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2009/02/10 City Council MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CONCURRENT MEETINGS OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK City Council Community Development Commission Rohnert Park Financing Authority Tuesday February 10, 2009 The City Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date for Regular Concurrent Meetings of the Rohnert Park City Council, Community Development Commission of the City of Rohnert Park, and Rohnert Park Financing Authority, to commence at 6:00 p.m. at the Rohnert Park City Hall, 130 Avram Avenue, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Breeze presiding. —1 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park was called to order by Mayor Breeze at 6:08 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Arnie Breeze, Mayor Gina Belforte, Vice Mayor Joseph Callinan, Council Member Jake Mackenzie, Council Member Pam Stafford, Council Member Staff participating in all or part of the regular meeting: Daniel Schwarz, Interim City Manager; Michelle Marchetta Kenyon, City Attorney; Ron Bendorff, Director of Community Development; Darrin Jenkins, Director of Engineering Services; Sandy Lipitz, Director of Administrative Services; Brian Masterson, Director of Public Safety; John McArthur Director of Utilities /General Services; Linda Babonis, Housing & Redevelopment Manager; Brian Goodman, Housing & Redevelopment Assistant; and Terri Griffin, Deputy City Clerk. Note: Community Media Center staff present for the televised production of the concurrent meetings: Tola Bennington and Vanessa Vann, Interns. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Devin Mayo, Student, Evergreen Elementary School led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Breeze presented Devin with a card and pen. Mayor Breeze announced that today the City received a $375,000 check from the Federated Indians of the Graton Rancheria (FIGR) toward funding the Public Safety Special Enforcement Unit (SEU). She further announced that the City will receive an additional $125,000 on April 0 and an anticipated, $400,000 in six months from FIGR toward funding SEU. ' AMENDMENT made by Mayor Breeze at the February 24, 2009, City Council meeting. (Additions underlined/ deletions stricken.) Minutes of the City of Rohnert Park Concurrent Meetings (2 of 9) February 10, 2009 _ for City Council /Community Development Commission /Rohnert Park Financing Authority 1. PRESENTATIONS Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation to Kathy Chism, Founder & President, Dream One World, Inc. and Bob Thompson, Project Manager, Rejuvenate Rohnert Park: Mayor Breeze read aloud and presented the Proclamation to Kathy Chism and Bob Thompson. Ms. Chism and Mr. Thompson, distributed materials, thanked the Council and made brief comments regarding Dream One World. Mr. Thompson further acknowledged Director of Utilities /General Services McArthur, Mike Bracewell, and Laura Campbell for their assistance with the daffodil planting project in Rohnert Park. Director McArthur introduced Laura Campbell, who was present in the audience, and acknowledged the efforts of other members of the Public Works staff in the beautification project. 2. CITY MANAGER / CITY ATTORNEY / DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFINGS Interim City Manager Schwarz provided an update regarding frozen state grant funds intended for Honeybee Park repairs and advised that staff in Recreation and Public Works are looking at a community build approach to get the playground equipment installed. Community Director Bendorff reported on a meeting with Beth Thomas, District Branch Chief for Community Planning, and Keith Wayne, Public Information Officer, California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), regarding reducing traffic impacts, long -range planning, the City's Housing Element, General Plan, and Housing Sustainability Ordinance and parking standard issues. 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS Alex Black and Danny Dunn, Sonoma State University, announced a Poker Tournament Charity Event to benefit the Boys & Girls Club on March 21 t at 6:30 p.m. at the Cooperage on the Sonoma State University campus. David Grundman, Rohnert Park, spoke regarding the City budget. Casey Jones, Sonoma State University, requested placement on future agendas for Sonoma State University reports. Council CONCURRED to agendize Sonoma State University Student Reports on future agendas. At the recommendation of Council Member Mackenzie, Mayor Breeze asked staff to provide information to Mr. Grundman regarding the sources of funding for the new City Hall 4. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Approval of Minutes for: a. City Council Special Meeting — January 27, 2009 b. City Council Portion of Regular Concurrent Meetings — January 27, 2009 2. Approval of City Bills /Demands for Payment 3. Accepting Cash/Investments Report for: Months Ending August and September, 2008 4. Resolutions for Adoption: Minutes of the City of Rohnert Park Concurrent Meetings Q of 9) February 10, 2009 ,for City Co,uncillCommunity Development Commission /Rohnert Park Financing Authority 2009 -07 Approving and Adopting the Plans and Specifications for the I &I Reduction Project FY 2008 -09, Project No. 2007 -18 and Awarding the Contract to Ghilotti Construction 2009 -08 Approving Artwork and Authorizing a Credit Toward Future Artwork for. Sonoma Mountain Village - File No. PL2006 -053 MOVED by Council Member Stafford, seconded by Council Member Mackenzie, and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, reading was waived and the Consent Calendar was APPROVED. RECESS Mayor Breeze declared a recess of the City Council meeting at 6:35 p.m. to convene the meeting of the Community Development Commission. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK Tuesday, February 10, 2009 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of the Community Development Commission of the City of Rohnert Park was called to order by Chair Breeze at 6:35 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Arnie Breeze, Chair Gina Belforte, Vice -Chair Joe Callinan, Commissioner Jake Mackenzie, Commissioner Pam Stafford, Commissioner Staff participating in all or part of the regular meeting: Daniel Schwarz, Interim Executive Director; Michelle Marchetta Kenyon, General Counsel; Ron Bendorff, Director of Community Development; Linda Babonis, Housing & Redevelopment Manager; Brian Goodman, Housing & Redevelopment Assistant; and Terri Griffin, Deputy Secretary. 1. PUBLIC COMMENTS Chair Breeze invited members of the public to come forward to speak. No members of the public responded. 2. CDC CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Approval of Meeting Minutes for: a. CDC Portion of Regular Concurrent Meetings — January 27, 2009 Minutes of the City of Rohnert Park Concurrent MeetinjZs (4 of 9) February 10, 2009 for City Council /Community Development Commission /Rohnert Park Financing Authority 2. Approval of CDC Bills /Demands for Payment MOVED by Commissioner Mackenzie, seconded by Commissioner Stafford, and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, reading was waived and the Consent Calendar was APPROVED. 3. CDC BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008 -09 Consideration of amending the CDC Adopted Budget for Fiscal Year 2008/09 4. ROHNERT PARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Consideration of an Amendment to the Agreement for Services with the Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce 1. Interim Executive Director Schwarz indicated that staff reports for Items 3 and 4 would be combined into one presentation as the items are closely related. Interim Executive Director Schwarz reviewed the contents of the staff report and the supplemental memorandum provided by Housing & Redevelopment Manager Babonis. Roy Gugliotta, Executive Director of the Chamber, distributed a Sonoma County Tourism Bureau Visitors Guide, reviewed contract Chamber of Commerce economic development activities via PowerPoint presentation, and responded to Commission questions. 2. Public Comments: None 3. Resolutions for Adoption: 2009 -04 Amending the CDC Adopted Budget for Fiscal Year 2008/09 MOVED by Commissioner Mackenzie, seconded by Commissioner Stafford, to adopt Resolution No. 2009 -04. Following Commission discussion, said motion failed with Commissioner Mackenzie and Commissioner Stafford voting in favor and Chair Breeze, Vice Chair Belforte, and Commissioner Callinan voting against. 2009 -05 Approving an Amendment to the Agreement for Services by and between the Community Development Commission and the Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce The Commission did not take action on Resolution No. 2009 -05. Following discussion, the Commission CONCURRED to refer Item Nos. 4 and. 5 to the Economic Development Committee for further review and recommendation to the CDC at its March 10"' meeting. 5. SHERMAN ASSOCIATES, INCORPORATED Consideration of an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) with Sherman Associates, Incorporated for the Development of Real Property Located at 6750 Commerce Boulevard, 100 Avram Avenue and 120 Avram Avenue. Minutes of the City of Rohnert Park Concurrent Meetings (5 of 9) February 10, 2009 _for City Council /Community Development Commission / Rohnert Park Financing A uthority 1. Housing & Redevelopment Assistant Goodman reviewed the contents of the staff report via PowerPoint presentation. Loren Brueggemann, Senior Vice President of Development for Sherman Associates, provided background information regarding the company and its projects and responded to issues raised in a letter submitted by Burbank Housing. Nick Stewart, Director of Finance and Deputy Executive Director for Burbank Housing provided background information regarding the company and its projects, highlighted some of the issues raised in its letter to the CDC and responded to Commission questions. Interim Executive Director Schwarz, Director of Community Development Bendorff, and Housing & Redevelopment Goodman responded to Commission questions. 2. Public Comments: Loren Brueggemann, Senior Vice President of Development for Sherman Associates, responded to questions raised during Council discussion regarding property management. 3. Resolution for Adoption: 2009 -06 Authorizing the Executive Director of the CDC to Negotiate an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) with Sherman Associates, Incorporated for the Development of the Real Property Located at 6750 Commerce Boulevard, 100 Avram Avenue and 120 Avram Avenue MOVED by Commissioner Stafford to adopt Resolution No. 2009 -06. Said motion failed for lack of a second. Following discussion, the Commission CONCURRED to direct staff to return to the CDC in April or May with further analysis regarding the affordable housing project in general and regarding the specific issues raised by Burbank Housing. . ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chair Breeze adjourned the CDC meeting at 8:29 p.m RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Breeze reconvened the City Council meeting at 8:30 p.m. All members were present. At this time, Mayor Breeze called for additional public comments as a speaker had arrived after the initial public comment period. PUBLIC COMMENTS Tom Scott, Sebastopol, Reclaim our Environmental Rights, spoke in opposition to the casino and the related MOU. RECESS: Mayor Breeze called for a five- minute recess at 8:33 p.m. RECONVENE: Mayor Breeze reconvened the City Council meeting at 8:39 p.m. All members were present. Minutes of the City of Rohnert Park Concurrent Meetings (6 of 9) February 10, 2009 for City Council /Community Development Commission / Rohnert Park Financing Authority 5. BOARD / COMMISSION / COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Council Concurrence regarding Nomination and Appointment for the following Board, that Expired December 31, 2008 ■ Bicycle Advisory Committee 1 two -year term (JC nomination) Council CONCURRED with the appointment of Thomas Silewicz (Callinan nomination), for a two -year term to expire December 31, 2010. 6. SONOMA COUNTY MAYORS' & COUNCILMEMBERS' ASSOCIATION Consideration of letters of interest for upcoming vacancies to be filled at the February 12, 2009, General Membership meeting. 1. City Selection Committee Appointments Bay Area Air Qualily Management District (two -year term: 3/2009 - 3/2011): Council CONCURRED to support the reappointment of Pamela Torliatt. Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District (two -year term: 3/2009 - 3/2011): Council CONCURRED to support a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors to reappoint of Joanne Sanders. Local Agency Formation Commission (four -year term: 5/2009 - 5/2013): A majority of the Council (Mayor Breeze, Vice Mayor Belforte, and Council Member Callinan) CONCURRED'to support the appointment of Teresa Barrett. 2. Association Appointments Association of Bay Area Governments — Hazardous Waste Management Facility Allocation Committee (unspecified term): Council CONCURRED to support the appointment of Tiffany Renee. Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation & Open Space District Advisory Committee (remainder of two -year term ends 6/2009): A majority of the Council (Vice Mayor Belforte, Council Member Callinan and Council Member Stafford) CONCURRED to support the appointment of Laurie Gallian Sonoma County Child Care Planning Council (femainder of three -year term ends 3/2010): Council CONCURRED to support the appointment of Marsha Vas Dupre. North Bay Division, League of California Cities Executive Board (remainder of two -year term ends 1/2010): Council CONCURRED to support the appointment of Kathleen Shaffer. Minutes of the City of Rohnert Park Concurrent Meetinjzs (7 of 9) February 10, 2009 for City Council /Community Development Commission / Rohnert Park Financing Authority North Coast Railroad Authority Board of Directors (two -year term: 3/2009 — 3/2011): Council CONCURRED to support the reappointment of Eric A. Ziedrich. Sonoma -Marin Area Rail Transit II Board of Directors - (Non -SCTA ) (four -year term ends 1/2014): Council CONCURRED to support the reappointment of Debora Fudge 7. STANDING COMMITTEE / AD HOC COMMITTEE / LIAISON REPORTS Standing Committees Council Member Mackenzie reported on a meeting of the Transportation Issues Committee and announced next week's Water /Wastewater Issues Committee meeting regarding mandatory conservation measures. Ad Hoc Committees and Other Liaison Assi nments Council Member Mackenzie reported on his attendance at a Sonoma County Transportation Authority meeting on February 9th. Vice Mayor Belforte reported on her attendance at a Health Action meeting. 1. Ad -Hoc Budget Subcommittee (GB /AB) Mayor Breeze reported on a meeting of the Ad -Hoc Budget Subcommittee and the timeline for selection of a final candidate for internal auditing services. Mayor Breeze requested that each Council Member submit two questions to the Ad -Hoc Budget Subcommittee for interviews with the potential candidates. In response to Council questions, City Attorney Kenyon outlined the process for preparing the Request For Proposals, soliciting proposals and interviewing candidates by the Ad -Hoc Budget Subcommittee. 8. COMMUNICATIONS Council Member Stafford expressed appreciation for the Smoke -free Living Checklist and called attention to a letter from the Silicon Valley Leadership Group acknowledging Building Official Peter Bruck. Council Member Mackenzie called attention to a letter from the Sonoma County Water Agency regarding development of a Groundwater Management Plan for the Santa Rosa Plain. Council Member Callinan called attention to a letter from Philip Horton regarding under - grounding utilities and a letter from the Sister Cities Committee. City Engineer Jenkins provided a brief update regarding the status of PG &E under - grounding projects in Rohnert Park and the City's potential cost in those projects. Interim City Manager Schwarz clarified that the Sister Cities Committee may hold their meetings at City Hall if they choose to do so. Council Member Mackenzie called attention to a quarterly status report on current approved and proposed projects by the Planning and Building Divisions of Community Development. 0 Minutes of the City of Rohnert Park Concurrent Meetings (8 of 9) February 10, 2009 for City Council /Community Development Commission /Rohnert Park Financing Authority 9. MATTERS FROM/FOR COUNCIL 1. Project Graduation Committee for Rancho Cotate High School (RCHS) - Request for waiver of fees for use of the Callinan Sports Center for this year's event to be held Friday, June 12, 2009 Following Council discussion, Council CONCURRED to waive fees for use of the Callinan Sports Center for the Project Graduation event to be held Friday, June 12, 2009. 2. Calendar of Events: Document provided for informational purposes. 3. City Council Agenda Forecast: Document provided for informational purposes. 4. Other informational items. Council Member Stafford announced a cabaret event at the Codding Center (formerly Senior Center) this Saturday, February 14th, at 6:00 p.m. Council Member Mackenzie announced a Valentine's Day musical event at the Performing Arts Center on February 14th. 10. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor Breeze invited members of the public to come forward to speak. No members of the public responded. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Breeze adjourned the City'Council meeting at 9:24 p.m. ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY (RPFA) AGENDA Tuesday, February 10, 2009 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of the Rohnert Park Financing Authority of the City of Rohnert Park was called to order by Chair Breeze at 9:25 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Arnie Breeze, Chair Gina Belforte, Vice -Chair Joe Callinan, Board Member Jake Mackenzie, Board Member Pam Stafford, Board Member Staff participating in all or part of the regular meeting: Daniel Schwarz, Interim Executive Director; Michelle Marchetta Kenyon, General Counsel; and Terri Griffin, Deputy Secretary. Minutes of the City of Rohnert Park Concurrent Meetings (9 of 9) February 10, 2009 for City Council /Community Development Commission /Rohnert Park Financing Authority 1. PUBLIC COMMENTS Chair Breeze invited members of the public to come forward to speak. No members of the public responded. 2. RPFA CONSENT CALENDAR Approval of Minutes for: a. RPFA Portion of Regular Concurrent Meetings — January 27, 2009 MOVED by Board Member Mackenzie, seconded by Board Member Stafford, and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, reading was waived and the Consent Calendar was APPROVED. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chair Breeze adjourned the meeting of the RPFA at 9:25 p.m. Terri riffin Deputy City Cl City of Rohnert P awu� 6NU m Arnie Breezef Mayor Cj City of Rohnert Park