2007/11/27 City Council MinutesCITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETING MINUTES FOR:
City Council
Community Development Commission
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
November 27, 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 Regular
Meeting to commence at 6:00 p.m. at the Rohnert Park City Hall, 6750 Commerce Boulevard,
Rohnert Park, with Mayor Vidak- Martinez presiding.
REGULAR MEETING
Call to Order: Mayor Vidak- Martinez called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.
Roll Call: Breeze, Mackenzie, Smith, Stafford, Vidak- Martinez
Staff present for all or part of the Regular Meeting: City Manager Donley, City Attorney Kenyon,
Assistant City Manager Schwarz, Management Analyst Babonis, Public Safety Lieutenant Amato,
Building Official Bruck, Deputy City Clerk Griffin, and Videographer Beltz.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Joseph Fontes, student from Marguerite Hahn Elementary School, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Vidak- Martinez PRESENTED Joseph with a card and a pen.
1. SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY (SSU) STUDENT REPORT:
Mayor Vidak- Martinez stated that Nicole Schossberg, SSU Associated Students, Inc. Legislative
Representative, was not present due to illness and will be providing a report at the City Council's
meeting on December 1 Ith.
2. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESENTATIONS:
Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation by the Chamber of Commerce for Support for the
Sonoma Mountain Art & Wine Festival: Catharine Bramkamp stated that Paula Reinhold,
Chairperson for the Sonoma Mountain Art & Wine Festival, was not in attendance.
Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Report by Catharine Bramkamp: Ms. Bramkamp
provided an oral update regarding new membership. She ANNOUNCED the Holiday Lights event
on December 1" from 6 -8 p.m. at the Community Library.
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES /COMMENTS:
A. Joy Carter expressed concerns about fighting and other unsafe, disruptive activities occurring in
Alicia Park.
B. Dawna Gallagher pointed out an error regarding adjournment in the October 23 City Council
minutes.
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4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Mayor Vidak - Martinez signified removal of the City Council Portion of Regular Concurrent
Meetings of November 13, 2007.
2. Approval of City Bills/Demands for Payment in the amount of $2,438,554.24
3. Resolutions for Adoption:
2007 -194 Rejecting the Claim of Vanessa L. McClain [Alleged Automobile Damage
from Construction Site]
2007 -195 Endorsing the Committee on the Shelterless (COTS) Application for
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding To Help Support
the COTS Program for Emergency Shelters, Transitional Housing and
Supportive Services for Homeless Children and Adults
2007 -196 Endorsing the Sonoma County Adult and Youth Development (SCAYD)
Application for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding to
Help Support the Homeless Prevention Program
2007 -197 Authorizing and Approving a. Subrecipient Funding Agreement for Use of
Fiscal Year 2007 -2008 Federal Program Funds with the Sonoma County
Community Development Commission for Community Development Block
Grant Funding for the Community Center Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) Improvements Project
2007 -198 Accepting Project and Directing the City Engineer to File Notice of
Completion for the Rohnert Park Community Center ADA Improvements,
Beam Replacement and Painting, Project No. 2005 -05
2007 -199 Approving a Lease Agreement with the Seniors? Craft Shoppe for Room
Space at the Rohnert Park Senior Center, 6800 Hunter Drive, Suite A,
Rohnert Park
2007 -200 Authorizing and Approving Adjustments to Miscellaneous Part-Time Pay
Rates and Ranges to Meet Minimum Wage Requirements
Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Mackenzie, seconded by Council Member Smith, and
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was waived and the Consent Calendar, with the
exception of the City Council Portion of the Regular Concurrent Meetings Minutes of November
13, 2007, was ADOPTED.
Item for consideration:
1. Approval of Minutes for:
City Council Portion of Regular Concurrent Meetings — November 13, 2007
Mayor - Vidak Martinez amended the "Adjournment" at the bottom of page seven to reflect that
Mayor Pro Tempore Mackenzie adjourned the City Council meeting. Upon MOTION by Mayor
Vidak - Martinez, seconded by Council Member Stafford, the City Council Portion of the Regular
Concurrent Meetings Minutes of November 13, 2007 was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED AS
AMENDED.
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5. LABOR AGREEMENTS AND OUTLINES:
Consideration of (1) Approving the Summary of Terms and Conditions of the Total Tentative
.Agreements with the Rohnert Park Employees' Association (RPEA); Rohnert Park Public Safety
Officers' Association (RPPSOA), and the Service Employees International Union (S.E.I.U.) Local
1021; (2) Approving the Outline of Certain Conditions of Employment, Fringe Benefits and Salary
Adjustments for the Confidential Unit; and (3) Authorizing the City Attorney to Amend the City
Manager's Contract to Be Consistent with the Outline of Benefits Provided to Management
Employees:
1. Staff Report: City Manager Donley reviewed the contents of the Staff Report and responded
to Council questions and comments. At the suggestion of Vice Mayor Mackenzie, Council
CONCURRED to schedule an open- session discussion regarding City Council
compensation and other benefits.
2. Public Comments: None.
3. Resolutions for Adoption:
2007 -201 Approving the Summary of Terms and Conditions of the Total Tentative
Agreements with the Rohnert Park Employees' Association (RPEA), the
Rohnert Park Public Safety Officers' Association (RPPSOA) and the
Service Employees International Union (S.E.I.U.) Local 1021
and
2007 -202 Approving the Outline of Certain Conditions of Employment, Fringe
Benefits and Salary Adjustments for the Confidential Unit
and
2007 -203 Authorizing the Amendment of the City Manager's Contract
A MOTION was made by Vice Mayor Mackenzie, seconded by Council Member Smith, to
adopt in toto Resolution Nos. 2007 -201, 2007 -202, and 2007 -203. Under discussion, and FOR
THE RECORD, Council Member Breeze stated that she will be voting against the resolutions
due to this City Council and prior City Council's lack of significant progress in terms of
economic development over the last several years. Mayor Vidak- Martinez read a prepared
statement acknowledging staff's efforts in the negotiations and reviewing reasons for
supporting the resolutions. After Council discussion concluded, reading was waived for said
motion, which was APPROVED 4 -1 with Council Member Breeze dissenting, and Resolution
Nos. 2007 -201, 2007 -202, and 2007 -203 were thereby ADOPTED.
2. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESENTATIONS: [Taken out of agenda order by Mayor
Vidak- Martinez]
Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation by the Chamber of Commerce for Support for the
Sonoma Mountain Art & Wine Festival: Paula Reinhold, Chairperson of the Sonoma Mountain
Art & Wine Festival, and Linda Canterbury, Co- Chair, shared brief comments and PRESENTED
the City with a framed certificate of appreciation and a poster from the event. They
ANNOUNCED that the Second Annual Festival is scheduled for September 20, 2008.
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3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES /COMMENTS: [Taken out of agenda order by
Mayor Vidak- Martinez]
A. Mike Martinez expressed concerns about fighting and other unsafe activities occurring in Alicia
Park, and he provided recommendations to address said problems
B. Joe Schiebold shared reasons in support of having the City Council work with the School
District to keep two schools, proposed for closure, open.
C. Melodie Mayo discussed the impact of school closures on the City and shared reasons in
support of having the City Council work with the School District on this matter.
D. John Borba expressed concerns about the City's labor agreements and shared comments on
economic development.
6. PARTY ORDINANCE UPDATE:
Evaluation of Public Safety Services Response to Large Parties Two Years Post Implementation of
Party Ordinance:
1. Staff Report: Public Safety Lieutenant Amato reviewed the contents of the Staff Report.
2. Public Comments:
Nate Johnson, Chief of Police at Sonoma State University, expressed campus support to
continue working with Rohnert Park Public Safety, and he indicated that a Landlord Tenant
Committee has been formed.
3. Council discussion/direction: City Council CONCURRED with staff's recommendation to
keep the ordinance in effect and to consider a stricter amendment if party calls increase
significantly.
7. 2007 BUILDING CODE ORDINANCE:
Consideration of Proposed Amendments to Rohnert Park Municipal Code Title 15, Adopting by
Reference the 2007 Edition of the California Building Standards Code, as Amended:
1. Staff Report: City Manager Donley reviewed the contents of the Staff Report.
2. PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Vidak- Martinez opened the Public Hearing at 7:20 pm. There
being no members of the public interested in commenting on this matter, Mayor Vidak-
Martinez closed the Public Hearing at 7:20 p.m.
3. Ordinance for Adoption:
No. 794 Adopting the 2007 California Building Standards Code by Reference,
Repealing Section 15.36.010 and Chapters 15.12, 15.13, and 15.30, Amending
Section 15.04.010 and Chapters 15.08, 15.16, 15.20, and 15.24 of, and Adding
Section 15.04.020 to Title 15, "Buildings and Construction," of the Rohnert
Park Municipal Code
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Upon MOTION by Council Member Smith, seconded by Council Member Breeze, and
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was waived and Ordinance No. 794 was ADOPTED
BY ROLL CALL VOTE.
8. REFUSE FRANCHISE:
Consideration of a Non - binding Letter of Intent to Rohnert Park Disposal, Inc. to Amend the
Current Refuse Franchise Agreement:
1. Staff Report: Management Analyst Babonis reviewed the contents of the Staff Report.
2. Public Comments:
A. Dawna Gallagher expressed various concerns about the City's one -time increase in refuse
rates to fund the acquisition of new fleet vehicles.
B. Ernie Carpenter, Global Materials, shared comments on amending the "Projects
Funds /Garbage Fund" portion of the Letter of Intent.
3. Resolution for Adoption:
2007 -204 Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute and Deliver on Behalf
of the City of Rohnert Park a Non - binding Letter of Intent concerning
Proposed Amendment of the Franchise Agreement
A MOTION was made by Vice Mayor Mackenzie, seconded by Council Member Breeze, to
adopt Resolution 2007 -204. Under discussion, and FOR THE RECORD, Council Member
Smith stated that he will be voting against said resolution. He noted his service on the Solid
Waste Subcommittee, and he reiterated his preference for an open bidding process. After
Council discussion concluded, reading was waived for said motion, which was APPROVED
4 -1 with Council Member Smith dissenting, and Resolution 2007 -204 was thereby
ADOPTED.
9. COMMISSION / COMMITTEE / BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
1. Council Acceptance of Resignation by Bicycle Advisory Committee Member Earl Cruser with
Term to Expire December 31, 2008 — JM Nomination: Mayor Vidak- Martinez reviewed the
staff document per this matter.
Council discussion/direction/action: Council CONCURRED to direct staff (1) to send Mr.
Cruser a letter over the Mayor's signature thanking him for his service, and (2) to post a notice
for the opening of this position on the Bicycle Advisory Committee.
2. Review of Terms to Expire December 31, 2007, and Consideration of Sending Letter to
Current Members regarding Interest in Re- appointment: Mayor Vidak - Martinez reviewed the
Staff Report per this matter.
Council discussion/direction: Council CONCURRED to direct staff to send said letter to
current members regarding interest in re- appointment.
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10. SELECTION OF CITY COUNCIL OFFICERS FOR 2008:
1. Selection of Mayor: As noted below.
2. Selection of Mayor Pro Tempore (Vice Mayor): As noted below.
Council action: A MOTION was made by Council Member Smith, seconded by Mayor
Vidak- Martinez, to select Vice Mayor Mackenzie as Mayor and Council Member Stafford
as Vice Mayor for 2008. Said motion was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
11. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND /OR OTHER REPORTS:
Santa Rosa Plain Conservation Strategy Implementation (California Tiger Salamander)
Committee meeting, 11/21: Vice Mayor Mackenzie provided a brief report.
2. Sonoma State University Subcommittee Tour of Green Music Center Construction Site, 11/27:
Vice Mayor Mackenzie and Council Member Smith provided a brief report and REQUESTED
that staff be directed to negotiate with Sonoma State representatives regarding sewer matters.
3. Other informational reports, if any:
U.S. Conference of Mayors National Climate Protection Summit, 11/1 -11/2, and National
League of Cities Congress of Cities & Exposition, 11/13- 11/17: Mayor Vidak- Martinez stated
that she will compile brief reports from both events and distribute said packets to Council
Members as a communication item.
California Integrated Waste Management Board Stakeholder Consultation Workshop on
Extended Producer Responsibility Framework, 11/14: Council Member Smith provided a brief
report.
12. COMMUNICATIONS:
Dedication of the Public Safety Building: Mayor Vidak - Martinez called attention to a letter from
Mark Adams with a petition calling for the. dedication of the Public Safety Building in honor of
former Public Safety Director Robert Dennett. City Council CONCURRED (1) to direct Mayor
Vidak - Martinez to submit said petition to staff, and (2) to direct staff to report back on said matter.
13. MATTERS FROM/FOR COUNCIL:
1. Cancellation of the December 25'' Regular Concurrent Meetings due to holiday: City Council
CONCURRED to cancel the December 25"' Regular Concurrent Meetings.
2. Calendar of Events: Document provided in Council agenda packets. Vice Mayor Mackenzie
noted that he will be out of state from November 29 through December 6. Council Member
Smith stated that he will out of state part of that time as well. Mayor Vidak - Martinez called
attention to two items: (1) Rohnert Park Corridor Study Workshop on December 5, 2007; and
(2) Rohnert Park's 50'' Anniversary Party at the Girl Scout Hut on November 30th. City
Attorney Kenyon recommended that the Corridor Study Workshop be noticed.
3. City Council Agenda Forecast: Document provided in Council agenda packets
4. Other informational items, if any: None.
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14. CITY MANAGER'S /CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS:
1. Holiday Schedule: Assistant City Manager Schwarz reported on the department closures from
December 24"' through January I", noting that the north counter at City Hall will be staffed,
and he indicated said closures will be noticed in the Community Voice. Vice Mayor
Mackenzie expressed concern that the Community Voice is not noticing Rohnert Park City
Council meetings in its "Calendar of Events" section.
2. Other informational items, if any: Assistant City Manager Schwarz provided a brief oral report
on the new roof at the Girl Scout Hut in Alicia Park.
15. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Todd Hart expressed concern at the potential closure of two schools and called on City Council to
take a position in the matter.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Vidak- Martinez adjourned the City Council meeting at 7:57 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, November 27, 2007
Call to Order: 7:57 p.m.
Roll Call: Breeze, Mackenzie, Smith, Stafford, Vidak - Martinez
Also present: Executive Director Donley, General Counsel Kenyon, and Assistant Executive Director
Schwarz
Unscheduled public appearances: None.
1. CDC CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes for:
CDC Portion of Regular Concurrent Meetings — November 13, 2007
2. Approval of CDC Bills/Demands for Payment in the amount of $146,227.15
A MOTION was made by Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Commissioner Stafford, to
approve the Consent Calendar. After the motion, reading was waived, and the CDC Consent
Calendar, as outlined in the agenda, was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
2. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE CITY CENTER DRIVE MIXED USE PROJECT
(PLANNING FILE PL2007 -040):
Consideration of Authorizing Staff to Distribute the Request for Proposals for the City Center
Drive Mixed Use Project:
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1. Staff Report: Assistant Executive Director Schwarz reviewed the contents of the Staff Report
on behalf of Director of Community Development Bendorff who was unable to attend due to a
conflict.
2. Public Comments: None.
3. Council action: The CDC CONCURRED to authorize staff's distribution of the Final
Request for Proposals.
3. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Chairperson Vidak- Martinez adjourned the
CDC meeting at 8:00 p.m.
MINUTES FOR THE
ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Call to Order: 8:00 p.m.
Roll Call: Breeze, Mackenzie, Smith, Stafford, Vidak- Martinez
Also present: Executive Director Donley, General Counsel Kenyon, and Assistant Executive Director
Schwarz
Unscheduled public appearances: None.
1. RPFA CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Approval of Minutes for:
RPFA Portion of Regular Concurrent Meetings — November 13, 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 UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
2. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Chairperson Vidak - Martinez adjourned the
meeting of the RPFA at 8:01 p.m.
Katy Leonard
Certified Shorthand Reporter
C.S.R. 11599
Vicki Vidak - Martinez
Mayor
City of Rohnert Park