2009/09/08 City Council MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CONCURRENT MEETINGS
OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
City Council
Community Development Commission
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park was called to order by Vice Mayor
Belforte at 6:07 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Gina Belforte, Vice Mayor
Joseph T. Callinan, Council Member
Pam Stafford, Council Member
Absent: Arnie Breeze, Mayor (excused absence)
Jake Mackenzie, Council Member (excused absence)
Staff participating in all or part of the City Council regular meeting: Daniel Schwarz, Interim City
Manager; Michelle Marchetta Kenyon, City Attorney; Sandy Lipitz, Director of Administrative Services;
Darrin Jenkins, Director of Development Services /City Engineer; John McArthur, Director of
Utilities /General Services; John Marty, Public Safety, Lieutenant; Mickey Zeldes, Animal Shelter
Supervisor; and Terri Griffin, Deputy City Clerk.
Community Media Center staff present for the recording and televised production of the concurrent
meetings: Josh Jacobsen and Josh Cimino, Video Technicians
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
At the invitation of Vice Mayor Belforte, children in attendance, Gillian, Giselle, Kathleen, Arianna,
Junior and Jaime, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS
Committee on the Shelterless (CO'T'S)
Mike Johnson, Associate Executive Director of COTS briefly reported on COTS activities at
Vida Nueva and Rohnert Park housing, and introduced Holly Butler, coordinator of
Government Grants, Cat Taylor, Operations Manager for Housing and Family Services, and
Monica Savon, Director of Housing Programs Rohnert Park. Ms. Savon submitted a thank you
card signed by COTS staff and spoke regarding the value of the programs and activities offered
at Vida Nueva. Residents of Vida Nueva and the Rohnert Park COTS housing displayed a
banner created by the children in appreciation of the City of Rohnert Park. COTS residents
Dayeanna Jordan, Marvissa Cotton, and Cleta Alonzo shared remarks of appreciation.
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2. SSU STUDENT REPORT
Jesse Schwartz, Legislative Representative for Sonoma State University (SSU) Associated
Students, Inc. (ASI) reported on proposal to implement a four -day week teaching module next
semester.
3. CITY MANAGER / CITY ATTORNEY / DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFINGS
Interim City Manager Schwarz reminded the public that City Hall will be closed on Wednesday,
September 9, in recognition of California Admission Day.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Robert Grundman submitted two letters and spoke regarding the casino advisory proposal,
referred to his previous letter regarding budget matters, and requested status of his request for
information related to the disposition of monies received from the sale of the Stadium Lands.
Interim City Manager Schwarz stated the City Attorney opined at a previous City Council
meeting that the monies were appropriately deposited. City Attorney Kenyon stated she would
follow up regarding a written response to Mr. Grundman's request.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Interim City Manager Schwarz signified removal of the Minutes of August 25, 2009.
Council Member Stafford signified removal of the City Bills /Demands for Payment.
Resolutions for Adoption:
2009 -92 Declaring September 26, 2009 as Russian River Cleanup Day
2009 -93 Approving and Adopting the Plans and Specifications for the Stadium Lands
Wetlands Elimination, Project No. 2009 -06 and Awarding the Contract
2009 -94 Rejecting the Claim of Ana Nuris Mendez (re: alleged Police Action)
2009 -95 Rejecting the Claim of Jeremy Maul (re: alleged Auto Damage from City
Lawn Mower Projectile)
MOVED by Council Member Stafford, seconded by Council Member Callinan, and CARRIED 3-
0-2, with Mayor Breeze and Council Member Mackenzie absent, reading was waived and the
Consent Calendar was APPROVED with the exception of the Minutes for August 25, 2009, and
the City Bills /Demands for Payment.
Items for Consideration:
1. Approval of Minutes for:
a. City Council Special Meeting — August 25, 2009
b. City Council Portion of Regular Concurrent Meetings — August 25, 2009
Interim City Manager Schwarz indicated the August 25, 2009, minutes would be deferred to
the September 22, 2009, agenda due to lack of a quorum of City Council members who were in
attendance at the August 25 meetings. Council Member Stafford requested that the word
"abandoned" on p. 3 of the regular concurrent meeting minutes be changed as the firehouse is
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not an abandoned building. Interim City Manager Schwarz recommended deletion of the word
"abandoned" since the building is still a firehouse used to store equipment.
2. Approval of City Bills /Demands for Payment:
Council Member Stafford indicated her intention to abstain on Check No. 188026 payable to
Pamela Stafford in the total amount of $4,228.25 (pp. 13 and 14). Due to lack of a Council
majority to approve said payment, approval of Check No. 188026 was deferred to the meeting
of September 22, 2009.
MOVED by Council Member Callinan, seconded by Council Member Stafford, and
CARRIED 3 -0 -2, with Mayor Breeze and Council Member Mackenzie absent, reading was
waived and the City Bills /Demands for Payment were APPROVED with the exception of the
Check No. 188026 payable to Pamela Stafford in the total amount of $4,228.25.
6. RETIREE HEALTHCARE PLAN
Actuarial Valuation for Fiscal Year 2008 -09 as of July 1, 2008 pursuant to Governmental
Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 45 (GASB 45)
Director of Administrative Services Lipitz introduced Marilyn Oliver, Vice ,President and
Actuary, Bartel Associates, LLC. Ms. Oliver provided background information regarding
GASB 45 and reviewed the City of Rohnert Park Actuarial Valuation for Fiscal Year 2008 -09
as of July 1, 2008, via PowerPoint presentation. Ms. Oliver distributed a revised Page 23 to the
Actuarial Valuation. Administrative Services Director Lipitz and Ms. Oliver responded to
Council questions.
2. Public Comments: Vice Mayor Belforte invited members of the public to comment on this
item. No members of the public responded.
3. Following Council discussion, the Retiree Healthcare Plan- Actuarial Valuation for FY 2008 -09
was accepted as revised.
7. ANIMAL SHELTER FEE INCREASE
Consideration of increasing Animal Shelter Fees
1. Public Safety Lieutenant Marty and Animal Shelter Zeldes reviewed the contents of the staff
report, summarized the proposed increases to adoption, impound and surrender fees, and
responded to Council questions.
2. PUBLIC HEARING:
Vice Mayor Belforte opened the public hearing at 7:18 p.m.
There being no other public speakers, Vice Mayor Belforte closed the public hearing at 7:18
p.m.
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3. Resolution for Adoption:
2009 -96 Authorizing and Approving Fee Increases for Animal Control Regulations
MOVED by Council Member Stafford seconded by Council Member Callinan, and
CARRIED 3 -0 -2, with Mayor Breeze and Council Member Mackenzie absent, reading was
waived and Resolution No. 2009 -96 was ADOPTED.
8. REVENUE ENHANCEMENT ADVISOR
Council review and consideration of Scope of Work for contract awarded by Resolution No. 2009-
89 to Lew Edwards Group for Public Opinion Survey and Funding Option Strategy Services
1. Interim City Manager Schwarz reviewed each of three possible phases to be implemented
under the contract and their estimated costs and responded to Council questions.
2. Public Comments: Vice Mayor Belforte invited members of the public to comment on this
item. No members of the public responded.
3. Following Council discussion, Council CONCURRED to proceed with Phase One of the
Scope of Work and evaluate whether to proceed further once the polling results are received.
9. LEGAL COSTS REPORT
1. Interim City Manager Schwarz reviewed historical data regarding General Fund legal costs and
responded to Council questions.
2. Public Comments: Vice Mayor Belforte invited members of the public to comment on this
item. No members of the public responded.
3. Following Council discussion, the report was accepted as presented.
10. STANDING COMMITTEE / AD HOC COMMITTEE / LIAISONREPORTS
Standing Committees
No reports were provided.
Ad Hoc Committees
No reports were provided.
Liaison Reports
Vice Mayor Belforte reported on visits to CVS Pharmacy, Safeway and Big O Tires.
Council Member Stafford reported on a visit to Driven Raceway and the new Auto Zone on
Commerce Boulevard.
Vice Mayor Belforte reported on her attendance at the 2nd Anniversary of Sonoma Mountain
Village.
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11. COMMUNICATIONS
No communications were discussed.
12. MATTERS FROIVI/FOR COUNCIL
1. Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) Russian River Water Supply System Tour, 8/27
(GB /PS)
Vice Mayor Belforte and Council Member Stafford reported on their attendance, along with
Council Member Mackenzie and Director of Development Services Jenkins.
2. Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association matter — Requesting letters of interest for
appointment to North Coast Rail Authority Board of Directors by September 10`x' for
consideration at October 8`h Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association meeting to fill
remainder of term to March 2011
Vice Mayor Belforte brought to Council's attention the North Coast Rail Authority Board of
Directors vacancy and upcoming appointment.
3. Calendar of Events
Vice Mayor Belforte reported on an interview by Smart Meetings magazine regarding Ted
Sakai, General Manager of the Rohnert Park Doubletree Hotel.
Council Member Stafford reported on attendance by herself and Vice Mayor Belforte at a
meeting regarding divestiture of the County landfill.
In response to a question by Council Member Callinan, Director of Utilities /General Services
McArthur indicated the irrigation of landscaping on Seed Farm Drive was discontinued to
conserve water and because the irrigation used potable water that was not metered.
In response to a question by Council Member Callinan, Interim City Manager Schwarz
indicated the offer of a resident's rate at the golf course is the contractor's decision.
In response to a question raised by Council Member Callinan, Director of Public Safety
Masterson indicated fire engines are used to respond to medical calls to avoid delays in
responding to fire calls.
In response to a question by Vice Mayor Belforte, Interim City Manager Schwarz indicated
the "cash for grass" program would be brought to the Water Issues Committee for discussion.
4. City Council Agenda Forecast
Document provided for informational purposes.
13. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Vice Mayor Belforte invited members of the public to come forward to speak. No members of the
public responded.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Vice Mayor Belforte adjourned the City Council regular meeting at 7:53
p.m.
MINUTES FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC)
OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the .Community Development Commission of the City of Rohnert Park was
called to order by Vice Chair Belforte at 7:53 p.m.
R(IT.T. CIA T.T.
Present: Gina Belforte, Vice -Chair
Joe Callinan, Commissioner
Pam Stafford, Commissioner
Absent: Amie Breeze, Chair (excused absence)
Jake Mackenzie, Commissioner (excused absence)
Staff participating in all or part of the CDC regular meeting: Daniel Schwarz, Interim Executive Director;
Michelle Marchetta Kenyon, General Counsel; and Terri Griffin, Deputy Secretary.
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Vice Chair Belforte invited members of the public to come forward to speak. No members of the
public responded.
2. CDC CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes for:
a. CDC Portion of Regular Concurrent Meetings — August 25, 2009
2. Approval of CDC Bills /Demands for Payment
3. CDC Resolution for Adoption:
2009 -14 Approving an Agreement for Services with the Rohnert Park Chamber of
Commerce
MOVED by Commissioner Stafford seconded by Commissioner Callinan and CARRIED 3 -0 -2,
with Chair Breeze and Commissioner Mackenzie absent, reading was waived and the Consent
Calendar was APPROVED.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Vice Chair Belforte adjourned the CDC meeting at 7:55 p.m.
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MINUTES FOR THE ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY (RPFA)
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the Rohnert Park Financing Authority was called to order by Vice Chair Belforte
at 7:55 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Gina Belforte, Vice Chair
Joe Callinan, Board Member
Pam Stafford, Board Member
Absent: Amie Breeze, Chair (excused absence)
Jake Mackenzie, Board Member (excused absence)
Staff participating in all or part of the RPFA regular meeting: Daniel Schwarz, Interim Executive
Director; Michelle Marchetta Kenyon, General Counsel; and Terri Griffin, Deputy Secretary.
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Vice Chair Belforte invited members of the public to come forward to speak. No members of the
public responded.
2. RPFA CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approval of Minutes for:
a. RPFA Portion of Regular Concurrent Meetings — August 25, 2009
MOVED by Board Member Stafford, seconded by Board Member Callinan, and CARRIED 3-
0-2, with Chair Breeze and Board Member Mackenzie absent, reading was waived and the
Consent Calendar was APPROVED.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Vice Chair Belforte adjourned the meeting of the RPFA at 7:55 p.m.
Terri riffs
Deputy City C e
City of Rohnert Vark
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Arnie Breeze
Mayor
City of Rohnert Park