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2009/08/11 City Council MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CONCURRENT MEETINGS OF THE ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL Community Development Commission Rohnert Park Financing Authority Tuesday, August 11, 2009 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, 130 Avram Avenue, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Breeze presiding. CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park was called to order by Mayor Breeze at 6:05 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Arnie Breeze, Mayor Gina Belforte, Vice Mayor Joseph T. Callinan, Council Member Jake Mackenzie, Council Member Pam Stafford, Council Member Absent: None PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Breeze invited the audience to join the City Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. PRESENTATIONS • CHAMBER OF COMMERCE QUARTERLY REPORT Roy Gugliotta, Executive Director, Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce, reviewed the Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Report via power point presentation and responded to Council questions throughout the presentation. 2. SSU STUDENT REPORT • Sonoma State University Associated Students, Inc. Student Report by Jesse Schwartz, SSU ASI Legislative Representative Mayor Breeze advised an email message was received from SSU Student Representative Jesse Schwartz indicating that he would be at a retreat this week so would not be attending this Council meeting. Mayor Breeze shared contents of his email message which included the report he provided regarding the town -hall meeting held last week concerning the budget crisis at SSU and the school's plan to deal with it. Minutes of the City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS (2 of 8) August 11 2009 for City Council /Community Development Commission/Rohnert Park Financing Authority 3. CITY MANAGER / CITY ATTORNEY / DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFINGS • Local Agency Formation Commission ( LAFCO) hearing on August 5, 2009 for Wilfred /Dowdell Reorganization Interim City Manager Schwarz indicated he was pleased to report that on August 5th the Local Agency Formation Commission approved the reorganization of the Wilfred /Dowdell area which includes annexation of the territory into the City pertaining to a small number of parcels on the strip next to Home Depot. Because of the nature of LAFCO law, this territory will probably join our city in November so expanding our city limits can be anticipated by the end of the year. Mr. Schwarz responded to Council questions on the process for the Wilfred /Dowdell reorganization. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor Breeze invited members of the public to come forward to speak at 6:44 p.m. 1. Pat McEvoy, resident, urged consideration of increasing the timing of the light on Redwood Drive at the Home Depot intersection to allow more time for pedestrians to cross; recommended circle installations at the intersections on Rohnert . Park Expressway to save time and energy; commented on state budget problems and cities' paying too much for retirements; and shared that someone should be setting up wine tour buses daily in our community. Interim City Manager Schwarz responded to question from Mayor Breeze that the timing of the traffic signal at the Home Depot intersection would be referred to the Engineering Department for review. Council comments included reference to traffic issues included in the City's General Plan and to traffic studies available that had been prepared in the past for the city which addressed options for traffic flow and included review of circle intersections. 2. Richard Pope of Sonoma Mountain Village, commented on the good news of Sonoma Mountain Village recently signing a lease with a solar panel company called DC Powell that will be bringing 100 jobs into our community. Mr. Pope responded to Council questions on Sonoma Mountain Village's strategic planning and marketing efforts to attract businesses to the community. 3. Giovanna Valencia, Entertainment Commissioner, Rancho Cotate High School (RCHS), with RCHS representatives, Rita Sorpranith, Entertainment Commissioner, and Kimi -Pegejes Pogoleff t, Vice President, expressed appreciation of the City Council's support in the past; requested approval of recent request for waiver of fees for this year's homecoming parade; invited the City Council to attend the parade on Saturday, October 17th at 10:00 a.m.; and reviewed the changed route for this year's parade which will be from Creekside Middle School to Rancho Cotate High School. Mayor Breeze noted that the request for waiver of fees for the parade was listed on this meeting's Consent Calendar which she planned to pull for discussion. 'CORRECTION made by Vice Mayor Belforte at August 25, 2009 City Council meeting. (Deletion stricken /correction underlined) Minutes of the City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS (3 of 8) Aulzust 11, 2009 for City Council /Community Development Commission / Rohnert Park Financing Authority 5. CONSENT CALENDAR Council Member Stafford pulled Resolution Nos. 2009 -75 through 2009 -78 for recognition of honoring retiring employees. Council Member Callinan pulled the bills for approval. Mayor Breeze pulled Resolution No. 2009 -80. 1. Approval of Minutes for: a. City Council Special Meeting — July 28, 2009 b. City Council Portion of Regular Concurrent Meetings — July 28, 2009 c. City Council Special Meeting — August 4, 2009 3. Resolution for Adoption: 2009 -79 Authorizing Interim City Manager to Execute Program supplement Agreement 009 -N to Administering Agency -State Agreement No. 04 -5379R for Federal Funding for the 2009 American Recovery Act Street Maintenance Project MOVED by Council Member Stafford, seconded by Council Member Mackenzie, and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, reading was waived and the Consent Calendar was APPROVED with the exception of the City bills /demands for payment and Resolution Nos. 2009 -75, 76, 77, 78 and 80. Items for consideration: 2. Approval of City Bills /Demands for Payment - Interim City Manager Schwarz and Director of Administrative Services Lipitz responded to Council questions on the bills. MOVED by Council Member Callinan, seconded by Vice Mayor Belforte, and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, the August 11, 2009 City Bills/Demands for Payment were APPROVED as presented. 3. Resolutions for Adoption: 2009 -75 Honoring Denice Carol Wilson, Accounting Specialist II, on the Occasion of Her Retirement 2009 -76 Honoring Kathy Vander Vennet, Youth & Family Services Specialist, on the Occasion of Her Retirement 2009 -77 Honoring Ronald C. Bendorff, Director of Community Development, on the Occasion of His Retirement 2009 -78 Honoring Daniel C. Marquez, Public Safety Officer, on the Occasion of His Retirement Mayor Breeze noted that Council Member Stafford pulled the above four resolutions for recognition on behalf of the full City Council honoring Denice Carol Wilson, Accounting Specialist II; Kathy Vander Vennet, Youth & Family Services Specialist; Ronald Bendorff, Director of Community Development; and Daniel Marquez, Public Safety Officer, on the occasion of their retirements. She shared contents of the resolutions commending their valuable efforts serving our community. MOVED by Council Member Stafford, seconded by Vice Mayor Belforte, and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, Resolution Nos. 2009 -75, 2009 -76, 2009 -77 and 2009 -78 were ADOPTED. Minutes of the City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS (4 of 8) August 11, 2009 for City Council /Community Development Commission /Rohnert Park Financing Authority 2009 -80 Approving Waiver of Encroachment Permit Fees for Rancho Cotate High School Homecoming 2009 Parade Mayor Breeze pulled this resolution for discussion. She expressed agreement on the validity of approving the waiver of fees for the Rancho Cotate High School Homecoming 2009 Parade; reviewed staff report information provided for this item regarding the City's estimated cost of $3,200.00 and requested Interim City Manager to check if Alcohol funds could be used in a pro- active way to help cover the costs for Public Safety Officer salaries for this parade, such as the format providing educational materials discouraging underage drinking; and expressed concern about the new track at the stadium not being able to support this event. Council discussion included sharing various ideas toward a successful spirit of interchange between the School District and the City and concluded with referral of this matter to the Education Committee for further review of ideas for mutual benefits. MOVED by Council Member Mackenzie, seconded by Council Member Callinan, and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, reading was waived and Resolution No. 2009 -80 was ADOPTED. 6. Consideration and Adoption of Resolution Approving Resignation and Release Agreement for Stephen Donley 1. City Attorney Kenyon reviewed the staff report provided for this item. Mayor Breeze shared contents of the Press Release prepared for immediate release regarding City Manager Steve Donley announcing his resignation from the City of Rohnert Park and his intent to continue his public service in the military (copy attached to original set of these minutes). 2. Public Comments: Mayor Breeze invited members of the public to come forward to speak on this item at approximately 7:24 p.m. No one responded. 3. Resolution for Adoption: 2009 -81 Approving a Resignation and Release Agreement with Stephen Donley MOVED by Council Member Mackenzie, seconded by Council Member Stafford, and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, reading was waived and Resolution No. 2009 -81 was ADOPTED. Council discussion concluded in COUNCIL CONCURRENCE for staff to move forward on the recruitment process of the City Manager for consideration at the next Council meeting including proposed timeline and estimated cost for this process. Winutes of the City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS (5 of 8) August 11, 2009 for City Council /Community Development Commission / Rohnert Park Financing Authority 7. STANDING COMMITTEE / AD HOC COMMITTEE / LIAISON REPORTS Standing Committees - None Ad Hoc Committees • Budget Committee (GB /AB) - None • Education Committee (GB /JC) - None Liaison Reports Council Member Mackenzie reported on meetings he attended as follows: • Russian River Watershed Association meeting on July 30th with Council Member Stafford; • Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) meeting on August 3`a noting that a formal discussion by the City Council will need to be agendized possibly the 2nd meeting in September on the strategic questions raised by the SCWA presentation made earlier this year; and • Northern Counties of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), Solano, Napa, Marin and Sonoma Counties, met recently for quarterly meeting to discuss budget matters. Vice Mayor Belforte reported that she and Council Member Stafford attended different halves of the recent Board of Supervisors Workshop on Divesture of the County's Solid Waste Assets which will be reported on at the next Council meeting. Interim City Manager Schwarz advised that the County contacted him recently and would like to review this item with the full City Council in September. Mayor Breeze reported on the Legislative Committee meeting she attended on August 7th 8. COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Breeze shared contents of letter she received recently from Bob Sutherland commending efforts of the Public Works Department. The letter expressed appreciation to Ron Pimentel and his crew consisting. of Manfred Dehelean, Mike Meilman, Ed Joerger, Dave Newsom and Osvaldo Segura for the competent and efficient way they took care of a major water leak in the front lawn area of their store on Commerce Boulevard. 9. MATTERS FROM/FOR COUNCIL 1. Calendar of Events — Mayor Breeze brought attention to this . item provided for informational purposes. Council reviewed the Calendar of Events in detail and separately commented on the events they planned to attend. 2. City Council Agenda Forecast — Mayor Breeze brought attention to this item provided for informational purposes. Council Member Callinan commented on current budget concerns and recommended review of the City's policy on paid military leave. Mayor Minutes of the City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS (6 of 8) August 11, 2009 for City Council /Community Development Commission /Rohnert Park Financing Authority Breeze indicated she would be interested in having staff bring this policy forward for Council to review at a future meeting. 3. League of California Cities' North Bay Division, 7/30/09 meeting Council Member Mackenzie reported on his attendance at the League of California Cities' North Bay Division meeting on July 30th noting that he was part of a Water Forum for this meeting. He advised that Ernesto Alabaras will be the new President of the League of California Cities and that it is Sonoma County's year to have a North Bay President. 4. AB 939 Local Task Force Representative Consideration of appointing a Council Member or City Staff Representative and Alternate, or seeking interest from the public • Council discussion /direction /action Council discussion of this item concluded in COUNCIL CONCURRENCE directing staff to proceed with publication of notice seeking interest from the public for future Council consideration of appointing a representative and /or alternate to the AB 939 Local Task Force. 5. Other informational items - None 10. PUBLIC COMMENTS — Mayor Breeze invited members of the public to come forward to speak at approximately 7:57 p.m. Dawna Gallagher, resident, indicated her interest in Council's consideration of the AB 939 Local Task Force Representative. She commented on aspects of the recent Board of Supervisors Workshop on Divesture of the County's Solid Waste Assets which she attended and expressed her concerns on this complicated issue pertaining to landfill obligations and the need to take more time to vote on it. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Breeze adjourned the City Council regular meeting at 8:05 p.m. to consecutively and separately convene the meetings of the Community Development Commission and the Rohnert Park Financing Authority. Minutes of the City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS (7 of 8) August 11, 2009 for City Council /Community Development Commission /Rohnert Park Financing Authority MINUTES FOR THE MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK Tuesday, August 11, 2009 Meeting Location: City Hall, 130 Avram Avenue, Rohnert Park, CA CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of the Community Development Commission of the City of Rohnert Park was called to order by Chair Breeze at 8:05 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Arnie Breeze, Chair Gina Belforte, Vice Chair Joseph T. Callinan, Commissioner Jake Mackenzie, Commissioner Pam Stafford, Commissioner Absent: None Staff participants: Daniel Schwarz, Interim Executive Director; Michelle Marchetta Kenyon, General Counsel; and Judy Hauff, Secretary /City Clerk. 1. PUBLIC COMMENTS Chair Breeze invited members of the public to come forward to speak. No one responded. 2. CDC CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Approval of Meeting Minutes for: a. CDC Portion of Regular Concurrent Meetings — July 28, 2009 2. Approval of CDC Bills /Demands for Payment MOVED by Commissioner Mackenzie, seconded by Vice Chair Belforte, and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, reading was waived and the CDC Consent Calendar was APPROVED. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chair Breeze adjourned the CDC regular meeting at 8:06 p.m. Minutes of the City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS (8 of 8) August 11, 2009 for City Council /Community Development Commission /Rohnert Park Financing Authority MINUTES FOR THE MEETING OF THE ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY (RPFA) Tuesday, August 11, 2009 Meeting Location: City Hall, 130 Avram Avenue, Rohnert Park, CA CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of the Rohnert Park Financing Authority was called to order by Chair Breeze at 8:06 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Arnie Breeze, Chair Gina Belforte, Vice Chair Joseph T. Callinan, Board Member Jake Mackenzie, Board Member Pam Stafford, Board Member Absent: None Staff participants: Daniel Schwarz, Interim Executive Director; Michelle Marchetta Kenyon, General Counsel; and Judy Hauff, Secretary /City Clerk. 1. PUBLIC COMMENTS Chair Breeze invited members of the public to come forward to speak. No one responded. 2. RPFA CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Approval of Minutes for: a. RPFA Portion of Regular Concurrent Meetings — July 28, 2009 MOVED by Board Member Mackenzie, seconded by Vice Chair Belforte, and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, reading was waived and the RPFA Consent Calendar was APPROVED. ADJOURNMENT of RPFA meeting There being no further business, Chair Breeze adjourned the RPFA regular meeting at 8:07 p.m. q Nva 5 udyAfuff, City CIO/ Amie Breeze, M r City of Rohnert Park City of Rohnert rk