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Regular Meeting

Santa Rosa, CA · February 2, 2016

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City Hall City of Santa Rosa 100 Santa Rosa Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 95404 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 2, 2016 1:00 PM 1:00 P.M. - STUDY SESSIONS (COUNCIL CHAMBER) 4:00 P.M. - REGULAR SESSION (COUNCIL CHAMBER) PUBLIC COMMENTS: 1:00 P.M. (CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER) 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 2. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - NONE 3. STUDY SESSIONS 3.1 REIMAGINING CITYBUS In July 2015, the Reimagining CityBus project entered its second phase, with development of a set of Service Design Guidelines to guide transit service planning for redesign of the CityBus system. Following approval of the Service Design Guidelines by the City Council in August 2015, three system redesign scenarios were developed. Public feedback on these scenarios was solicited through an intensive outreach process from late October through mid-December 2015. During this study session, Transportation and Public Works Department staff will provide an overview of the public feedback received and staff proposals that reflect this feedback in preparation for the development of both draft and final plans for the system redesign. 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. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 8 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 2, 2016 Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 Map for Attachment 1 Attachment 2 Attachment 3 Presentation 3.2 BACKGROUND AND INFORMATION ON LEGAL NON-CONFORMING LAND USE AND CURRENT STATUS ON CODE COMPLAINTS REGARDING BODEAN ASPHALT PLANT OPERATIONS This study session provides an overview of the designation of BoDean Asphalt Plant as a legal non-conforming land use, recent code enforcement history and the status of the current complaints. Attachments: Staff Report Presentation (Revised 2/1/16) 4:00 P.M. (CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER) 4. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ROLL CALL 5. REPORT, IF ANY, ON STUDY AND CLOSED SESSIONS 6. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS 6.1 PROCLAMATION - BLACK HISTORY MONTH Attachments: Proclamation 6.2 PROCLAMATION - REDWOOD EMPIRE CHINESE ASSOCIATION Attachments: Proclamation 7. STAFF BRIEFINGS - NONE 8. CITY MANAGER’S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 8 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 2, 2016 9. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COUNCILMEMBERS 10. MAYOR'S/COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS 10.1 MAYOR'S/COUNCILMEMBERS' SUBCOMMITTEE AND LIAISON REPORTS (AND POSSIBLE COUNCIL DIRECTION TO BOARD REPRESENTATIVE ON PENDING ISSUES, IF NEEDED) 10.1.1 Council Subcommittee Reports 10.1.2 Sonoma County Transportation Authority/Regional Climate Protection Authority (SCTA/RCPA) 10.1.3 Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) - Water Advisory Committee 10.1.4 Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) 10.1.5 Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District Advisory Committee 10.1.6 Sonoma Clean Power Authority (SCPA) 10.1.7 Sonoma County Waste Management Agency (SCWMA) 10.1.8 Other 10.2 SONOMA COUNTY MAYORS' AND COUNCILMEMBERS' ASSOCIATION 10.2 APPOINTMENTS BY SONOMA COUNTY MAYORS' AND .1 COUNCILMEMBERS' ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS The City Council will, by motion, provide direction to the Mayor regarding letters of interest received for appointment to the following vacancies, which will be made by the Board of Directors of the Sonoma County Mayors’ and Councilmembers’ Association at its meeting on February 11, 2016: City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 8 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 2, 2016 · North Bay Division, League of California Cities, Executive Board (two members to serve two-year terms). Attachments: Letters of Interest 10.2 REGIONAL TOPICS OF SIGNIFICANCE FOR SONOMA .2 COUNTY MAYORS’ AND COUNCILMEMBERS’ ASSOCIATION At the Sonoma County Mayors’ and Councilmembers’ Association meeting held on October 8, 2015, the Board of Directors took action to request that each city/town consider submitting suggestions for regional issues of significance they would like the Association General Membership to take up as issues in 2016. Lists of significant issues submitted by the various partner cities will be considered by the Association Board at its meeting on February 11, 2016. 11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 11.1 January 19, 2016, Special Joint Meeting and Regular Meeting. Attachments: Draft Minutes 12. CONSENT ITEMS 12.1 RESOLUTION - DECLARING WEEDS AND RUBBISH IN THE SANTA ROSA CITY LIMITS A PUBLIC NUISANCE RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Fire Department that the Council, by resolution, declare weeds and rubbish a public nuisance and authorize the Santa Rosa Fire Department to give notice directing the abatement of these nuisances as provided for in the Santa Rosa City Code Chapter 9-08. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 8 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 2, 2016 Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 Attachment 2 Resolution Presentation 12.2 RESOLUTION - APPROPRIATION OF MEASURE M FUNDS FOR HEARN AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that Council, by resolution, authorize the Chief Financial Officer to appropriate $550,000 of Measure M Funds to be added to the Hearn Avenue at Highway 101 Capital Improvement Project increasing the total project funding to $14,496,000. Attachments: Staff Report Resolution Exhibit A - Agreement Presentation RECOMMENDATION It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that Council, by resolution, authorize the Chief Financial Officer to appropriate $550,000 of Measure M Funds to be added to the Hearn Avenue at Highway 101 Capital Improvement Project increasing the total project funding to $14,496,000. 12.3 ORDINANCE ADOPTION - ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING SECTIONS 14-30.030 AND 14-30.035 OF CHAPTER 14-30 - WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE OF THE SANTA ROSA CITY CODE RECOMMENDATION: This ordinance, introduced at the January 26, 2016, Regular Meeting by a unanimous vote, amends Sections 14-30.030 and 14-30.035 of Chapter 4-30 - Water Efficient Landscape of the Santa Rosa City Code. Attachments: Ordinance Ordinance Summary City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 8 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 2, 2016 12.4 ORDINANCE ADOPTION - ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING TITLE 20 OF THE SANTA ROSA CITY CODE - RECLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5567 SONOMA HIGHWAY TO THE SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1-9) DISTRICT, MARSH HAWK VILLAGE - FILE NUMBER REZ13-008 RECOMMENDATION: This ordinance, introduced at the January 26, 2016, Regular Meeting by a unanimous vote, amends Title 20 of the Santa Rosa City Code reclassifying property located at 5567 Sonoma Highway to the Single-Family Residential (R-1-9) District, Marsh Hawk Village - File Number REZ13-008. Attachments: Ordinance 13. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS 14. REPORT ITEMS 14.1 REPORT - INTRODUCTION TO PLAN BAY AREA 2040 BACKGROUND: Plan Bay Area, the Bay Area’s Sustainable Communities Strategy as required by Senate Bill 375, is being updated by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and the Association of Bay Area Governments. The purpose of this item is to provide an overview of this regional planning process. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Council receive a report regarding the Plan Bay Area 2040 regional planning process. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Scenario Planning Approach Attachment 2 - Map of SR PDAs Attachment 3 - Draft Scenario Concepts Narrative Attachment 4 - Goals and performance targets Presentation City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 8 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 2, 2016 15. PUBLIC HEARINGS 15.1 PUBLIC HEARING - PUBLIC HEARING ON FISCAL YEAR 2016-17 BUDGET PRIORITIES (rescheduled from the January 26, 2016, Regular Meeting) BACKGROUND: The City Charter, Section 28(a), states that “…not later than March 31st of each year and prior to any annual goal setting meeting held by the Council, the Council shall hold a public hearing seeking oral and written comment from the public on budget priorities for the upcoming fiscal year.” Public input is an important component to the preparation of the FY 2016-17 budget. This public hearing also provides information to the City Council as they establish and refine their Council Goals. In addition to this public hearing, members of the public may provide comments or suggestions at any time on the City’s website. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance Department that the Council consider written and oral comments presented at the public hearing as part of future budget deliberations. No action is necessary. Attachments: Staff Report Presentation 16. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (AND POSSIBLE COUNCIL ACTION) 16.1 QUARTERLY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES ATTENDANCE REPORT - Provided for information. Attachments: Report 17. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS 18. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS, RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION IN THE MAYOR’S CONFERENCE ROOM, RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS [IF NEEDED] City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 8 of 8 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 2, 2016 19. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING 20. UPCOMING MEETINGS 20.1 UPCOMING MEETINGS LIST Attachments: List *Did not appear on the preliminary agenda. **Quasi-judicial or adjudicative action. The City of Santa Rosa does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admissions or access to, or treatment of or employment in, its programs or activities. Disability-related aids or services, including printed information in alternate formats, to enable persons with disabilities to participate in public meetings are available by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at 543-3015 or cityclerk@srcity.org <mailto:cityclerk@srcity.org> one week prior to the meeting. TDD 543-3063 Meeting information can also be accessed via the internet at http://srcity.org

Agenda

City Hall City of Santa Rosa 100 Santa Rosa Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 95404 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND SUMMARY REPORT FEBRUARY 2, 2016 1:00 P.M. - STUDY SESSIONS (COUNCIL CHAMBER) 4:00 P.M. - REGULAR SESSION (COUNCIL CHAMBER) PUBLIC COMMENTS: 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. Comments from the public on non-agenda items will be heard under Agenda Items 13 and 17. 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. The first public comment period on non-agenda items (Agenda Item 13) will begin no earlier than 5:00 p.m. and will be limited to ten speakers selected randomly by the Mayor. Each speaker will be allowed three minutes. Speakers who do not have an opportunity to speak during this time will be allowed to make public comment under Agenda Item 17. To address the Council you are requested to complete a yellow Speaker 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 submitting your comments to 100 Santa Rosa Avenue, Room 10, Santa Rosa 95404 or cityclerk@srcity.org. 1:00 P.M. (CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER) 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 2. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - NONE 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 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. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 2 of 8 City Council FEBRUARY 2, 2016 addressed in Closed Session. 3. STUDY SESSIONS Study Session items are items for in-depth discussion and possible direction to staff. No action will be taken. 3.1 REIMAGINING CITYBUS In July 2015, the Reimagining CityBus project entered its second phase, with development of a set of Service Design Guidelines to guide transit service planning for redesign of the CityBus system. Following approval of the Service Design Guidelines by the City Council in August 2015, three system redesign scenarios were developed. Public feedback on these scenarios was solicited through an intensive outreach process from late October through mid-December 2015. During this study session, Transportation and Public Works Department staff will provide an overview of the public feedback received and staff proposals that reflect this feedback in preparation for the development of both draft and final plans for the system redesign. Attachments Staff Report Attachment 1 Map for Attachment 1 Attachment 2 Attachment 3 Presentation 3.2 BACKGROUND AND INFORMATION ON LEGAL NON-CONFORMING LAND USE AND CURRENT STATUS ON CODE COMPLAINTS REGARDING BODEAN ASPHALT PLANT OPERATIONS This study session provides an overview of the designation of BoDean Asphalt Plant as a legal non-conforming land use, recent code enforcement history and the status of the current complaints. Attachments Staff Report Presentation (Revised 2/1/16) 4:00 P.M. (CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER) City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 3 of 8 City Council FEBRUARY 2, 2016 4. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ROLL CALL 5. REPORT, IF ANY, ON STUDY AND CLOSED SESSIONS 6. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS 6.1 PROCLAMATION - BLACK HISTORY MONTH Attachments Proclamation 6.2 PROCLAMATION - REDWOOD EMPIRE CHINESE ASSOCIATION Attachments Proclamation 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. CITY MANAGER’S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS 9. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COUNCILMEMBERS 10. MAYOR'S/COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS 10.1 MAYOR'S/COUNCILMEMBERS' SUBCOMMITTEE AND LIAISON REPORTS (AND POSSIBLE COUNCIL DIRECTION TO BOARD REPRESENTATIVE ON PENDING ISSUES, IF NEEDED) 10.1.1 Council Subcommittee Reports 10.1.2 Sonoma County Transportation Authority/Regional Climate Protection Authority (SCTA/RCPA) 10.1.3 Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) - Water Advisory Committee 10.1.4 Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 4 of 8 City Council FEBRUARY 2, 2016 10.1.5 Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District Advisory Committee 10.1.6 Sonoma Clean Power Authority (SCPA) 10.1.7 Sonoma County Waste Management Agency (SCWMA) 10.1.8 Other 10.2 SONOMA COUNTY MAYORS' AND COUNCILMEMBERS' ASSOCIATION 10.2.1 APPOINTMENTS BY SONOMA COUNTY MAYORS' AND COUNCILMEMBERS' ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS The City Council will, by motion, provide direction to the Mayor regarding letters of interest received for appointment to the following vacancies, which will be made by the Board of Directors of the Sonoma County Mayors’ and Councilmembers’ Association at its meeting on February 11, 2016: · North Bay Division, League of California Cities, Executive Board (two members to serve two-year terms). Attachments Letters of Interest 10.2.2 REGIONAL TOPICS OF SIGNIFICANCE FOR SONOMA COUNTY MAYORS’ AND COUNCILMEMBERS’ ASSOCIATION At the Sonoma County Mayors’ and Councilmembers’ Association meeting held on October 8, 2015, the Board of Directors took action to request that each city/town consider submitting suggestions for regional issues of significance they would like the Association General Membership to take up as issues in 2016. Lists of significant issues submitted by the various partner cities will be considered by the Association Board at its meeting on February 11, 2016. 11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 11.1 January 19, 2016, Special Joint Meeting and Regular Meeting. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 5 of 8 City Council FEBRUARY 2, 2016 Attachments Draft Minutes 12. CONSENT ITEMS 12.1 RESOLUTION - DECLARING WEEDS AND RUBBISH IN THE SANTA ROSA CITY LIMITS A PUBLIC NUISANCE RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Fire Department that the Council, by resolution, declare weeds and rubbish a public nuisance and authorize the Santa Rosa Fire Department to give notice directing the abatement of these nuisances as provided for in the Santa Rosa City Code Chapter 9-08. Attachments Staff Report Attachment 1 Attachment 2 Resolution Presentation 12.2 RESOLUTION - APPROPRIATION OF MEASURE M FUNDS FOR HEARN AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that Council, by resolution, authorize the Chief Financial Officer to appropriate $550,000 of Measure M Funds to be added to the Hearn Avenue at Highway 101 Capital Improvement Project increasing the total project funding to $14,496,000. Attachments Staff Report Resolution Exhibit A - Agreement Presentation 12.3 ORDINANCE ADOPTION - ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING SECTIONS 14-30.030 AND 14-30.035 OF CHAPTER 14-30 - WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE OF THE SANTA ROSA CITY CODE RECOMMENDATION: This ordinance, introduced at the January 26, 2016, Regular Meeting by a unanimous vote, amends Sections City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 6 of 8 City Council FEBRUARY 2, 2016 14-30.030 and 14-30.035 of Chapter 4-30 - Water Efficient Landscape of the Santa Rosa City Code. Attachments Ordinance 12.4 ORDINANCE ADOPTION - ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING TITLE 20 OF THE SANTA ROSA CITY CODE - RECLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5567 SONOMA HIGHWAY TO THE SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1-9) DISTRICT, MARSH HAWK VILLAGE - FILE NUMBER REZ13-008 RECOMMENDATION: This ordinance, introduced at the January 26, 2016, Regular Meeting by a unanimous vote, amends Title 20 of the Santa Rosa City Code reclassifying property located at 5567 Sonoma Highway to the Single-Family Residential (R-1-9) District, Marsh Hawk Village - File Number REZ13-008. Attachments Ordinance 13. PUBLIC COMMENT 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. This public comment period will begin no earlier than 5:00 p.m. and will be limited to ten speakers selected randomly by the Mayor. Each speaker will be allowed three minutes. Speakers who do not have an opportunity to speak during this time will be allowed to make public comment under Agenda Item 17. 14. REPORT ITEMS 14.1 REPORT - INTRODUCTION TO PLAN BAY AREA 2040 BACKGROUND: Plan Bay Area, the Bay Area’s Sustainable Communities Strategy as required by Senate Bill 375, is being updated by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and the Association of Bay Area Governments. The purpose of this item is to provide an overview of this regional planning process. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Council receive a report regarding the Plan Bay Area 2040 regional planning process. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 7 of 8 City Council FEBRUARY 2, 2016 Attachments Staff Report Attachment 1 - Scenario Planning Approach Attachment 2 - Map of SR PDAs Attachment 3 - Draft Scenario Concepts Narrative Attachment 4 - Goals and performance targets Presentation 15. PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing matters will begin no earlier than 5:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matters are reached on the agenda. 15.1 PUBLIC HEARING - PUBLIC HEARING ON FISCAL YEAR 2016-17 BUDGET PRIORITIES (rescheduled from the January 26, 2016, Regular Meeting) BACKGROUND: The City Charter, Section 28(a), states that “…not later than March 31st of each year and prior to any annual goal setting meeting held by the Council, the Council shall hold a public hearing seeking oral and written comment from the public on budget priorities for the upcoming fiscal year.” Public input is an important component to the preparation of the FY 2016-17 budget. This public hearing also provides information to the City Council as they establish and refine their Council Goals. In addition to this public hearing, members of the public may provide comments or suggestions at any time on the City’s website. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance Department that the Council consider written and oral comments presented at the public hearing as part of future budget deliberations. No action is necessary. Attachments Staff Report Presentation 16. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (AND POSSIBLE COUNCIL ACTION) 16.1 QUARTERLY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES ATTENDANCE REPORT - Provided for information. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 8 of 8 City Council FEBRUARY 2, 2016 Attachments Report 17. 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 will be allowed three minutes. 18. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS, RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION IN THE MAYOR’S CONFERENCE ROOM, RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS [IF NEEDED] 19. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING 20. UPCOMING MEETINGS This schedule is tentative and subject to change pending final publication and posting of the City Council Meeting Agenda. 20.1 UPCOMING MEETINGS LIST Attachments List *Did not appear on the preliminary agenda. **Quasi-judicial or adjudicative action. The City of Santa Rosa does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admissions or access to, or treatment of or employment in, its programs or activities. Disability-related aids or services, including printed information in alternate formats, to enable persons with disabilities to participate in public meetings are available by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at 543-3015 or cityclerk@srcity.org 48 hours prior to the meeting. TDD 543-3063 Meeting information can also be accessed via the internet at http://srcity.org

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