2008/04/22 City Council MinutesCITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETING MINUTES FOR:
City Council
Community Development Commission
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
April 22, 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 6:30 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 6:40 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
Winig, Assistant City Manager Schwarz, Director of Public Works /City Engineer Jenkins, Senior
Planner Rich, Director of Public Safety Bullard, Deputy City Engineer Barnes, Housing and
Redevelopment Assistant Goodman, Community Development Assistant Azevedo, and
Videographer Beltz.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Angela Todt, Girl Scout and Student, Monte Vista Elementary School, led the Pledge of
Allegiance. Mayor Mackenzie PRESENTED Angela with a card and a pen.
MOMENT OF SILENCE:
Mayor Mackenzie called for a Moment of Silence in memory of Officer Pat Lynd, retired Rohnert
Park Public Safety Officer.
1. MAYOR'S PRESENTATION:
Mayor's Presentation of Resolution No. 2008 -56 Proclaiming May 11 -17, 2008, as Affordable
Housing Week to Jim Leddy of Sonoma County Housing Coalition and Melinda Rivera of St.
Joseph Health System — Sonoma County: Mayor Mackenzie READ AND PRESENTED Mr.
Leddy with a proclamation of Resolution No. 2008 -56. Mr. Leddy shared brief comments and
INVITED Council to the "Leadership Breakfast for Affordable Housing" in Santa Rosa on May
12`x`.
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Mayor's Presentation of a Proclamation Proclaiming April 25, 2008, as Children's Memorial Day
in Memory of Children Who Have Died by Violence to Steve Barry of Minimizing Occurrences of
Violence in Everyday Society (MOVES): Mayor Mackenzie READ AND PRESENTED Steve
Barry of MOVES with said proclamation. Mr. Barry shared brief comments.
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 some pens and bands, and she provided a brief
update on several items, including a recent hate crime at SSU; results of the ASI elections on 4/15
and 4/16; and statewide budget cut matters affecting SSU.
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES /COMMENTS:
1. Jennifer Dawes spoke in support of adoption of a Living Wage Ordinance.
2. Ben Boyce spoke in support of adoption of a Living Wage Ordinance.
3. Barbara Giordano spoke in support of adoption of a Living Wage Ordinance.
Mayor Mackenzie referred discussion of a Living Wage Ordinance to agenda item No. 12,
"Matters for /from Council."
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Council Members Smith and Breeze signified removal of the City Council Portion of Regular
Concurrent Meetings — April 8, 2008. Council Member Breeze and Vice Mayor Stafford
signified removal of Resolution 2008 -59. Council Member Smith signified removal of
Resolution 2008 -60.
2. Approval of City Bills/Demands for Payment in the amount of $3,807,874.86
3. Resolutions for Adoption:
2008 -58 Authorizing the Naming of the Public Safety 1" Floor Conference Room the
"Robert E. Dennett Conference Room"
2008 -61 Summarily Vacating Creek Path Easement, Approving and Authorizing
Exchange of Deeds for Realignment of Creek Path Easement, Redwood
Creek Apartments Site, 500 -600 Rohnert Park Expressway, (APN 143 -391-
083)
2008 -62 Authorizing and Approving Amendment No. 1 to Task Order No. 2007 -03
with Winzler & Kelly Engineers for Construction Management of the
Eastside Trunk Sewer Phase I, Project #2004 -05
Upon MOTION by Council Member Vidak- Martinez, seconded by Council Member Breeze,
and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was waived, and the Consent Calendar, with the
exception of the City Council Portion of Regular Concurrent Meetings — April 8, 2008, and
Resolution Nos. 2008 -59 and 2008 -60, was ADOPTED.
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Items for consideration:
Approval of Minutes for:
Special Joint Meeting of the Rohnert Park City Council and the Rohnert Park Planning
Commission —April 8, 2008
City Council Portion of Regular Concurrent Meetings — April 8, 2008
Item 6.3, page 4: Council Member Smith called attention to a typographical error, noting the
vote should read "4 -1."
Item 4, page 3: Vice Mayor Stafford called attention to a typographical error, noting the vote
should read "4 -1."
Item 8, page 6: Council Member Vidak - Martinez amended the language from "as well as her
intention to volunteer" to "as well as her volunteering."
Item 10, page 6: Council Member Vidak- Martinez amended the language to include, "and
requested that the City apply for such status."
Upon MOTION by Council Member Smith, seconded by Vice Mayor Stafford, the Special
Joint Meeting of the Rohnert Park City Council and the Rohnert Park Planning Commission —
April 8, 2008, and the City Council Portion of Regular Concurrent Meetings — April 8, 2008,
were UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED AS AMENDED.
2008 -59 Awarding the Contract for Janitorial Maintenance at Various City Facilities
Council Member Breeze and Vice Mayor Stafford commended staff for their budget- conscious
efforts. Upon MOTION by Council Member Vidak- Martinez, seconded by Council Member
Breeze, and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was waived and Resolution 2008 -59
was ADOPTED.
2008 -60 Authorizing and Approving an Agreement with Robinson Oil Corporation
for Groundwater Discharge Sewer Rate for the Rotten Robbie Service
Station Located at 201 Southwest Boulevard
Director of Public Works /City Engineer Jenkins responded to questions posed by Council
Member Smith regarding environmental mitigation matters and billing issues. Upon
MOTION by Council Member Smith, seconded by Council Member Vidak - Martinez, and
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was waived and Resolution 2008 -60 was
ADOPTED.
5. 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:
Staff Report: City Manager Donley introduced said item and stated that Director of Public
Safety Bullard was present. Staff responded to Council questions and comments.
2. Public Comments: None.
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3. Ordinance for Adoption:
Waive Further Reading and Adopt 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 Vice Mayor
Stafford, to adopt Ordinance No. 796. Under discussion, Council Member Breeze referred
Council to her previous comments during introduction of the ordinance. She reiterated her
intention to vote against said ordinance, noting her support for a mechanism by which the City
can implement a permitting process, but her opposition to amending the Municipal Code in
order to do so. Reading was waived, and said ordinance, APPROVED 4 -1 with Council
Member Breeze dissenting, was ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE.
6. WEED ABATEMENT PROTEST HEARING:
Consideration of Abatement of Weeds that Are Growing Within the City Boundaries, which Pose a
Fire Hazard and Health Menace and Are Otherwise Noxious and Dangerous and Cause A Public
Nuisance:
1. Staff Report: Assistant City Manager Schwarz reviewed the contents of the Staff Report.
2. PUBLIC HEARING for property owners having objections to the proposed destruction or
removal of hazardous weeds: Mayor Mackenzie opened the Public Hearing at 7:22 p.m. There
being no members of the public desiring to speak on said matter, Mayor Mackenzie closed the
Public Hearing at 7:22 p.m.
3. Resolution for Adoption:
2008 -63 Ordering the City Manager to Abate Nuisances Existing within the City
Upon MOTION by Council Member Vidak- Martinez, seconded by Council Member Breeze,
and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was waived and Resolution 2008 -63 was
ADOPTED.
7. 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)
1. Staff Report: Senior Planner Rich reviewed the contents of the Staff Report, and staff
responded to Council questions and comments.
2. PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Mackenzie opened the Public Hearing at 7:28 p.m. There being
no members of the public desiring to speak on said matter, Mayor Mackenzie closed the Public
Hearing at 7:28 p.m.
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3. Resolution for Adoption:
2008 -64 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)
Upon MOTION by Council Smith, seconded by Council Member Vidak - Martinez, and
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was waived and Resolution 2008 -64 was
ADOPTED.
8. CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CalPERS) CONTRACT
AMENDMENT:
Consideration of an Amendment to the Contract between the City Council of the City of Rohnert
Park and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System
(Ca1PERS) regarding the Annual Cost -of- Living Allowance Increase:
1. Staff Report: Assistant City Manager Schwarz reviewed the contents of the Staff Report.
2. Public Comments: None.
3. Resolution for Adoption:
2008 -65 Intention to Approve an Amendment to Contract between the Board of
Administration, California Public Employees' Retirement System and the
City Council, City of Rohnert Park
A MOTION was made by Council Member Vidak- Martinez, seconded by Vice Mayor
Stafford, to adopt Resolution 2008 -65. Under discussion, Council Member Breeze stated that
she would be voting in opposition to said resolution, questioning the anticipated savings by the
City and noting the difficulties the resolution may create in terms of recruiting. After the
motion was APPROVED 4 -1 with Council Member Breeze dissenting, reading was waived
and Resolution 2008 -65 was ADOPTED.
4. Ordinance for Introduction:
Waive Further Reading and Introduce Ordinance by reading title:
No. 797 Authorizing an Amendment to the Contract between the City Council of the
City of Rohnert Park and the Board of Administration of the California
Public Employees' Retirement System
Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Stafford, seconded by Council Member Vidak- Martinez, and
APPROVED 4 -1 with Council Member Breeze dissenting, reading was waived and Ordinance
No. 797 was INTRODUCED BY ROLL CALL VOTE.
9. COMMISSION /COMMITTEE/BOARD APPOINTMENT:
Council Action regarding One Vacancy on the Bicycle Advisory Committee:
■ Bicycle Advisory Committee 1 — two -year term (expires 12/31/08)
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Council CONCURRED with Council Member Vidak- Martinez' nomination of Paola Harris to fill
the Bicycle Advisory Committee vacancy.
10. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND /OR OTHER REPORTS:
1. Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association meeting, 4/10: Mayor Mackenzie provided a brief
report.
2. Redwood Empire Municipal Insurance Fund Board of Directors' meeting, 4/10: Council
Member Smith provided a brief report.
3. Sonoma County Transportation Authority Board of Directors meeting, 4/14: Mayor
Mackenzie provided a brief report.
4. Rohnert Park - Cotati Regional Library Advisory Board meeting, 4/15: Council Member Smith
provided a brief report.
5. Economic Development Subcommittee meeting, 4/16: Council Members Breeze and Vidak-
Martinez shared brief reports. Mayor Mackenzie noted meetings with the general manager of
Hampton Suites and representatives of the old archive building.
6. Sonoma County Waste Management Agency meeting, 4/16: Council Member Smith provided
a brief report.
7. Other informational reports, if any:
Councilmember Smith: "An Inconvenient Ride" Reception, 4/18; Rohnert Park Green Day,
4/19. Other reports, if any: None.
Council Member Breeze: Other reports, if any: None.
Council Member Vidak - Martinez: "An Inconvenient Ride" Reception, 4/18. Other reports, if
any: Santa Rosa Gang Policy Committee in Santa Rosa, 4/9; Mayors' & Councilmembers'
Association meeting, 4/10; Site visit to Infneon for a children's charity event, 4/11; "North
Bay Business Journal" reception honoring the Top 40 Under 40, including City Manager Steve
Donley, 4/17; Funeral for Officer Pat Lynd, 4/18; Rohnert Park Green Day, 4/19. She noted
receipt of her copy of a two- minute clip entitled "Mayoral Moments," to air on the Sundance
Channel program "The Green" on May 16, regarding the City's efforts in terms of climate
change, and she indicated she will DISTRIBUTE copies of said clip to staff and Council.
Vice -Mayor Stafford: An Inconvenient Ride" Reception, 4/18. Other reports, if any:
Northeast Specific Plan meeting; Fundraiser for Rancho Cotate Music Boosters at Sonoma
Mountain Village; Meeting with Cotate - Rohnert Park Unified School District, along with
Mayor Mackenzie and City Manager Donley; Cultural Arts Commission meeting. She also
acknowledged the "North Bay Business Journal" Top 40 Under 40 recognition of City
Manager Donley's efforts.
Mayor Mackenzie: Cal Air Resource Board Haagen -Smit Symposium, 4/9 -4/10 (JM); "An
Inconvenient Ride" Reception, 4/18. Other reports, if any: Rohnert Park Green Day, 4/19.
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11. COMMUNICATIONS:
Mayor Mackenzie FORWARDED a communication to City Manager Donley from Paul Stutrud
regarding tankless water heaters.
Council Member Smith acknowledged the report from Neighbors Organized Against Hunger
(NOAH).
Mayor Mackenzie stated that he signed the petition to establish a League of California Cities'
University Community Issue Group.
12. MATTERS FROM/FOR COUNCIL:
Calendar of Events: FOR THE RECORD, Mayor Mackenzie highlighted several
events /meetings, in addition to those on the calendar, as follows: Transportation Summit in
Petaluma, 4/25, in which Mayor Mackenzie will be attending as a member of the Leadership
Institute Board of Directors; Rebuilding Rohnert Park, 4/26; Workshop in Sacramento, 4/28,
Mayor Mackenzie attending; Creek Master Plan meeting, 4/30; General Plan Steering
Committee meeting regarding the Housing Element, 511; Water Issues Subcommittee meeting,
*5/4 4/30; Water Advisory Committee (WAC) meeting, 515; Mayor Mackenzie's appearance
before the State Water Board on behalf of WAC, 5/6. *AMENDMENT ABOVE made by Vice Mayor
Stafford at the May 13, 2008 City Council meeting. (Additions underlined/Deletions lined out)
2. City Council Agenda Forecast: Document provided to Council in the agenda packets.
3. Other informational items, if any:
Living Wage Ordinance: Council Member Smith SUBMITTED to staff a document regarding
the importance of a Living Wage Ordinance. Following brief Council discussion, Council
CONCURRED TO AGENDIZE consideration of a living wage ordinance for its May 27th
meeting.
Council Member Vidak- Martinez stated that she will not be in attendance for the May 13th
Council meeting as she will be en route to the International Council for Local Environmental
Initiatives' (ICLEI) conference.
Public Safety event at Creekside Middle School, 4/19: At the suggestion of Council Member
Vidak- Martinez, Council CONCURRED to direct staff (1) to acknowledge Officer Bates for
his efforts in organizing said event; and (2) to send a letter of thanks to the School District for
permitting the use of their facility for the event.
National League of Cities Energy - Efficiency block grant program: At the suggestion of
Council Member Vidak- Martinez, Council CONCURRED to direct staff to send an
appropriate letter, properly copied, to the City's legislative representatives urging them to
approve said bill.
Mayor Mackenzie noted his participation in the National Autism Walk at Sonoma State
University on 4/19.
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13. CITY MANAGER'S /CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS:
1. Other informational items, if any:
Sewer Rate Forecast: City Manager Donley DISTRIBUTED AND REVIEWED the "Sewer
Rate Forecast" document.
14. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Mackenzie adjourned the City Council meeting at 8:35 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 22, 2008
Call to Order: 8:35 p.m.
Roll Call: Breeze, Smith, Stafford, Vidak- Martinez, Mackenzie
Also present: Executive Director Donley, Assistant Executive Director Schwarz, Assistant General
Counsel Winig, Housing and Redevelopment Assistant Goodman, Recorder Azevedo, and
Videographer Beltz
Unscheduled public appearances: None.
1. CDC CONSENT CALENDAR:
Approval of Meeting Minutes for:
CDC Portion of Regular Concurrent Meetings — April 8, 2008
2. Approval of CDC Bills/Demands for Payment in the amount of $22,615.94
CDC Resolutions for Adoption:
2008 -05 Authorizing and Approving Cooperation with the County in Assigning the
2008 Single Family Allocation for a Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC)
Program, and Maintaining the Existing Cooperation Agreement with the
Sonoma County Community Development Commission ("SCCDC")
2008 -06 Authorizing a Request for Proposals for Construction Management
Services for the City Center Plaza and Fire Bay Realignment Projects
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.
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2. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
1. Update regarding Mortgage Meeting held on April 12, 2008: Housing and Redevelopment
Assistant Goodman updated Council on the April 12 "Consumer Home Mortgage
Information" presentation, and he responded to Council questions and comments.
3. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Chairperson Mackenzie adjourned the CDC
meeting at 8:38 p.m.
MINUTES FOR THE
ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Call to Order: 8:38 p.m.
Roll Call: Breeze, Smith, Stafford, Vidak - Martinez, Mackenzie
Also present: Executive Director Donley, Assistant Executive Director Schwarz, Assistant General
Counsel Winig, Recorder Azevedo, and Videographer Beltz
Unscheduled public appearances: None.
1. RPFA CONSENT CALENDAR:
Approval of Minutes for:
RPFA Portion of Regular Concurrent Meetings —April 8, 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 8:39 p.m.
*Katy Leonard
Certified Shorthand Reporter
C.S.R. 11599
*(Minutes written in absentia)
J ke Mackenzie i
Mayor
City of Rohnert Park