2008/06/24 City Council MinutesCITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETING MINUTES FOR:
City Council
Community Development Commission
June 24, 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 Regular Meeting to commence at 6:00 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 6:00 p.m.
Roll Call: Smith, Stafford, Vidak- Martinez, Mackenzie
Absent: Breeze (excused)
Staff present for all or part of the Regular Meeting: City Manager Donley, City Attorney Kenyon,
Assistant City Manager Schwarz, Director of Public Safety Bullard, Fire Commander Rosevear,
Senior Planner Rich, Interim Housing and Redevelopment Manager Babonis, Housing and
Development Assistant Goodman, Deputy City Clerk Griffin, and Videographer Beltz.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Mackenzie adjourned Council to Closed Session at 6:02 p.m. to discuss Litigation Matters
as outlined in the agenda.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION
Call to Order: Mayor Mackenzie called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:36 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Mackenzie led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. MAYOR'S REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION:
Mayor Mackenzie stated that there was no reportable action taken on either litigation matter.
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MAYOR'S PRESENTATIONS:
a. Mayor's Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing Public Safety Officer Jim Brady:
Mayor Mackenzie stated that Officer Brady is unable to attend tonight's meeting due to
his service on a fire line.
b. New Fire Commander: Director of Public Safety Bullard shared introductory comments for
new Public Safety Fire Commander, Jack Rosevear. Fire Commander Rosevear provided an
update regarding current firefighting activities. Council Members extended welcoming
comments.
c. Mayor's Presentation of Proclamation Recognizing Minutes Recorder Katy Leonard: Mayor
Mackenzie read a proclamation commending Ms. Leonard for her years of service to the
Council, and Council Members extended comments of appreciation.
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES /COMMENTS:
Dawna Gallagher shared comments about closed- session reporting protocol, and she noted her
opposition with respect to an amendment to the Official Zoning Map for the Final Development
Plan for the Stadium Area Master Plan.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Council Member Smith signified removal of Resolution No. 2008 -95.
1. Approval of City Bills/Demands for Payment in the amount of $2,441,101.30
2. Resolutions for Adoption:
2008 -91 Making a Determination of Public Necessity and Convenience for Hampton
Inn and Suites at 6248 Redwood Drive (APN 143 - 391 -092)
2008 -92 Authorizing and Approving a Memorandum of Understanding Regarding
Sonoma -Mario Saving Water Partnership
2008 -93 Authorizing the Expenditure of Funds Prior to the Adoption of the Fiscal
Year 2008 -2009 Municipal Budget
2008 -94 Establishing the Appropriations Limit for the City Of Rohnert Park for the
2008 -09 Fiscal Year Pursuant to Article XIH B of the California Constitution
Upon MOTION by Council Member Smith, seconded by Council Member Vidak- Martinez,
and APPROVED 4 -0 -1 with Council Member Breeze absent, reading was waived, and the
Consent Calendar, with the exception of Resolution No. 2008 -95, was ADOPTED.
Item for consideration:
2008 -95 Recognizing and Honoring Michael Bracewell for His Dedicated Service as
Interim Public Works Manager
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Council Member Smith commended Mr. Bracewell for his service as Interim Public Works
Manager, and Council Members shared additional comments of appreciation. Upon MOTION
by Council Member Smith, seconded by Council Mayor Mackenzie, and APPROVED 4 -0 -1
with Council Member Breeze absent, reading was waived and Resolution 2008 -95 was
ADOPTED.
5. STADIUM AREA MASTER PLAN (5900 LABATH AVENUE):
Consideration of a Rezoning (Stadium Area Master Plan - Final Development Plan) to permit up to
338 residential units and 140,000 square feet of commercial over 29.8 acres (File No.: PL2004-
063EIR, GPAM, RZ (FDP)):
1. Staff Report: Senior Planner Rich reviewed the contents of the Staff Report.
2. Public Comments:
Dawna Gallagher expressed concerns about moving forward with the Stadium Area Master
Plan given the current water shortage.
3. Ordinance for Adoption:
Waive Further Reading and Adopt Ordinance by Reading Title:
No. 799 Amending the Official Zoning Map and Adopting a Final Development Plan
(Stadium Area Master Plan) for Property Located at 5900 Labath Avenue;
APNs 143 - 040 -116 and - 117(part) - File No. PL2004 -063RZ and PL2004-
063PD (Redwood Equities, LLC)
Council Member Smith referred to his previous remarks regarding said ordinance, and he
stated that he will be voting against it. Upon MOTION by Council Member Vidak- Martinez,
seconded by Vice Mayor Stafford, and APPROVED 3 -1 -1 with Council Member Smith
dissenting and Council Member Breeze absent, reading was waived and Ordinance No. 799
was ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE.
6. FIVE -YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET:
Consideration of Adoption of the Five -Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget for 2008-
2013 and Approval of Projects for Fiscal Year 2008 -2009:
1. Staff Report: Deputy City Engineer Barnes reviewed the contents of the Staff Report, and he
responded to Council questions and comments.
2. Public Comments:
Victoria Hopkins asked Council to consider a Holly -Fauna footbridge.
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3. Resolution for Adoption:
2008 -96 Adopting the Five -Year Capital Improvements Program for Fiscal Year 2008-
2009 through Fiscal Year 2012 -2013 and Approving Projects for Fiscal Year
2008 -2009
Council CONCURRED to direct staff to prepare a resolution for the Consent Calendar for the
July 8r'' Council meeting, to include the following revisions: (1) Rename the Public Safety Bay
Realignment Project; (2) Push back TR 59 and TR 60 (Seed Farm Drive) to 2012 -2013; Bring
forward TR 67 (Holly -Fauna Bike Bridge) to 2009 -2010; Move forward project scoping for
WW -08 (Sewer Rehab — Old Pipeline to Santa Rosa).
7. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND /OR OTHER REPORTS:
1. Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association meeting, 6/12: Mayor Mackenzie provided a brief
report of said meeting on behalf of himself and Council Members Smith and Vidak - Martinez.
2. Waste & Recycling Subcommittee meeting, 6/13: Council Member Smith provided a brief
report of said meeting.
3. Sonoma County Waste Management Agency meeting, 6/18: Council Member Smith provided
a brief report of said meeting.
3. Other informational reports, if any:
Councilmember Smith: 2008 Economic Briefing Breakfast: Recovery or Recession, 6/20;
Jewish Community Free Clinic Open House, 6/22. Other reports, if any: Mayors' and
Councilmembers' Association Lunch meeting, 6/13.
Council Member Breeze: Other reports, if any: Absent.
Council Member Vidak- Martinez: Tribute to Bob Blanchard, 6/17. Other reports, if any:
Santa Rosa Gang Prevention Task Force meeting, 6/18; Sonoma Mountain Business Cluster
Seminar, 6/18; Tour of new City Hall, 6/20; Jewish Community Free Clinic Open House
Event, 6/22.
Vice -Mayor Stafford: Tribute to Bob Blanchard, 6/17; Welcoming the Native Daughters of the
Golden West — Annual Grand Parlor meeting, 6/19; Jewish Community Free Clinic Open
House (6/22). Other reports, if any: Ribbon Cutting for Armstrong Chiropractice; Harassment
Training; Senior Center Choir Performance.
Mayor Mackenzie: Other reports, if any: Sonoma County Water Agency Board of Directors
meeting, 6/24; meeting with Pete Parkinson regarding Santa Rosa Plain Conservation Strategy
Implementation Plan, 6/24.
8. COMMUNICATIONS:
Council Member Smith SUBMITTED for posting and distribution a flyer for a "Foreclosure
Prevention Workshop" on Saturday, July 19, 2008 in Santa Rosa.
Council Member Smith called attention to a letter from Alex Padilla, Senator, 20t" District,
regarding Menu Labeling as a Potential Strategy for Combating the Obesity Epidemic. Council
CONCURRED to agendize said matter for consideration at a future Council meeting.
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Mayor Mackenzie SUBMITTED for distribution (1) a letter from David Lee at DK Landscaping,
Inc. regarding assistance with a City event; (2) an invitation to a luncheon for the Conservation
Corps North Bay (CCNB) on June 27`h, 2008; (3) a letter inviting the Mayor to speak at the
Opening Ceremony of the Relay for Life 2008 event on June 28 -29, 2008; (4) a copy of the
Mayor's letter to Robert E. Anderson, Chair, North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board
(NCRWQCB), dated June 10, 2008, regarding flooding at Rancho Verde Mobilehome Park; (5)
and a letter from Carole Migden, Senator, Third Senate District, dated June 13, 2008, regarding
Assembly Bills 2153 and 2175. Mayor Mackenzie also called attention to two upcoming events, a
biking event at Sonoma Mountain Village and the City's Community Workshop on Sustainability
on June 28`h.
9. MATTERS FROM/FOR COUNCIL:
1. Calendar of Events: Document provided in the Council agenda packets.
A. Council Meetings Scheduled on Holidays - Council consideration of rescheduling regular
meeting dates that fall on September 9"' (California Admission Day) and November 11`h
(Veterans Day): Mayor Mackenzie explained the need to change the meeting dates.
Council discussion/direction/action: Council CONCURRED to reschedule the September
9`h meeting to September 8`h, and the November 1 Ph meeting to November 12t".
2. City Council Agenda Forecast: Document provided in the Council agenda packets.
At the suggestion of Council Member Smith, Council CONCURRED to agendize, for the July
8th meeting, a proclamation honoring Bob Jehn, longtime Cloverdale City Council Member, on
the occasion of his retirement.
At the suggestion of Council Member Vidak- Martinez, Council CONCURRED to agendize,
for the July 8`h meeting, consideration of Rohnert Park becoming a member of Santa Rosa's
Gang Prevention Task Force.
Council Member Vidak- Martinez commented on the failing health of former Rohnert Park
mayor, Jimmie Rogers. At her suggestion, Council CONCURRED to agendize, for the July
8`h meeting, recognition of the contributions of Mr. Rogers.
Mayor Mackenzie SUBMITTED a request for designation of voting delegates and alternates at
the League of California Cities Annual Conference.
Mayor Mackenzie noted his receipt of an invitation from the Federated Indians of Graton
Rancheria (FIGR) for a tribal picnic, and he stated his intention to attend said event.
3. Other informational items, if any: None.
10. CITY MANAGER'S /CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS:
1. Other informational items, if any: City Manager Donley DISTRIBUTED and reviewed
documents regarding expansion of the Santa Rosa Subregional System and the City of Santa
Rosa's agreement with Calpine to increase water pumped to they Geysers.
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
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ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Mackenzie adjourned the City Council meeting at 8:25 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, June 24, 2008
Call to Order: 8:47 p.m.
Roll Call: Smith, Stafford, Vidak- Martinez, Mackenzie
Absent: Breeze (excused)
Also present: Executive Director Donley, General Counsel Kenyon, Assistant Executive Director
Schwarz, Interim Housing and Redevelopment Manager Babonis, Housing and
Development Assistant Goodman, Deputy Secretary Griffin, and Videographer Beltz
Unscheduled public appearances: None.
RECESS: Mayor Mackenzie declared a recess at 8:26 p.m.
RECONVENE: Mayor Mackenzie reconvened the Council at 8:29 p.m. with the exception of Council
Member Breeze.
1. CDC WORK SESSION:
Work Session Item for review, discussion, and /or direction:
CDC Budget for Fiscal Year 2008 -2009: Interim Housing and Redevelopment Manager Babonis
and Housing and Development Assistant Goodman reviewed the contents of the Staff Report via a
PowerPoint presentation, and they responded to Council questions and comments.
Council provided DIRECTION as follows: (1) Continue Sonoma County Adult and Youth
Development (SCAYD) Rental Assistance for Sonoma Grove for one more year, and then
discontinue funding thereafter; (2) Request a written report from SCAYD regarding the metrics of
funding for homeless services; (3) Review the use of redevelopment monies to meet the goal for
reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Furthermore, Council CONCURRED to support a
reimbursement program agreement to fund the Public Safety Bay Realignment Project in Fiscal
Year 2008 -2009.
2. CDC CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Approval of CDC Bills /Demands for Payment in the amount of $29,866.29
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2. Resolution for Adoption:
2008 -08 Authorizing the Expenditure of Funds Prior to the Adoption of the Fiscal
Year 2008 -2009 Community Development Commission Budget
Upon MOTION was made by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Vidak-
Martinez, to approve the Consent Calendar. After the motion, reading was waived, and the
CDC Consent Calendar, as outlined in the agenda, was APPROVED 4 -0 -1 with
Commissioner Breeze absent.
3. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Chairperson Mackenzie adjourned the CDC
meeting at 9:03 p.m.
ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Rohnert Park Financing Authority regular meeting CANCELLED due to lack of business.
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i
ake Mackenzie
Mayor
of Rohnert Park