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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Revised -
Meeting date/time: 12/6/2016 4:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Hall, Council Chamber
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16-1187 12.1Closed SessionCC- Closed SessionCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Consideration of whether to initiate litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: one potential case.   Not available Not available
16-1208 111.111/1/16 MinutesCC- MinutesNovember 1, 2016, Regular and Special Meetings.   Not available Not available
16-1180 112.1Granicus Five Year Contract RenewalCC- Consent - MotionMOTION - FIFTH AMENDMENT OF THE PUBLIC MEETING VIDEO STREAMING, ARCHIVING AND AGENDA MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH GRANICUS, INC. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Information Technology Department that the Council, by motion, approve a Fifth Amendment to General Services Agreement Number F000308, with Granicus, Inc., San Jose, CA, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney, to add Closed Captioning services, and extend the contract for an additional five (5) years, for a cumulative contract total of $590,615.   Not available Not available
16-1166 114.1Fund-to-Fund Loan, BiosolidsCC- ReportREPORT - SANTA ROSA WATER FUND-TO-FUND LOAN APPROVAL FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING AGRICULTURAL LAND LOCATED AT 7630-7650 LAKEVILLE HIGHWAY, PETALUMA, FOR BIOSOLID APPLICATION BACKGROUND: The Water Department uses a variety of methods to dispose of biosolids generated from wastewater processing. Agricultural land for biosolid application is needed due to limited dispersal areas to protect the California Tiger Salamander, increasingly stringent organic diversion from landfills, and biosolid exclusions from certified organic family operations. Approximately 235 acres of land is available for purchase situated within Sonoma County in an already approved area for biosolid application. In order to proceed with the acquisition, approval of a fund-to-fund loan from the Local Wastewater Utility Fund to the Subregional Waste Operations Fund for up to $2.1 million is needed. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Board of Public Utilities and the Subregional Partners as well as the Water and Finance Departments that the Council, by resolution, approve a Santa Rosa Water fund-to-fund l   Not available Not available
16-1168 114.2WW Resolution AmendmentCC- ReportREPORT - AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION NO. 28718 REGARDING WASTEWATER FIXED MONTHLY CHARGES TO EXISTING COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL/MULTI-FAMILY PROPERTIES BACKGROUND: In 2015, a five-year rate plan for water and wastewater rates was approved by the Santa Rosa City Council via Resolution No. 28718 with an effective date of January 1, 2016. Following the adoption and implementation of the revised rates, an administrative issue was identified related to the wastewater fixed monthly charge applied to commercial/industrial/multifamily properties that have larger sized meters to address fire flow requirements. Amending Resolution No. 28718 provides the Director of Water with the authority to reduce the wastewater fixed monthly charge applied to the account(s) that have larger sized meters to address fire flow requirements. There are four known accounts that can benefit from this amendment, resulting in an estimated annual loss of revenue of $7,300.00 to the Wastewater Enterprise. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Board of Public Utilities and the Water Department that the City Council   Not available Not available
16-1190 114.3Tax on cannabis cultivationCC- ReportREPORT - RESOLUTION TO (1) DECLARE A FISCAL EMERGENCY AS A RESULT OF THE RECENT PASSAGE OF CALIFORNIA STATE PROPOSITION 64 (ADULT USE OF MARIJUANA ACT); (2) ORDER A BALLOT SUBMISSION TO SANTA ROSA VOTERS OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6-04 OF THE SANTA ROSA CITY CODE AND ADDING CHAPTER 6-10 OF THE SANTA ROSA CITY CODE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO IMPOSE A BUSINESS TAX ON CANNABIS BUSINESSES; (3) APPROVE BALLOT LANGUAGE; (4) PERMIT THE FILING OF REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS; (5) DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PROVIDE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS; AND (6) PROVIDING DIRECTION REGARDING BALLOT ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT OF THE MEASURE. BACKGROUND: On November 8, 2016, the California State election passed ballot measure Proposition 64, known as “the Adult Use of Marijuana Act.” Prop 64 brings businesses to support recreational cannabis use into a regulated market, and allows the City of Santa Rosa to enact local regulations on such businesses in addition to the regulations that will be imposed by the state. With the passing of Proposition 64, the City is facing a fiscal emergency when considering and adopting ap   Not available Not available
16-1203 114.4CMedia contract terminationCC- ReportREPORT - TERMINATION OF CMEDIA CONTRACT F000682 BACKGROUND: On January 14, 2014, The City entered into an Agreement with CMedia to provide for the operation of PEG (“Public Education and Government”) access channels and the management of a community media center by CMedia in exchange for funding by the City. As such, CMedia became party to this agreement that is scheduled to expire on March 31, 2017. CMedia is required to provide for such fiscal control and accounting procedures as are necessary to assure proper disbursement and accounting for funds received from the City. The unlawful use of funds shall be cause for the City to deduct such funds from any payments owed to CMedia and the immediate termination of this Agreement. The agreement requires CMedia to submit to the City an annual proposed budget of capital equipment requirements for the upcoming year for the City’s review and consideration. At the City’s sole discretion, the PEG capital funding is to be provided to CMedia up to a maximum amount of $150,000 per year for the purchase of capital equipment by CMedia. In additi   Not available Not available
16-1200 114.5Salary Plan City Attorney and Water DirectorCC- ReportREPORT - AMENDMENT TO THE CITY CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY PLAN TO MODIFY THE SALARY RANGES OF CITY ATTORNEY AND WATER DIRECTOR CLASSIFICATIONS BACKGROUND: A Total Compensation Survey was requested for specific vacant classifications and due to the current job market, it became clear that an upward adjustment to the salary range would enhance the ability to recruit qualified and experienced candidates. The classifications reviewed were City Attorney and Water Director. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Human Resources Department that the Council, by resolution, amend the City Classification and Salary Plan to modify the salary ranges of City Attorney by increasing the top of the range by 10% and the Water Director by 5%, effective the first full pay period after Council approval of this resolution.   Not available Not available
16-1192 117.1Declaring Election ResultsCC- ReportREPORT - DECLARING RESULTS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2016, FOR THE PURPOSE OF (1) ELECTING FOUR MEMBERS TO THE CITY COUNCIL, EACH FOR A FULL TERM OF FOUR YEARS; (2) SUBMITTING TO THE VOTERS MEASURE O RELATING TO THE CITY’S PUBLIC SAFETY SPENDING LEVELS ORDINANCE; AND (3) CITY OF SANTA ROSA MEASURE N RELATING TO THE CITY’S SERVICES BACKGROUND: Pursuant to City Charter Section 30 and the California Elections Code, the City Council called a General Municipal Election for Tuesday, November 8, 2016, for the purpose of (1) electing four members to the City Council, each for a full term of four years; (2) submitting to the voters Measure O relating to the City’s Public Safety Spending Levels Ordinance; and (3) City of Santa Rosa Measure N relating to the City’s Services. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the City Clerk that the Council, by resolution, declare the results of the Consolidated General Municipal Election held on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, for (1) the election of Julie Combs, Ernesto Olivares, Chris Rogers, and Jack Tibbets to the City C   Not available Not available
16-1194 117.2Comments by Council MembersCC- Upcoming MeetingsCOMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS   Not available Not available
16-1195 117.3New Council Oath of OfficeCC- Upcoming MeetingsADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY ELECTED COUNCIL MEMBERS, PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF ELECTION, AND SEATING OF THE NEWLY ELECTED COUNCIL MEMBERS   Not available Not available
16-1196 117.4Comments by Newly Elected Council MembersCC- Upcoming MeetingsCOMMENTS BY NEWLY ELECTED COUNCIL MEMBERS   Not available Not available
16-1197 117.5Election of MayorCC- Staff BriefingELECTION OF MAYOR The Council, in accordance with the City’s Charter and the City Council Manual of Protocols and Procedures, will elect a Mayor from among its members. The Mayor will serve for a term of two years.   Not available Not available
16-1198 117.6Election of Vice MayorCC- Staff BriefingELECTION OF VICE MAYOR The Council, in accordance with the City’s Charter and the City Council Manual of Protocols and Procedures, will elect a Vice Mayor from among its members. The Vice Mayor will serve a term of one year.   Not available Not available
16-1201 117.7Election of Mayor Pro TemporeCC- Staff BriefingELECTION OF DESIGNATED PRESIDING OFFICER TO PRESIDE OVER COUNCIL MEETINGS IN ABSENCE OF BOTH MAYOR AND VICE MAYOR; SUSPENSION OF COUNCIL PROCEDURE III(A) Section III (A) of the City Council Manual of Procedures and Protocols provides procedures for the selection of a presiding officer to preside over meetings of the City Council in the event of the absence of both the Mayor and Vice Mayor. Section XII(C) of the Manual of Procedures and Protocols provides procedures for the election of Mayor and Vice Mayor. It is recommended by staff that the Council, pass a motion: 1) suspending the procedures in Section III(A) of the Manual of Procedures and Protocols for the selection of a presiding officer in the event of the absence of both the Mayor and Vice Mayor; and 2) elect a “Designated Presiding Officer” for a term of one year to preside over Council meetings in the event of the absence of both the Mayor and Vice Mayor, using the procedures set forth in Section XII(C) of the Manual of Procedures and Protocols for the election of Mayor and Vice Mayor.   Not available Not available
16-1221 121.1Upcoming Meetings ListCC- Upcoming MeetingsUPCOMING MEETINGS LIST   Not available Not available