City Council
Regular MeetingSanta Rosa, CA · March 29, 2016
Agenda
City Hall
City of Santa Rosa 100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT
MARCH 29, 2016
1:00 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION (MAYOR'S CONFERENCE ROOM)
1:30 P.M. - JOINT CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION STUDY
SESSION (COUNCIL CHAMBER)
3:00 P.M. - CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION (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 14 and 18. 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 14) 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
18.
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. (MAYOR'S CONFERENCE ROOM, ROOM 10)
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
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. 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: Rhonda McKinnon, Interim Human
Resources Director, Paul Carroll, 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).
RECESS CLOSED SESSION(S) AND RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION IN
THE COUNCIL CHAMBER FOR A SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the City of Santa Rosa will
hold a Special Joint Meeting on Tuesday, March 29, 2016, in the City
Council Chamber, 100 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa, California, at 1:30
p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to hold a Joint Study Session of the
City Council and the Planning Commission to discuss the following
matter:
1:30 P.M. (CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER)
3. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
4. STUDY SESSION
Study Session items are items for in-depth discussion and possible direction
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to staff. No action will be taken.
4.1 JOINT STUDY SESSION - ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE GENERAL PLAN
AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT AND HOUSING ALLOCATION PLAN
ORDINANCES
Each year, the Planning Commission and City Council review the
General Plan, consistent with state planning and zoning law. The study
session will allow time to cover General Plan actions in 2015, housing
needs information, as well as to review the operation of the Growth
Management program and the Housing Allocation Plan over the last
year.
Attachments Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Annual Report 2015
Presentation
ADJOURN SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
PLANNING COMMISSION AND CONVENE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR
MEETING
3:00 P.M. (CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER)
4.2 OPEN GOVERNMENT ORDINANCE (SUNSHINE ORDINANCE)
In December 2014, the Open Government Task force submitted a report
to the City Council with a number of recommendations to improve
openness and transparency in Santa Rosa. The recommendations
included a recommendation to adopt a “Sunshine Ordinance.” A draft of
this ordinance was prepared by the former City Clerk and the City
Attorney for the Council to consider.
The Community Engagement Director is currently in the process of
obtaining community input regarding the proposed draft ordinance as
well as input from several interest groups including former Open
Government Task Force members. This is an opportunity for the council
to provide comments and any additional direction regarding community
outreach.
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Attachments Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
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4:00 P.M. (CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER)
5. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ROLL CALL
6. REPORT, IF ANY, ON STUDY AND CLOSED SESSIONS
7. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS - NONE
9. CITY MANAGER’S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS
10. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COUNCILMEMBERS
11. MAYOR'S/COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS
11.1 MAYOR'S/COUNCILMEMBERS' SUBCOMMITTEE AND LIAISON
REPORTS (AND POSSIBLE COUNCIL DIRECTION TO BOARD
REPRESENTATIVE ON PENDING ISSUES, IF NEEDED)
11.1.1 Council Subcommittee Reports
11.1.2 Sonoma County Transportation Authority/Regional Climate
Protection Authority (SCTA/RCPA)
11.1.3 Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) - Water Advisory
Committee
11.1.4 Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG)
11.1.5 Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space
District Advisory Committee
11.1.6 Sonoma Clean Power Authority (SCPA)
11.1.7 Sonoma County Waste Management Agency (SCWMA)
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11.1.8 Other
12. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
12.1 February 2, 2016, Regular Meeting.
Attachments Draft Minutes
13. CONSENT ITEMS
13.1 MOTION - CONTRACT SECOND AMENDMENT - SUNGARD PUBLIC
SECTOR, LLC
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance and IT
Departments that the Council, by motion, approve the Second
Amendment to Contract 08-8901 with SunGard Public Sector, LLC, Lake
Mary, Florida, that includes an upgrade to existing software in the amount
of $149,050, along with an extension of the term for the maintenance and
support of that software for an additional seven (7) years in the amount of
$922,497, which will increase the total compensation payable by the City
under the Original Agreement for maintenance fees to a total cumulative
amount not to exceed One Million Six Hundred Three Thousand Three
Hundred Sixty Five Dollars and Forty Cents ($1,603,365.40), for a total
contract amount not to exceed Three Million Eight Hundred Nineteen
Thousand One Hundred Ninety One Dollars and Forty Cents
($3,819,191.40).
Attachments Staff Report
Attachment 1
Presentation
13.2 RESOLUTION - TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (TDA)
ARTICLE IV AND STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE (STA) CLAIM
SUBMITTAL
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and
Public Works Department that the Council, by resolution, authorize the
Director of Transportation and Public Works to submit a claim for TDA
Article IV and STA funds to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission
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(MTC) for Fiscal Year 2016/2017 in the estimated amount of $7,264,740.
Attachments Staff Report
Attachment 1
Resolution
Presentation
13.3 RESOLUTION - ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE GENERAL PLAN AND
GROWTH MANAGEMENT AND HOUSING ALLOCATION PLAN
ORDINANCES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and Economic
Development Department that the Council, by resolution, receive a report
regarding the Annual Review of the General Plan and the Growth
Management and Housing Allocation Plan Ordinances.
Attachments Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Annual Report 2015
Resolution
Exhibit A
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14. 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 18.
15. REPORT ITEMS
15.1 REPORT - SONOMA COUNTY WATER AGENCY 2016/17 WATER
TRANSMISSION BUDGET AND WATER RATE INCREASE
BACKGROUND: The City of Santa Rosa purchases approximately 90%
of the water supplied to our customers from the Sonoma County Water
Agency (SCWA). The SCWA is proposing to raise the wholesale rate of
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water by 5.98% from $761.05 to $806.59 per acre foot. This increase is
‘passed through’ to Santa Rosa customers and would result in an
average increase to the water usage charge of 2.6%.
There is a Water Advisory Committee (WAC) made up of elected officials
of each of the contractors to the Sonoma County Water Agency’s
(SCWA) wholesale water. The WAC is an advisory committee to the
SCWA Board of Directors. On April 4, 2016, the WAC is scheduled to
vote on whether or not to recommend the SCWA budget and proposed
rate increase for approval of the SCWA Board of Directors. The City
Council may advise their representative to the Water Advisory Committee
(WAC) prior to a WAC vote. Ultimately, the SCWA Board of Directors will
have final authority to approve the proposed rate increase.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Water Department and
the Board of Public Utilities that the Council consider the SCWA budget
and proposed water rate increase and, by motion, make a
recommendation to the Council’s Water Advisory Committee
representative for the Water Advisory Committee vote on April 4, 2016.
Attachments Staff Report
Attachment 1
Presentation
15.2 REPORT - 30-DAY EXTENSION FOR EMERGENCY WINTER
SHELTER BED PROGRAM AND COMMUNITY HOMELESS
ASSISTANCE PILOT PROGRAM FROM APRIL 1, 2016 TO APRIL 30,
2016
BACKGROUND: The City desires to extend by thirty (30) days from April
1, 2016 to April 30, 2016, the winter shelter bed program at Samuel L.
Jones Hall Homeless Shelter, which provides 50 beds in the gymnasium
portion of the shelter during the winter months (November 1, 2015 to
March 31, 2016); and the Community Homeless Assistance Pilot
Program (CHAPP), which allows owners to use their properties or
facilities, which meet Zoning Code requirements, for safe parking, the
placement of portable toilets, and temporary shelter, also during the
winter months (November 1, 2015 to March 31, 2016).
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Department of Housing
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and Community Services that the Council, by two (2) separate
resolutions, approve a 30-day extension to the winter shelter bed
program at the Samuel L. Jones Hall Homeless Shelter and the
Community Homeless Assistance Pilot Program (CHAPP) from April 1,
2016 to April 30, 2016.
Attachments Staff Report
Resolution 1
Resolution 2
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16. 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.
**16.1 PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S
DECISION TO APPROVE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE
OAKMONT CENTRAL PARK EXPANSION, LOCATED AT 6633
OAKMONT DRIVE - FILE NO. MNP14-014 (This item was continued
from the March 8, 2016, Regular Meeting)
BACKGROUND: On December 10, 2015, the Planning Commission
approved, with a vote of 5-0-1-1 (Commissioner Crocker being absent
and Vice-Chair Stanley recusing himself), Resolution No. 11742, the
Oakmont Central Park Expansion project. The project includes the
addition of four multi-use sport courts and a parking reduction. On
December 18, 2015, the City Clerk received a request for Appeal. The
purpose of this meeting is for the Council to consider the expansion of
recreational use and either grant the appeal or deny the appeal and
approve the Conditional Use Permit.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning Commission
and the Planning and Economic Development Department that the
Council, by resolution, deny the appeal and approve a Minor Conditional
Use Permit to allow the expansion of the recreation area, including the
construction of four multi-purpose sport courts and a parking reduction,
at 6633 Oakmont Drive.
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Attachments Staff Report
Attachment 1- Disclosure Form
Attachment 2 - Location Map
Attachment 3A - Planning Commission Packet
Attachment 3B - Planning Commission Packet
Attachment 3C - Planning Commission Packet
Attachment 3D - Planning Commission Packet
Attachment 3E - Planning Commission Packet
Attachment 3F - Planning Commission Packet
Attachment 3G - Planning Commission Packet
Attachment 3H - Planning Commission Packet
Attachment 4 - PC Reso No. 11742 and Minutes
Attachment 5 - Appeal Form
Attachment 6 - Applicant response to appeal
Attachment 7 - Project History
Attachment 8 - Memo to Planning Commissioners
Attachment 9 - Applicant Binder Materials
Resolution
Exhibit A
Presentation - Staff
Presentation - Appellant
16.2 PUBLIC HEARING - SPRING 2016 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
PACKAGE: 1) DUTTON AVENUE INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS GENERAL
PLAN AMENDMENT AND 2) MARLOW ROAD DEVELOPMENT
ADOPTION OF NEGATIVE DECLARATION, GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT AND REZONING
BACKGROUND: General Plan Amendments are considered three times
per year in accordance with General Plan policy. This General Plan
Amendment package includes two amendments to the General Plan
Land Use Diagram:
1. Dutton Avenue Industrial Buildings. On January 28, 2016, the
Planning Commission approved, by Resolution No. 11744, a
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recommendation that the Council approve a General Plan Amendment
for property located at 2960-2970 Dutton Avenue, Assessor’s Parcel
Number 043-134-053.
The proposed project includes a General Plan Amendment to change the
existing land use designation from General Industry to Light Industry for
the property located at 2960 and 2970 Dutton Avenue. The proposal
would create consistency between the current zoning classification of
Light Industrial and the proposed land use designation of Light Industry.
The General Plan Amendment is in anticipation of constructing two
industrial buildings, although no formal development applications have
been received to date.
2. Marlow Road Development. On January 28, 2016, the Planning
Commission approved, by Resolution Nos. 11745-11747, a
recommendation that Council adopt/approve a Negative Declaration,
Amendment to the General Plan land use diagram, and a Rezoning for
the Marlow Road Development project (Project). The Project includes
four parcels, Assessor’s Parcel Nos. 036-061-028, 036-061-068,
036-061-069 & 036-061-064.
The Project is proposing to change the General Plan land use
designation from Low Density Residential (2-8 units per acre) to Medium
Density Residential (8-18 units per acre) for three of the four subject
parcels, and to Rezone all four parcels from the RR-40 (Rural
Residential) and R-1-6 (Single-family Residential) zoning districts to the
R-3-18 (Multi-family) zoning district.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning Commission
and the Planning and Economic Development Department that the
Council, by resolution, approve the General Plan Amendment to change
the land use designation from General Industry to Light Industry for the
property located at 2960 and 2970 Dutton Avenue.
It is further recommended by the Planning Commission and the Planning
and Economic Development Department that the Council, by two
resolutions, adopt a Negative Declaration and approve an Amendment to
the General Plan Land Use Diagram, and introduce an ordinance to
Rezone Assessor’s Parcel Nos. 036-061-028, 036-061-068,
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036-061-069 (2199 Marlow Road) & 036-061-064 (2045 Guerneville
Road).
Attachments Staff Report
Attachment 1-Disclosure Form
Attachment 2-Location Map
Attachment 3-Map and Plans
Attachment 4-Initial Study_MND_Appendices
Resolution
Presentation
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form
Attachment 2- Location Map
Attachment 3 - Neighborhood Context Map
Attachment 4 - Existing Conditions
Attachment 5 - Initial Study_Negative Declaration
Attachment 6 - Plans and Maps
Attachment 7 - Project Narrative
Attachment 8 - Engineering Development Services Exhibit A
Attachment 9 - Resolution Nos. 11745-11747 and minutes from January 28 2016 P
Attachment 10 - Public Correspondence
Resolution - Neg Dec
Exhibit A
Resolution - GPAM
Ordinance
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17. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (AND POSSIBLE COUNCIL ACTION)
17.1 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR JUNE 30,
2015. Provided for information.
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Attachments Memorandum
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Attachment 3
Attachment 4
17.2 LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR SB1030 - SONOMA CLIMATE
PROTECTION. Provided for information.
Attachments Letter
18. 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.
19. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS, RECESS
TO CLOSED SESSION IN THE MAYOR’S CONFERENCE ROOM,
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS [IF NEEDED]
20. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
21. UPCOMING MEETINGS
This schedule is tentative and subject to change pending final publication
and posting of the City Council Meeting Agenda.
21.1 UPCOMING MEETINGS LIST
Attachments List
*Did not appear on the preliminary agenda.
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