2007/08/28 City Council MinutesCITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETING MINUTES FOR:
City Council
Community Development Commission
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
August 28, 2007
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 Special
Meeting, 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 Vidak - Martinez presiding.
SPECIAL MEETING/ WORK SESSION
Call to Order: Mayor Vidak- Martinez called the Special Meeting/Work Session to order at 5:02
p.m.
Roll Call: Breeze, Mackenzie, Stafford, Vidak- Martinez
Absent: Smith (Out of town on City business)
Staff present for all or part of the Special Meeting/Work Session: City Manager Donley, Assistant
City Manager Schwarz, Director of Administrative Services Lipitz, Performing Arts Center (PAC)
Managing Director McDougall, Management Analyst Babonis, Deputy City Clerk Griffin, and
Videographer Beltz.
Unscheduled Public Appearances: None.
1. CITY BUDGET WORK SESSION:
Performing Arts Center — Fiscal Year 2007 -2008 Budget: PAC Managing Director MacDougall
reviewed the contents of the Staff Report, including PAC brochures. Director MacDougall, City
Manager Donley, and Director of Administrative Services Lipitz responded to Council questions
and comments.
Council discussion/direction/action: Council Members commended PAC staff for their work,
and they encouraged ongoing efforts in terms of updating the Web site, creating additional
public banners, and pursuing more grants. Council CONCURRED to direct staff to continue
compiling rental fee data and to reexamine rental fees every other year. At this time, Jud Snyder
from the audience provided a brief comment about the PAC's exposure in The Community
Voice as the budget for that item has been eliminated. .
Mayor Vidak- Martinez adjourned the Special Meeting/Work Session at 6:02 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Call to Order: Mayor Vidak - Martinez called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
Roll Call: Breeze, Mackenzie, Stafford, Vidak - Martinez
Absent: Smith (Out of town on City business)
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Staff present for all or part of the Regular Session. City Manager Donley, City Attorney Kenyon,
Assistant City Manager Schwarz, Public Works /City Engineer Jenkins, Deputy City Clerk Griffin,
and Videographer Beltz.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Vidak- Martinez adjourned Council to Closed Session to discuss Litigation and Personnel
Matters.
REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Vidak- Martinez reconvened Council in Regular Session at 7 :02 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Katriana Sweeney, age 6, led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Vidak - Martinez PRESENTED Katriana
with a card and a pen.
1. MAYOR'S REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION:
Mayor Vidak- Martinez indicated that there was no reportable action from Closed Session,
2. SSU STUDENT REPORT:
Sonoma State University Associated Students, Inc. (ASI), by Nicole Schlossberg, Legislative
Representative: Ms. Schlossberg reviewed her background and reported on the status of the
incoming freshmen class and the ASL
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES /COMMENTS:
I . Betty Fredericks, 6950 Commerce Boulevard, Suite 1, was recognized and called for Council to
be accountable by dissolving the Tribal Council Ad Hoc Subcommittee and no longer meeting
privately with the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria (FIGR) and Station Casinos. For the
record, Vice Mayor Mackenzie stated that the Tribal Liaison Subcommittee has not met this
year at all, nor has he had a telephone conversation with either FIGR or Station Casinos.
2. Sean O'Donnell, Rohnert Park Public Works Department, Service Employees International
Union (SEIU) member, was recognized and reminded Council that there are people behind the
budget cuts at the bargaining table.
3. Carl Allyn, Rohnert Park Public Works Department, SEIU member, was recognized and
expressed reasons for asking the City to work more closely with SEIU in the future to achieve
terms that are good for all parties.
4. Dawna Gallagher, 276 City Center Drive, was recognized and made a formal request to schedule
a brief presentation at the next Council Meeting about impeachment of President Bush and Vice
President Cheney. Mayor Vidak- Martinez clarified the City's agenda protocol regarding
scheduled and unscheduled public comments policies.
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4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Mayor Vidak- Martinez asked if there were any questions about matters on the Consent Calendar.
City Manager Donley called attention to Resolution 2007 -140. He clarified a matter regarding the
parking lot and recommended Council take action on said resolution. Mayor Vidak- Martinez, on
behalf of Council Member Smith, signified removal of the City Council Portion of the Regular
Concurrent Meetings Minutes of August 14, 2007.
1. Approval of Minutes for:
City Council Portion of Special Concurrent Meetings - August 14, 2007
2. Approval of City Bills/Demands for Payment in the amount of $774,971.72
3. Accepting Cash/Investments Reports for:
Month Ending April, 2007 - DEFERRED
Month Ending May, 2007 - DEFERRED
4. Resolutions for Adoption:
2007 -135 Thanking and Honoring Lew Edson for His Work in the Public Works
Department as City Arborist
2007 -136 Thanking and Honoring Margherita K. Head for Her Thirty Years as an
Employee of the City of -Rohnert Park
2007 -137 Commending Patrick Lynd, Public Safety Sergeant, on the Occasion of His
Retirement
2007 -138 Supporting Save -A -Life Foundation and Declaring September as National
Save -A -Life Month
2007 -139 Authorizing and Approving Amendment No. 5 to Task Order 2004 -14 with
Winzler & Kelly Consulting Engineers. for Supplemental Engineering
Services for the Eastside Trunk Sewer Project — Phase I (City Project No.
2004 -05)
2007 -140 Authorizing and Approving a Subordination Agreement among the City of
Rohnert Park, Community Development Commission, Burbank Housing
Development Corporation, State of California Department of Housing and
Community Development and. Arbors Rohnert Park Apartments, L.P.
2007 -141 Calling for Sealed Proposals for Janitorial Maintenance for Various City
Facilities
2007 -142 Authorizing and Approving an Agreement for Veterinarian Services with
Roger Klein, DVM
Upon _MOTION by Vice Mayor Mackenzie, seconded by Council Member Breeze, and
APPROVED 4 -0 -1 with Council Member Smith absent, reading was waived and the Consent
Calendar, with the exception of the City Council Portion of the Regular Concurrent Meetings
Minutes of August 14, 2007, was ADOPTED.
Item pulled for consideration:
Approval of Minutes for:
City Council Portion of Regular Concurrent Meetings — August 14, 2007
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Mayor Vidak- Martinez, on behalf of Council Member Smith, called Council attention to Agenda Item
No. 5, North Coast Railroad Authority. Under "Council discussion /direction/action," she noted
Council Member Smith's amendment of the following statement, "He indicated that segmentation of
the project is proper," to read, "He indicated that segmentation of the project appears to be proper."
Upon MOTION by Mayor Vidak- Martinez, seconded by Vice Mayor Mackenzie, the Regular
Concurrent Meetings Minutes of August 14, 2007 were APPROVED, AS AMENDED, 4 -0 -1 with
Council Member Smith absent.
S. PARK RULES ORDINANCE:
Consideration of Renaming 9.62 and Amending Section 9.62.010, "Unlawful Acts in Public Parks
and Recreational Facilities," of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code:
1. Staff Report: Assistant City Manager Schwarz reviewed the contents of the Staff Report.
2. Public Comments: None.
3. Ordinance for Adoption:
Waive Further Reading and Adopt Ordinance by Reading Title:
No. 792 Renaming 9.62 and Amending Section 9.62.010, "Unlawful Acts in Public
Parks and Recreational Facilities," of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code
Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Mackenzie, seconded by Council Member Breeze, and
APPROVED 4 -0 -1 with Council Member Smith absent, reading was waived and Ordinance
No. 792 was ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE.
6. 2005 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN:
Consideration of Adopting the City of Rohnert Park 2005 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP)
and Authorizing Filing with the Department of Water Resources:
1. Staff Report: Public Works Director /City Engineer Jenkins introduced Mary Grace Pawson of
Winzler & Kelly, and Ms. Pawson reviewed the contents of the Staff Report via PowerPoint
presentation. Ms. Pawson responded to Council questions and comments.
2. PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Vidak- Martinez opened the Public Hearing at 7:36 p.m.
A. H.R. Downs, 1390 North McDowell Boulevard, was recognized and expressed his concerns
with the timing, budget, and safety of the water supply as outlined in the UWMP. He
SUBMITTED an OWL Foundation letter about the Urban Water Management Plan, as
well as a packet of articles about pollutants emerging from treated sewage.
B. Dawna Gallagher, 276 City Center Drive, was recognized and expressed concern about the
City's assessment of its water supply and demand, as well as concern about pollutants in
the water supply.
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Mayor Vidak - Martinez closed the Public Hearing at 7:44 p.m. and inquired if staff wanted to
respond to the comments of the speakers. Ms. Pawson explained the delay in the City's process
in getting the UWMP done. She also commented on the process of making supply projections
and the safety of recycled water. City Attorney Kenyon confirmed that the UWMP has been
available for j ublic review since August 14, 2007, and she shared additional comments on
timing of the UWMP.
3. Resolution for Adoption:
2007 -143 Adopting the City of Rohnert Park 2005 Urban Water Management Plan and
Authorizing Filing with the Department of Water Resources
A MOTION was made by Council Member Breeze, seconded by Vice Mayor Mackenzie, to
adopt Resolution 2007 -143. At the conclusion of Council discussion after the motion, which
was APPROVED 4 -0 -1 with Council Member Smith absent, reading was waived, and
Resolution 2007 -143 was ADOPTED.
7. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND /OR OTHER REPORTS:
1. Santa Rosa Plain Conservation Strategy Implementation Committee (California Tiger
Salamander) meeting, 8/15: Vice Mayor Mackenzie provided a brief report.
Council discussion/direction /action: No direction needed or given at this time.
2. Waste & Recycling Subcommittee meeting, 8/21: Mayor Vidak- Martinez provided a brief
report. She indicated the Subcommittee's recommendation for a Work Session regarding waste
and recycling matters for the full Council at the second Council meeting in September.
Council discussion/direction/action: No direction needed or given at this time.
3. Other informational reports, if any:
A. New City Hall Groundbreaking Ceremony, 8/21: Mayor Vidak- Martinez provided a brief
report.
B. Introduction of new School District Superintendent /Open House: Council Member Stafford
provided a brief report.
C. Senior Center Pancake Breakfast: Council Member Stafford provided a brief report.
D. Northern Fire Station Explorers Pancake Breakfast: Council Member Stafford provided a
brief report.
E. Series of water meetings: Vice Mayor Mackenzie updated Council on various water
meetings he's been attending statewide.
F. Convocation of Sonoma State University: Vice Mayor Mackenzie briefly reported that he
and Council Member Smith attended said function.
8. COMMUNICATIONS:
No communications were read or discussed at this time.
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9. MATTERS FROM /FOR COUNCIL:
1. Water Conservation Measures: Council Member Breezed REQUESTED TO AGENDIZE
said topic for the next Council meeting.
Council discussion/direction/action: No direction needed or given at this time.
2. Calendar of Events: Document provided to Council in the agenda packet.
3. City Council Agenda Forecast: Document provided to Council in the agenda packet
4. Other informational items, if any:
A. Mayor out of town: Mayor Vidak - Martinez indicated she will be attending a climate
protection summit September 9 -12, therefore she will not be present for the next Council
meeting.
10.. CITY MANAGER'S /CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS:
1. Legislative Update: Assistant City Manager Schwarz provided a brief oral report.
2. Other informational items, if any:
A. September 25 "' City Council meeting: City Manager Donley reviewed the lengthy agenda
for the second Council meeting in September.
IL PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Members of the public desiring to speak were called forward. No members of the public responded.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Vidak- Martinez adjourned the City Council meeting at 8:10 pm. 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, August 28; 2007
Call to Order: 8:10 p.m.
Roll Call: Breeze, Mackenzie, Stafford, Vidak- Martinez
Absent: Smith. (Out of town on City business)
Also present: Executive Director Donley, General Counsel Kenyon, and Assistant Executive Director
Schwarz
Unscheduled public appearances: None.
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1. CDC CONSENT CALENDAR:
Chairperson Vidak- Martinez asked the Commissioners if there were any questions about matters on
the CDC Consent Calendar. No matters were raised.
Approval of Meeting Minutes for:
CDC Portion of Special Concurrent Meetings — August 14, 2007
CDC Portion of Regular Concurrent Meetings — August 14, 2007
2. Approval of CDC Bills /Demands for Payment in the amount of $209,210.91
3. Accepting CDC Cash/Investments Reports for:
Month Ending April, 2007 - DEFERED
Month Ending May, 2007 — DEFERRED
4. CDC Resolution for Adoption:
2007 -20 Authorizing and Approving a Subordination Agreement among the
Community Development Commission, City of Rohnert Park, Burbank
Housing Development Corporation, State of California Department of
Housing and Community Development and Arbors Rohnert Park
Apartments, L.P.
A MOTION was made by Vice Chair Mackenzie, 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 APPROVED 4 -0 -1 with Commissioner
Smith absent.
2. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Chairperson Vidak- Martinez adjourned the
CDC meeting at 8:10 p.m.
MINUTES FOR THE
ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Call to Order: 8:11 p.m.
Roll Call: Breeze, Mackenzie, Stafford, Vidak- Martinez
Absent: Smith (Out of town on City business)
Also present: Executive Director Donley, General Counsel Kenyon, and Assistant Executive Director
Schwarz
Unscheduled public appearances: None.
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1. RPFA CONSENT CALENDAR: .
Chairperson Vidak- Martinez asked the Members if there were any questions about matters on the
RPFA Consent Calendar. No matters were raised.
1. Approval of RPFA Portion of Concurrent City Meeting Minutes for:
Regular Meeting — August 14, 2007
2. Accepting CDC Cash/Investments Report for:
Month Ending April, 2007 - DEFERRED
Month Ending May, 2007 — DEFERRED
A MOTION was made by Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Member Stafford, to
approve the RPFA Consent Calendar. After the motion, reading was waived, and the
RPFA Consent Calendar, as outlined in the agenda, was UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVED.
2. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, .Chairperson Vidak- Martinez adjourned the
meeting of the RPFA at 8:12 p.m.
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*(Minutes written in absentia.)
Vicki Vidak - Martinez
Mayor
City of Rohnert Park
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