2008/04/08 City Council MinutesCITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETING MINUTES FOR:
City Council
Community Development Commission
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
April 8, 2008
Tuesday
The Concurrent Meetings of the City of Rohnert Park for the City Council, the Community
Development Commission and the Rohnert Park Financing Authority met this date for a Regular
Meeting to commence at 7:00 p.m. at the Rohnert Park City Hall, 6750 Commerce Boulevard,
Rohnert Park, with Mayor Mackenzie presiding.
REGULAR MEETING
Call to Order: Mayor Mackenzie called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:07 p.m.
Roll Call: Breeze, Smith, Stafford, Vidak - Martinez, Mackenzie
Staff present for all or part of the Regular Meeting: City Manager Donley, Assistant City Attorney
Atencio; Assistant City Manager Schwarz, Director of Public Works /City Engineer Jenkins, Senior
Engineering Technician Pedroncelli, Director of Public Safety Bullard, Public Safety Lieutenant
Amato, Interim Police Commander Frazer, Youth Services Specialist VanderVennet, Deputy City
Clerk Griffin, and Videographer Beltz.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Katy Beem, Girl Scout and Student, Monte Vista Elementary School, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Mackenzie PRESENTED Katy with a card and a pen.
1. MAYOR'S PRESENTATION:
Mayor's Presentation of a Proclamation Proclaiming April as Child Abuse Prevention Month to
Sonoma County Child Abuse Prevention Coordinating Council: Mayor Mackenzie READ AND
PRESENTED to Paula Young of the Human Services Commission a proclamation proclaiming
April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Ms. Young shared brief remarks and DISTRIBUTED an
informational packet including flyers, publications, stickers, and blue wristbands and pins.
2. SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY (SSU) STUDENT REPORT:
Heather Hanson, University Affairs Coordinator, on behalf of Sonoma State University Associated
Students, Inc. (ASI) DISTRIBUTED The Star and provided a brief update on several items,
including Sea Wolf Day on 4/5; ASI elections on 4/15 and 4/16; Greek life; the Green Music
Center; the University Center; a Sexual Assault Awareness event; and the ASI Senate resolution
supporting blood drives on campus.
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UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES /COMMENTS:
1. John Hudson shared comments regarding the sewer rate initiative.
2. Dave Saly requested that staff prepare a utility bill insert reminding residents of the requirement
to remove garbage cans from the street within 24 hours of collection. City Manager Donley
stated that such a notice is planned for inclusion with future utility bills.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Council Members Breeze, Smith, and Vidak - Martinez, as well as Vice Mayor Stafford, signified
removal of the City Council Special Meeting Minutes — March 10, 2008, and the City Council
Portion of Regular Concurrent Meetings — March 25, 2008. Council Member Breeze also signified
removal of Resolution 2008 -55.
1. Approval of Minutes for:
City Council Special Meeting Minutes — March 10, 2008
2. Approval of City Bills/Demands for Payment in the amount of $1,819,081.53
3. Resolutions for Adoption:
2008 -50 Rejecting the Claim of Zachary Bautista [Alleged Police Action]'
2008 -51 Declaring Weeds to be a Nuisance and Providing for Weed Abatement
Pursuant to Government Code Sections 39560 through 39588; Article 2 —
Alternative Procedures for Weed and Rubbish Abatement and Setting Public
Hearing
2008 -52 Accepting Improvements for the City Center Town Homes Subdivision
(Centreville) From Watt Developers at Cuvee LLC (APN143- 051 -070 and
143 - 051 -024)
2008 -53 Authorizing Request for Proposals for Water Quality Study
2008 -54 Approving a Five Year Municipal Lease Contract for Network Digital
Copiers at All City Facilities
2008 -56 Proclaiming May 11— May 17, 2008, to Be Affordable Housing Week
4. Accepting resignation of Charles Rowell from the Bicycle Advisory Committee and
authorizing the City Clerk to proceed with posting notice of.this vacancy as required by law for
this two -year term to expire December 31, 2008 (VVM nomination)
Upon MOTION by Council Member Smith, seconded by Vice Mayor Stafford, and
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was waived, and the Consent Calendar, with the
exception of the City Council Portion of Regular Concurrent Meetings — March 25, 2008, and
Resolution 2008 -55, was ADOPTED.
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Items for Consideration:
1. Approval of Minutes for:
City Council Portion of Regular Concurrent Meetings — March 25, 2008
Item 6.4, page 5: Council Member Breeze stated that said meeting time is the third Wednesday
of every month at 1 p.m.
Item 7, page 5: In response to Mr. Hudson's remarks made under "Unscheduled Public
Appearances," Council Member Smith read into the record the excerpt of the Press Democrat
editorial quoted in the March 25, 2008, minutes as follows:
"Currently, a citizens' group is attempting to qualify a measure for the ballot that would
roll back sewer rates. The group is opposed to a series of rate hikes that ended the city's
practice of subsidizing wastewater costs through the general fund and that helped pay for
Rohnert Park's share of the Geyser's Project.
"We have sympathy with ratepayers who've seen their monthly bills increase
dramatically over time. In tough economic times, rate increases can be a real hardship.
But there are costs involved in meeting the legal environmental standards imposed by state
and federal governments and in upholding the green standards expected in Sonoma
County."
Item 6.5, page 5: Council Member Vidak- Martinez clarified that the Gold Certificate of
Achievement Award was not "for Rohnert Park," but rather from the National League of
Cities.
Vice Mayor Stafford stated her intention to abstain from voting on the minutes due to her
absence from the March 25"' City Council meeting.
Upon MOTION by Council Member Vidak- Martinez, seconded by Council Member Breeze,
the City Council Portion of Regular Concurrent Meetings — March 25, 2008, were
APPROVED 4 -0 -1, AS AMENDED, with Vice Mayor Stafford abstaining.
2008 -55 Approving and Adopting the Memorandum of Agreement with Service
Employees International Union (S.E.I.U.) Local 1021
Council Member Breeze stated her intention to vote against this resolution as she has
consistently done regarding other recent employment contracts.
FOR THE RECORD, Council Member Smith stated that the collective bargaining process
was fair and that the agreements reached were necessary for the financial stability of the City.
He expressed his disappointment that said vote would not be unanimous.
Upon MOTION by Council Member Smith, seconded by Vice Mayor Stafford, and
APPROVED 4-0-1 *4 =1 with Council Member Breeze dissenting, reading was waived and
Resolution 2008 -55 was adopted. `AMENDMENT ABOVE made by Vice Mayor Stafford at the April 22, 2008
City Council meeting. (Additions underlined/Deletions lined out)
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5. TENTATIVE MAP APPROVAL FOR PROFESSIONAL CENTER DRIVE
CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION:
Consideration of Approving a Tentative Map for the Professional Center Drive Condominium
Conversion Located at 150 and 170 Professional Center Drive (Planning File No. P12007 -028) (To
be deferred to April 22, 2008)
1. Staff Report: Mayor Mackenzie noted staff's recommendation that said item be DEFERRED
to the City Council meeting of April 22.
2. Public Hearing: DEFERRED TO APRIL 22.
3. Resolution for Adoption:
2008 -_ Approving a Tentative Map (Lands of Professional Center LLC, et al.)
Located at 150 and 170 Professional Center Drive; Assessor Parcel Number
143 - 021 -061 (Planning File No. P12007 -028)
DEFERRED TO APRIL 22.
6. ALCOHOL BAN IN CITY PARKS:
Consideration of Amending Chapters 9.34 and 9.62 of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code to
Prohibit Alcohol Consumption in City Parks Without a Permit and Establishing an Alcohol Permit
Program in City Parks:
1. Staff Report: Public Safety Lieutenant Amato reviewed the contents of the Staff Report, and
he responded to Council questions and comments.
2. Public Comments:
Gabe Gomez spoke in support of the ordinance.
3. Ordinance for Introduction:
Waive Further Reading and Introduce Ordinance by Reading Title:
No. 796 Amending Sections 9.34.010 and 9.34.020 of Chapter 9.34, Alcoholic
Beverages, and Adding Subsection 9.62.010.V to Chapter 9.62, Public Parks
and Recreation Facilities, of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code
A MOTION was made by Council Member Vidak- Martinez, seconded by Council Member
Smith, to introduce Ordinance No. 796. Under discussion, Council Member Breeze stated her
intention to vote against said ordinance. She noted that while she supports providing the
Department of Public Safety with the tools necessary to address graffiti- and alcohol - related
issues, she does believe that the community as a whole should be punished for the
inappropriate behavior of a few. Following further discussion, reading was waived, and said
ordinance, APPROVED 4-0-1 *4 =1 with Council Member Breeze dissenting, .was
INTRODUCED BY ROLL CALL VOTE. AMENDMENT ABOVE made by Council Member Smith at the
April 22, 2008 City Council meeting. (Additions underlined/Deletions lined out)
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4. Resolution for Adoption:
2008 -57 Approving Alcohol Permits for City Parks
A MOTION was made by Council Member Vidak- Martinez, seconded by Vice Mayor
Stafford, to introduce Ordinance No. 796. Following discussion, reading was waived, and said
resolution, UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, was ADOPTED.
7. ROHNERT PARK GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS):
Update regarding the City's Geographic Information System (GIS) and Demonstration of the GIS
Website:
1. Staff Report: Senior Engineering Technician Pedroncelli reviewed the contents of a
PowerPoint presentation and an interactive live demonstration, and staff responded to Council
questions and comments.
2. Public Comments: None.
3. Council discussion: Council Members and staff provided brief comments.
8. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND /OR OTHER REPORTS:
1. Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District Advisory Committee
meeting, 3/27: Council Member Smith provided a brief report.
2. League of California Cities Environmental Quality Policy Committee meeting, 4/2: Mayor
Mackenzie provided a brief report.
3. Special Joint Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Parks, Recreation and
Open Space Committee, 4/2: Vice Mayor Stafford provided a brief report.
4. General Plan Update Steering Committee meeting, 4/3: Mayor Mackenzie and Council
Member Vidak- Martinez provided a brief report.
5. Other informational reports, if any:
Councilmember Smith: Association of California Water Agencies 2008 Legislative
Symposium, 3/26. He also noted attendance at the following events: (1) Mayors' and
Councilmembers' Association of Sonoma County Legislative Committee, 4/4, with an agenda
SUBMITTED thereto; (2) a tour of Memorial Hospital /visit to Jewish Free Clinic.
Council Member Breeze noted attendance at a Ribbon- Cutting for Chiropractic Community,
and a meeting with Pamela Granger of the American Lung Association and Kerry Andrade of
the Department of Health Services.
Council CONCURRED TO AGENDIZE consideration of a proposed smoking ordinance on a
future Council agenda.
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Council Member Vidak- Martinez: North Bay Water Association Conference: The Power of
Water, 4/4. She also noted attendance at a Climate Conference Steering Committee meeting,
as well as *hef i fAef ien to volunteer U at the Relay for Life in June, 2008. *AMENDMENT
ABOVE made by Council Member Vidak - Martinez at the April 22, 2008 City Council meeting. (Additions underlined/Deletions
lined out)
Vice -Mayor Stafford: Local Government Commission CEQA and Climate Change Workshop,
3/20. She also noted attendance at a meeting with Pamela Granger of the American Lung
Association and Kerry Andrade of the Department of Health Services. She SUBMITTED an
informational packet to staff regarding said meeting.
Mayor Mackenzie: Greenbelt Alliance Board of Directors meeting, 3/31; North Bay Water
Association Conference: The Power of Water, 4/4.
9. COMMUNICATIONS:
Council Member Smith called attention to the POWER Water Conservation Scorecard.
Council Member VidakMartinez called attention to the letter from Yoshiyuki Kinoshita, Mayor of
Hashimoto City, Sister City to Rohnert Park.
10. MATTERS FROM/FOR COUNCIL:
1. Calendar of Events: Document provided to Council in agenda packet.
2. City Council Agenda Forecast: Document provided to Council in agenda packet.
3. Other informational items, if any:
a. Memo from the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG): Council Member Vidak-
Martinez called attention an ABAG memo regarding an application for cities to become
green businesses *and requested that the City apply for such status. *AMENDMENT ABOVE
made by Council Member Vidak - Martinez at the April 22, 2008 City Council meeting. (Additions underlined/Deletions
lined out)
b. Letter of support: At the suggestion of Council Member Vidak - Martinez, Council
CONCURRED to direct staff to send a letter of support for current legislation that would
allow volunteers to work on public projects.
11. CITY MANAGER'S /CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS:
1. SB 343 Brown Act Amendments: Deputy City Clerk Griffin provided a brief update regarding
said item.
2. Sonoma County City Managers' Association Update: City Manager Donley provided a brief
oral update
3. Other informational items, if any: None.
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
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ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Mackenzie adjourned the City Council meeting at 8:44 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, April 8, 2008
Call to Order: 8:44 p.m.
Roll Call: Breeze, Smith, Stafford, Vidak- Martinez, Mackenzie
Also present: Executive Director Donley, Assistant Executive Director Schwarz, Assistant General
Counsel Atencio, Director of Public Works /City Engineer Jenkins, Deputy Secretary
Griffin, and Videographer Beltz
Unscheduled public appearances: None.
1. CDC CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes for:
CDC Portion of Regular Concurrent Meetings — March 25, 2008
2. Approval of CDC Bills/Demands for Payment in the amount of $50,036.86
A MOTION was made by Commissioner Vidak- Martinez, seconded by Vice Chair Stafford,
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. ADJOURNMENT. There being no further business, Chairperson Mackenzie adjourned the CDC
meeting at 8:45 p.m.
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ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Call to Order: 8:45 p.m.
Roll Call: Breeze, Smith, Stafford, Vidak- Martinez, Mackenzie
Also present: Executive Director Donley, Assistant Executive Director Schwarz, Assistant General
Counsel Atencio, Director of Public Works /City Engineer Jenkins, Deputy Secretary
Griffin, and Videographer Beltz
Unscheduled public appearances: None.
1. RPFA CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Approval of Minutes for:
RPFA Portion of Regular Concurrent Meetings — March 25, 2008
Upon MOTION by Member Vidak- Martinez, seconded by Vice Chair Stafford, 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 8:46 p.m.
*Katy Leonard
Certified Shorthand Reporter
C.S.R. 11599
*(Minutes written in absentia)
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Jake Mackenzie
Mayor
City of Rohnert Park