2010/05/25 City Council MinutesMINUTES OF THE JOINT REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
City Council
Community Development Commission
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Rohnert Park City Hall, Council Chamber
130 Avram Avenue, Rohnert Park, California
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The Joint Regular Meeting of the Rohnert Park City Council, Community Development Commission
of the City of Rohnert Park, and Rohnert Park Financing Authority was called to order by Mayor
Stafford at 5:00 p.m.
Present: Pam Stafford, Mayor
Gina Belforte, Vice Mayor
Arnie Breeze, Council Member
Joseph T. Callinan, Council Member
Jake Mackenzie, Council Member
Staff participating in all or part of the joint regular meeting: John Dunn, Interim City Manager;
Benjamin Winig, Assistant City Attorney; Darrin Jenkins, Director of Development Services /City
Engineer; Sandy Lipitz, Director of Administrative Services; Brian Masterson, Director of Public
Safety; John McArthur, Director of Public Works and Community Services; Linda Babonis, Housing
and Redevelopment Manager; Dan Adam, Fire Marshal; John Marty, Public Safety Sergeant; and
Suzie Azevedo, Community Development Assistant /Recording Secretary.
Community Media Center staff present for the recording and televised production of the joint
meeting: Video Technicians Josh Jacobsen and Peter Matheny- Schuster.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Jennifer and Jessica Seibold, 2nd Grade students at Evergreen Elementary School, led the Pledge of
Allegiance. Mayor Stafford presented Jennifer and Jessica each with a card and pen.
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A. Mayors' Presentation of Proclamation that an Award of Recognition for Outstanding Community
Service Be Presented to Chamber of Commerce Member Dr. James T. Henley: Mayor Stafford
read aloud and presented the Proclamation to Dr. James T. Henley.
B. Rebuilding Together — Program Overview and Accomplishments: Brian Goodman, Rebuilding
Together, provided an overview of Rebuilding Together activities and accomplishments over the
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past year two years via PowerPoint presentation. Sara Magnelli and Kathy Mulhare shared
comments regarding the positive impacts Rebuilding Together has had on their families.
C. Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Report: Amy Ahanotu, Chamber President
updated the Council on Chamber activities, including current administrative and procedural
changes taking place within the Chamber, and requested Council review of costly insurance
requirements that are mandated for community events.
4. CITY MANAGER / CITY ATTORNEY / DEPARTMENT HEAD BRIEFINGS
A. Public Works & Community Services Report on Adopt a Park Program: John McArthur, Director
of Public Works and Community Services, and Nelle Seidenspinner, Recreation Supervisor,
provided information about the Adopt a Park Program and responded to Council questions.
B. Public Safety Report on the 13t" Annual North Bay Fire Fighters' Burn Relay to benefit the Alisa
Ann Rush Burn Foundation: John Marty, Public Safety Sergeant, reported on Public Safety's
participation in the 13th Annual North Bay Fire Fighters Burn Relay to benefit the Alisa Ann
Rush Burn Foundation held May 18th.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Susan Olson, Sebastopol resident, board member for Sonoma County High School (SCHS), and
Executive Director of Sebastopol Independent Charter School spoke regarding the desire to locate a
charter school within the City of Rohnert Park. Following discussion, the Council concurred to direct
the Education Committee to meet with SCHS representatives.
AGENDA ORDER: Due to reaching this point on the agenda prior to 6:00 p.m., the Council concurred
to reorder the agenda to consider Agenda Item No. 9 at this time.
9. STANDING COMMITTEE / AD HOC COMMITTEE / LIAISON REPORTS
Council Members and staff reported on attendance at the following meetings:
A. Standing Committee Report
1. Economic Development Committee: Vice Mayor Belforte reported on the May 21, 2010,
meeting.
B. Liaison Reports
1. Sonoma County Waste Management Agency: Housing and Redevelopment Manager Babonis
reported on the May 19, 2010, meeting.
2. Russian River Watershed Association: Council Member Mackenzie reported on the May 20,
2010, meeting.
3. Other Liaison Reports: Council Member Callinan reported on the Senior Advisory
Committee meeting held May 20, 2010.
C. Other Reports
1. Solid Waste Management Joint Task Force (Landfill): Mayor Stafford reported on the May
17, 2010 meeting.
2. Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors: Mayor Stafford referred to earlier presentation
by Chamber President Amy Ahanotu.
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3. SMART District Board of Directors: Council Member Mackenzie reported on the May 19,
2010, meeting.
4. Bay Area Open Space Council ll"' Annual Conference: Council Member Mackenzie
reported on the annual conference.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Callinan removed Resolution No. 2010 -53 (Item No. 6.C.1).
A. Approval of Minutes for:
1. City Council- CDC -RPFA Joint Regular Meeting— May]], 2010
B. Acceptance of Reports for:
1. City Bills /Demands for Payment: Check Nos. 192471- 192672 in the total amount of
$1,181,608.61.
2. CDC Bills/Demands for Payment: Check Nos. 5534 -5543 in the total amount of
$4,121,159.33
3. City Cash /Investments Report for Month Ending April 30, 2010
4. CDC Cash /Investments Report for Month Ending April 30, 2010
5. RPFA Cash /Investments Report for Month Ending April 30, 2010
C. City Council Resolutions for Adoption:
2. 2010 -54 Making a Determination of Public Convenience and Necessity for Wine Sales at
the Wine Direct Club Located at 5685 Redwood Drive
3. 2010 -55 Rejecting the Amended Claim of Juel Bortolussi (re. injuries from fall on alleged
uneven sidewalk)
4. 2010 -56 Rejecting the Claim of Amir Farhid (re. alleged water damage to home)
5. 2010 -57 Supporting the California Air Resources Strategies for Meeting California's
Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets
ACTION: Moved (Mackenzie), seconded (Belforte), and carried unanimously to approve the
Consent Calendar with the exception of Item No. 6.C.1 (Resolution No. 2010 -53).
Item Removed from Consent Calendar:
C.1 2010 -53 Authorizing and Approving a Lease Agreement with Old Adobe Development
Services (OADS) for City -Owned Property Located at 6800 Hunter Drive
Council Member Callinan commended Public Works and Community Services Director McArthur
for his efforts in leasing the 6800 Hunter Drive property.
ACTION: Moved (Callinan), seconded (Mackenzie), and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution
No. 2010 -53 authorizing and approving a Lease Agreement with Old Adobe Development Services,
(OADS) for City -owned property located at 6800 Hunter Drive.
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7. REFUSE, RECYCLABLE MATERIALS, COMPOSTABLE MATERIALS AND STREET
SWEEPING SERVICES: Consideration of Approving First Amendment to Amended and
Restated Agreement with Rohnert Park Disposal, Inc.
A. Director of Administrative Services Lipitz reviewed the contents of the staff report via a
PowerPoint presentation and responded to questions from the Council.
B. Public Comments: None.
C. ACTION: Moved ( Callinan), seconded (Breeze), and carried unanimously to adopt
Resolution No. 2010 -58, approving First Amendment to Amended and Restated Agreement
with Rohnert Park Disposal, Inc. for Refuse, Recyclable Materials, Compostable Materials and
Street Sweeping Services.
8. WEED ABATEMENT PROTEST HEARING: Consideration of Abatement of Weeds that Are
Growing Within the City Boundaries, which Pose a Fire Hazard and Health Menace and Are
Otherwise Noxious and Dangerous and Cause A Public Nuisance
A. Fire Marshall Adam provided a brief summary of the weed abatement process and progress to
date and responded to Council questions.
B. PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Stafford opened the public hearing at 6:28 p.m. Seeing no one
come forward, Mayor Stafford closed the public hearing at 6:28 p.m.
C. ACTION: Moved ( Callinan), seconded ( Belforte), and carried unanimously to adopt
Resolution No. 2010 -59 ordering the City Manager to abate nuisances existing within the City.
10. COMMUNICATIONS
No communications were pulled for discussion.
11. MATTERS FROMIFOR COUNCIL
A. Mayors' & Councilmembers' Association /City Selection Committee, 6/10/10 meeting: City
Council consideration of supporting letters of interest in Local Agency Formation Commission
(LAFCO) Alternate
ACTION: Moved ( Callinan), seconded ( Belforte), and carried 4 -1 (AYES: Belforte, Breeze,
Callinan, Stafford; NOES: Mackenzie) to support appointment of Windsor Vice Mayor Steve
Allen to fill the Alternate position on LAFCO.
B. Sonoma County Transportation Authority /Regional Climate Protection Agency (SCTA /RCPA),
5/10/10 meeting: Council consideration of direction on a sunset provision for the Vehicle
License Fee recommended for the November Ballot
DIRECTION: A majority of the Council concurred that there should be no sunset provision for
the Vehicle License Fee, with a 5- to 10 -year review period preferred.
C. Calendar of Events
1. Council Member Breeze called attention to the June 4 Farmers Market.
2. Mayor Stafford reminded members of the public to vote on June 8.
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4. Council Members Breeze and Mackenzie reported on the Mutt Strut event on Saturday, May
22.
5. Council Member Mackenzie reported on the memorial concert for guitar maker, Taku
Sakashita, on May 23.
6. Vice Mayor Belforte reported on the Chamber of Commerce Business Showcase held May
20.
D. Other informational items
1. Council Member Callinan reported that a Council subcommittee will soon meet with the
prospective City Manager and commended Interim City Manager, John Dunn.
2. Vice Mayor Belforte called attention to the recent accomplishments of the Rancho Cotati
softball, baseball, and lacrosse teams.
3. Mayor Stafford called attention to a recent Press Democrat article regarding Pix20 in Sonoma
Mountain Business Cluster and a North Bay Biz article regarding commercial real estate
transactions.
4. Mayor Stafford congratulated Assistant City Attorney Winig on the birth of his son.
5. Vice Mayor Belforte called attention to a recent Press Democrat article regarding Rohnert
Park non - profits COTS and Rebuilding Together.
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Stafford adjourned the Joint Regular Meeting of the Rohnert
Park City Council, Community Development Commission of the City of Rohnert Park, and Rohnert
Park Financing Authority at 6:54 p.m.
°r? Suzie Azeved
Recording Secretary
City of Rohnert Park
Pam Staff
Mayor
City of Rohnert Park