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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/9/2016 4:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Hall, Council Chamber
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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16-1028 12.1Closed Session - CA RecruitmentCC- Closed SessionPUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT/PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT (Government Code Section 54957) Title: City Attorney   Not available Not available
16-1027 12.2Closed Session - FloodCC- Closed SessionCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9) Name of Case: Wendy Flood v. City of Santa Rosa Court Case No. Sonoma County Superior Court Case No.: SCV-258183   Not available Not available
16-1002 16.1Santa Rosa-Kagoshima Student Exchange ProgramCC- PresentationPRESENTATION - SANTA ROSA-KAGOSHIMA STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM   Not available Video Video
16-1002 16.1Santa Rosa-Kagoshima Student Exchange ProgramCC- PresentationPRESENTATION - SANTA ROSA-KAGOSHIMA STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM   Not available Video Video
16-1013 17.1CIP ProjectsCC- Staff BriefingQUARTERLY REPORT ON CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECTS The briefing will highlight Team 1 projects that are expected to be under construction in the coming months. CIP Projects provide the infrastructure that is critical to the economic vitality and quality of life in Santa Rosa.   Not available Video Video
16-0995 112.1CALIFORNIA FIRE FOUNDATION SAVE PROGRAMCC- Consent - MotionMOTION - CALIFORNIA FIRE FOUNDATION SAVE PROGRAM RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Fire Department that the Council by motion, approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) attached hereto for the City’s participation in the “Supplying Aid to Victims of Emergency” (SAVE) program founded by the California Fire Foundation (CFF) to distribute gift cards, in an amount designated by CFF at a minimum of $100, to each eligible victim of fire or other natural disaster so they may purchase basic necessities.   Not available Video Video
16-1036 114.1Measure O OrdinanceCC- ReportREPORT - ORDINANCE ADOPTION AND RESOLUTION - APPROVING ON SECOND READING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING SECTION 3-26.120 OF THE SANTA ROSA CITY CODE (ADDED AS PART OF MEASURE O ADOPTED BY CITY VOTERS AT THE NOVEMBER 2004 ELECTION) TO CHANGE THE LEVEL OF FUNDING REQUIRED TO BE DEDICATED FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC SAFETY PURPOSES; ORDERING SUBMISSION OF A BALLOT MEASURE TO SEEK VOTER APPROVAL OF THAT ORDINANCE; PERMITTING THE FILING OF REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS, DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PROVIDE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS, AND PROVIDING DIRECTION REGARDING BALLOT ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT OF MEASURE BACKGROUND: On July 19, 2016, the City Council provided direction prepare ballot documents for a no tax-rate increase re-authorization of Measure P and an adjustment to the baseline funding formula of Measure O on the November 8, 2016 ballot to strengthen the City’s General Fund and provide locally-controlled funding for services the community has indicated are important. The City Attorney has drafted a proposed ballot measures and ballot summaries as required for each ballot. On August 2   Not available Video Video
16-1037 114.2Measure P OrdinanceCC- ReportREPORT - ORDINANCE ADOPTION AND RESOLUTION - APPROVING ON SECOND READING AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING SECTION 3-27.130 OF THE SANTA ROSA CITY CODE (ADDED AS PART OF MEASURE P ADOPTED BY CITY VOTERS AT THE NOVEMBER 2010 ELECTION) TO EXTEND, FOR EIGHT YEARS, A ¼-CENT GENERAL TRANSACTION AND USE TAX; APPROVING A RESOLUTION ORDERING SUBMISSION OF A BALLOT MEASURE TO SEEK VOTER APPROVAL OF THAT ORDINANCE; PERMITTING THE FILING OF REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS, DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PROVIDE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS; AND PROVIDING DIRECTION REGARDING BALLOT ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT OF MEASURE BACKGROUND: On July 19, 2016, the City Council provided direction to prepare ballot documents for a no tax-rate increase re-authorization of Measure P and an adjustment to the baseline funding formula of Measure O on the November 8, 2016 ballot to strengthen the City’s General Fund and provide locally-controlled funding for services the community has indicated are important. The City Attorney has drafted a proposed ballot measures and ballot summaries as required for each ballot. On A   Not available Video Video
16-1023 114.3Emergency Declarations Concerning HomelessnessCC- ReportREPORT - EMERGENCY DECLARATIONS CONCERNING HOMELESSNESS (This item was continued from the July 26, 2016, Regular Meeting) BACKGROUND: On July 19, 2016, staff presented to Council three options for emergency declarations concerning homelessness, including declaration of shelter crisis, declaration of local emergency, and request for gubernatorial state of emergency proclamation, and sought direction regarding Council’s interest in pursuing these options. Council made a motion to direct staff to take the appropriate steps to declare a homelessness emergency utilizing the three options outlined by staff. Staff has prepared the appropriate declarations and a letter to the Governor for Council consideration. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Housing and Community Services Department that the Council formally recognize a homelessness emergency through the following 1) adopt a resolution declaring a shelter crisis within Santa Rosa; 2) adopt a resolution declaring a local homeless emergency within Santa Rosa; and 3) by motion, direct the Mayor to submit a letter requesting a   Not available Video Video
16-1005 114.4Community Safety ScorecardCC- ReportREPORT - ACCEPTANCE OF COMMUNITY SAFETY SCORECARD BACKGROUND: Staff will present to the Council the finalized Community Safety Scorecard (Scorecard) developed and adopted by the Santa Rosa Violence Prevention Partnership. The Scorecard is a data-driven tool to measure long term efforts of The Partnership to reduce youth violence. This upstream, community oriented approach of understanding the root causes of violence provides The Partnership’s members, City, and community with an opportunity to identify strategies that will address the key determinants of the community’s overall health and safety. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Office of Community Engagement and the Santa Rosa Violence Prevention Partnership (The Partnership) that the Council, by motion, accept The Partnership’s Community Safety Scorecard.   Not available Not available
16-1001 114.5Approval of Amendment No. 1 to City Manager Employment AgreementCC- ReportREPORT - APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT AND INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SALARY AND OTHER BENEFITS BACKGROUND: On July 26, 2016, the Council approved by resolution a 2.5% cost of living increase effective July 10, 2016, for the executive management (Unit 10 - Executive Management) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council, by resolution, approve Amendment No. 1 to the City Manager’s Employment Agreement granting a two and one half percent (2.5%) cost of living adjustment; and it is further recommended that Council introduce an Ordinance Establishing Salary for the City Manager.   Not available Not available
16-1012 116.1CIP Projects UpdateCC- CommunicationQUARTERLY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECTS UPDATE: APRIL - JUNE 2016.   Not available Not available
16-1038 120.1Upcoming Meetings ListCC- Upcoming MeetingsUPCOMING MEETINGS LIST   Not available Not available
16-1037 114.2Measure P OrdinanceCC- ReportREPORT - ORDINANCE ADOPTION AND RESOLUTION - APPROVING ON SECOND READING AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING SECTION 3-27.130 OF THE SANTA ROSA CITY CODE (ADDED AS PART OF MEASURE P ADOPTED BY CITY VOTERS AT THE NOVEMBER 2010 ELECTION) TO EXTEND, FOR EIGHT YEARS, A ¼-CENT GENERAL TRANSACTION AND USE TAX; APPROVING A RESOLUTION ORDERING SUBMISSION OF A BALLOT MEASURE TO SEEK VOTER APPROVAL OF THAT ORDINANCE; PERMITTING THE FILING OF REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS, DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PROVIDE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS; AND PROVIDING DIRECTION REGARDING BALLOT ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT OF MEASURE BACKGROUND: On July 19, 2016, the City Council provided direction to prepare ballot documents for a no tax-rate increase re-authorization of Measure P and an adjustment to the baseline funding formula of Measure O on the November 8, 2016 ballot to strengthen the City’s General Fund and provide locally-controlled funding for services the community has indicated are important. The City Attorney has drafted a proposed ballot measures and ballot summaries as required for each ballot. On A   Not available Video Video
16-1036 114.1Measure O OrdinanceCC- ReportREPORT - ORDINANCE ADOPTION AND RESOLUTION - APPROVING ON SECOND READING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AMENDING SECTION 3-26.120 OF THE SANTA ROSA CITY CODE (ADDED AS PART OF MEASURE O ADOPTED BY CITY VOTERS AT THE NOVEMBER 2004 ELECTION) TO CHANGE THE LEVEL OF FUNDING REQUIRED TO BE DEDICATED FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC SAFETY PURPOSES; ORDERING SUBMISSION OF A BALLOT MEASURE TO SEEK VOTER APPROVAL OF THAT ORDINANCE; PERMITTING THE FILING OF REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS, DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PROVIDE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS, AND PROVIDING DIRECTION REGARDING BALLOT ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT OF MEASURE BACKGROUND: On July 19, 2016, the City Council provided direction prepare ballot documents for a no tax-rate increase re-authorization of Measure P and an adjustment to the baseline funding formula of Measure O on the November 8, 2016 ballot to strengthen the City’s General Fund and provide locally-controlled funding for services the community has indicated are important. The City Attorney has drafted a proposed ballot measures and ballot summaries as required for each ballot. On August 2   Not available Video Video