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2007/10/09 City Council MinutesCITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETING MINUTES FOR: City Council Community Development Commission Rohnert Park Financing Authority October 9, 2007 Tuesday The Concurrent Meetings of the City of Rohnert Park for the City Council and the Community Development Commission 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 Call to Order: Mayor Vidak- Martinez called the Special Meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Roll Call: Breeze, Mackenzie, Smith, Stafford, Vidak- Martinez Staff present for all or part of the Special Meeting: City Manager Donley, Assistant City Attorney Whelan, Assistant City Manager Schwarz, Management Analyst Babonis, City Clerk Hauff, and Videographer Beltz. Unscheduled Public Appearances: None. 1. CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Vidak- Martinez adjourned Council to Closed Session to discuss Personnel Matters as outlined on the agenda. 2. CDC CLOSED SESSION: Community Development Commissioners discussed Real Property Matters as outlined on the agenda. Mayor Vidak - Martinez reconvened the City Council and CDC Special Concurrent Meetings to Open Session at 6:04 p.m. 4. MAYOR'S REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Vidak- Martinez indicated that there was no reportable action from Closed Session. FOR THE RECORD, Mayor Vidak- Martinez stated that the City Manager has held numerous meetings with the bargaining units' negotiators over the last several months, as well as meetings with the full membership of the Department of Public Safety. Mayor Vidak- Martinez adjourned the City Council and CDC Special Concurrent Meetings at approximately 6:05 p.m. City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Minutes (2 of 8) October 9 2007 for City Council /Community Development Commission/Rohnert Park Financing Authority REGULAR MEETING Call to Order: Mayor Vidak- Martinez called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. Roll Call: Breeze, Smith, Stafford, Vidak- Martinez Absent: Mackenzie (Left the meeting for upcoming City business in Eureka) Staff present for all or part of the Regular Session: City Manager Donley, Assistant City Attorney Whelan, Assistant City Manager Schwarz, Director of Public Safety Bullard, Public Works /City Engineer Jenkins, City Clerk Hauff, and Videographer Beltz. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Nicholas Tuttle, Student, Goldridge Elementary School, led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Vidak - Martinez PRESENTED Nicholas with a card and a pen. RECESS: Mayor Vidak- Martinez recessed the City Council Regular Meeting at 6:07 p.m. to convene the City Council and Community Development Commission Regular Concurrent Meetings. 1. WORK SESSION - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTION PLAN: Staff /Council discussion: City Manager Donley made opening comments, and Assistant City Manager Schwarz reviewed the contents of the Staff Report. Staff responded to Council Member's questions and comments. Public comments: None. Council direction: Council Members shared their perspectives. Mayor Vidak- Martinez read written comments from Vice Mayor Mackenzie regarding this matter. Council AGREED with staff recommendation to bring this item back every six months for review. RECESS: Chairperson Vidak- Martinez recessed the CDC Regular Concurrent Meeting at 6:59 p.m. to continue the City Council Regular Concurrent Meeting at 7:00 p.m. 2. MAYOR'S PRESENTATIONS: 1. Presentation of Proclamation Observing October 24, 2007, as "United Nations Day" to Robert Abramson, Membership Chair, United Nations Association of Sonoma County: Mayor Vidak- Martinez READ AND PRESENTED the proclamation to Mr. Abramson. Mr. Abramson DISTRIBUTED AND REVIEWED United Nations Film Festival information, and he SUBMITTED a United Nations flag for the City to fly during the week of observance. 2. Presentation of Proclamation Supporting the Month of October 2007 as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" to Tina Davalos, Community Advocate, Sonoma County Human Services Department: Mayor Vidak - Martinez READ AND PRESENTED the proclamation to Ms. Davalos. Ms. Davalos made brief comments. City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Minutes Q of 81 October 9, 2007 for City Council /Community Development Commission /Rohnert Park Financing Authority 3. SSU STUDENT REPORT: Sonoma State University Associated Students, Inc. (ASI), by Nicole Schlossberg, Legislative Representative: Ms. Schlossberg provided a brief update on several items, including the Green Music Center, freshmen orientation, the solar program; and SSU's reaccreditation process. 4. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES /COMMENTS: John Borba expressed support for the Neighborhood Enforcement Team (NET), and he urged Council to place the safety of its citizens before environmental matters. Mayor Vidak- Martinez suggested that Mr. Borba meet with City Manager Donley to learn more about the City's efforts in terms of citizen safety. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR: Approval of Minutes for: City Council Special Meeting /Work Sessions — September 25, 2007 City Council Portion of Regular Concurrent Meetings — September 25, 2007 2. Approval of City Bills /Demands for Payment in the amount of $988,875.56 Resolutions for Adoption: 2007 -165 Authorizing and Approving an Escrow Agreement for Security Deposits in Lieu of Retention with KenRidge Builders, Inc. for the City Hall Renovation Project - Phase II, City Project No. 2004 -33 2007 -166 Authorizing and Approving an Escrow Agreement for Security Deposits in Lieu of Retention with North Bay Construction for the Eastside Trunk Sewer Project - Phase I, City Project No. 2004 -05 2007 -167 Authorizing and Approving an Escrow Agreement for Security Deposits in Lieu of Retention with North Bay Construction for the Rohnert Park Expressway (RPX) Rehabilitation Project, City Project No. 2005 -02 2007 -168 Authorizing and Approving an Escrow Agreement for Security Deposits in Lieu of Retention with North Bay Construction for the 2007 Various Streets Rehabilitation Project, City Project No. 2006 -08 2007 -169 Authorizing and Approving a Master Agreement with Coastland Civil Engineering for On -Cali Construction Management and Engineering Design Services 2007 -170 Authorizing and Approving Task Order No. 2007 -07 with Winzler & Kelly Consulting Engineers for Engineering Services for the Eastside Trunk Sewer Project — Phase H (City Project No. 2007 -02) Upon MOTION by Council Member Stafford, seconded by Council Member Smith, and APPROVED 4 -0 -1 with Vice Mayor Mackenzie absent, reading was waived and the Consent Calendar was ADOPTED. amity of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Minutes (4 of 8) October 9 2007 for City Council /Community Development Commission / Rohnert Park Financing Authority 6. CITIZEN PETITION FOR IMPEACHMENT OF PRESIDENT BUSH AND VICE PRESIDENT CHENEY: Presentation of a Citizen Petition for Impeachment of President Bush and Vice President Cheney: 1. Scheduled Appearance: Terra Freedman, and other representatives, reviewed a petition with over 400 signatures of citizens of Rohnert Park in support of a resolution for impeachment of President George W. Bush and Vice President Richard Cheney. Donna Norton and Dawna Gallagher shared additional comments in support of said resolution and calling for democracy at the local level. 2. Public Comments:. a. Peggy Calkins read comments in support of the petition calling for drafting of a City resolution to impeach Bush and Cheney. b. Laurel Visner asked Council to consider the youth in supporting said resolution. c. Alen Horn expressed reasons in support of said resolution. d. Diana Peterlin urged Council to protect the community by supporting said resolution. e. Adrienne Lauby expressed reasons in support of said resolution. f. Miles Everett urged the Council to endorse a full investigation of the Constitutional abuses by Bush and Cheney by supporting said resolution. g. Don Anderson DISTRIBUTED AND REVIEWED information regarding his support of said resolution. h. Kumari Sivades expressed his support for said resolution and reviewed the impeachment process. i. Josh Mareja expressed his support for said resolution. k. Art Dolin expressed his support for said resolution. 1. Phil Burk expressed his support for said resolution. m. Linda Sullivan expressed her support for said resolution. n. Cheryl Fonesca expressed her support for said resolution. o. Thomas Fonesca expressed his support for said resolution. p. Robin Birdfeather SUBMITTED articles for distribution to the Council, and she expressed her support for said resolution. q. Cheryl Camper expressed her support for said resolution. r. Mary Ellen Smith expressed her support for said resolution. S. Paul Olmar, as a veteran and member of the Armed Forces, expressed his support for said resolution. City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Minutes (5 of 8) October 9, 2007 for City Council /Community Development Commission /Rohnert Park Financing Authority 3. Council discussion/direction: Council Members shared their perspectives. Mayor Vidak- Martinez read written comments from Vice Mayor Mackenzie regarding this matter. FOR THE RECORD, Mayor Vidak- Martinez re- opened the Public Comments period. Phil Burk clarified that the purpose of the resolution is to show the City's support in petitioning Congress to impeach Bush and Cheney, and he explained standard practice in petitioning the federal government. Council CONCURRED that it is not appropriate for it to support a petition calling for impeachment of federal government officeholders. 7. CITY BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007 -08: Consideration of Approving and Adopting the City Budget for Fiscal Year 2007 -08: 1. Staff Report: City Manager Donley reviewed the contents of the Staff Report via a Power Point presentation, and he responded to Council questions and comments. 2. Public Comments: Richard Pope, representing Sonoma Mountain Village, inquired if the City had done any analysis of the surplus land available to support the City's budget. 3. Resolution for Adoption: 2007 -171 Approving and Adopting a Budget for Fiscal Year 2007 -08 A MOTION was made by Council Member Stafford, seconded by Council Member Breeze, to adopt Resolution 2007 -171. During Council discussion, Mayor Vidak- Martinez read written comments from Vice Mayor Mackenzie regarding this matter. After Council discussion concluded, for said motion, which was APPROVED 3 -1 -1 with Council Member Smith dissenting and Vice Mayor Mackenzie absent, reading was waived and Resolution 2007 -171 was ADOPTED. RECESS: Mayor Vidak- Martinez declared a recess at 9:21 p.m. RECONVENE: Mayor Vidak- Martinez reconvened Council at 9:34 p.m. with all Council Members present except Vice Mayor Mackenzie. 8. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND /OR OTHER REPORTS: 1. Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District Citizens Advisory Committee meeting, 9/27: Council Member Smith provided a brief report. 2. Mayors' and Councihnembers' Association Legislative Committee meeting, 1015: Council Member Smith provided a brief report. 3. Sonoma County Transportation Authority meeting, 10/8: No report provided due to Vice Mayor Mackenzie's absence from this evening's meeting. 4. Other informational reports, if any: Bay Area Business Hall of Fame Awards, 10/2: Council Member Smith provided a brief report. City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Minutes (6 of S) October 9 2007 for Caty Council /Community Development Commission /Rohnert Park Financing Authority Economic Development Subcommittee, 10/9: Mayor Vidak- Martinez provided a brief report. 9. COMMUNICATIONS: Annual Rewards for Solar Installation/Sonoma Mountain Village: Council Member Smith provided brief comments. Redwood Empire Food Bank: Council Member Smith provided a brief comment. Aaron Locks, President, University of Sports, proposal for Rohnert Park City Lights 2007 Ceremony: Council Member Breeze shared brief continents, and staff responded. Letter commending City Manager Donley's service in the U.S. Coast Guard: Mayor Vidak- Martinez called attention to said letter. 10. MATTERS FROM/FOR COUNCIL: 1. Calendar of Events: Document provided in Council agenda packets. Mayor Vidak - Martinez noted that she will be out of town October 12 -16 and 23. 2. City Council Agenda Forecast: Document provided in Council agenda packets. 3. Other informational items, if any: a. Letter to California Public Utilities Commission regarding Reverse Metering Regulations: Council direction: Council CONCURRED to direct staff to prepare a letter, for Council consideration, to the Governor calling for the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to consider rule changes in the area of alternative energy sources. b. Citizen Petition for Impeachment of President Bush and Vice President Cheney: At this time, Council CONCURRED with Council Member Smith's request to agendize for the next Council meeting direction for staff to prepare a letter, for signature by the Mayor, to the Governor of California inquiring as to the state of emergency response readiness of the California National Guard with regard to both personnel and equipment. 11. CITY MANAGER'S /CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS: 1. Legislative Update: Assistant City Manager Schwarz reviewed the contents of the Staff Report and responded to Council questions and comments. 2. Other informational items, if any: None. 12. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Vidak- Martinez adjourned the City Council meeting at 10:05 p.m. to consecutively and separately reconvene the meeting of the Community Development Commission and to convene the meeting of the Rohnert Park Financing Authority. City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Minutes (7 of 8) October 9, 2007 for City Council /Community Development Commission/Rohnert Park Financing Authority MINUTES FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK Tuesday, October 9, 2007 Call to Order: 10:05 p.m. Roll Call: Breeze, Smith, Stafford, Vidak- Martinez Absent: Mackenzie (Out of town on City business) Also present: Executive Director Donley, Assistant General Counsel Whelan, Assistant Executive Director Schwarz, and Recorder Hauff Unscheduled public appearances: None. 1. CDC CONSENT CALENDAR: Approval of Meeting Minutes for: CDC Portion of Regular Concurrent Meetings — September 25, 2007 2. Approval of CDC Bills/Demands for Payment in the amount of $238,051.09 Resolutions for Adoption: 2007 -24 Authorizing and Approving Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property Known as 415 City Center Drive, Rohnert Park, California (Assessor's Parcel Number 143- 051 -066) 2007 -25 Authorizing and Approving Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property Known as 6230 State Farm Drive, Rohnert Park, California (Assessor's Parcel Number 143 - 051 -065) 2007 -26 Rescinding Resolution No. 2007 -22 and Authorizing and Approving Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property Known as 100 Avram Avenue, Rohnert Park, California (Assessor's Parcel Number 143 - 380 -022) 2007 -27 Rescinding Resolution No. 2007 -23 and Authorizing and Approving Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property Known as 120 Avram Avenue, Rohnert Park, California (Assessor's Parcel Number 143 - 061 -052) Regarding Resolution 2007 -27, Assistant General Counsel Whelan commented on two changes to the agreement, and Council accepted staff's recommendation to approve the agreement with said changes. A MOTION was made by Commissioner Stafford, 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 Vice Chair Mackenzie absent. 2. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Chairperson Vidak - Martinez adjourned the CDC meeting at 10:07 p.m. City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Minutes (8 of 8) October 9, 2007 for City Council /Community Development Commission / Rohnert Park Financing Authority MINUTES FOR THE ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY Tuesday, October 9, 2007 Call to Order: 10:07 p.m. Roll Call: Breeze, Smith, Stafford, Vidak- Martinez Absent: Mackenzie (Out of town on City business) Also present: Executive Director Donley, Assistant General Counsel Whelan, Assistant Executive Director Schwarz, and Recorder Hauff Unscheduled public appearances: None. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Approval of Minutes for: RPFA Portion of Regular Concurrent City Meetings — September 25, 2007 A MOTION was made by Member Breeze, 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 APPROVED 4 -0 -1 with Vice Chair Mackenzie absent. 2. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further. business, Chairperson Vidak- Martinez adjourned the meeting of the RPFA at 10:08 p.m. i aty Leonard Certified Shorthand Reporter C.S.R. 11599 *(Minutes written in absentia.) l C� - Vicki Vidak- Martinez Mayor City of Rohnert Park