City Council
Regular MeetingSanta Rosa, CA · December 12, 2017
Minutes
City Hall, Council Chamber
City of Santa Rosa 100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, December 12, 2017 2:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Coursey called the closed session to order at 2:34 p.m.
Present: 7 - Mayor Chris Coursey, Council Member Jack Tibbetts, Council
Member Julie Combs, Council Member Ernesto Olivares, Vice Mayor
Chris Rogers, Council Member John Sawyer and Council Member
Tom Schwedhelm
2. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
PUBLIC COMMENT
Duane DeWitt requested that Council consider freezing employee
wages and to consider a two-percent wage reduction.
Mayor Coursey recessed the meeting to closed session at
2:36 p.m. to discuss Items 2.1 and 2.2 as listed on the agenda:
2.1 PUBLIC EMPLOYEES - EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE
(Government Code section 54957(b))
Titles: City Manager and City Attorney
2.2 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Designated Representatives: Mayor Chris Coursey
Unrepresented Employees: City Manager and City Attorney
Mayor Coursey adjourned closed session at 3:55 p.m. and
reconvened the meeting to open session in the Council Chamber at
4:04 p.m.
3. STUDY SESSION - NONE
4. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ROLL CALL
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Present: 7 - Mayor Chris Coursey, Council Member Jack Tibbetts, Council
Member Julie Combs, Council Member Ernesto Olivares, Vice Mayor
Chris Rogers, Council Member John Sawyer and Council Member
Tom Schwedhelm
5. REPORT, IF ANY, ON STUDY AND CLOSED SESSIONS
Mayor Coursey reported that Council gave direction to staff on Items
2.1 and 2.2.
6. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS - NONE
7. STAFF BRIEFINGS
7.1 FIRE RECOVERY AND REBUILD UPDATE
This will be a standing item on the agenda. No action will be taken
except for possible direction to staff.
Attachments: Presentation
Presented by David Cruise, CalOES Division Supervisor and Robert
M. Pesapane, FEMA Division Supervisor.
Presented by Paul Lowenthal, Debris Task Force, and Bennett
Horenstein, Water Shed Task Force.
Presentated by David Guhin, Housing Task Force, and Raissa De
La Rosa, Economic Development Task Force.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Gregory Fearon, with Santa Rosa Together, spoke regarding the
housing needs and requested that a statistical update be provided
from CalOES and FEMA of those impacted from the fires and were
homeless prior to the fires.
This item was received and filed.
8. CITY MANAGER’S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS
City Manager McGlynn provided a brief report regarding the
Recology event held at Howarth Park.
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City Attorney Gallagher provided a brief report on the abatement
warrant of fire debris to one property.
9. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COUNCILMEMBERS
Council Member Tibbetts announced he would be abstaining from
Items 12.9 and 12.10.
10. MAYOR'S/COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS
The Mayor and Council Members made announcements and reports
of interest to the Council.
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)
Mayor Coursey provided a brief report.
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 Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA)
10.1.9 Other
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - NONE
12. CONSENT ITEMS
PUBLIC COMMENT
Attila Nagy spoke regarding Item 12.9 and the issues of
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homelessness.
Carolyn Epple spoke regarding spoke regarding Item 12.9 and the
issues of homelessness.
Merlin spoke regarding Item 12.9 and the issues of homelessness.
Michael Titone spoke regarding Item 12.9 and the issues of
homelessness.
Courtney Cox spoke regarding Item 12.9 and the issues of
homelessness.
Duane DeWitt spoke regarding Item 12.10 and the issues of
homelessness.
Scott Wagner spoke regarding Item 12.9 and the issues of
homelessness.
Nikki Pyle spoke regarding Item 12.9 and the issues of
homelessness.
Susan Chunco spoke regarding Item 12.9 and the issues of
homelessness.
Adrienne Lauby spoke regarding Item 12.9 and the issues of
homelessness.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Rogers, seconded by Council Member
Combs, to waive reading of the text and adopt Consent Items 12.1 through
12.8 and 12.11 through 12.13. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Mayor Coursey, Council Member Tibbetts, Council Member Combs,
Council Member Olivares, Vice Mayor Rogers, Council Member
Sawyer and Council Member Schwedhelm
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12.1 RESOLUTION - DONATION FROM LUCILLE SMOTHERS
SURVIVOR’S TRUST
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Recreation and Parks
Department that the Council, by resolution, accept a $15,000 donation
from the Lucille Smothers Survivor’s Trust and authorize the Chief
Financial Officer to appropriate the donated funding to the Senior
Center.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Presentation
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2017-237 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ACCEPTING A $15,000 GIFT
FROM LUCILLE SMOTHERS SURVIVOR’S TRUST FOR THE BENEFIT OF
THE SANTA ROSA SENIOR CENTER
12.2 RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF GRANT
APPLICATION TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA NATURAL
RESOURCES AGENCY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND
RECREATION DIVISION OF BOATING AND WATERWAYS, FOR
BOATING PROGRAMS SAFETY EQUIPMENT AT LAKE RALPHINE IN
HOWARTH PARK
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Recreation and Parks
Department that the Council, by resolution, (1) authorize the submittal of
a grant application to the State of California Natural Resources Agency
Department of Parks and Recreation Division of Boating and
Waterways in the amount of $6,000 to enhance boating safety and
education programs at Lake Ralphine in Howarth Park through the
purchase of lifejackets and vessel replacement parts and hardware; (2)
authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to submit the application,
execute agreements and amendments, subject to approval as to form by
the City Attorney, and administer the grant; and (3) authorize the Chief
Financial Officer to increase appropriations in revenue and
expenditures by the approved grant award.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Presentation
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This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2017-238 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A GRANT
APPLICATION TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA NATURAL RESOURCES
AGENCY DIVISION OF BOATING AND WATERWAYS FOR BOATING
PROGRAM SAFETY EQUIPMENT AT LAKE RALPHINE IN HOWARTH PARK
AND DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO GRANT AGREEMENT
WITH STATE
12.3 RESOLUTION - CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL DOCUMENTS -
DELEGATION OF SIGNATURE AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE
AGREEMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION ZONE ENHANCEMENT
ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (COZEEP) SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and
Public Works Department that the Council, by resolution, delegate
authority to the Directors of the Departments of Transportation and
Public Works, and Water or their designees to approve and execute
California Highway Patrol (CHP) standard forms and agreements for the
Construction Zone Enhancement Enforcement Program (COZEEP).
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Presentation
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2017-239 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA DELEGATING APPROVAL AND
SIGNATURE AUTHORITY FOR AGREEMENTS WITH CALIFORNIA
HIGHWAY PATROL (CHP) FOR CONSTRUCTION ZONE ENHANCEMENT
ENFORCEMENT PROGRAMS (COZEEP) SERVICES
12.4 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR
RETAINING WALLS/BARRIERS IN THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and
Public Works Department that the Council, by resolution, approve the
Maintenance Agreement for Retaining Walls/Barriers in the City of
Santa Rosa, with the State of California relating to Bicentennial Avenue
and Mendocino Avenue interchanges with State Route 101.
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Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit
Presentation
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2017-240 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING MAINTENANCE
AGREEMENT FOR RETAINING WALLS/BARRIERS IN THE CITY OF SANTA
ROSA BETWEEN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACTING BY AND
THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE CITY OF
SANTA ROSA
12.5 RESOLUTION - CONTRACT EXTENSION - LEAGUE SPORTS
OFFICIALS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance Department
that the Council, by resolution, approve the First Amendment to General
Services Agreement (GSA) #F001321 with Northern Coast Officials
Association, Inc., Santa Rosa, California to extend the contract for an
additional one-year term, and add funding in the amount of $55,630 for
a total Agreement amount not to exceed $111,796.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A
Presentation
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2017-241 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE FIRST
AMENDMENT TO GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. F001321 WITH
NORTHERN COAST OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION, INC.
12.6 RESOLUTION - SEVENTH AMENDMENT - ENTERPRISE ASSET
MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH INFOR PUBLIC SECTOR, INC.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Water and Finance
Departments that the Council, by resolution, approve the Seventh
Amendment to Agreement Number 01-6191 with Infor Public Sector, Inc.
in the total amount not to exceed $1,438,393.28.
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Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A
Presentation
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2017-242 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING SEVENTH
AMENDMENT TO ENTERPRISE ASSET MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
NUMBER 01-6191 WITH INFOR PUBLIC SECTOR, INC.
12.7 RESOLUTION - CONTRACT AMENDMENT 1 - AUTO PART SUPPLY
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance and
Transportation and Public Works Departments that the Council, by
resolution, approve the First Amendment to General Services
Agreement (GSA) #F001393 with Smothers Parts International, Inc.
Santa Rosa, California, to increase contract compensation by $300,000,
for a total amount not to exceed
$398,064.47.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A
Presentation
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2017-243 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE FIRST
AMENDMENT TO GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER F001393
WITH SMOTHERS PARTS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
12.8 RESOLUTION - FIRST AMENDMENT TO TANNERY CREEK
AGREEMENT FOR LICENSE PLATE RECOGNITION EQUIPMENT
AND MAINTENANCE
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance Department
that the Council, by resolution, approve an amendment to a cooperative
agreement under a contract awarded by the City of Santa Barbara and
approved by the City of Santa Rosa’s City Manager, for maintenance
services serving two Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) systems
for a five-year period, with Tannery Creek Systems, Inc., Vaughan,
Ontario, Canada, for additional compensation of $105,230.
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Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A
Presentation
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2017-244 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE AMENDMENT
OF AN AGREEMENT WITH TANNERY CREEK SYSTEMS, INC., VAUGHAN,
ONTARIO, CANADA TO PROVIDE FOR ONGOING MAINTENANCE OF
AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE RECOGNITION EQUIPMENT
12.9 RESOLUTION - EXTENSION OF PROCLAMATION OF LOCAL
HOMELESS EMERGENCY
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Housing and
Community Services Department that the Council, by resolution,
approve an extension of Resolution No. 28839 which formally
proclaimed a local homeless emergency within Santa Rosa.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Presentation
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Rogers, seconded by Council Member
Combs, to waive reading of the text and adopt Consent Item 12.9:
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2017-245 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA EXTENDING A PROCLAMATION
OF LOCAL HOMELESS EMERGENCY (Government Code Sections 8630 et
seq.)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Mayor Coursey, Council Member Combs, Council Member Olivares,
Vice Mayor Rogers, Council Member Sawyer and Council Member
Schwedhelm
Recused: 1 - Council Member Tibbetts
12.10 RESOLUTION - SECOND AMENDMENT TO SAMUEL L. JONES
HALL HOMELESS SHELTER AGREEMENT AND FUNDING
AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SONOMA FOR SHELTER
OPERATIONS
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RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Housing and
Community Services and Finance Departments that the Council, by
resolution 1) approve a Second Amendment to Agreement for the
Operation and Use of the Samuel L. Jones Hall Homeless Shelter
Year-Round and Winter Shelter Programs with Catholic Charities of the
Diocese of Santa Rosa, in the amount of $279,617, bringing the total
amount under the agreement to $1,349,331 for Fiscal Year 2017/2018;
2) approve an Agreement Between the City of Santa Rosa and the
County of Sonoma for the Funding of Operations at the Samuel L.
Jones Hall Homeless Shelter for Fiscal Year 2017/2018 in the amount
of $265,000; and 3) amend the Fiscal Year 2017/2018 adopted budget
within the General Fund and Homeless Shelter Operations Fund to
recognize revenues of $90,000 and appropriate those revenues to the
Housing and Community Services budget along with an additional
amount of $189,617 for a total appropriation of $279,617.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A
Exhibit B
Presentation
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Rogers, seconded by Council Member
Combs, to waive the reading of the text and adopt Consent Item 12.10:
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2017-246 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA 1) APPROVING A SECOND
AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA
ROSA AND CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF SANTA ROSA
FOR THE OPERATION OF THE SAMUEL L. JONES HOMELESS SHELTER
YEAR-ROUND AND WINTER SHELTER PROGRAMS FOR FISCAL YEAR
2017/2018; 2) APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
SANTA ROSA AND THE COUNTY OF SONOMA FOR THE FUNDING OF
OPERATIONS AT THE SHELTER FOR FISCAL YEAR
2017/2018; AND 3) AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2017/2018 ADOPTED
BUDGET WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND AND HOMELESS SHELTER
OPERATIONS FUND
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Mayor Coursey, Council Member Combs, Council Member Olivares,
Vice Mayor Rogers, Council Member Sawyer and Council Member
Schwedhelm
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Recused: 1 - Council Member Tibbetts
12.11 RESOLUTION - EXTENSION OF PROCLAMATION OF EXISTENCE
OF LOCAL EMERGENCY DUE TO FIRES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Attorney’s Office
that the Council, by resolution, declare that the proclamation of a state
of local emergency within the City of Santa Rosa has been and remains
in full force and effect without interruption.
Attachments: Resolution
This Consent - Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2017-247 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA EXTENDING THE
PROCLAMATION OF EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY DUE TO
FIRES
12.12 ORDINANCE ADOPTION - ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ROSA INCREASING THE COMPENSATION OF THE
CITY MANAGER BY PROVIDING, EFFECTIVE JULY 9, 2017, (1) A 3%
COST OF LIVING SALARY INCREASE AND (2) A CONTRIBUTION BY
THE CITY FOR THE 2017-2018 FISCAL YEAR EQUAL TO 0.25% OF
BASE SALARY TO THE CITY MANAGER’S RETIREE HEALTH
SAVINGS PLAN
RECOMMENDATION: This ordinance, introduced at the December 5,
2017, Regular Meeting by a 6-0-1 vote (Council Member Tibbetts
absent), increases the compensation of the City Manager by providing,
effective July 9, 2017, (1) a 3% cost of living salary increase and (2) a
contribution by the city for the 2017-2018 fiscal year equal to 0.25% of
base salary to the City Manager’s Retiree Health Savings Plan.
Attachments: Ordinance
Exhibit
This Consent - Ordinance was adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. ORD-2017-023 ENTITLED: ORDINANCE OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA INCREASING THE
COMPENSATION OF THE CITY MANAGER BY PROVIDING, EFFECTIVE
JULY 9, 2017, (1) A 3% COST OF LIVING SALARY INCREASE AND (2) A
CONTRIBUTION BY THE CITY FOR THE 2017-2018 FISCAL YEAR EQUAL
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TO 0.25% OF BASE SALARY TO THE CITY MANAGER’S RETIREE HEALTH
SAVINGS PLAN
12.13 ORDINANCE ADOPTION - ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING TITLE 20 OF THE SANTA ROSA
CITY CODE SECTIONS - 20-22.030, 20-36.040, 20-42.130 AND
20-70.020 - FILE NUMBER REZ17-006
RECOMMENDATION: This accessory dwelling unit ordinance,
introduced at the December 5, 2017, Regular Meeting by a 5-2 vote
(Council Members Olivares and Sawyer voting No), amends Title 20 of
the Santa Rosa City Code - Sections 20-22.030, 20-36.040, 20-42.130,
20-58.060, and 20-70.020 and all other City Code sections for
consistency - File Number REZ17-006.
Attachments: Ordinance
This Consent - Ordinance was adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. ORD-2017-024 ENITLED: ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING TITLE 20 OF THE SANTA ROSA
CITY CODE SECTIONS – 20-22.030, 20-36.040, 20-42.130 AND 20-70.020 –
FILE NUMBER REZ17-006
13. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
Montana Podva spoke regarding the National Bill of Rights.
Adrien Shader spoke regarding the homelessness issues.
Mikeal O'Toole spoke regarding the homelessness issues.
Merlin spoke in support of the homeless participating in the process.
Steve Dunnrite spoke regarding the concerns of the homelessness.
Duane DeWitt spoke regarding concerns of the homelessness.
Elizabeth Neylon spoke regarding the concerns of the public
telephones repairs needed at the Transit Mall.
Victoria Yanez spoke regarding the concerns of the treatment
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towards the homelessness.
Mayor Coursey left the meeting at 5:33 p.m.
14. REPORT ITEMS
14.1 REPORT - UPDATE ON REVENUE IMPACT DUE TO TUBBS FIRE
BACKGROUND: The Tubbs Fire had an immediate impact on City of
Santa Rosa operations. This item provides an update of General Fund
revenue losses as a result of the disaster. The City estimates that the
loss of General Fund revenue will be approximately $4.8 million for the
remainder of Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-18, and an estimated $6.7 million
loss projected for FY 2018-19.
RECOMMENDATION: This item is for information only.
Attachments: Staff Report
Presentation
Presented by Deborah Lauchner, Chief Financial Officer.
This item was received and filed.
*14.2 REPORT - AUTHORIZATION FOR LIMITED ACCESS TO
PROPERTIES DESTROYED IN THE TUBBS FIRE TO EVALUATE
SEWER LATERALS AND, IF NECESSARY, SUSPEND DISCHARGE
TO THE TREATMENT PLANT
BACKGROUND: The Tubbs fire damaged or destroyed approximately
3,000 residential and commercial structures that are connected to the
City of Santa Rosa’s sewer collection system. During recent storm
events, these damaged sewer laterals allowed storm water runoff, ash,
debris and hazardous waste to enter the sewer collection system.
Depending on the magnitude of the rain event, this excessive inflow and
infiltration has the potential to cause sanitary sewer overflows
throughout the collection system and could foul the filtration and
biological treatment systems at wastewater treatment plant. The
exposed sewer laterals pose a threat to the health and safety of the
general public and to the operations at the wastewater collection and
treatment facility. Staff has made every effort to coordinate with the
debris removal process underway through the direction of the Army
Corps of Engineers, which include plugging the open and damaged
sewer laterals. City staff believe, however, given the uncertainties
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surrounding the cleanup schedule, both the Army Corps and private
efforts, as well as the risks to the regional wastewater system and the
Laguna Treatment Plant, that a three-pronged approach that will also
include work contracted for by the City’s Water Department will be the
most effective in protecting public health and the environment.
Proposals are currently being solicited to plug open sewer laterals in
the Fountaingrove and Upper Hidden Valley areas. The solicitation for
proposals for Coffey Park may be released for advertisement in the
near future, if necessary.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Water Department that
Council, by resolution, authorize the Director of Santa Rosa Water, his
staff and his delegates limited access to enter upon damaged or
destroyed properties within the City located in the Tubbs fire area in
order to evaluate and determine whether it is necessary, and where
determined it is necessary, to immediately suspend the user's discharge
into the City’s Public Owned Treatment Works by the temporary
plugging of the sewer lateral to prevent discharge to the Public Owned
Treatment Works (POTW).
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Presentation
This item was continued to a future meeting.
14.3 REPORT - APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH ERNST & YOUNG, LLP FOR DISASTER RECOVERY
MANAGEMENT SERVICES
BACKGROUND: In the early morning hours of October 9, 2017, a
firestorm swept through Santa Rosa and the surrounding communities.
The fires were unprecedented in the destruction left in its wake. A
request for proposals (RFP) to provide disaster recovery management
services was issued on November 15, 2017. Ernst & Young was
selected after a panel of staff and members of the Recovery Ad Hoc
committee reviewed the proposals and heard the presentations.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Manager’s Office
and the Finance Department that the Council, by resolution, approve
the Professional Services Agreement with Ernst & Young operating out
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of their San Francisco office to provide disaster recovery management
services in an amount not to exceed $500,000.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A
Presentation
Presented by Deborah Lauchner, Chief Financial Officer.
A motion was made by Council Member Schwedhelm, seconded by
Council Member Sawyer, to waive reading of the text and adopt:
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2017-248 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ERNST & YOUNG, LLP, SAN FRANCISCO,
CA TO PROVIDE DISASTER RECOVERY MANAGEMENT SERVICES
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Council Member Combs, Council Member Olivares, Vice Mayor
Rogers, Council Member Sawyer and Council Member Schwedhelm
Absent: 2 - Mayor Coursey and Council Member Tibbetts
Vice Mayor Rogers recessed the meeting at 6:19 p.m. and reconvened the
meeting at 6:51 p.m.
15. PUBLIC HEARINGS
15.1 PUBLIC HEARING - ROUND BARN VILLAGE PROJECT - MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND
REZONING - 0 ROUND BARN BOULEVARD - PRJ17-004 (This item
is being continued to December 19, 2017, Regular Meeting)
This item was continued to the December 19, 2017 meeting.
15.2 PUBLIC HEARING - COMPREHENSIVE CANNABIS ORDINANCE AND
CANNABIS PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION - CITY CODE TEXT
AMENDMENTS AND FY17-18 BUDGET AMENDMENT - REZ17-002
BACKGROUND: On January 19, 2016, the City Council directed staff
(7-0) to prepare comprehensive regulations for cannabis uses. In
addition, the Council reconvened the Cannabis Policy Subcommittee.
On November 9, 2017, the Planning Commission held a public hearing
and recommended the City Council approve (5-0) a Draft
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Comprehensive Cannabis Ordinance which includes the following
components: Amending Section 20-23.030, Table 2-6 (Allowed Land
Uses and Permit Requirements for Commercial Zoning Districts),
Section 20-24.030, Table 2-10 (Allowed Land Uses and Permit
Requirements for Industrial Districts), Section 20-36.040, Table 3-4
(Automobile and Bicycle Parking Requirements by Land Use Type),
Repealing and replacement of Chapter 20-46 (Medical Cannabis
Cultivation) with Chapter 20-46 (Cannabis), Amending Section
20-70.020 (Definitions), Repeal of Chapter 10-40 Medical Cannabis
Dispensaries, and adoption of exemption findings pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act. These amendments would allow
for both medical and adult use cannabis for personal and commercial
purposes.
In addition, the Council will consider amending Fiscal Year 17-18
position allocations for various departments by increasing
appropriations for staffing and related costs totaling $931,000 from
General Fund revenue generated by the City’s Cannabis Business Tax
and by Cannabis permit and inspection fees to support effective
implementation of the City’s Cannabis Program.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning Commission,
that the City Council, by ordinance, enact comprehensive regulations
for cannabis through the amendment of Santa Rosa City Code Section
20-23.030, Table 2-2 (Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements for
Residential Zoning Districts), Section 20-23.030,Table 2-6 (Allowed
Land Uses and Permit Requirements for Commercial Zoning Districts),
Section 20-24.030, Table 2-10 (Allowed Land Uses and Permit
Requirements for Industrial Districts), Section 20-36.040, Table 3-4
(Automobile and Bicycle Parking Requirements by Land Use Type),
Section 20-70.020 (Definitions), the repeal and replacement of Chapter
20-46 (Medical Cannabis Cultivation) with Chapter 20-46 (Cannabis),
the repeal of Chapter 10-40 (Medical Cannabis Dispensaries) and the
adoption of exemption findings pursuant to the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA).
It is further recommended that the City Council, by resolution, implement
the City’s Cannabis Program to ensure effective permitting,
outreach/education, monitoring, taxation and enforcement by amending
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Fiscal Year 2017-18 position allocations for various departments of 7.0
FTE staff members, increasing appropriations for staffing and related
costs, for a total of $931,000 from anticipated FY 17-18 Cannabis
Business Tax and General Fund revenue from cannabis business
taxes, permit and inspection fees. (5/7 vote)
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Cannabis Permit Activity Update - September 12, 2017
Attachment 2 - Comprehensive Land Use Policy Chart dated November 15 2017
Attachment 3 - Study of Potential Cannabis Dispensary Locations dated
November 15 2017
Attachment 4 - Correspondence (In Favor)
Attachment 5 - Correspondence (Opposed)
Attachment 6 - Correspondence (Commercial Cannabis) 20 MB
Attachment 7 - Planning Commission Minutes - November 9, 2017 (Draft) -To be
approved 11.30.17
Attachment 8 – Planning Commission Resolution 11859 (with Exhibit A)
-Unsigned
Ordinance
Resolution
Presentation
Presented by Clare Hartman, Deputy Director of Planning and
Economic Development Department.
Vice Mayor Rogers opened the public hearing at 8:32 p.m.
Caren Woodson spoke regarding the concerns of adult use
dispensary.
Julie Mercer-Ingram spoke in support of adult use dispensary.
Nick Caston spoke in support of adult use dispensaries.
Joanna Cedar spoke in support of the item.
John Sugg spoke in support of the item.
Scott Wagner spoke in support of the item.
Lauren Mendelsohn spoke in support of the item.
Omar Figueroa spoke in support of the item.
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Maurice Mickel spoke in support of the item.
Allen Thomas spoke in support of the item.
Vice Mayor Rogers closed the public hearing at 9:01 p.m.
A motion was made by Council Member Olivares, seconded by Vice Mayor
Rogers, to waive reading of the text and introduce as amended to include
that cannabis commercial cultivation facilities that have obtained a valid
land use permit issued prior to the adoption of this chapter may incorporate
cultivation for adult use with issuance of zoning clearance with no physical
expansion or extended hours authorized, to be added to Section 20-46.050:
ORDINANCE ENTITLED: ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ROSA ENACTING COMPREHENSIVE REGULATIONS FOR
CANNABIS THROUGH THE AMENDMENT OF SANTA ROSA CITY CODE
SECTIONS 20-23.030, TABLE 2-2 (ALLOWED LAND USES AND PERMIT
REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS), TABLE 2-6
(ALLOWED LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR
COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS), SECTION 20-24.030, TABLE 2-10
(ALLOWED LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICTS), SECTION 20-36.040, TABLE 3-4 (AUTOMOBILE AND BICYCLE
PARKING REQUIREMENTS BY LAND USE TYPE), SECTION 20-70.020
(DEFINITIONS), THE REPEAL AND REPLACEMENT OF CHAPTER 20-46
(MEDICAL CANNABIS CULTIVATION) WITH CHAPTER 20-46 (CANNABIS),
THE REPEAL OF CHAPTER 10-40 (MEDICAL CANNABIS DISPENSARIES)
AND THE ADOPTION OF EXEMPTION FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT - FILE NUMBER REZ17-002
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Council Member Tibbetts, Council Member Combs, Council Member
Olivares, Vice Mayor Rogers and Council Member Schwedhelm
No: 1 - Council Member Sawyer
Absent: 1 - Mayor Coursey
A motion was made by Council Member Olivares, seconded by Council
Member Sawyer, to waive reading of the text and adopt:
RESOLUTION NO. RES-2017-249 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
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COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA TO IMPLEMENT THE CITY'S
CANNABIS PROGRAM AND ENSURE EFFECTIVE OUTREACH,
EDUCATION, PERMITTING, TAXATION, MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT
BY AMENDING FY 17-18 POSITION ALLOCATIONS FOR VARIOUS
DEPARTMENTS BY ADDING 7.0 FTE STAFF MEMBERS, INCREASING
APPROPRIATIONS FOR STAFFING AND SUPPORT COSTS FOR A TOTAL
OF $931,000 FROM ANTICIPATED FY17-18 CANNABIS BUSINESS TAX
AND CANNABIS PERMIT FEE REVENUE
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Council Member Tibbetts, Council Member Combs, Council Member
Olivares, Vice Mayor Rogers, Council Member Sawyer and Council
Member Schwedhelm
Absent: 1 - Mayor Coursey
16. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - NONE
17. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
Scott Wagner spoke regarding various topics.
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
Hearing no further business, Vice Mayor Rogers adjourned the
meeting at 9:41 p.m. The next regularly scheduled meeting will take
place on December 19, 2017, at a time set by the Mayor.
20. UPCOMING MEETINGS
20.1 UPCOMING MEETINGS LIST
Attachments: List
This item was received and filed.
Approved on: February 13, 2018
/s/ Daisy Gomez, City Clerk
Agenda
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City of Santa Rosa Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT
DECEMBER 12, 2017
2:30 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION (MAYOR'S CONFERENCE ROOM)
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.
2:30 P.M. (MAYOR'S CONFERENCE ROOM)
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.
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2.1 PUBLIC EMPLOYEES - EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE
(Government Code section 54957(b))
Titles: City Manager and City Attorney
2.2 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Designated Representatives: Mayor Chris Coursey
Unrepresented Employees: City Manager and City Attorney
RECESS CLOSED SESSION(S) AND RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBER
3. STUDY SESSION - NONE
Study Session items are items for in-depth discussion and possible direction
to staff. No action will be taken.
4:00 P.M. (CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER)
4. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ROLL CALL
5. REPORT, IF ANY, ON STUDY AND CLOSED SESSIONS
6. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS - NONE
7. STAFF BRIEFINGS
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.
7.1 FIRE RECOVERY AND REBUILD UPDATE
This will be a standing item on the agenda. No action will be taken
except for possible direction to staff.
Attachments: Presentation
8. CITY MANAGER’S/CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS
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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 Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA)
10.1.9 Other
11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - NONE
12. CONSENT ITEMS
12.1 RESOLUTION - DONATION FROM LUCILLE SMOTHERS
SURVIVOR’S TRUST
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Recreation and Parks
Department that the Council, by resolution, accept a $15,000 donation
from the Lucille Smothers Survivor’s Trust and authorize the Chief
Financial Officer to appropriate the donated funding to the Senior
Center.
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Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Presentation
12.2 RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF GRANT
APPLICATION TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA NATURAL
RESOURCES AGENCY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND
RECREATION DIVISION OF BOATING AND WATERWAYS, FOR
BOATING PROGRAMS SAFETY EQUIPMENT AT LAKE RALPHINE IN
HOWARTH PARK
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Recreation and Parks
Department that the Council, by resolution, (1) authorize the submittal of
a grant application to the State of California Natural Resources Agency
Department of Parks and Recreation Division of Boating and
Waterways in the amount of $6,000 to enhance boating safety and
education programs at Lake Ralphine in Howarth Park through the
purchase of lifejackets and vessel replacement parts and hardware; (2)
authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to submit the
application, execute agreements and amendments, subject to approval
as to form by the City Attorney, and administer the grant; and (3)
authorize the Chief Financial Officer to increase appropriations in
revenue and expenditures by the approved grant award.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Presentation
12.3 RESOLUTION - CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL DOCUMENTS -
DELEGATION OF SIGNATURE AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE
AGREEMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION ZONE ENHANCEMENT
ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (COZEEP) SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and
Public Works Department that the Council, by resolution, delegate
authority to the Directors of the Departments of Transportation and
Public Works, and Water or their designees to approve and execute
California Highway Patrol (CHP) standard forms and agreements for the
Construction Zone Enhancement Enforcement Program (COZEEP).
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Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Presentation
12.4 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR
RETAINING WALLS/BARRIERS IN THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and
Public Works Department that the Council, by resolution, approve the
Maintenance Agreement for Retaining Walls/Barriers in the City of
Santa Rosa, with the State of California relating to Bicentennial Avenue
and Mendocino Avenue interchanges with State Route 101.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit
Presentation
12.5 RESOLUTION - CONTRACT EXTENSION - LEAGUE SPORTS
OFFICIALS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance Department
that the Council, by resolution, approve the First Amendment to General
Services Agreement (GSA) #F001321 with Northern Coast Officials
Association, Inc., Santa Rosa, California to extend the contract for an
additional one-year term, and add funding in the amount of $55,630 for
a total Agreement amount not to exceed $111,796.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A
Presentation
12.6 RESOLUTION - SEVENTH AMENDMENT - ENTERPRISE ASSET
MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH INFOR PUBLIC SECTOR, INC.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Water and Finance
Departments that the Council, by resolution, approve the Seventh
Amendment to Agreement Number 01-6191 with Infor Public Sector, Inc.
in the total amount not to exceed $1,438,393.28.
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Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A
Presentation
12.7 RESOLUTION - CONTRACT AMENDMENT 1 - AUTO PART SUPPLY
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance and
Transportation and Public Works Departments that the Council, by
resolution, approve the First Amendment to General Services
Agreement (GSA) #F001393 with Smothers Parts International, Inc.
Santa Rosa, California, to increase contract compensation by
$300,000, for a total amount not to exceed
$398,064.47.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A
Presentation
12.8 RESOLUTION - FIRST AMENDMENT TO TANNERY CREEK
AGREEMENT FOR LICENSE PLATE RECOGNITION EQUIPMENT
AND MAINTENANCE
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance Department
that the Council, by resolution, approve an amendment to a cooperative
agreement under a contract awarded by the City of Santa Barbara and
approved by the City of Santa Rosa’s City Manager, for maintenance
services serving two Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) systems
for a five-year period, with Tannery Creek Systems, Inc., Vaughan,
Ontario, Canada, for additional compensation of $105,230.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A
Presentation
12.9 RESOLUTION - EXTENSION OF PROCLAMATION OF LOCAL
HOMELESS EMERGENCY
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RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Housing and
Community Services Department that the Council, by resolution,
approve an extension of Resolution No. 28839 which formally
proclaimed a local homeless emergency within Santa Rosa.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Presentation
12.10 RESOLUTION - SECOND AMENDMENT TO SAMUEL L. JONES
HALL HOMELESS SHELTER AGREEMENT AND FUNDING
AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SONOMA FOR SHELTER
OPERATIONS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Housing and
Community Services and Finance Departments that the Council, by
resolution 1) approve a Second Amendment to Agreement for the
Operation and Use of the Samuel L. Jones Hall Homeless Shelter
Year-Round and Winter Shelter Programs with Catholic Charities of the
Diocese of Santa Rosa, in the amount of $279,617, bringing the total
amount under the agreement to $1,349,331 for Fiscal Year 2017/2018;
2) approve an Agreement Between the City of Santa Rosa and the
County of Sonoma for the Funding of Operations at the Samuel L.
Jones Hall Homeless Shelter for Fiscal Year 2017/2018 in the amount
of $265,000; and 3) amend the Fiscal Year 2017/2018 adopted budget
within the General Fund and Homeless Shelter Operations Fund to
recognize revenues of $90,000 and appropriate those revenues to the
Housing and Community Services budget along with an additional
amount of $189,617 for a total appropriation of $279,617.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A
Exhibit B
Presentation
12.11 EXTENSION OF PROCLAMATION OF EXISTENCE OF LOCAL
EMERGENCY DUE TO FIRES
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RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Attorney’s Office
that the Council, by resolution, declare that the proclamation of a state
of local emergency within the City of Santa Rosa has been and remains
in full force and effect without interruption.
Attachments: Resolution
12.12 ORDINANCE ADOPTION - ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ROSA INCREASING THE COMPENSATION OF THE
CITY MANAGER BY PROVIDING, EFFECTIVE JULY 9, 2017, (1) A 3%
COST OF LIVING SALARY INCREASE AND (2) A CONTRIBUTION BY
THE CITY FOR THE 2017-2018 FISCAL YEAR EQUAL TO 0.25% OF
BASE SALARY TO THE CITY MANAGER’S RETIREE HEALTH
SAVINGS PLAN
RECOMMENDATION: This ordinance, introduced at the December 5,
2017, Regular Meeting by a 6-0-1 vote (Council Member Tibbetts
absent), increases the compensation of the City Manager by providing,
effective July 9, 2017, (1) a 3% cost of living salary increase and (2) a
contribution by the city for the 2017-2018 fiscal year equal to 0.25% of
base salary to the City Manager’s Retiree Health Savings Plan.
Attachments: Ordinance
Exhibit
12.13 ORDINANCE ADOPTION - ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING TITLE 20 OF THE SANTA ROSA
CITY CODE SECTIONS - 20-22.030, 20-36.040, 20-42.130 AND
20-70.020 - FILE NUMBER REZ17-006
RECOMMENDATION: This accessory dwelling unit ordinance,
introduced at the December 5, 2017, Regular Meeting by a 5-2 vote
(Council Members Olivares and Sawyer voting No), amends Title 20 of
the Santa Rosa City Code - Sections 20-22.030, 20-36.040, 20-42.130,
20-58.060, and 20-70.020 and all other City Code sections for
consistency - File Number REZ17-006.
Attachments: Ordinance
13. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
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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.
(THE COUNCIL WILL RECESS DURING THE EVENING FOR A DINNER BREAK)
14. REPORT ITEMS
14.1 REPORT - UPDATE ON REVENUE IMPACT DUE TO TUBBS FIRE
BACKGROUND: The Tubbs Fire had an immediate impact on City of
Santa Rosa operations. This item provides an update of General Fund
revenue losses as a result of the disaster. The City estimates that the
loss of General Fund revenue will be approximately $4.8 million for the
remainder of Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-18, and an estimated $6.7 million
loss projected for FY 2018-19.
RECOMMENDATION: This item is for information only.
Attachments: Staff Report
Presentation
Item 14.2 may be discussed and acted upon by the Council upon a showing of
good cause and with the concurrence of five (5) Council Members, per Council
Policy 000-35 - Early Council Agenda Policy.
*14.2 REPORT - AUTHORIZATION FOR LIMITED ACCESS TO
PROPERTIES DESTROYED IN THE TUBBS FIRE TO EVALUATE
SEWER LATERALS AND, IF NECESSARY, SUSPEND DISCHARGE
TO THE TREATMENT PLANT
BACKGROUND: The Tubbs fire damaged or destroyed approximately
3,000 residential and commercial structures that are connected to the
City of Santa Rosa’s sewer collection system. During recent storm
events, these damaged sewer laterals allowed storm water runoff, ash,
debris and hazardous waste to enter the sewer collection system.
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Depending on the magnitude of the rain event, this excessive inflow and
infiltration has the potential to cause sanitary sewer overflows
throughout the collection system and could foul the filtration and
biological treatment systems at wastewater treatment plant. The
exposed sewer laterals pose a threat to the health and safety of the
general public and to the operations at the wastewater collection and
treatment facility. Staff has made every effort to coordinate with the
debris removal process underway through the direction of the Army
Corps of Engineers, which include plugging the open and damaged
sewer laterals. City staff believe, however, given the uncertainties
surrounding the cleanup schedule, both the Army Corps and private
efforts, as well as the risks to the regional wastewater system and the
Laguna Treatment Plant, that a three-pronged approach that will also
include work contracted for by the City’s Water Department will be the
most effective in protecting public health and the environment.
Proposals are currently being solicited to plug open sewer laterals in
the Fountaingrove and Upper Hidden Valley areas. The solicitation for
proposals for Coffey Park may be released for advertisement in the
near future, if necessary.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Water Department that
Council, by resolution, authorize the Director of Santa Rosa Water, his
staff and his delegates limited access to enter upon damaged or
destroyed properties within the City located in the Tubbs fire area in
order to evaluate and determine whether it is necessary, and where
determined it is necessary, to immediately suspend the user's discharge
into the City’s Public Owned Treatment Works by the temporary
plugging of the sewer lateral to prevent discharge to the Public Owned
Treatment Works (POTW).
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Presentation
14.3 REPORT - APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH ERNST & YOUNG, LLP FOR DISASTER
RECOVERY MANAGEMENT SERVICES
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BACKGROUND: In the early morning hours of October 9, 2017, a
firestorm swept through Santa Rosa and the surrounding communities.
The fires were unprecedented in the destruction left in its wake. A
request for proposals (RFP) to provide disaster recovery management
services was issued on November 15, 2017. Ernst & Young was
selected after a panel of staff and members of the Recovery Ad Hoc
committee reviewed the proposals and heard the presentations.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Manager’s Office
and the Finance Department that the Council, by resolution, approve
the Professional Services Agreement with Ernst & Young operating out
of their San Francisco office to provide disaster recovery management
services in an amount not to exceed $500,000.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A
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 - ROUND BARN VILLAGE PROJECT - MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND
REZONING - 0 ROUND BARN BOULEVARD - PRJ17-004 (This item is
being continued to December 19, 2017, Regular Meeting)
15.2 PUBLIC HEARING - COMPREHENSIVE CANNABIS ORDINANCE AND
CANNABIS PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION - CITY CODE TEXT
AMENDMENTS AND FY17-18 BUDGET AMENDMENT - REZ17-002
BACKGROUND: On January 19, 2016, the City Council directed staff
(7-0) to prepare comprehensive regulations for cannabis uses. In
addition, the Council reconvened the Cannabis Policy Subcommittee.
On November 9, 2017, the Planning Commission held a public hearing
and recommended the City Council approve (5-0) a Draft
Comprehensive Cannabis Ordinance which includes the following
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components: Amending Section 20-23.030, Table 2-6 (Allowed Land
Uses and Permit Requirements for Commercial Zoning Districts),
Section 20-24.030, Table 2-10 (Allowed Land Uses and Permit
Requirements for Industrial Districts), Section 20-36.040, Table 3-4
(Automobile and Bicycle Parking Requirements by Land Use Type),
Repealing and replacement of Chapter 20-46 (Medical Cannabis
Cultivation) with Chapter 20-46 (Cannabis), Amending Section
20-70.020 (Definitions), Repeal of Chapter 10-40 Medical Cannabis
Dispensaries, and adoption of exemption findings pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act. These amendments would allow
for both medical and adult use cannabis for personal and commercial
purposes.
In addition, the Council will consider amending Fiscal Year 17-18
position allocations for various departments by increasing
appropriations for staffing and related costs totaling $931,000 from
General Fund revenue generated by the City’s Cannabis Business Tax
and by Cannabis permit and inspection fees to support effective
implementation of the City’s Cannabis Program.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning Commission,
that the City Council, by ordinance, enact comprehensive regulations
for cannabis through the amendment of Santa Rosa City Code Section
20-23.030, Table 2-2 (Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements for
Residential Zoning Districts), Section 20-23.030,Table 2-6 (Allowed
Land Uses and Permit Requirements for Commercial Zoning Districts),
Section 20-24.030, Table 2-10 (Allowed Land Uses and Permit
Requirements for Industrial Districts), Section 20-36.040, Table 3-4
(Automobile and Bicycle Parking Requirements by Land Use Type),
Section 20-70.020 (Definitions), the repeal and replacement of Chapter
20-46 (Medical Cannabis Cultivation) with Chapter 20-46 (Cannabis),
the repeal of Chapter 10-40 (Medical Cannabis Dispensaries) and the
adoption of exemption findings pursuant to the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA).
It is further recommended that the City Council, by resolution, implement
the City’s Cannabis Program to ensure effective permitting,
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outreach/education, monitoring, taxation and enforcement by amending
Fiscal Year 2017-18 position allocations for various departments of 7.0
FTE staff members, increasing appropriations for staffing and related
costs, for a total of $931,000 from anticipated FY 17-18 Cannabis
Business Tax and General Fund revenue from cannabis business
taxes, permit and inspection fees. (5/7 vote)
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Cannabis Permit Activity Update - September 12, 2017
Attachment 2 - Comprehensive Land Use Policy Chart dated November 1
Attachment 3 - Study of Potential Cannabis Dispensary Locations dated N
Attachment 4 - Correspondence (In Favor)
Attachment 5 - Correspondence (Opposed)
Attachment 6 - Correspondence (Commercial Cannabis) 20 MB
Attachment 7 - Planning Commission Minutes - November 9, 2017 (Draft)
Attachment 8 – Planning Commission Resolution 11859 (with Exhibit A) -U
Ordinance
Resolution
Presentation
16. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - NONE
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
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