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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/19/2016 3:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Hall, Council Chamber
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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16-0749 12.1Closed SessionCC- Closed SessionCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: one potential case.   Not available Not available
16-0705 16.1Children's Memorial DayCC- ProclamationPROCLAMATION - CHILDREN’S MEMORIAL DAY   Not available Not available
16-0779 16.2Code Blue RideCC- ProclamationPROCLAMATION - CODE BLUE RIDE   Not available Not available
16-0772 16.3Cherkassy Sister City ReportCC- PresentationPRESENTATION - CHERKASSY SISTER CITY REPORT   Not available Not available
16-0741 17.1Flashing Yellow ArrowCC- Staff BriefingFLASHING YELLOW ARROW SIGNAL OPERATION This staff briefing will provide an update on the operations of the flashing yellow arrow signal pilot test currently installed at the intersection of North Dutton Avenue and West Ninth Street. It will highlight the benefits to this type of signal operation and discuss what is being done on a regional level.   Not available Not available
16-0743 17.2Green Pavement MarkingsCC- Staff BriefingGREEN PAVEMENT MARKINGS FOR BIKE LANES This staff briefing will explain green pavement markings to be considered at busy intersections with high bicycle and automobile volumes. At the present time there are no such installations around the city. In consultation with the Bike and Pedestrian Advisory Board (BPAB), we are evaluating and considering various candidate locations to gradually install such green lanes around the city, which should benefit the cyclists by bringing more attention to potentially high conflict areas.   Not available Not available
16-0767 17.3Earth Day 2016CC- Staff BriefingEARTH DAY ONSTAGE AT COURTHOUSE SQUARE Water Department staff will provide information on Santa Rosa Water's annual Earth Day OnStage at Courthouse Square, which will take place Saturday, April 23, from 12:00-4:00 p.m. Staff will provide information on the activities that will take place, including information on Santa Rosa’s Water’s new mobile hydration station which will be providing free tap water at the event.   Not available Not available
16-0774 17.4White House Police Data InitiativeCC- Staff BriefingSANTA ROSA JOINS THE WHITE HOUSE POLICE DATA INITIATIVE In meeting the Open Government Task Force’s goal of delivering services in the most open and transparent manner possible, the City of Santa Rosa has agreed to join the White House Police Data Initiative. Launched in May of 2015 by President Obama, the White House Police Data Initiative is centered on two key components: (1) using open data to build transparency and increase community trust, and (2) using data to enhance internal accountability through effective analysis. Initially launched with 21 participating agencies, the White House Police Data Initiative has expanded to over 34 agencies, all agreeing to publish at least three (3) police-community datasets and participate in a community of practice, including bi-weekly calls. Currently the City is publishing more than 50 datasets on the City’s Open Data Portal (data.srcity.org) in the areas of City Government, Recreation and Parks, Housing and Community, City Finances, Permitting and Development, Fire Services and Police Services. Ultimately, because of this pro   Not available Not available
16-0780 110.2.1Measure AA ExaminationCC- Mayor/Council Member ReportCONSIDERATION OF ENDORSEMENT FOR MEASURE AA Council will consider endorsement of Measure AA, a June ballot in all nine Bay Area counties. This is a parcel tax dedicated to protecting and restoring San Francisco Bay.   Not available Not available
16-0787 111.1February 23, 2016, Draft MinutesCC- MinutesFebruary 23, 2016, Regular Meeting.   Not available Not available
16-0783 111.2March 15, 2016, MinutesCC- MinutesMarch 15, 2016, Regular Meeting.   Not available Not available
16-0744 112.1Transportation Development ActCC- Consent - ResolutionRESOLUTION - TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (TDA) ARTICLE III GRANT APPLICATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016/2017 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council, by resolution, (1) request that the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) allocate $165,000 from Fiscal Year 2016/2017 Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article III funds; (2) authorize the Director of Transportation and Public Works to file the application and other required documents to construct Montecito Boulevard Bike Enhancements, Citywide Green Bike Lane Transition Enhancements and Citywide Pedestrian Enhancements, and (3) authorize the Chief Financial Officer to increase appropriations upon approval of the grant by MTC as follows - Montecito Boulevard Bike Enhancements by $40,000 of TDA Article III funds, Citywide Green Bike Lane Transition Enhancements by $78,000 of TDA Article III funds and Citywide Pedestrian Enhancements by $47,000 of TDA Article III funds.   Not available Not available
16-0748 112.2Speed LimitsCC- Consent - ResolutionRESOLUTION - SPEED LIMITS ON MORGAN STREET, FRANCES STREET/RANGE AVENUE, CLEVELAND AVENUE, AND MONTGOMERY DRIVE RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Council, by resolution, establish a speed limit of 25 miles per hour on Morgan Street from Third Street to Ninth Street, establish a speed limit of 25 miles per hour on Morgan Street from Ninth Street to College Avenue, establish a speed limit of 30 miles per hour on Francis Street/Range Avenue from Cleveland Avenue to Jennings Avenue, establish a speed limit of 30 miles per hour on Cleveland Avenue from Ninth Street to College Avenue, and establish a speed limit of 40 miles per hour on Montgomery Drive from Channel Drive to Melita Road.   Not available Not available
16-0771 114.1Santa Rosa Housing Reports 3 and 4CC- ReportREPORT - SANTA ROSA HOUSING - REPORTS 3 AND 4: DEVELOPERS’ ASSESSMENT OF SANTA ROSA AND HOUSING PROGRAM INITIATIVES BACKGROUND: Following two housing-focused study sessions in Fall 2015, the Council embarked on a six-part housing series to address how Santa Rosa can increase production, achieving a goal of “housing for all.” Reports 1 and 2, focused on funding resources and development process improvements, were held on February 23, 2016. The focus of this report is two-fold, and includes: a summary of developer perspectives about housing development in Santa Rosa, and what incentives might spur it, and an assessment of various housing programs, their impact on provision of new housing, and what changes might make them more effective. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Housing and Community Services and Planning and Economic Development Departments that the Council, by motion, accept the report and authorize staff to proceed in developing a work plan to undertake housing initiatives outlined in the report.   Not available Not available
16-0762 114.2DeTurk Winery VillageCC- ReportREPORT - DETURK WINERY VILLAGE MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT (INTENT TO VACATE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY) BACKGROUND: On September 15, 2015, Planning and Economic Development received an application requesting the Vacation of 18,725 square feet of Public Right-of-way along the east side of Donahue Street, between 8th Street and 9th Street. The purpose of the right-of-way vacation is to provide parking for the DeTurk Winery Village mixed use development proposed at 806 Donahue Street and 8 W. 9th Street. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by Planning and Economic Development Department that the Council, by resolution, adopt a Resolution of Intention to Consider Vacation of Public Right-of-Way for 18,725 square feet of Public Right-of-Way along Donahue Street, between 8th Street and 9th Street.   Not available Not available
16-0755 114.3Colgan Creek Phase 2 Grant AppCC- ReportREPORT - AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A MATCHING GRANT APPLICATION TO THE SONOMA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FOR THE LOWER COLGAN CREEK RESTORATION - PHASE 2 PROJECT BACKGROUND: The purpose of this report is to authorize the Water Department to apply for the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District’s Matching Grant Program to fund a portion of the Lower Colgan Creek Restoration - Phase 2. The grant application, if successful, would secure the remaining funds ($532,390) needed to construct the project. The Lower Colgan Creek Restoration Project is a three-phased project stretching along 1.4 miles of the creek in southwest Santa Rosa. The three phases will restore the creek from a trapezoidal flood control channel to a healthier seasonal creek that includes riffles, pools, instream habitat structures, and native plantings. It will also include a bicycle and pedestrian pathway and increase the flood capacity of the channel to carry the 100 year flood. Phase 1 near Elsie Allen High School was constructed in the summer of 2014. Phase   Not available Not available
16-0763 114.4SE Greenway Grant ApplicationCC- ReportREPORT - AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE SOUTHEAST GREENWAY PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT ALL DONATIONS TOWARD THE SOUTHEAST GREENWAY PROJECT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL BACKGROUND: The Santa Rosa Southeast Greenway Project is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to establish an expansive greenway park (Greenway) in the heart of Santa Rosa that would include: • Needed open space for several diverse urban neighborhoods; • Restored creeks, wetlands and other natural habitat for local wildlife; • A non-motorized transportation corridor for walking and biking between Spring Lake and downtown Santa Rosa, Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit, the Prince Memorial Greenway, West County trails and the Sonoma Valley; • Safe routes to school, work and shopping for local residents; • Community gardens, playgrounds, and opportunities for outdoor education; and • There is also an opportunity to consider other potentially compatible land uses such as higher density residential and retail uses. Council authorization of an application for $1,000,000 in   Not available Not available
16-0765 114.5Grant Application for Roseland Creek Community ParkCC- ReportREPORT - AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A MATCHING GRANT APPLICATION TO THE SONOMA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY AT 1370 BURBANK AVENUE FOR ROSELAND CREEK COMMUNITY PARK BACKGROUND: The City currently owns three of the four parcels that comprise the Roseland Creek Community Park located at 1027 McMinn, 1360 Burbank and 1400 Burbank Avenues. The private property at 1370 Burbank Avenue is located in the center of the Roseland Creek Community Park. Roseland Creek Community Park is a priority of the Recreation and Parks Department for funding through the 2016 Matching Grant Program year due to its location in the Roseland Annexation area and the need to have a complete park. Acquisition of the real property at 1370 Burbank Avenue will allow the City to provide Roseland Creek Community Park as a contiguous park available as public space to be used and appreciated by all in our community. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Recreation and Parks Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) approve a matching grant app   Not available Not available
16-0752 114.6Revised Master Plan Approval - CHSCC- ReportREPORT - REVISED MASTER PLAN APPROVAL AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD - COURTHOUSE SQUARE REUNIFICATION BACKGROUND: Council approved design guidelines and authorized design to proceed on the Courthouse Square Reunification Project on November 3, 2015. Since that meeting, the design team along with City staff and the Chamber of Commerce embarked on a public outreach process that culminated in the Master Plan for the Reunification of Courthouse Square, which was approved by Council on January 26, 2016. Simultaneously, the design consultant has been preparing construction drawings for the street, utility and offsite improvements, and then finalized design of the interior improvements once the master plan was approved. As detail level design proceeded on the interior of the square, it became apparent that revisions to the master plan were needed to address some of the design refinements. Once the construction drawings were completed, bids were solicited from contractors. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and Public Works Department that Council, by resolution,   Not available Not available
16-0747 116.1Attendance ReportCC- CommunicationQUARTERLY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES ATTENDANCE REPORT - Provided for information.   Not available Not available
16-0793 120.1Upcoming Meetings ListCC- Upcoming MeetingsUPCOMING MEETINGS LIST   Not available Not available