2006/11/14 City Council MinutesCITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETING MINUTES FOR
JOINT MEETING:
City Council & Community Development Commission
and
CONCURRENT MEETING MINUTES FOR
REGULAR MEETING:
City Council & Rohnert Park Financing Authority
November 14, 2006
Tuesday
CITY COUNCIL & CDC JOINT MEETING:
Call to Order: Mayor Smith called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Roll Call: Breeze, Flores, Mackenzie, Vidak- Martinez, Smith
Staff present for all or part of the Regular Session: City Manager Donley, Assistant City Attorney
Whelan, Assistant City Manager Schwarz, Director of Community Development Bendorff, Housing
and Redevelopment Project Manager Ellena, Senior Planner Rich, Director of Public Works /City
Engineer Jenkins, Management Analyst Tacata, and Videographer Beltz.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mason Taylor, Fifth Grade Student Council President at Waldo Rohnert Elementary School, led the
Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Smith PRESENTED Mason with a card and a small souvenir.
1. SCHEDULED APPEARANCES /PRESENTATIONS:
State of California Housing and Community Development (HCD) Presentation of
Workforce Housing Reward Program Award: Housing and Redevelopment Project
Director Ellena introduced HCD representative Craig Morrow, who PRESENTED the City
with a check for $208,518. Mr. Morrow shared brief comments.
2. Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Report - Goals, New Member Highlights and Events:
Carla Howell, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, and Chamber member
Catharine Bramkamp DISTRIBUTED AND REVIEWED the contents of a packet
regarding Chamber- related events. They discussed the Chamber's business development,
membership, and future plans, and they recommended quarterly updates to City Council.
Kaaron Carver - Lessons Learned - Fiji Day Celebration: Ms. Carver, a local history
columnist for The Community Voice, DISTRIBUTED AND REVIEWED her written
comments regarding her extensive research into the Fijian community. She clarified the
reasons why said article was not printed, and she expressed concern that only negative
press was published about the garbage issues related to the Fijian celebrations held at
Magnolia Park. She expressed an interest in being a part of the City of Rohnert Park's
future 5 0"' Anniversary plans.
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2. SSU STUDENT REPORT:
Sonoma State University Associated Students, Inc. by Whitney Diver, Legislative Representative:
Ms. Diver DISTRIBUTED copies of The Star to Council, and she reported on matters including
semester wrap -up, JUMP's Homeless Hunger Awareness Week, campus construction, and changes
in General Education. Councilmember Breeze suggested that she refer JUMP representatives to the
local food pantry group, NOAH. Councilmember Flores noted that Ms. Diver will be going to
Sacramento this December to work with a legislator. City Manager Donley stated that family
season passes are available for $49 for SSU Men's and Women's Basketball, and Vice Mayor
Vidak- Martinez suggested that that information be put on the City's page in The Community Voice.
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES /COMMENTS:
1. Peter Tscherneff, Sonoma County, was recognized and shared brief comments on a variety of
topics, including homelessness, electric cars, the prevalence of diseases among military
personnel returning from the Middle East, global warming, and veganism.
At the suggestion of Mayor Smith, Council CONCURRED to take the following two agenda items out of
regular agenda order.
13. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND /OR OTHER REPORTS: [Out of regular agenda order]
15. Bay Area Climate Protection Summit, 11/10/06: Councilmember Mackenzie reported on a
presentation entitled, "A Call to Action," and he noted that the group directed the Air
Quality Management Group to return with ideas /recommendations, set goals, and work on
an implementation plan. He also stated that it is important that everyone have access to
the sustainability resources /information available, and he referred Council to
sustainlane.com.
16. Veterans Day Celebration, 11/10/06: Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez reported on said event,
noting the speakers, the participation of the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, and the
performance by the Rohnert Park Community Band. She recommended that the City buy
several flags to provide at the event as they ran out this year, and she further suggested the
City invest in some bunting for the event.
4. CDCCONSENT CALENDAR:
Chairperson Smith asked the Commissioners if there were any questions about matters on the CDC
Consent Calendar. No matters were raised.
1. Approval of CDC Portion of Concurrent City Meeting Minutes for:
Regular Meeting - October 24, 2006
2. Approval of CDC Bills /Demands for Payment in the amount of $34,971.59
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3. Accepting CDC Cash/Investments Reports for:
Final Report for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2006
Month Ending July 31, 2006
Month Ending August 31, 2006
Upon MOTION by Commissioner Flores, seconded by Commissioner Breeze, and
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was waived and the CDC Consent Calendar, as outlined
in the agenda, was approved.
5. ROHNERT PARK REDEVELOPMENT PLAN:
Consideration of Third Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Rohnert Park
Redevelopment Project:
City Council & CDC Staff Report: Chairperson Smith shared brief comments on the
format to be followed by Council for the Joint City Council and CDC Meeting. Housing
and Redevelopment Director Ellena entered Exhibits 1 through 4 into the record.
2. JOINT CITY & CDC PUBLIC HEARING: Chairperson Smith opened the Joint City
and CDC Public Hearing at 6:46 p.m. Chairperson Smith responded to an unidentified
member of the audience who inquired if said hearing applied to matters outside of the
City limits near G Section, and Director Ellena pointed out the Redevelopment Area on
the map behind the dais. There being no members of the public interested in speaking on
this matter, Chairperson Smith closed the Joint City and CDC Public Hearing at 6:46
p.m.
At this time, Director Ellena corrected a typographical error in Ordinance No. 770, noting
that in the first paragraph, second sentence, the year 2999 should be 1999. Bond
representative Jim Simon provided a brief summary regarding the Report to the
Commission, and he responded to Commission questions and comments regarding taxes
and matters related to the City of Santa Rosa. Director of Community Development
Bendorff reviewed the Negative Declaration, and Director Ellena summarized the
proposed Third Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Rohnert Park
Redevelopment Project. At the Commission request, she cited examples of the use of
Redevelopment funds, including swimming pools, roads, infrastructure, the Arbors
Project, and the Downtown Plaza. Director Ellena stated that there are no written
comments on the Amendment or Negative Declaration_to be placed into the record. At
6:55 p.m. Chairperson Smith called for any oral testimony from members of the
audience. No members of the audience responded.
3. CDC Resolution for Adoption:
2006 -30 Approving a Negative Declaration for the Proposed Third Amendment to
the Redevelopment Plan for the Rohnert Park Redevelopment Project
Upon MOTION by Commissioner Mackenzie, seconded by Vice Chair Vidak- Martinez,
and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was waived and CDC Resolution 2006 -30
was ADOPTED.
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4. City Resolution for Adoption:
2006 -257 Approving a Negative Declaration for the Proposed Third Amendment to
the Redevelopment Plan for the Rohnert Park Redevelopment Project
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Flores, seconded by Councilmember Breeze, and
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was waived and City Resolution 2006 -257
was ADOPTED.
5. Waive Further Reading and Introduce Ordinance by Reading Title:
No. 770 Amending Ordinance Nos. 479, 646 and 758 and Approving and
Adopting the Third Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the
• Rohnert Park Redevelopment Project
A MOTION was made by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by Vice Mayor Vidak-
Martinez, to introduce Ordinance No. 770. Under discussion, Mayor Smith noted that
this amendment is an excellent way for the City to finance its future. Councilmember
Flores discussed how this amendment is an ideal vehicle for the Redevelopment Agency .
to enhance the older areas of the City. After the motion, which was UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVED, reading was waived and Ordinance No. 770 was INTRODUCED.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Smith adjourned the Joint City Council and CDC Meeting at 7:03 p.m. to
CONVENE the Regular Meeting of the City Council.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Mayor Smith asked if there were any questions about matters on the Consent Calendar.
Councilmember Flores signified removal of Resolution 2006 -258. Mayor Smith signified removal
of Resolution 2006 -261. City Manager Donley signified removal of Resolution 2006 -264.
A. Approval of City Council Portion of Concurrent Meeting Minutes for:
Regular Meeting - October 24, 2006
B. Approval of City Bills/Demands for Payment in the amount of $2,233,676.72
C. Accepting Cash/Investments Reports for:
Final Report for Fiscal year ending June 30, 2006
Month ending July 31, 2006
Month ending August 31, 2006
D. Resolutions for Adoption:
2006 -259 Calling for Bids for a New Citywide Telephone System
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2006 -260 Authorizing and Approving Amendment 1 to the Agreement with Brelje
and Race Engineers for Engineering Services for Tank Booster Station
Improvements Project, Project No. 2003 -12
2006 -262 Authorizing and Approving First Amendment to Agreement with
Sonoma County Water Agency for Funding of a California Irrigation
Management Information System (CIMIS) Weather Station in Rohnert
Park
2006 -263 Accepting Project and Directing the City Engineer to File Notice of
Completion for Hinebaugh Creek Bike Bridge Improvements, Project
No. 2003 -15
2006 -265 Rejecting the Claim of Patrick B. Dancer (re. alleged damage to truck
from golf ball)
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez, and
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was waived and the Consent Calendar, with the
exception of Resolution Nos. 2006 -258, 2006 -261, and 2006 -264, was ADOPTED AS
AMENDED.
Items for Consideration:
2006 -258 Recognizing and Honoring Lawrence Simons as Honorary Citizen of the
City of Rohnert Park
Councilmember Flores stated that Mayor Smith had an opportunity to meet with Mr. Simons, a
local renowned architect, and he suggested that staff invite Mr. Simons to a Council meeting to be
presented with said resolution. Upon MOTION by Councilmember Flores, seconded by Mayor
Smith, and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was waived and Resolution 2006 -258 was
ADOPTED.
2006 -261 Authorizing and Approving a Memorandum of Understanding for
Sewer Lateral Building Plan Review and Inspection Services with
Sonoma County for Canon Manor
Mayor Smith noted how the City has worked cooperatively with Penngrove and the County to
ensure safe sewer hookups. Councilmembers Breeze and Flores discussed how residents are
grateful and how the area's roads have improved greatly. Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez recounted
the long history of meetings with Canon Manor which she and Councilmember Mackenzie
attended. Upon MOTION by Mayor Smith, seconded by Councilmember Flores, and
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was waived and Resolution 2006 -261 was ADOPTED.
2006 -264 Accepting Project and Directing the City Engineer to File Notice of
Completion for Rohnert Park Corporation Yard Office and Warehouse
Re -Roof, Project No. 2005 -16
City Manager Donley DEFERRED said matter per staff recommendation.
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7. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE CALLS FOR BID:
Consideration of Calling for Sealed Proposals or Bids for Landscape Maintenance Contracts:
Staff Report: Management Analyst Tacata shared the contents of the Staff Report and
responded to Council questions and comments. Councilmember Mackenzie
recommended that at a later time Council consider a review of the pesticide products used
in the City and implementation of a pesticide management plan for the City.
2. Public Comments: None.
3. Resolutions Separately and Consecutively for Adoption:
2006 -266 Calling for Sealed Proposals or Bids for Landscape Maintenance Service
Contract - Rohnert Park North
and
2006 -267 Calling for Sealed Proposals or Bids for Landscape Maintenance Service
Contract - Rohnert Park South
and
2006 -268 Calling for Sealed Proposals or Bids for Landscape Maintenance Service
Contract - Golf Course Vicinity
A MOTION was made by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by Vice Mayor Vidak-
Martinez to separately and consecutively adopt Resolution Nos. 2006 -266, 2006 -267, and
2006 -268. Under discussion, Councilmember Breeze thanked staff for its efforts to keep
the City consistently well maintained, and she suggested that the golf course operators;
because they own landscaping equipment, take part in this bidding process.
Councilmember Flores suggested that areas of special need come back for Council
consideration. Councilmember Mackenzie discussed the importance of the appearance of
the City's arterials, and he suggested that staff consider a redesign of certain areas of
Golis Park. Mayor Smith reviewed aspects of the bid, including prevailing wage and
insurance requirements for bidders. After the motion, which was UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVED, reading was waived and Resolution Nos. 2006 -266, 2006 -267, and 2006-
268 were SEPARATELY AND CONSECUTIVELY ADOPTED.
8. PLANNING AND ZONING /COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MATTERS:
1. Affordable Housing Linkage Fee for Non - residential Development:
Consideration of proposed ordinance adopting a Workforce Housing Linkage Fee for
Non - residential Development requiring a fee set forth by resolution to be imposed on
non - residential developments on a per square footage basis for the purpose of affordable
housing:
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a. Staff Report: Housing and Redevelopment Project Manager Ellena reviewed the
contents of the Staff Report and responded to Council questions and comments.
b. PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Smith opened the Public Hearing at 7:30 p.m.
Julia Prange, Accountable Development Coalition, was recognized and
expressed the Coalition's support of Ordinance No. 771 with Council
consideration of either changing the phase -in period to six months or
reducing the wait time for implementation.
Mayor Smith closed the Public Hearing at 7:31 p.m.
c. Waive Further Reading and Introduce Ordinance by Reading Title:
No. 771 Adding Chapter 3.36 (Affordable Housing Linkage Fee) to Title 3
(Revenue and Finance) of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code
Approving and Adopting an Affordable Housing Linkage Fee
A MOTION was made by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by Vice Mayor
Vidak- Martinez to introduce Ordinance No. 771. Under discussion,
Councilmember Breeze expressed support for the phase -in period and the wait
time, and she noted the need for the City to focus on bringing jobs back.
Councilmember Flores called attention to the City's loss of jobs, and he expressed
support for phasing in the linkage fee. Councilmember Mackenzie discussed how
the linkage fee is a significant step in the City's efforts to support affordable
housing. Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez acknowledged the City's loss of jobs, and
she noted that said ordinance can accommodate the needs of the City. Mayor
Smith expressed a desire to have the CCI Index included in the ordinance. After
the motion, which was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was waived and
Ordinance No. 771 was ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE.
2. TREE PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION:
Consideration of Proposed Rohnert Park Municipal Code Amendments and Additions to
Chapter 12.24 (Public Tree Care) and Chapters 17.04 (Definitions) and 17.15 (Tree
Preservation and Protection) of Title 17 - Zoning (File Number PL2006- 031MC):
a. Staff Report: Senior Planner Rich reviewed the contents of the Staff Report via a
Power Point presentation, and she responded to Council questions and comments.
At the suggestion of Mayor Smith, Council CONCURRUED to direct staff to
schedule a Study Session in January 2007 on Tree Preservation and Protection
matters, specifically to include clarity on heritage trees, and with a request that the
City's Arborist, Lew Edson, be present.
b. Public Comments: DEFERRED.
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c: Waive Further Reading and Adopt Ordinance by Reading Title:
No. Amending Chapter 12.24 (Public Tree Care) and Title 17 (Zoning
Ordinance) of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code to Address Tree
Preservation and Protection
Item DEFERRED per Council concurrence.
9. SEWER USE ORDINANCE:
Receiving Report on Update to the Sewer Capacity Charge and consideration of Ordinance
Modifying Chapters 13.08 (Sewers - General Provision), 13.12 (Definitions), and 13.40 (Sewer
Capacity Charge) of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code, Adding Chapter 13.42 (Sewers - Permit and
Service Charges) and Repealing Chapter 13.60 (Water/Wastewater Conservation Fee):
1. Staff Report: Director of Public Works /City Engineer Jenkins introduced Consultant
Mary Grace Pawson from Winzler & Kelly, who reviewed the contents of the Staff
Report via a Power Point presentation. Staff responded to Council questions and
comments. Councilmember Flores suggested that the City notify Canon Manor regarding
this ordinance through its Homeowners' Association.
2. Public Comments: None.
3. Waive Further Reading and Introduce Ordinance by Reading Title:
No. 772 Modifying Chapters 13.08 (Sewers - General Provision), 13.12
(Definitions), and 13.40 (Sewer Capacity Charge) of the Rohnert Park
Municipal Code, Adding Chapter 13.42 (Sewers - Permit and Service
Charges) and Repealing Chapter 13.60 (Water/Wastewater Conservation
Fee)
A MOTION was made by Councilmember Flores, seconded by Councilmember
Mackenzie, to introduce Ordinance No. 772. Under discussion, Councilmember Breeze
noted how the City is ensuring that new development pay its fair share. Councilmember
Flores discussed how this ordinance will take care of existing residents, as well as the
future needs of the City. Councilmember Mackenzie called for greater representation for
the City in matters relating to this topic with the City of Santa Rosa. He reviewed
historical capacity figures, and he noted the importance of new development helping to
bear the cost of expansion. Mayor Smith expressed support for a letter to the Santa Rosa
Public Utilities Commission calling for more representation for the City of Rohnert Park.
He also cited two Specific Plan areas of concern as shown on page 4 of 14 of the Sewer
Capacity Charge Analysis: The Northwest Specific Plan, which does not currently exist
but rather is a placeholder for something to happen in the future; and the Stadium Lands,
of which he expressed support for retail, commercial and industrial development, rather
than housing, which has never been approved by the City at any rate. After the motion,
which was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was waived and Ordinance No. 772
was ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE. Assistant City Attorney Whelan noted that
staff will return to the November 28`h Council meeting with a letter, for Council
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Rohnert Park in these matters.
10. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MATTERS:
1. Resignation of Commissioner - Accepting resignation of Fred Coleman with a two year
term to expire December 31, 2006: By CONCURRENCE, Council accepted the letter
of resignation of Mr. Coleman and directed staff to prepare a letter of appreciation for his
time served on the Parks and Recreation Commission.
2. Proposed Commission Configuration - Consideration of directing staff to prepare an
ordinance to amend the Rohnert Park Municipal Code to reduce the Parks and Recreation
Commission from seven to five members:
a. Staff Report: Assistant City Manager Schwarz reviewed the contents of the Staff
Report.
b. Public Comments:
1. Tom Hansen, 6375. San Simeon, was recognized and, as Chairperson of the
Parks and Recreation Commission, asked that Council postpone any decision
to reduce the number of members on the Commission until next summer. He
noted that there are several committees currently working on important
projects for the Commission.
c. Council discussion /direction /action: Council discussion concluded with Council
CONCURRENCE to postpone any action until such time that staff and Council
know which Committee members resubmit letters of interest after their terms
expire, with the possibility of reducing the Parks and Recreation Commission to
five members in the near future.
Mayor Smith stepped out of the chambers at 8:40 p.m.
11. NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES (NLC) —CONGRESS OF CITIES VOTING DELEGATE.
FOR NLC ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING TO BE HELD SATURDAY, 12 /9/06:
Council discussion/direction /action: A MOTION was made by Councilmember Flores,
seconded by Councilmember Mackenzie, to designate Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez as the City's
Voting Delegate at the NLC Annual Business Meeting. Said motion was APPROVED 4 -0 -1 with
Mayor Smith absent.
12. REDWOOD EMPIRE MUNICIPAL INSURANCE FUND (REMIF), 10/26/06 MTG.:
Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez indicated that said item will be covered when Mayor Smith returns to
the Council chambers.
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13. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND /OR OTHER REPORTS:
Water Issues Subcommittee, 10/25/06 mtg.: Councilmember Flores reported on the
implementation of Best Management Practices, and he provided an update on Flood
Prevention Mitigations.
Mayor Smith returned to the chambers at 8:42 p.m.
2. Creeks Master Plan Subcommittee, 10/25/05 mtg.: Councilmember Mackenzie reported
on the Subcommittee's efforts to move forward.
3. Russian River Watershed Association, 10/26/06 mtg.: Councilmember Mackenzie
reported briefly on said meeting, and he stated that he will be attending the meeting of the
Technical Review Committee this Thursday.
4. Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) Fall . General Assembly, 10/26/06:
Councilmember Mackenzie reported on discussions concerning possible green purchasing
arrangements.
5. Magnolia Park Tennis Court Resurfacing Dedication Ceremony, 10/26/06: Mayor Smith
noted that he and Councilmember Mackenzie attended said ceremony.
6. Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation & Open Space District, 10/26/06 mtg.:
Councilmember Mackenzie reported briefly on said meeting, noting that the City needs to
be aggressive at the January workshop regarding funding of projects.
7. Rebuilding Together - Fall Rebuild Day 2006, 10/28/06: Mayor Smith noted his
attendance at said event.
8. Noon Times -. Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce, 11/1/06: Mayor Smith noted his
attendance at said event.
9. Sonoma Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO), 11/1/06 mtg.: Mayor Smith
indicated that he and City Engineer Jenkins attended said event.
10. Calif. Assn. of Resource Conservation Districts 2006 Annual Conference, 11/206: Mayor
Smith noted his attendance at said event.
11. Dr. Chris Thornberg, Senior Economist, UCLA Anderson Forecast, 11/3/06: Mayor
Smith noted his attendance at said event.
12. Sports Center Solar Panels, Re -Roof & Weight Equipment Dedication, 11/6/06: Mayor
Smith and Councilmember Flores provided brief reports, noting that Councilmember
Mackenzie attended said dedication as well.
13. Ambrose & Barbara Nichols Founders Society Luncheon, 11/9/06: Mayor Smith noted
his attendance at said luncheon.
14. North Bay Business Journal 2006 Health Care Conference, 11/9/06: Vice Mayor Vidak-
Martinez DISTRIBUTED AND REVIEWED a document from said conference
regarding health care and the implications of a flu pandemic. Mayor Smith noted a
Pandemic Conference to be held at the Public Safety Training Room on December 18th
from 10 -12 p.m. City Manager Donley called attention to the next Mayors' and
Councilmembers' meeting on January 18, 2007, which will include a discussion of county
health issues.
15. Bay Area Climate Protection Summit, 11/10/06: Covered earlier in the meeting.
16. Veterans Day Celebration, 11/10/06: Covered earlier in the meeting.
17. Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA), 11/13/06 mtg.: Councilmember
Mackenzie provided an update on funding matters.
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18. Other informational reports, if any:
a. Meeting with NOAH representatives: Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez noted a recent
meeting with representatives from NOAH to address their concerns with their
contract with the City. She shared recent NOAH food pantry statistics.
b. Water Advisory Committee /Technical Advisory Committee: Councilmember
Mackenzie noted that said committees are now meeting regularly.
12. REDWOOD EMPIRE MUNICIPAL INSURANCE FUND (REMIF), 10/26/06 MTG.: (Out
of regular agenda order)
Mayor Smith discussed the City's special relationship with REMIF, and he provided an update for
the Council on matters including an Annual Financial Audit, General/Auto Liability, and Workers'
Compensation matters
14. COMMUNICATIONS:
Mayor Smith called attention to the Cotati - Rohnert Park Unified School District's (CRUSPD)
recent issuance of Student Performance Achievement Awards.
15. MATTERS FROM/FOR COUNCIL:
1. Schedule of Events and Meetings: Mayor Smith noted that he will be attending the
Annual COTS Fundraising Breakfast tomorrow.
2. City Council Agenda Forecast: Document provided to Council in the agenda packets.
3. Other informational items, if any:
a. Meeting at Rancho Verde, 10/29: Councilmember Breeze indicated that she
attended a meeting at Rancho Verde Mobile Home Park at the request of Mr. Len
Carlson. She noted. that she commented on Council's efforts to retain mobile
home parks as affordable housing. She stated that the Rancho Verde HOA was
recently formed and that members are planning on coming before Council with a
petition regarding the preservation of affordable housing.
16. CITY MANAGER'S /CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS:
1. State and County Health Care Programs: City Manager Donley reviewed the contents of
the Staff Report. At this time, he called forward members of the public interested in
speaking on this matter.
a. Lynne Conde, 5733 Dexter, was recognized and stated that the Healthy Kids Sonoma
County program is not working.. She urged Council (1) to start with grant funding
through organizations like Burbank Housing, and (2) to fluoridate the City's water.
She also noted that Kathy Ficco, Director of Saint Joseph's Dental Care, would like to
come back before Council and speak on this topic at a later date.
b. Dan Hubley, 135 Alma Avenue, was recognized and, on behalf of the Boys and Girls
Club, he thanked the Council and Ms. Conde for treating this matter with urgency.
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c. Elnora Valle,1187 Exeter Drive, Santa Rosa, was recognized and expressed support
for fluoridation of the City's water. She also called for professionals in the
community to come together to address the issue of oral health care. She urged
Council to partnership with Sonoma State University nursing students and to centrally
register the children in the community.
Council discussion/direction: Councilmember Breeze recommended inviting Healthy
Kids to upcoming City events at which children in the community will be present.
Councilmember Flores suggested that the City work on setting up some type of
partnership to provide fluoride paste to families with young children. Councilmember
Mackenzie (1) requested an update on the cost of fluoridating the City's water, and (2)
suggested that some of the City's water funds could be used to support a program of oral
health. Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez reviewed the 20 -year history of how the populations
of Rohnert Park and . Cotati are not being served by the County of Sonoma in terms of
health care. She urged the public speakers to bring the issue of local oral health before
the Board of Supervisors. Council CONCURRED to direct staff to send a letter to the
Board of Supervisors expressing the City's concern regarding local oral health issues
among children and calling for greater health funding for the Rohnert Park and Cotati
youth and adult populations.
2. Community Choice Aggregation Workshop, Local Government Commission: City
Manager Donley reviewed the contents of the Staff Report.
3. City Website update: Assistant City Manager Schwarz shared a Power Point
presentation on this topic.
4. Other informational items, if any:
a. Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria (FIGR): City Manager Donley stated that
FIGR will be placing a full -page ad in Sunday's Press Democrat regarding their
contributions to the community.
17. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
1. Kimberlee Gavosto, 4440 Gray Whaler Lane: Ms. Gavosto was no longer present, so Mayor
Smith read her Speaker Card into the record. He stated that Ms. Gavosto expressed concern
about Sonoma State University redevelopment *development outside the Urban Growth Boundary east of G
section, and that she asked the Mayor to contact her. Mayor Smith requested that staff provide
him a copy of said Speaker Card so he could call Ms. Gavosto and address her concerns.
*CORRECTION ABOVE made at 11/28/06 City Council meeting by Mayor Tim Smith. (Deletions lined out/Additions
underlined.)
Councilmember Mackenzie mentioned a problem with cattle dying due to people throwing
certain clippings in Open Space District areas. City Manager Donley .indicated that the City
has inquired how it can be of assistance with said problem. Councilmember Mackenzie also
made note of complaints of dirt bike activities in Open Space District areas.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Smith adjourned the City Council meeting at 10:01 p.m. to convene the
meeting of the Rohnert Park Financing Authority.
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ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY
AGENDA
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Call to Order: 10:01 p.m.
Roll Call: Breeze, Flores, Mackenzie, Vidak- Martinez, Smith
Also present: Executive Director Donley, Executive Assistant Director Schwarz, Assistant General
Counsel Whelan, and Recorder Leonard
Unscheduled public appearances: None.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Chairperson Smith asked the Members if there were any questions about matters on the CDC
Consent Calendar. No matters were raised.
1. Approval of RPFA Portion of Concurrent City Meeting Minutes for:
Regular Meeting - October 24, 2006
2. Accepting RPFA Cash/Investments Report for:
Final Report for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2006
Month Ending July 31, 2006
Month Ending August 31, 2006
A MOTION was made by Vice Chair Vidak- Martinez, seconded by Member Breeze, to
approve the RPFA Consent Calendar as outlined in the agenda. Said motion was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
2. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Chairperson Smith adjourned the Meeting of
the RPFA at 10:01 p.m.
vk ty Leonard
Certified Shorthand Reporter
C.S.R. 11599
Tim Smith
Mayor
City of Rohnert Park