report Attachment
Presentation (updated 12/9/2013)
12.3 REPORT - AMENDMENT TO MEASURE O IMPLEMENTATION
PLAN, FIRE STATION 5 RELOCATION, AND GANG PREVENTION
AND RELATED BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS
BACKGROUND: In accordance with Chapter 3-26, the Council
adopted a Transaction and Use Tax Implementation Plan (Measure O)
on September 21, 2004, by Resolution No. 26069, which outlines the
uses and purposes for which the special tax revenues may be used
over time. This agenda item is to seek Council approval to amend the
Measure O Implementation Plan to allow the Fire Department to
transfer funds in the amount of $600,000 from two Measure O funded
CIP project accounts into a third Measure O funded CIP project
account to be used towards the construction costs of the new location
of Fire Station 5. This agenda item also seeks approval for Gang
Prevention/Intervention to use Measure O funds for one-time
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expenditures to include a limited term 1.0 FTE Senior Administrative
Assistant, to fund $125,000 for the Mayors Gang Prevention Task
Force Strategic Plan Implementation and $250,000 for the
Responsive Grant Program.
The Ordinance specifies that the Plan may only be amended by six
affirmative votes of the Council.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Manager’s
Office, the Fire and Finance Departments that the Council, by two
resolutions, 1) amend the Transaction and Use Tax Implementation
Plan for the Gang Prevention/Intervention Program and the Fire
Department, as presented, 2) amend the City’s Classification and
Salary Plan in GL 020400 to include a limited term 1.0 FTE Senior
Administrative Assistant between January 1, 2014 and June 30, 2014,
and 3) increase appropriations in 020400-20 in the amount of
$125,000 for the MGPTF Strategic Plan Implementation and in
350610-21 in the amount of $250,000 for the Responsive Grant
Program, source of funds being from Measure O reserves, and 4)
transfer $500,000 of Measure O funds from CIP Project 05054 (New
Fire Station-South Santa Rosa) and $100,000 from CIP Project 05064
(Interim Fire Station-Southeast) and $150,000 from CIP Project 05045
(Interim Fire Station-Fountaingrove) to Measure O funded CIP Project
05060 (New Fire Station-Fountaingrove Parkway).
Attachments Staff Report
Staff Report Attachment 1 - Measure O Ordinance No 3680
Staff Report Attachment 2 - Proposed Amended Transaction and Use Tax Imple
Staff Report Attachment 3 - Proposed Amended Transaction and Use Tax Imple
Staff Report Attachment 4 - 2012-2016 MGPTF Strat Plan Exec Sum
Staff Report Attachment 5 - Fire Station 5 Relocation Project Update
Resolution - Gang Prevention/Intervention Services
Resolution - Exhibit A - Gang Prevention/Intervention Services
Resolution - Fire Dept
Resolution Exhibit A - Fire Department
Presentation (uploaded 12/9/2013)
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12.4 REPORT - AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PRIVATE
PLACEMENT LEASE FINANCING RELATED TO THE RELOCATION
AND NEW CONSTRUCTION OF FIRE STATION 5
BACKGROUND: This agenda item is to seek Council authorization by
Resolution, (1) approve documents relating to the financing of
construction for Fire Station 5 at 2201 Newgate Court in an amount
not to exceed $3,600,000, and (2) approve and authorize the
execution of related documents by the City Manager, Chief Financial
Officer or their respective delegates and actions with respect thereto.
Based on a study conducted by FireScope Inc. in 2002 and the Santa
Rosa General Plan 2035, it has been determined that the relocation of
Fire Station at Parker Hill Road to a new location near Fountaingrove
Parkway to better serve the community.
The City received bids on the construction of Fire Station 5 at 2201
Newgate Court on October 15, 2013. The lowest bid was $3,117,000.
Added to this amount are other costs associated with the construction,
such as inspections and contingency in the amount of $790,765, for a
total project cost of approximately $3,907,765.
The Fire Department has identified $4,350,000 in available funding
should addition funds be needed. Funding for the Fire Station
consists of $750,000 from other Fire Station projects and up to
$3,600,000 will be financed through private placement lease
financing. Unspent funds will be returned to Measure O Fire
Department fund balance.
BBVA Compass Bank, headquartered in Alabama, was selected to be
the lender on the proposed Fire Station financing. Jones Hall is the
City’s bond counsel, and the Public Property Financing Corporation of
California will be the counterparty on the Site Lease and Lease
Agreement.
The financing will be structured as a lease/leaseback with the Public
Property Financing Corporation of California, repayable through lease
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payments funded by Measure O.
Based on the current market conditions, the projected interest rate
would be 2.43%. The one-time costs of issuance are estimated at
$85,000. The annual debt services payment is projected not to
exceed $350,000 between Fiscal Years 2013/14 and 2023/24; and
$265,000 in Fiscal Year 2024/25. The Fire Station is scheduled to be
fully repaid by June 2025 in concert with the sunset of Measure O in
March 2025.
A detailed explanation of the proposed financing will be provided by
staff, bond counsel, and the financial advisor.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Fire and Finance
Departments that the Council, by Resolution, (1) approve documents
relating to the financing of Fire Station 5 at 2201 Newgate Court in an
amount not to exceed $3,600,000, and (2) approve and authorize the
execution of related documents by the City Manager, Chief Financial
Officer or their respective delegates and actions with respect thereto.
Attachments Staff Report
Staff Report Attachment 1 - Assignment Agreement
Staff Report Attachment 2 - Site Lease
Staff Report Attachment 3 - Lease Agreement
Staff Report Attachment 4 - Custodian Agreement
Resolution
Presentation (uploaded 12/9/2013)
12.5 REPORT - CONTRACT AWARD - FIRE STATION 5 - RELOCATION
AND NEW CONSTRUCTION
BACKGROUND: In 2002 a Fire Station Location and Deployment
study was conducted by Firescope Inc. identifying the need for a
Fountaingrove area Fire Station to improve response times in the
northeast Santa Rosa area. In 2004 a Sonoma County Grand Jury
Report specified that the City of Santa Rosa must promptly establish a
time table for the relocation of Fire Station 5 from its current location
at 3480 Parker Hill Road to the Fountaingrove area. Subsequent
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studies identified the most suitable location to be an undeveloped
parcel at 2201 Newgate Court in Fountaingrove.
The Fire Station 5 project was advertised on September 16, 2013, and
bids were received on October 15, 2013. A total of 10 bids were
received, ranging from $3,117,000.00 to $3,646,000.00. Construction
is anticipated to begin approximately January 2014. The length of the
contract is 230 working days.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Fire Department and
the Transportation and Public Works Department that Council, by
motion, award construction contract no. C01174, Fire Station 5 - 2201
Newgate Court in the total amount of $ 3,117,000.00 to the lowest
responsible bidder, GCCI, Inc. of Santa Rosa, CA, and establish a
total contract amount of $ 3,428,700.00 (the original contract amount
plus a 10% contingency). Funding for this project will be provided by
Private Placement Lease Financing, Measure O Funds and existing
funds. These funds will be appropriated to Account No. 05060 New
Fire Station- Fountaingrove Parkway.
Attachments Staff Report
Staff Report Attachment 1 - Summary of Bids
Staff Report Attachment 2 - Location Map
12.6* REPORT - ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FROM
THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) IN
THE AMOUNT OF $853,356 FOR THE HIRING OF (3) FTE
FIREFIGHTER POSITIONS FOR THE TWO YEAR GRANT
PERFORMANCE PERIOD AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO IMPLEMENT THESE CHANGES
BACKGROUND: The Fire Department was awarded a FEMA SAFER
grant in the amount of $853,356 to hire (3) FTE firefighters for a two
year period. These positions would staff a fourth person on the
outlying Calistoga Road Station 6 to improve initial interior fire attack
times to save lives and reduce property damage. This item seeks
Council approval to accept the FEMA safer grant and add (3) FTE
firefighter positions to the Fire Budget for the 2 year grant
performance period.
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RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Fire Department that
the Council, by resolution, authorize the acceptance of FEMA funds,
authorize the addition of (3) FTE firefighter positions, authorize the
City Manager to execute documents on behalf of the City and
authorize the Chief Financial Officer to appropriate FEMA 2013
SAFER Grant funds in the amount of $853,356 into JL Key 05089,
entitled FEMA 2013 SAFER Grant. The revenue account for deposit
is 001100-4411.
Attachments Staff Report
Resolution
5:00 P.M.
13. PUBLIC HEARINGS
13.1 PUBLIC HEARING - ADOPTION OF FEES - COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT (CONTINUED TO JANUARY 7, 2014)
BACKGROUND: The Full Cost of Services Study for the Community
Development Department was completed in April 2013, and it outlines
the costs of the City’s development review activities. Many department
services are funded by fees, and the study includes the rate of cost
recovery for these services. The fee adjustment strategy under
consideration includes changing building fees to cost based system and
phasing in increases to Building and Planning fees over a three to five
year time frame. When the phase in is complete, building fees are
expected to recover 90% and Planning fee are expected to recover 75%.
By message dated November 21, 2013, the Construction Coalition and
the North Coast Builders Exchange expressed concern about the timing
of the public hearing to consider development review fee increases and
the implementation of new development review fees scheduled for
Tuesday, December 10, 2013. The reason for this concern is that this is
the date of the North Bay Business Journal’s 2013 “Top Real Estate
Projects in the North Bay” Reception & Awards Ceremony, which is being
held that afternoon and evening. Based on this scheduling conflict, the
Construction Coalition and the North Coast Builders Exchange are
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requesting that the public hearing be continued so that key members of
the construction, development, and business communities may
participate in the public hearing.
RECOMMENDATION: Pursuant to Council Policy 000-13, the public
hearing to consider development review fee increases and the
implementation of new development review fees that is scheduled for
Tuesday, December 10, 2013, has been continued to January 7, 2014, at
5:00 p.m.
13.2 PUBLIC HEARING - REZONING OF 2150 WEST COLLEGE AVENUE
BACKGROUND: On October 24, 2013, the Planning Commission held a
public hearing and adopted a resolution (5-0-2) recommending rezoning
of a 7.46 acre site located at 2150 West College Avenue. The rezoning
would change the zoning of the site from PD (Planned Development) to
R-3-30 (Multi-Family Residential), consistent with the site’s General Plan
land use designation of Medium High Density Residential. The rezoning
was initiated by the Planning Commission on September 12, 2013 to
bring the site’s zoning into consistency with the General Plan.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning Commission
and the Department of Community Development that the Council
introduce an ordinance rezoning 2150 West College Avenue to the
R-3-30 Multi-Family Residential zoning district.
Attachments Staff Report
Staff Report Attachment 1 - Location Ma
Staff Report Attachment 2 - PD Ordinance
Staff Report Attachment 2 - Zoning Code
Staff Report Attachment 3 - PC Reso 11657
Staff Report Attachment 4 - Draft Minutes
Staff Report Attachment 5 - Letter from SCWA
Staff Report Attachment 6 - Public Correspondence
Ordinance
Presentation
14. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (AND POSSIBLE COUNCIL ACTION)
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14.1 MEMO FROM MARIN/SONOMA MOSQUITO & VECTOR CONTROL
BOARD OF TRUSTEES SANTA ROSA REPRESENTATIVE BILL
PITCHER - INFORMATION ONLY.
Attachments Memo
Attachment
15. 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. If you are unable to or do not wish to wait for the public comment
portion of the agenda, you are encouraged to contact the Council or City
Clerk directly by emailing your information to cityclerk@srcity.org or by
telephoning the Council and City Manager’s Office at 707-543-3010.
16. [IF NEEDED] - ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION
ITEM(S), RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION(S) IN THE MAYOR’S
CONFERENCE ROOM, RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION, AND
ANNOUNCEMENTS, IF ANY
17. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Upcoming Meetings
18.1 Upcoming Meetings List
Attachments List
*Did not appear on the preliminary agenda.
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