2009/03/24 City Council MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CONCURRENT MEETINGS
OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
City Council
Community Development Commission
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
Tuesday
March 24, 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 6:30 p.m. at the Rohnert Park City Hall, 130 Avram
Avenue, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Breeze presiding.
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park was called to order by Mayor
Breeze at 6:46 p.m.
UnT.T. CAT.T.
Present: Arnie Breeze, Mayor
Gina Belforte, Vice Mayor
Joe Callinan, Council Member
Jake Mackenzie, Council Member
Pam Stafford, Council Member
Staff participating in all or part of the City Council Regular Meeting: Daniel Schwarz, Interim City
Manager; Michelle Marchetta Kenyon, City Attorney; Ron Bendorff, Director of Community
Development; Darrin Jenkins, Director of Engineering Services /City Engineer; Sandy Lipitz, Director of
Administrative Services; Brian Masterson, Director of Public Safety; 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
Adam Koziol, student at Marguerite Hahn Elementary School, led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor
Breeze presented Adam with a card and pen.
1. PRESENTATIONS
1. Mayor's Presentation of Resolution Supporting the Health Action Program Goals and Launch
of iWALK on May 16, 2009 and On -going Communitywide Walking Initiative and Activities:
Dr. Mary Maddux- Gonzalez, Public Health Director of Sonoma County Department of Health
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Services, reviewed the iWALK program via PowerPoint presentation and distributed
pedometers to all members of the Council. Mayor Breeze read aloud the resolution and
presented it to Dr. Maddux- Gonzalez.
2. Presentation on Safe Routes to School for.the Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition by Tina
Panza, Director. Tina Panza reviewed the Safe Routes to School Program via PowerPoint
presentation and distributed a flyer to Council.
2. SSU STUDENT REPORT
Casey Jones, Legislative Representative for Sonoma State University (SSU) Associated Students,
Inc. (ASI) was not in attendance.
3. CITY MANAGER / CITY ATTORNEY / DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFINGS
Public Safety Chief Masterson provided information regarding the lockdown event at Rancho
Cotate High School on March 18.
1. Annual Report on General Plan
Community Development Director Bendorff reviewed the contents of the 2009 Annual Report
on the General Plan and responded to Council questions.
MOVED by Council Member Mackenzie and seconded by Council Member Callinan to
receive and file the Annual Report on the General Plan. Said motion was UNANIMOUSLY
ADOPTED.
2. Sonoma County Waste Management Agency (SCWMA) meeting of 3/18/09
Interim City Manager Schwarz reported on his attendance at the March 18 meeting of the
Sonoma County Waste Management Agency.
3. Executive Work Plan for April and May 2009
Interim City Manager Schwarz reported on the Executive Work Plan as outlined in his
memorandum dated March 20.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Eduardo Diaz, Rohnert Park, announced an event at Las Guitarras Restaurant on Tuesday, April 7,
at 6:30 p.m., sponsored by local businesses and agencies to promote local shopping.
Dawna Gallagher, Rohnert Park, expressed concerns regarding closed session reporting and
suggested use of AB 811 funds to install water meters.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Stafford signified removal of the City Bills /Demands for Payment (Item 5(2)).
Mayor Breeze signified removal of Resolution No. 2009 -26.
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1. Approval of Minutes for:
a. City Council Special Meeting — March 10, 2009
b. City Council Portion of Regular Concurrent Meetings — March 10, 2009
3. Accepting Cash /Investments Report for Month Ending January 2009
Resolutions for Adoption:
2009 -23 Endorsing the National Crime Victims' Rights Week, April 26 —May 2, 2009
2009 -24 Amending the 2008 -09 Five -Year Capital Improvement Program Budget to
Include the 2009 American Recovery Act Street Maintenance Project
2009 -25 Authorizing a Request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for
the Allocation of Fiscal Year 2009 -2010 Transportation Development Act
Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle Project Funding
MOVED by Council Member Mackenzie, seconded by Council Member Stafford, and CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY, reading was waived and the Consent Calendar was APPROVED with the
exception of the City Bills /Demands for Payment and Resolution No. 2009 -26.
Items for Consideration:
2. Approval of City Bills /Demands for Payment for Check Nos. 184526 - 184825 dated March 6
through March 18, 2009, in the total amount of $1,333,081.31.
Council Member Stafford stated her intention to abstain on the approval of her check listed on
page 16.
In response to a question by Council Member Callinan, Interim City Manager Schwarz and
City Attorney Kenyon indicated they will provide Council with a more detailed report
regarding charges by McDonough, Holland and Allen.
In response to a question by Council Member Callinan, Interim City Manager Schwarz
clarified that the payment to "OUM" listed on page 33 is for services provided by the outside
independent auditor.
In response to a question by Council Member Callinan regarding the auto allowance payment
on page 17, Interim City Manager Schwarz clarified that only certain positions have an auto
allowance. Director of Engineering Services Jenkins further clarified that although the
payment is categorized as an auto allowance, the referenced item is actually mileage
reimbursement for use of a personal vehicle to attend a meeting.
Council Member Callinan expressed concerns regarding ongoing outsourcing to Code Source.
In response to a question by Vice Mayor Belforte, Director of Administrative Services Lipitz
and Interim City Manager Schwarz indicated that Bartel Associates (p. 9) conducts the City's
unfunded liability analysis under GASB 45.
In response to a question by Vice Mayor Belforte regarding the payment to RMC Water &
Environment listed on page 20, Director of Engineering Services Jenkins clarified that the firm
is working on two projects: a sanitary sewer management plan as required by the state and a
water quality study as required by a lawsuit settlement agreement.
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Mayor Breeze also called attention to the amount of payments to McDonough, Holland &
Allen.
MOVED by Council Member Mackenzie, seconded by Vice Mayor Belforte, and CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY, reading was waived and City Bills /Demands for Payment were
APPROVED with the exception of the payment to Council Member Stafford listed on page
16.
MOVED by Council Member Callinan, seconded by Vice Mayor Belforte, and CARRIED 4-
0-1 with. Council Member Stafford abstaining, reading was waived and Check No. 184657 in
the amount of $5,124.71 was APPROVED.
4. Resolutions for Adoption:
2009 -26 Authorizing and Approving Rancho Verde Mobilehome Park Settlement and
Release Agreement with RVP ROHNERT PARK, LP, a California limited
partnership (successor -in- interest to Indian Springs, Ltd.)
At the request of Mayor Breeze, City Attorney Kenyon provided background information
regarding the two lawsuits filed against the City after the Council's denial of an application to
convert the Rancho Verde Mobilehome Park to common units. City Attorney Kenyon further
indicated that the applicant will be filing an amended application based on the terms of the
settlement and release agreement.
MOVED by Council Member Mackenzie, seconded by Council Member Stafford, and
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, reading was waived and Resolution No. 2009 -26 was
ADOPTED.
6. URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
Consideration of Proposed Supplement to the 2005 Urban Water Management Plan
1. Director of Engineering Services Jenkins reviewed the contents of the staff report and
responded to Council questions.
2. Public Hearing: Mayor Breeze opened the public hearing at 8:09 p.m.
Dawna Gallagher, expressed concerns regarding water shortages and the City's use of
groundwater and requested a copy of the quarterly report to the Department of Water
Resources.
Director of Engineering Services Jenkins provided information regarding the City's use of
groundwater.
Mayor Breeze closed the public hearing at 8:14 p.m.
3. Resolution for Adoption:
2009 -27 Adopting a Supplement to the City of Rohnert Park 2005 Urban Water
Management Plan and Directing Filing with the Department of Water
Resources
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MOVED by Council Member Mackenzie, seconded by Council Member Stafford, and
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, reading was waived and Resolution No. 2009 -27 was
ADOPTED.
7. SONOMA COUNTY MAYORS' & COUNCILMEMBERS' ASSOCIATION
1. Consideration of letters of interest for upcoming vacancies to be considered at the April 9,
2009, Board of Directors meeting.
City Selection Committee Appointments
1. Local Agency Formation Commission (one position for four year term expiring 5/2009)
• Teresa Barrett (Petaluma)
Council Member Mackenzie MOVED and Council Member Stafford seconded to support
the reappointment of Teresa Barrett. Council CONCURRED to support the reappointment
of Teresa Barrett (Petaluma).
2. Local Agency Formation Commission (alternate) (one position for remainder of four
year term to expire 5/2011)
• Pam Stafford (Rohnert Park)
• Joe Callinan (Rohnert Park)
Council Member Mackenzie MOVED and Council Member Stafford seconded to support
the appointment of Council Member Stafford. Vice Mayor Belforte MOVED and Mayor
Breeze seconded to support the appointment of Council Member Callinan. A majority of
the Council (Mayor Breeze, Vice Mayor Belforte, and Council Member Callinan)
CONCURRED to support the appointment of Council Member Callinan.
Association Appointments
3. ABAG Executive Board (one position for two year term expiring 6/2009)
• Pamela Torliatt (Petaluma)
Council Member Stafford MOVED and Council Member Mackenzie seconded to support
the reappointment of Pamela Torliatt. Council CONCURRED to support the
reappointment of Pamela Torliatt (Petaluma).
4. ABAG Executive Board (alternate) (one position for two year term expiring 6/2009)
• Susan Gorin (Santa Rosa)
Council Member Stafford MOVED and Vice Mayor Belforte seconded to support the
reappointment of Susan Gorin. Council CONCURRED to support the reappointment of
Susan Gorin (Santa Rosa).
5. Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation & Open Space District Advisory
Committee (three positions for two year terms expiring 6/2009)
• Laurie Gallian (Sonoma)
• Janet Orchard (Cotati)
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Council Member Stafford MOVED and Council Member Mackenzie seconded to support
the reappointments of Laurie Gallian and Janet Orchard. Council CONCURRED to
support the reappointments of Laurie Gallian (Sonoma) and Janet Orchard (Cotati).
6. County Human Services Commission (one position for two year term expiring 6/2009)
• Veronica Jacobi .(Santa Rosa)
Council Member Stafford MOVED and Council Member Mackenzie seconded to support
the reappointment of Veronica Jacobi. Council CONCURRED to support the
reappointment of Veronica Jacobi (Santa Rosa).
2. Consideration of authorizing Mayor to cast vote for remaining position with no letter of
interest submitted to date for third vacancy on the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation
Open Space District Advisory Committee to be considered at the April 9, 2009, Board of
Directors meeting.
Council CONCURRED to authorize the Mayor to use her discretion in casting Rohnert Park's
vote for the third vacancy on the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space
District Advisory Committee.
8. LIAISON APPOINTMENT
Council consideration of Liaison Appointment to Chamber of Commerce
Mayor Breeze indicated interest in the Chamber of Commerce liaison appointment by Council
Member Stafford and Council Member Callinan. Following Council discussion, Mayor Breeze
APPOINTED Council Member Callinan as the Council liaison to the Rohnert Park Chamber of
Commerce through June 2009.
9. STANDING COMMITTEE / AD HOC COMMITTEE / LIAISON REPORTS
Standing Committees
Council Member Mackenzie and Council Member Stafford reported on the March 19 meeting of
the Water /Wastewater Issues Committee.
Council Member Mackenzie reported on the March 24 meeting of the Sonoma County Board of
Supervisors regarding the County's AB 811 program and announced a meeting on March 25 at
9:00 a.m. at the Sonoma County Water Agency offices on Aviation Boulevard regarding adoption
of the County's Energy Independence Program.
Ad Hoc Committees and Other Liaison Assignments
None.
Liaison Reports
Council Member Mackenzie reported on his attendance at the March 16 meeting of the Russian
River Watershed Association.
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11. MATTERS FROMIFOR COUNCIL
At the request of Mayor Breeze, Council CONCURRED to consider Item 11(2) at this time:
2. Cal Ripken Baseball request for Waiver of Permit Fee for 3/28/09 Parade
In response to a request by Rohnert Park Cal Ripken representative Mike Harris for a reduction
in the insurance requirement to $1 million, Interim City Manager Schwarz indicated he will
waive the $2 million insurance requirement provided the insurance documents and route map
are otherwise in order. Council Member Callinan MOVED and Council Member Mackenzie
seconded that the fees be waived and the insurance requirement be reduced as requested.
Council Member Mackenzie.made a FRIENDLY AMENDMENT to add direction to staff to
return to Council for policy direction regarding the process and fees for future events of this
type. Said motion as amended was UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED.
10. COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Stafford called attention to the recently released Public Safety report.
Mayor Breeze called attention to an email she received requesting a change in City's ordinance to
allow the keeping of chickens. Council CONCURRED to not pursue such an ordinance change at
this time.
Mayor Breeze announced upcoming performances of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Actors
Theater at Spreckels Performing Arts Center on April 10 and 11.
Mayor Breeze called attention to the additional 17 postcards received in support of North Bay's
Recycling Plan.
11. MATTERS FROMIFOR COUNCIL
1. Mayor's Proclamation Supporting Recognition of EARTH HOUR, Saturday, March 28,
2009 from 8:30 — 9:30 p.m.
Mayor Breeze read aloud the proclamation and encouraged all residents to recognize Earth
Hour on Saturday, March 28, from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.
3. Calendar of Events: Document provided for informational purposes.
4. City Council Agenda Forecast: Document provided for informational purposes.
5. Other informational items
Council Member Stafford requested a moment of silence in honor of the four fallen Oakland
police officers. A moment of silence was observed.
Council Member Mackenzie announced that Dave Brennan, former Sebastopol City Manager,
has commenced his duties with the Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA) to
coordinate climate protection activities with Sonoma County and the nine local cities.
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Council Member Mackenzie reported on his attendance at a lecture by Julian Bond on March
20 at Sonoma State University (SSU) and announced dedication of a Holocaust memorial this
Sunday at SSU.
Council Member Mackenzie submitted a Community Voice article regarding Tim Danesi's
efforts to preserve the City's historical documents. City Manager Schwarz provided an update
regarding the lead role assumed by the Cultural Arts Commission in finding short- and long-
term solutions to housing the historical records and reported that some of the artifacts may
eventually be displayed at City Hall.
Council Member Mackenzie announced the Community Celebration of the Arts event at
Spreckels Performing Arts Center on March 31 from 3:30 to 6:30.
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Breeze invited members of the public to come forward to speak. No members of the public
responded.
MINUTES FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC)
OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
Tuesday, March 24, 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 8:52 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 CDC Regular Meeting: Daniel Schwarz, Interim Executive
Director; Michelle Marchetta Kenyon, General Counsel; 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
Approval of Meeting Minutes for:
CDC Portion of Regular Concurrent Meetings — March 10, 2009
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3. Approval of CDC Bills/Demands for Payment
MOVED by Commissioner Mackenzie, seconded by Vice -Chair Belforte, 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 CDC at 8:53 p.m.
MINUTES FOR THE ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY (RPFA)
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the Rohnert Park Financing Authority was called to order by Chair Breeze at
8:52 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Amie 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 RPFA Regular Meeting: Daniel Schwarz, Interim Executive
Director; Michelle Marchetta Kenyon, General Counsel; 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. RPFA CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approval of Minutes for:
RPFA Portion of Regular Concurrent Meetings — March 10, 2009
MOVED by Board Member Mackenzie, seconded by Board Member Stafford, and CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY, reading was waived and the Consent Calendar was APPROVED.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chair Breeze adjourned the meeting of the RPFA at 8:53 p.m.
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Terri Griffin
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City of Rohnert P