2008/10/28 City Council MinutesMINUTES OF THE CONCURRENT MEETINGS OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
City Council
Community Development Commission
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
Tuesday
October 28, 2008
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, 6750
Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Vice -Mayor Stafford presiding.
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park was called to order by Vice -Mayor
Stafford at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Pam Stafford, Vice -Mayor
Amie Breeze, Council Member
Tim Smith, Council Member
Vicki Vidak- Martinez, Council Member
Absent: Jake Mackenzie, Mayor
Vice -Mayor Stafford announced that Mayor Mackenzie was absent due to his attendance with
representatives from the Sonoma County Water Agency at meetings in Washington D.C. regarding the
Russian River Biological Opinion.
Staff present for all or part of the Regular Meeting: Daniel Schwarz, Interim City Manager; James
Atencio, Assistant City Attorney; John McArthur, Director of Utilities /General Services; Ron Bendorff,
Director of Community Development; Maureen Rich, Senior Planner; Patrick Barnes, Deputy City
Engineer; Linda Babonis, Housing & Redevelopment Manager; Brian Goodman, Housing &
Redevelopment Assistant; Terri Griffin, Deputy City Clerk; and Linda Beltz, Videographer.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice -Mayor Stafford led the Pledge of Allegiance.
MOMENT OF SILENCE
In Memory of Former Mayor Jimmie Rogers, Council, staff and the audience observed a Moment of
Silence.
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1. PRESENTATIONS
• Presentation of Resolution No. 2008 -160 to Jeanne Johnson Recognizing and Commending
Jeanne Johnson and the C. Paul Johnson Family Foundation for Their Contribution to the
Osher Life Long Learning Institute: The Vice -Mayor read aloud and presented Ms. Johnson
with Resolution No. 2008 -160. Ms. Johnson thanked the City Council and, following brief
remarks, presented Dr. Mark Merickel, Dean of Sonoma State University's School of Extended
Education, with a check for $20,000.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Vera Blanquie, Rohnert Park, read a letter in opposition to Measure L on behalf of her husband,
Dan Blanquie.
Chip Worthington, Rohnert Park, spoke regarding the financial status of Station Casinos and
distributed documents.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
Vice -Mayor Stafford signified deferral of Resolution No. 2008 -170 and removal of Resolution No.
2008 -171 for discussion.
1. Approval of Minutes for:
• City Council Portion of Regular Concurrent Meetings — October 14, 2008
2. Approval of City Bills/Demands for Payment: Check Numbers 181497 - 181774 dated October
15 - 22, 2008, in the amount of $2,350,592.73.
3. Accepting Cash/Investments Report for Month Ending June, 2008.
4. Resolutions for Adoption:
2008 -169 Rejecting the Claim of Tavita Poti (Alleged Injury to Child from Raised
Sidewalk)
2008 -172 Establishing an Identity Theft Prevention Program
MOVED by Council Member Smith, seconded by Council Member Vidak- Martinez, and
CARRIED 4 -0 -1 with Mayor Mackenzie absent, reading was waived and the Consent Calendar
was APPROVED with the exception of Resolution Nos. 2008 -170 and 2008 -171.
Items for Consideration
2008 -170 Approving and Adopting the Plans & Specifications for the Tanks 3 and 4
Interior Recoating and Cathodic Protection, City Project No. 2005 -01 and
Awarding the Contract to Quality Painting & Maintenance
Item DEFERRED at the recommendation of Interim City Manager Schwarz.
2008 -171 Approving the First Amendment to an Affordable Housing Agreement with Watt
Communities for the Centre Ville Project
Interim City Manager Schwarz reviewed the contents of the staff report.
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Public Comments:
John Dou hg erty, Watt Communities, requested use of 2008 figures to calculate the in -lieu fee and
responded to Council questions.
Dawna Gallagher, Rohnert Park, suggested converting the moderate - income units to low- income
units.
For the record, Council Member Smith indicated he would not support release of the affordability
restrictions.
MOVED by Council Member Breeze, seconded by Council Member Vidak- Martinez, and
CARRIED 3 -1 -1 with Council Member Smith dissenting and Mayor Mackenzie absent, reading
was waived and Resolution No. 2008 -171 was ADOPTED.
4. SPEED LIMIT ORDINANCE
Consideration of Amending Section 10.20.010 of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code Declaring
Prima Facie Speed Limits on Certain Streets:
1. Deputy City Engineer Barnes reviewed the contents of the staff report.
2. Public Comments: None.
3. Waive Further Reading and Adopt Ordinance by Reading Title:
No. 806 Amending Section 10.20.10 of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code Declaring
Prima Facie Speed Limits
MOVED by Council Member Smith, seconded by Council Member Breeze, and CARRIED 4-
0-1 with Mayor Mackenzie absent, reading was waived and Ordinance No. 806 was
ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE.
5. MORATORIUM ON PRIVATE SMOKERS' LOUNGES AND TOBACCO SHOPS
Consideration of Establishing a 45 -day Moratorium on All New Private Smokers' Lounges and
Tobacco Shops Pending Study and Consideration of Amendments to the Rohnert Park Municipal
Code to Regulate or Prohibit Private Smokers' Lounges and Retail Shops Devoted Solely to the
Sale of Tobacco Products:
1. Senior Planner Rich reviewed the contents of the staff report.
2. PUBLIC HEARING: Vice -Mayor Stafford opened the Public Hearing at 6:31 p.m.
Nick Shea, applicant for hookah bar, spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance.
Vice -Mayor Stafford closed the Public Hearing at 6:36 p.m.
3. Waive Further Reading and Introduce and Adopt Urgency Ordinance by Reading Title:
No. 808 Adopting a Moratorium on Private Smokers' Lounges and Tobacco Shops
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MOVED by Council Member Smith, seconded by Council Member Breeze, and CARRIED 4-
0-1 with Mayor Mackenzie absent, reading was waived and Urgency Ordinance No. 808 was
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED BY A ROLL CALL VOTE.
6. COUNCIL PROTOCOLS
Consideration of Amending Chapter 2.08, "Council Procedural Rules," of the Rohnert Park
Municipal Code, and Adopting Council Protocols for the Conduct of Meetings, Council
Administrative Support and Related Matters:
1. Interim City Manager Schwarz reviewed the contents of the staff report.
2. Public comments: None.
3. Waive Further Reading and Adopt Ordinance by Reading Title:
No. 807 Amending Chapter 2.08, "Council Procedural Rules" of the Rohnert Park
Municipal Code
MOVED by Council Member Smith, seconded by Council Member Breeze, and CARRIED 4-
0-1 with Mayor Mackenzie absent, reading was waived, and Ordinance No. 807 was
ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE.
4. Resolution for Adoption:
2008 -173 Adopting City Council Protocols
MOVED by Council Member Breeze, seconded by Council Member Smith and CARRIED 4-
0 -1 with Mayor Mackenzie absent, reading was waived and Resolution No. 2008 -173 was
ADOPTED.
7. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND /OR OTHER REPORTS
Council members provided reports regarding attendance at meetings and events as indicated below:
1. Sonoma County Waste Management Agency meeting, 10/15: Council Member Smith.
2. Economic Development Subcommittee meeting, 10115: Council Member Breeze (reporting for
herself and Council Member Vidak- Martinez).
3. Sonoma County Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association meeting, 10/16: Council Member
Smith.
4. Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District Advisory Committee
meeting, 10/23: Council Member Smith.
5. Other informational reports:
Councilmember Smith: Sonoma County Mayors' Committee on Employment of People with
Disabilities, 10/24 (circulated a Certificate of Appreciation to the City of Rohnert Park and
information regarding Tech Expo 2008); North Bay Industries Annual Barbecue and Open
House, 10/24; visit to Liberty Valley Doors; Redwood Empire Municipal Insurance Fund
meeting.
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Council Member Breeze: 2008 Sonoma State University Distinguished Alumni Awards,
10/23; benefit for the Cano family of Rohnert Park; announced meeting with Brad Baker of
Codding Enterprises regarding non - profit status of the business cluster.
Council Member Vidak- Martinez: None.
Vice -Mayor Stafford: Visit to Liberty Valley Doors; benefit for Cano family of Rohnert Park;
Russian River Watershed Association meeting.
Mayor Mackenzie: Absent.
8. COMMUNICATIONS
Council Member Smith called attention to the Watchful Eye publication by the Sonoma County
Taxpayer's Association and its recommendation for a no vote on Measure L. He further called
attention to the 6.6% drop in sales tax revenues reported in the Sales Tax Digest Summary.
9. MATTERS FROM/FOR COUNCIL
1. Calendar of Events: Document provided for informational purposes.
2. City Council Agenda Forecast: Document provided for informational purposes.
3. Other informational items: None.
10. CITY MANAGER'S /CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
Interim City Manager Schwarz reported on the status of the relocation to the new City Hall and
announced an upcoming joint work session with the Parks and Recreation Commission on
November 10, 2008, at 5:00 p.m. in the new City Hall Council Chamber.
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Robert Grundman, Rohnert Park, spoke regarding information received in opposition to Measure L.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Vice -Mayor Stafford adjourned the City Council meeting at 7:11 p.m. to
consecutively and separately convene the meetings of the Community Development Commission and the
Rohnert Park Financing Authority.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC)
OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
AGENDA
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the Community Development Commission of the City of Rohnert Park was
called to order by Vice -Chair Stafford at 7:12 p.m.
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ROLL CALL
Present: Pam Stafford, Vice -Chair
Arnie Breeze, Commissioner
Tim Smith, Commissioner
Vicki Vidak - Martinez, Commissioner
Absent: Jake Mackenzie, Chair
Staff present: Daniel Schwarz, Interim Executive Director; James Atencio, Assistant General Counsel;
Terri Griffin, Deputy Secretary; and Linda Beltz, Videographer.
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
2. CDC CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes for:
• CDC Portion of Regular Concurrent Meetings — October 14, 2008
2. Approval of CDC Bills/Demands for Payment: Check Numbers 5109 through 5115 dated
October 15 -22, 2008, in the amount of $145,743.30.
MOVED by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Vidak- Martinez, and CARRIED 4-
0-1 with Chair Mackenzie absent, reading was waived and the CDC Consent Calendar was
APPROVED.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Vice -Chair Stafford adjourned the CDC meeting at 7:12 p.m.
ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY (RPFA)
AGENDA
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the Rohnert Park Financing Authority was called to order by Vice -Chair
Stafford at 7:13 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Pam Stafford, Vice -Chair
Amie Breeze, Board Member
Tim Smith, Board Member
Vicki Vidak- Martinez, Board Member
Absent: Jake Mackenzie, Chair
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Staff present: Daniel Schwarz, Interim Executive Director; James Atencio, Assistant General Counsel;
Terri Griffin, Deputy Secretary; and Linda Beltz, Videographer.
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
2. RPFA CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of Minutes for:
• RPFA Portion of Regular Concurrent Meetings — October 14, 2008
MOVED by Board Member Breeze, seconded by Board Member Smith, and CARRIED 4 -0 -1
with Chair Mackenzie absent, reading was waived, and the RPFA Consent Calendar was
APPROVED.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Vice -Chair Stafford adjourned the meeting of the RPFA at 7:13p.m.
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Terri riff
Deputy City le
City of Rohnert ark
Jake Mackenzie
Mayor
City of Rohnert Park