2008/03/11 City Council MinutesCITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETING MINUTES FOR:
City Council
Community Development Commission
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
March 11, 2008
Tuesday
The Concurrent Meetings of the City of Rohnert Park for the City Council and the Community
Development Commission met this date for a Special Meeting /Work Session, to commence at 5:00
p.m., followed by a Regular Meeting at the Rohnert Park City Hall, 6750 Commerce Boulevard,
Rohnert Park, with Mayor Mackenzie presiding.
SPECIAL MEETING/WORK SESSION
Call to Order: Mayor Mackenzie called the Special Meeting /Work Session to order at 5:00 p.m.
Roll Call: Breeze, Smith, Stafford, Vidak- Martinez, Mackenzie
Staff present for all or part of the Special Meeting: City Manager Donley, Assistant City Attorney
Atencio, Assistant City Manager Schwarz, Director of Public Works /City Engineer Jenkins, and
Senior Engineering Technician Pedroncelli.
Unscheduled Public Appearances: None.
1. TOUR OF NEW CITY HALL PROJECT SITE:
Council Members and staff walked to the new City Hall project site at 130 Avram Avenue, Rohnert
Park. Due to the contractor's liability insurance, Council was only able to make observations from
outside the building.
REGULAR MEETING
Call to Order: Mayor Mackenzie called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Roll Call: Breeze, Smith, Stafford, Vidak- Martinez, Mackenzie
Staff present for all or part of the Regular Session: City Manager Donley, Assistant City Attorney
Atencio, Assistant City Manager Schwarz, Director of Public Works /City Engineer Jenkins, and
Videographer Beltz.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Kelly Sutton, Student, La Fiesta Elementary School, led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Mackenzie
PRESENTED Kelly with a card and a pen.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Mackenzie briefly reported on the following items: (1) Council's tour of the new City Hall
Project Site; (2) Council's Special Meeting yesterday, from 10 -3:30 p.m. at the Community Center,
to review and discuss the City's goals, Work Plans, Budget and Financial Projections for '08, Staff
and Council needs and goals for '08, and Public Safety recruitment; and (3) the passing of Lorraine
Roberts, a retired City Hall employee, for whom a MOMENT OF SILENCE was observed.
1. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:
Legislative Update by California State Senator Carole Migden: Mayor Mackenzie stated that
Council would hear this matter when Senator Migden arrived at approximately 7:15 p.m.
2. SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY (SSU) STUDENT REPORT:
Mayor Mackenzie stated that Sonoma State University Associated Students, Inc.'s representative,
Heather Hanson, University Affairs Coordinator, was not present due to illness.
3. MAYOR'S PRESENTATION:
Mayor's Presentation of Resolution No. 2008 -33 Recognizing the Endorsement of Sonoma
Mountain Village (SMV) as the First One Planet Community in North America: Mayor
Mackenzie READ AND PRESENTED Brad Baker, President and CEO of Codding Investments,
Inc., with Resolution 2008 -33. Mr. Baker, as well as Geof Syphers, Chief Sustainability Officer,
and Greg Searle, Executive Director of BioRegional North America, shared a PowerPoint
presentation regarding various aspects of Sonoma Mountain Village, including sustainability,
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Quality (LEED) Platinum rating, jobs and partnerships,
and the plans for "One Planet Rohnert Park" at SMV.
1. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: [Out of agenda order due to late arrival of speaker]
Legislative Update by California State Senator Carole Migden: Mayor Mackenzie introduced
Senator Migden and her Field Representative, Holly Butler. Senator Migden shared comments on
a variety of topics, and she responded to Council questions and comments. Council agreed with
Mayor Mackenzie's suggestion that Sonoma Mountain Village work with Senator Migden on a bill
that would allow the use of reclaimed water for toilet - flushing in single - family dwellings.
4. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES /COMMENTS:
Nancy Crawford expressed concerns about the future of the Sunshine bus for seniors, and she urged the
City Manager to consider reinstating one of the bus' drivers. Mayor Mackenzie asked staff to
REPORT BACK on this matter at the next Council meeting.
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5. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Approval of Minutes for:
City Council Portion of Regular Concurrent Meetings — February 26, 2008
2. Approval of City Bills/Demands for Payment in the amount of $2,859,347.23
3. Resolutions for Adoption:
2008 -35 Rejecting the Claim of Jessica Hussey [Alleged Automobile Damage from
Construction Site]
2008 -36 Authorizing and Approving a Joint Powers Agreement That Establishes a
Separate Public Agency to Operate and Maintain a Public Safety
Communication System in Sonoma County
2008 -37 Authorizing the Purchase of Three (3) Ford Crown Victoria Police
Interceptors for the Department of Public Safety
2008 -38 Re- affirming Support of Resolution No. 2001 -021 of the Sonoma County
Waste Management Agency in Support of Extended Producer Responsibility
4. Letters Supporting Applications for the Northern Section, California Chapter of the
American Planning Association (NSCCAPA) Awards 2008
Upon MOTION by Council Member Vidak- Martinez, seconded by Council Member Breeze,
and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was waived and the Consent Calendar was
ADOPTED.
6. SMOKING ORDINANCE UPDATE:
Review of the City's Current Smoking Ordinance and its Conformity with State Law Provisions
Regarding Smoking:
Staff Report: City Manager Donley reviewed the contents of the Staff Report and responded to
Council questions and comments.
2. Public Comments:
Pamela Granger, American Lung Association of California, DISTRIBUTED AND
REVIEWED documents about reducing secondhand smoke, particularly in multi -unit housing.
She stated that the Lung Association would work with the City in setting up a workshop to
review ways to promote lung health.
3. Council direction: Council discussion concluded with CONCURRENCE on the following
items: (1) DIRECT STAFF to update the ordinance in compliance with , State law, and to
recommend additions that exceed State law, for Council consideration; and (2) DIRECT
STAFF to work with the American Lung Association to set up a representative workshop.
Vice Mayor Stafford and Council Member Breeze AGREED to attend and report back on the
Lung Association's workshop.
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7. GREEN BUILDING — HEALTHY CHOICES FOR LANDLORDS & TENANTS:
Presentation by the Sonoma County Asthma Coalition and Consideration of Utility Bill Inserts to
Apartment Owners regarding Green Building Measures for Apartments:
1. Staff Report: Assistant City Manager Schwarz shared opening comments. Sonya Espino and
Sarah Shaeffer of the Sonoma County Asthma Coalition DISTRIBUTED AND REVIEWED
a flyer regarding the preparation of rental units using environmentally preferable products and
practices.
2. Public Comments: None.
Council direction: Council discussion concluded with DIRECTIONS FOR STAFF (1) to
circulate a modified version of the flyer in the City's utility billing insert; and (2) to display the
City's logo, as well as the Asthma Coalition of Sonoma County's logo, on the modified flyer.
Council Members made further suggestions, including (a) posting said information on the
Business Environmental Alliance's Web site, (b) greatly expanding the distribution of the flyer
to include health care facilities, licensed day care facilities, senior centers /homes, and schools,
and (c) including the information in the business renewal for multi -unit building owners.
8. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND /OR OTHER REPORTS:
General Plan Update Steering Committee meeting, 2/28: Mayor Mackenzie and Council
Member Vidak- Martinez provided a brief report.
2. Russian River Watershed Association meeting, 2/28: Mayor Mackenzie and Vice Mayor
Stafford provided a brief report. Council Member Vidak- Martinez reported that she has been
INVITED to the International Council on Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) National
Conference in May and the "Everybody Profits" Local Climate Protection Conference in
Rohnert Park on May 16th.
3. Water Advisory Committee meeting, 3/3: Mayor Mackenzie provided a brief report.
4. City Council Special Meeting, 3/10: Council Members shared brief comments about said
Special Meeting, which included discussions about Work Plans, budget matters, staff and
Council goals and recommendations, and Public Safety recruitment.
5. Other informational reports, if any:
Councilmember Smith: Reception Honoring Supervisor Reilly, 2/28; 7`l' Annual Business
Environmental Alliance (BEA) Breakfast, 2/29. Other reports, if any: Council Member Smith
noted his attendance at the Agricultural and Open Space District meeting on 2/28. He also
noted his attendance at a Legislative Committee meeting, and he gave Mayor Mackenzie a shirt
from his participation in a work effort at the Jewish Free Community Clinic.
Council Member Breeze reported on an informal meeting with Richard Pope at Sonoma Mountain Village.
Council Member Vidak - Martinez: 7a' Annual Business Environmental Alliance (BEA) Breakfast, 2/29. Other
reports, if any: Council Member Vidak - Martinez reported on a 3/3 meeting with representatives from Sonoma
Mountain Village (SMV) Business Cluster; *a 3/5 meeting for the Development Agreement Subcommittee meeting
regarding the Stadium Lands; a 3/6 meeting of the Climate Protection Conference Steering Committee; and a 3/7
fundraiser for the Rancho Cotate High School Music Boosters Club. ADDITION ABOVE made by Council Member
Vidak - Martinez at the March 25, 2008 City Council meeting. (Additions underlined/Deletions lined out)
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Vice -Mayor Stafford reported on the 7th Annual Business Environmental Alliance (BEA)
Breakfast on 2/29, the Chamber of Commerce's "Noontime" meeting, and a 3/7 meeting in
Oakland with the Assistant Secretary of the Interior regarding land acquisition by Indian tribes.
Mayor Mackenzie: Meeting with Dan Condron, Vice President of Student Affairs, Sonoma
State University, 2/27; Miss Sonoma County Pageant, 3/1; Sonoma County Adult & Youth
Development (SCAYD) Community Volunteer Awards Dinner -Dance Gala, 3/1; League of
California Cities meeting, 3/6. Other reports, if any: Mayor Mackenzie noted his attendance at
a meeting with Dennis Hunter, Ken Blackman, and City Manager Donley regarding the
Development Agreement, as well as at a meeting of the Climate Protection "Everybody
Profits" Steering Committee on 3/6. He also stated that he has been INVITED to be a panelist
at a symposium regarding transportation and land issues as they affect Assembly Bill 32,
California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, and he noted the attendance of himself and
Council Members Vidak- Martinez and Smith at the Rancho Cotate High School Music
Boosters fundraiser.
9. COMMUNICATIONS:
Council Member Smith called attention to the following correspondence: (1) Letter from Gerard
Giudice and Bill Pettibone of Sally's Tomatoes re SMV; (2) Selection of City Manager Donley as
one of the Top 40 Under 40 to be honored at the North Bay Business Journal's 2008 Gala Awards
Reception; (3) letter re Horizon Air flight patterns; and (4) letter re reinstatement of senior
discount for cable services.
10. MATTERS FROMIFOR COUNCIL:
1. Calendar of Events: Document provided in Council agenda packets.
2. City Council Agenda Forecast: Document provided in Council agenda packets.
3. Designation of Delegate and Alternate for the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG)
General Assembly Business Meeting on April 24, 2008:
Council concurrence: Council CONCURRED to designate Vice Mayor Stafford as the
delegate and Mayor Mackenzie as the alternate.
4. Letter Regarding State Budget Impacts on State Parks and Universities and Possible City
Council Resolution:
Council direction: A MOTION was made by Council Member Smith, seconded by Council
Member Breeze, to direct staff to draft a resolution reflecting the City's concerns with the State
budget. A FRIENDLY AMENDMENT was made by Mayor Mackenzie, accepted by the
maker of the motion and the second, that staff be directed to write a much simpler resolution
than the sample provided. With no formal vote, Council CONCURRED to direct staff to
write resolution as noted above.
5. Other informational items, if any: None.
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11. CITY MANAGER'S /CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS:
1. Public Safety Briefing Policy: City Manager Donley reviewed the contents of the Staff Report.
Council direction: Council CONCURRED with staff's direction as outlined in the Staff
Report.
2. Update regarding Request for Disaster Assistance for Mobile Home Park Residents: Assistant
City Manager Schwarz provided a brief oral report regarding staff's recommendation.
3. Other informational items, if any:
a. Sewer Rate Initiative: City Manager Donley indicated that the report will be ready by
the first Council meeting in April.
b. Meeting re Casino with real estate representatives: City Manager Donley stated that he
will be attending a meeting regarding the casino with Director of Community
Development Bendorff.
c. "Your City Government in Action ": Mayor Mackenzie shared brief comments on this
handout /flyer that includes the Council Member's pictures and a description of the
City's form of government
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Mackenzie adjourned the City Council meeting at 8:47 p.m. to
consecutively and separately convene the meetings of the Community
Development Commission and the Rohnert Park Financing Authority.
MINUTES FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Call to Order: 8:47 p.m.
Roll Call: Breeze, Smith, Stafford, Vidak- Martinez, Mackenzie
Also present: Executive Director Donley, Assistant General Counsel Atencio, Assistant Executive
Director Schwarz, and Videographer Beltz
Unscheduled public appearances: None.
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1. CDC CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes for:
CDC Portion of Regular Concurrent Meetings — February 26, 2008
2. Approval of CDC Bills/Demands for Payment in the amount of $29,359.88
A MOTION was made by Commissioner Vidak- Martinez, seconded by Commissioner
Breeze, to approve the Consent Calendar. After the motion, reading was waived, and the
CDC Consent Calendar, as outlined in the agenda, was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
2. NEIGHBORHOOD ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM:
Consideration of Establishing a Neighborhood Enhancement Program:
1. Staff Report: Assistant Executive Director Donley reviewed the contents of the Staff Report.
2. Public Comments: None.
3. Resolution for Adoption:
2008 -04 Establishing a Neighborhood Enhancement Program
Upon MOTION by Commissioner Vidak- Martinez, seconded by Commissioner Breeze,
and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED after Council discussion, reading was waived and
CDC Resolution 2008 -04 was ADOPTED.
3. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Chairperson Mackenzie adjourned the CDC
meeting at 8:51 p.m.
MINUTES FOR THE
ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Call to Order: 8:51 p.m.
Roll Call: Breeze, Smith, Stafford, Vidak - Martinez, Mackenzie
Also present: Executive Director Donley, Assistant General Counsel Atencio, Assistant Executive
Director Schwarz, and Videographer Beltz
Unscheduled public appearances: None.
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1. RPFA CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Approval of Minutes for:
RPFA Portion of Regular Concurrent Meetings — February 26, 2008
Upon MOTION by Member Vidak - Martinez, seconded by Member Breeze, the RPFA
Consent Calendar, as outlined in the agenda, was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
2. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Chairperson Mackenzie adjourned the meeting
of the RPFA at 8:51 p.m.
Katy Leonard
Certified Shorthand Reporter
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City of Rohnert Park