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2007/04/24 City Council MinutesCITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETING MINUTES FOR: JOINT MEETING City Council Community Development Commission and CONCURRENT MEETINGS Rohnert Park City Council Community Development Commission Rohnert Park Financing Authority April 24, 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 Joint Meeting, to commence at 6:00 p.m., between the City Council and the Community Development Commission, followed by a Regular Meeting at the Rohnert Park City Hall, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Vidak- Martinez presiding. JOINT MEETING Call to Order: Mayor Vidak - Martinez called the Joint Meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Roll Call: Breeze, Mackenzie, Smith, Stafford, Vidak- Martinez Staff present for all or part of the Joint Meeting: City Manager Donley, Assistant City Attorney Whelan, Director of Administrative Services Lipitz, and Housing and Redevelopment Manager Ellena. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Vidak- Martinez adjourned City Council to CIosed Session at 6:03 p.m. to discuss Labor Negotiations and Real Estate Negotiations. Mayor Vidak- Martinez adjourned the Joint Meeting of the City Council and the CDC to convene the City Council Regular Meeting. REGULAR SESSION Mayor Vidak- Martinez convened the City Council Regular Meeting at 7:08 p.m. Roll Call: Breeze, Mackenzie, Smith, Stafford, Vidak- Martinez Staff present for all or part of the Regular Session: City Manager Donley, Assistant City Attorney Whelan, Assistant City Manager Schwarz, Senior Planner Rich, Director of Public Safety Bullard, Public Safety Sergeant Sweeney, Director of Public Works /City Engineer Jenkins, Housing and Redevelopment Manager Ellena, Management Analyst Tacata, Senior Engineering Technician Pedroncelli, Deputy City Clerk Griffin, and Videographer Beltz. City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Minutes (2 of 13) April 24 2007 for Joint Meeting of City Council & Community Development Commission & Regular Meetings of City Council /Community Development Commission /Rohnert Park Financing Authority PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Madeline Camilleri, Student, Monte Vista Elementary School, was not present to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Vidak- Martinez led the Pledge of Allegiance. MOMENT OF SILENCE: City Council and the audience observed a Moment of Silence in memory of Sergeant Mario K. Deleon of the United States Army I" Infantry Division. Mayor Vidak - Martinez noted that Sergeant Deleon was a resident of Rohnert Park. 1. MAYOR'S REPORT ON JOINT CITY COUNCIL /CDC CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Vidak- Martinez stated that no reportable action was taken in the Joint City Council /CDC Closed Session. 2. SCHEDULED APPEARANCES /PRESENTATIONS: George Perez, St. Joseph Health System, Update on Health Care Services: Mr. Perez DISTRIBUTED AND REVIEWED via a PowerPoint presentation the contents of a letter and brochure regarding current program activities and services offered by St. Joseph Health System, and he responded to Council questions and comments. Vice Mayor Mackenzie suggested that said information regarding programs and services be placed on the City's Web site. Brad Baker, Codding Enterprises, Update on Sonoma Mountain Village (SMV) Green Building and Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) Grant Funds: Mr. Baker shared a PowerPoint presentation reviewing progress at SMV; the new company, Codding Genesis; and sustainability issues. Representatives Geoff Syphers and Richard Pope also shared brief comments. Mr. Baker asked for the City's assistance with the capital grant program put on by ABAG. At the request of Vice Mayor Mackenzie, Council CONCURRED TO AGENDIZE consideration of the City's application for Priority Development Area Designation under ABAG's Focus Program. Mayor's Presentation of Resolution No. 2007 -58 Proclaiming April 27, 2007 as Children's Memorial Day in Memory of Children Who Have Died by Violence to Representative of Minimizing Occurrences of Violence in Everyday Society (MOVES): Mayor Vidak- Martinez read and presented a framed resolution to Jim Wilkinson of MOVES. Mr. Wilkinson shared brief comments, and he noted details of the new 1- 866- SPEAK -UP program for youth. Gary Young, Director, Rohnert Park Community Band, 4th of July Concert: Mr. Young DISTRIBUTED AND REVIEWED the contents of a letter to the City suggesting further ways the City can help the Rohnert Park Community Band and the Moonlighters "Swing Era" Band promote their 9th Annual Fourth of July "Concert in the Park" event. Vice Mayor Mackenzie passed on the business card of Dan Condron, Vice President of University Affairs at Sonoma State University, so that the band could work with SSU. City Manager Donley suggested that the Recreation Department could make posters. Council Member Breeze recommended Mr. Young speak to Carla Howell of the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Young also asked to the Council to consider budget allocations for acoustical improvements at Burton Recreation Center. City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Minutes Q of 13) April 24, 2007 for Joint Meeting of City Council & Community Development Commission & Regular Meetings of City CounciUCommunity Development Comnrission/Rohnert Park Financing Authority 3. 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 the following matters: SSU Business School accredited; California Institute of Human Services (CIHS) to be phased out; CSU and California Faculty Association agreement on pay increase for faculty; replacement of the women's track team by a women's golf team. 4. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES /COMMENTS: 1. John Hudson, 399 Bonnie Avenue, was recognized and expressed concern regarding the full - page ad in The Community Voice urging citizens to conserve water in light of the fact that the City is in the Court of Appeal trying to prove that it has plenty of water for various projects. He stated that the City and the Council are controlled by developers. 2. Michael J. McCaffrey, .18 Fredrick Drive, was recognized and urged the City to help the Homeowner Associations of Planned United Developments (PUDs) to participate in water conservation activities. He questioned why the City would charge $15 to read each water meter were individual meters to be installed in PUDs. Mayor Vidak- Martinez directed staff to look into this matter. Vice Mayor Mackenzie noted that the Water Issues Subcommittee will do the same. 3. Dawna Gallagher, 5025 Country Club Drive, was recognized and requested assistance in obtaining a copy of the documents regarding the State - designated recharge areas as referenced by Mayor Vidak- Martinez at the March 27, 2007 City Council meeting. She questioned why the City would be supporting projects when it needs water and is encouraging water conservation. Mayor Vidak- Martinez indicated that it was a report, not a map, referenced on March 27`x', and City Manager Donley stated that said report was provided to Ms. Gallagher. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor Vidak- Martinez asked Council Members if there were any questions about matters on the Consent Calendar. Council Member Smith and Vice Mayor Mackenzie signified removal of the City Council Portion of the Concurrent Meetings Minutes for April 10, 2007 for further discussion. B. Approval of City Bills /Demands for Payment in the amount of $902,728.16 C. Accepting Cash/Investments Report for: Month Ending January, 2007 D. Resolutions for Adoption: 2007 -60 Recognizing the Month of May as National Bike Month and Proclaiming Thursday, May 17 as Bike -To -Work Day in Rohnert Park 2007 -61 Commending Roger Schwanke, Public Safety Officer, on the Occasion of His Retirement 2007 -62 Approving Modification to the Freeway Agreement between the State of California and Sonoma County Dated September 22, 1954, Relating to State Highway Route 101 between South City Limits of Santa Rosa and 0.25 Miles South of Wilfred Avenue City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Minutes (4 of 13) April 24, 2007 .for Joint Meeting of City Council & Community Development Commission & Regular Meetings of City Council/Community Development Convnission/Rohnert Park Financing Authority 2007 -63 Delegating Authority to Approve the Final Plans and Specifications to the City Engineer and Authorizing the Call for Sealed Bids for the Rohnert Park Eastside Trunk Sewer Project — Phase 1, Project No. 2004 -05 2007 -64 Accepting Project and Directing the City Engineer to File Notice of Completion for Callinan Sports and Fitness Center Re -roof Project, Project No. 2004 -07 2007 -65 Accepting Project and Directing the City Engineer to File Notice of Completion for City Hall Renovation Project - Phase I: Building Pad Grading Project, Project No. 2004 -33 2007 -66 Delegating Authority to Approve the Final Plans and Specifications to the City Engineer and Authorizing the Call for Sealed Bids for the Rohnert Park Community Center ADA Improvements, Beam Replacement, and Painting Project, Project No. 2005 -05 2007 -67 Accepting Project and Directing the City Engineer to File Notice of Completion for Rohnert Park Corporation Yard Office and Warehouse Re- Roof Project, Project No. 2005 -16 2007 -68 Delegating Authority to Approve the Final Plans and Specifications to the City Engineer and Authorizing the Call for Sealed Bids for the Martin Avenue Storm Drain Project - Phase I1, Project No. 2006 -03 2007 -69 Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Administrative Agreement for Collection of Assessments for Sonoma County Tourism Business Improvement Area 2007 -70 Declaring Weeds to be a Nuisance and Providing for Weed Abatement Pursuant to Government Code sections 39560 through 39588; Article 2 — Alternative Procedures for Weed and Rubbish Abatement and Setting Public Hearing 2007 -71 Authorizing and Approving Amendment No. 2 to Agreement with Winzler & Kelly Consulting Engineers for Professional Engineering Services for the City Center Pedestrian Improvement Project E. Approval of Letter to Dan Schurman, Executive Director of the Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation, Endorsing the Laguna Ecosystem Restoration and Management Plan Developed and Published by the Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation Upon MOTION by Council Member Smith, seconded by Council Member Breeze, and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was waived and the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item A, the City Council Portion of the Concurrent Meetings Minutes for April 10, 2007, was ADOPTED. Item for consideration: A. Approval of Minutes for: City Council Portion of Concurrent Meetings — April 10, 2007 Council Member Smith recommended clarifying language in Agenda Item 4, Reporting Requirements for Animal -to- Animal Bite Incidents, to more accurately reflect animal bites, thereby replacing the word "dog" with "animal" and the word "dog- bite" with "animal- bite." For Agenda Item 7.5, Sonoma State University Subcommittee meeting, Vice Mayor Mackenzie recommended amending the final sentence of Council direction to read as follows: "Mayor Pro Tern Mackenzie asked Council to concur that Rohnert Park would not support supplying urban services to the proposed faculty and staff housing 88 -acre project. Council CONCURRED with said statement." City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Minutes (5 of 13) April 24 2007 .for Joint Meeting of Citr Council & Community Development Commission & Regular Meetings of City Council /Community Development Commission /Rohnert Park Financing Authority Upon MOTION by Council Member Smith, seconded by Council Member Breeze, the City Council Portion of the Concurrent Meetings Minutes for April 10, 2007 were APPROVED AS AMENDED. 6. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALES ORDINANCE: Consideration of Addition of Chapter 8.34 to the Rol-inert Park Municipal Code Establishing Use Permit Requirements for Alcoholic Beverage Establishments: Staff Report: Public Safety Sergeant Sweeney, Director Public Safety Bullard, and Ms. Sharon O'Hara reviewed the contents of the Staff Report and responded to Council questions and comrments. 2. Public Comments: 1. Carla Howell, Chamber of Commerce, 6050 Commerce Boulevard, No. 211, was recognized and expressed concern that the recommended distance for off -sale establishments as outlined in Section D may be an disincentive to establishments like jazz clubs or wine bars. 2. Mark Kostielney, Director of Health Services for Sonoma County, 4423 Hollingsworth Circle, was recognized and expressed support for the ordinance, calling attention to the numerous problems of drugs and alcohol in the county. 3. Leonardo Tacata, 7723 Beverly Drive, was recognized and discussed how decreasing the access to alcohol. lowers the public cost. He noted that the ordinance sets up partnerships to teach about improper distribution of alcohol. 4. Jessica Lenth, Sonoma State student, 1949 East Cotati Avenue, was recognized and expressed support for the ordinance. She called attention to the problems in downtown Cotati due to the closeness of several bars, and she had a group of friends in the audience hold up signs of support for the alcohol ordinance. 5. Dennis McCormack, 1431 Jasmine Circle, was recognized and expressed his support for the ordinance. He read a description of a drunkard from Proverbs, Chapter 23, verses 29 -35 in the Bible. 6. Chief Nate Johnson, Sonoma State University, 1801 East Cotati Avenue, was recognized and expressed his support for the ordinance. He noted the effects on communities that do not have such an ordinance, and he discussed how said ordinance ties in with the City's goals of safety, sustainability, and partnerships. 7. Johnnise Downs, California Restaurant Association, 1011 10'x' Street, Sacramento, was recognized and expressed the Association's opposition to the ordinance, urging the City to make the ordinance more fair to restaurants and compliant operators. She noted that the fee is also a concern. City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Minutes (6 of 13) April 24, 2007 for Joint Meeting o f City Council & Community Development Commission sslon & Regular Meetings of Clty CounciUCommunity Development ColnmissionlRohnert Park Financing Authorhy 8. Joe Gaffney, 7498 Burton Avenue, was recognized and expressed his support for the ordinance. He discussed how the proposed fee schedule is not unreasonable. 9. Felicia Keith, 952 Ethel Court, was recognized and reviewed her work as a decoy minor for the Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) in Rohnert Park, noting she had been sold alcohol five times. 10. Stephanie Bodi, 7498 Burton Avenue, was recognized and expressed her support for the ordinance, noting that it would bring Rohnert Park in line with many communities and it would hold businesses more accountable. 3. Ordinance for hitroduction: Waive Further Reading and Introduce Ordinance by reading title: No. 780 Adding Chapter 8.34 regarding "Use Permits for Alcoholic Beverage Establishments," to the Rohnert Park Municipal Code to Adopt a Use Permit Requirement for Alcoholic Beverage Establishments A MOTION was made by Vice Mayor Mackenzie to introduce Ordinance No. 780, seconded for purposes of discussion by Council Member Smith. Assistant City Attorney Whelan noted a clerical change adding a definition for "City Manager" to include his or her designee. Under discussion, Council Member Smith indicated that he does not support the ordinance in its present form, particularly noting that he does not support a fee structure based on past behavior. He expressed support for high -end establishments which serve food, for education programs, and for establishment of a fee structure that would ensure compliance. Council Member Breeze expressed agreement with some parts of the ordinance, but expressed her opposition to burdening the Department of Public Safety in terms of enforcement and to the fee structure, which could adversely affect and/or unfairly penalize an establishment. She stated that the downtown could be hurt by such an ordinance, and she noted that the ordinance does not put programs in place to counsel binge drinkers or to deal with the social problems of alcohol in general. She suggested that staff consider looking to the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria (FIGR) to provide funds for these sorts of programs. Council Member Stafford expressed support for many of the concerns stated by Council Members Smith and Breeze. She discussed the importance of education and Responsible Beverage Training, and she expressed problems with the fee structure, noting that it could unfairly penalize businesses. Vice Mayor Mackenzie expressed support for using the collected fees to pay for Responsible Beverage Training. He stated that Council could make changes to the 1000 -feet limit by crafting language regarding land -use discretionary authority in terms of a fully developed downtown. He also suggested that Council make yearly adjustments to the annual permit fees and that said fees be phased in over the course of a year. Staff clarified that there is no fee structure before Council tonight, because there is no resolution regarding a fee structure at this time. As maker of the motion, Vice Mayor Mackenzie then recommended a FRIENDLY AMENDMENT that language be crafted to exempt the City Center and the University District from falling under the ordinance's jurisdiction. Mayor Vidak- Martinez indicated that she would second such an amendment. City Manager Donley shared brief comments on the nature of the amendment. Vice Mayor Mackenzie clarified that the Council would have the authority to establish certain conditions for Specific Areas in the General Plan, specifically the City Center and the University District. Council Member Smith expressed his concerns about redundancy with. Cite of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Minutes (7 of 13) April 24, 2007 for Joint Meeting of City Council & Community Development Continission & Regular Meetings of City Council /Community Development Contntission/Rohnert Park FinancingAuthority the General Plan, and he withdrew his support from the proposed motion. For purposes of discussion, Vice Mayor Mackenzie introduced an AMENDING MOTION to include (1) the clerical amendment per staff's reconunendation to define "City Manager" and (2) language crafted by staff to exempt the City Center and the University District from said ordinance, including findings as to why such an exemption should exist. Assistant City Attorney Whelan advised Vice Mayor Mackenzie to get a second to the amended motion. Council Member Stafford seconded the amended motion. Under discussion, Mayor Vidak - Martinez discussed how the ordinance would reinforce existing laws about selling alcohol to minors and to intoxicated people. She stated the ordinance will free up public safety officers, noting the reduction in calls once the Party Ordinance was in place. She explained how prevention is cheaper than critical intervention, and she called for an annual report on the ordinance for Council's consideration. Staff clarified where the amended language would appear in the ordinance, and she elaborated on Council's ability to establish a fee schedule. Mayor- Vidak- Martinez called for a roll call vote on the amended motion. Said amended motion FAILED 2 -2 -1 BY ROLL CALL VOTE, with Council Members Breeze and Stafford dissenting, and Council Member Smith abstaining. Council Member Smith made a MOTION to introduce Ordinance No. 780, seconded by Vice Mayor Mackenzie, and amended to include only the clerical amendment per staff's recommendation to define "City Manager." After the motion, which was APPROVED AS AMENDED 3 -2, with Council Members Breeze and Stafford dissenting, reading was waived and Ordinance No. 780 was INTRODUCED BY ROLL CALL VOTE. RECESS: Mayor Vidak- Martinez declared a recess at 10:08 p.m. RECONVENE: Mayor Vidak- Martinez reconvened Council at 10:15 p.m. with all Council Members present. 7. CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CalPERS) CONTRACT AMENDMENT: Consideration of an Amendment to the Contract between the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (Ca1PERS): Staff Report: City Manager Donley reviewed the contents of the Staff Report. 2. Public Comments: None. 3. Ordinance for Adoption: Waive Further Reading and Adopt Ordinance by reading title: No. 784 Authorizing an Amendment to the Contract between the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System A MOTION was made by Vice Mayor Mackenzie, seconded by Council Member Breeze, to adopt Ordinance No. 784. Under discussion, Council Member Smith expressed concern about how the cost of said ordinance is to be allocated. After the motion, which was APPROVED 4 -1 with Council Member Smith dissenting, reading was waived and Ordinance No. 784 was ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE. City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Minutes (8 of 13) April 24 2007 for Joint Meeting of City Council & Community Development Commission & Regular Meetings of City Council /Community Development Commission /Rohnert Park Financing Authority 8. PLANNING MATTERS: 1. Tree Preservation and Protection - Consideration of Proposed Rohnert Park Municipal Code Amendments to Chapters 12.24 (Public Tree Care) and 17.04 (Definitions) and Addition of Chapter 17.15 (Tree Preservation and Protection) of Title 17 - Zoning (File Number PL2006- 031MC): 1. Staff Report: Senior Planner Rich reviewed the contents of the Staff Report. 2. Public Comments: None. 3. Ordinance for Adoption: Waive Further Reading and Adopt Ordinance by reading title: No. 769 Amending Chapter 12.24 (Public Tree Care) and Title 17 (Zoning Ordinance) of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code to Address Tree Preservation and Protection Upon MOTION by Council Member Stafford, seconded by Council Member Breeze, and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was waived and Ordinance No. 769 was ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE. 2. Corridor Study Ad Hoc Subcommittee — Consideration of Assignment of Two Council Members to Serve as Corridor Study Ad Hoc Subcommittee Members: 1. Staff Report: Senior Planner Rich reviewed the contents of the Staff Report. 2. Public Comments: None. 3. Council discussion/action: Council discussion concluded with CONCURRENCE to assign Council Member Stafford and Mayor Vidak- Martinez to the Corridor Study Ad Hoc Subcommittee. 9. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR ANIMAL -TO- ANIMAL BITE INCIDENTS: Consideration of an Ordinance Amending Rohnert Park Municipal Code Section 6.04.350, "Biting Animals — Notification and Disposition ": Staff Report: Assistant City Manager Schwarz summarized the contents of the Staff Report, and he responded to Council questions and comments. 2. Public Comments: None. 3. Ordinance for Adoption: Waive Further Reading and Adopt Ordinance by reading title: No. 786 Amending Section 6.04.350, "Biting Animals — Notification and Disposition" of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Minutes (9 of 13) April 24, 2007 for Joint Meeting of City Council & Community Development Commission & Regular Meetings of City Council/Community Development Commission /Rohnert Park Financing Authority A MOTION was made by Council Member Smith, seconded by Council Member Stafford, to adopt Ordinance No.. 768. Under discussion, Council Member Smith noted his agreement with the clarifying amendment for the second reading. After the motion, which was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was waived and Ordinance No. 768 was ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE. 10. NEIGHBORHOOD GARDENS: Consideration of a Budget for the Establishment of Neighborhood Gardens in City Parks: Staff Report: Management Analyst Tacata reviewed the contents of the Staff Report, and she responded to Council questions and comments. Public Comments: None. 3. Council discussion /direction: Council Members shared their perspectives on the proposed Neighborhood Gardens. Council discussion concluded, and for purposes of moving forward, Council Member Breeze stated that she supports staff, s recommendations with the clarification (1) that the City is not asking for the funds from the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria (FIGR), but rather being gifted the funds by FIGR, and (2) that through signage and/or notification to the public it be made very clear that if there are no funds in the future, the City will not be funding the Neighborhood Gardens. Couneil maje *Mayor Vidak- Martinez and Vice Mayor Mackenzie* AGREED with * *G, ,,,.,,.:1 Membef Breeze's Mayor Vidak- Martinez' statement regarding FIGR gifting for Neighborhood Gardens, *while Council Members Smith and Stafford did not concur specifically with the request of funding for the gardens from the FIGR.* Furthermore, Council UNANIMOUSLY CONCURRED (1) that it supports and wants community gardens in Rohnert Park; (2) that the Parks and Open Space Committee (PROS) have oversight of the Neighborhood Gardens; and (3) that is supports staff s recommendations of the two proposed sites, Lydia Mini - Park and the Boys and Girls Club/Benicia Park. *AMENDMENT ABOVE made by Council Member Smith at the May 8, 2007 City Council meeting. * *AMENDMENT ABOVE made by Council Member Breeze at City Council meeting of May 22, 2007. (Deletions lined out/Additions underlined) 11. WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES: Consideration of Measures to Conserve Water in the City of Rohnert Park: 1. Staff Report: City Engineer/Director Public Works Jenkins provided an oral report reviewing the newspaper ad placed by the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA), noting that the public can call 707/547 -1910 or 707/547 -1906 for more information regarding water conservation programs. He responded to Council questions and comments. 2. Public Comments: None. Council discussion /direction: Council Member Smith expressed support for the metering of Planned Unit Developments, noting that there is a charge to implement and read the meters. He also expressed support for water conservation efforts. Vice Mayor Mackenzie noted that the Water Issues Subcommittee will be meeting tomorrow to address this ongoing issue of water conservation. City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Minutes (10 of 13) April 24 2007 for Joint Meeting of Cite Council & Community Development Commission & Regular Meetings of City Couneil/Community Development Commission/RohnertPark Financing Authority 12. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND /OR OTHER REPORTS: 1. City - Community Center Plaza Design Ad Hoc Subcommittee meeting, 4/13: Mayor Vidak- Martinez and Council Member Stafford DISTRIBUTED AND REVIEWED diagrams of the Community Center. 2. Rohnert Park - Cotati Regional Library Advisory Board meeting, 4/17: Council Member Smith provided a brief report on the meeting, including an update on the naming of the Flores Room. 3. Sonoma County Waste Management Agency meeting, 4/18: Council Member Smith noted the adoption of a budget by SCWMA. 4. Santa Rosa Plain Conservation Strategy Implementation Committee (California Tiger Salamander) meeting, 4/18: Vice Mayor Mackenzie reported on the progress of the Implementation Committee. 5. Association of Bay Area Governments Spring General Assembly meeting, 4/19: Council Members Stafford and Smith and Vice Mayor Mackenzie reported briefly on the meeting, including discussions about acting regionally. 6. Local Government Commission Water Workshop - Linking Land Use and Water in the Bay Area, 4/23: Vice Mayor Mackenzie stated that he would brief the Water Issues Subcommittee tomorrow on said workshop. 7. Other informational reports, if any: Volunteer Center's Annual Luncheon, 4/11: Council Member Smith noted that Neighbors Organized Against Hunger (NOAH) was recognized. Pacific Market Ribbon Cutting / Grand Opening, 4/14: Mayor Vidak- Martinez noted the ribbon- cutting was well attended, and Vice Mayor Mackenzie suggested that the event organizer be recognized as proceeds from the market's sales went to help various local organizations. Earth Day, 4/22: Council Member Smith noted his attendance at an event with the Marin Sonoma Mosquito Vector. Sacramento, 4/23: Council Member Smith noted that he was in Sacramento testifying for SCWMA and the League of California Cities in support of pharmaceutical take -backs per SB 966, Pharmaceuticals in the Waste Stream. 13. COMMUNICATIONS: Banners /flags to honor local graduating youth: Council Member Smith REQUESTED TO AGENDIZE said matter for Council consideration. City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Minutes . (11 of 13) April 24 2007 . for Joint Meeting of City Council & Community Development Commission & Regular Meetings of City Council /Community Development Commission /Rohnert Park Financing Authority 14. MATTERS FROM /FOR COUNCIL: 1. Calendar of Events: Document provided to Council in agenda packets. 2. City Council Agenda Forecast: Document provided to Council in agenda packets. 3. Other informational items, if any: Brady Campaign's Public "Speak Up" Program: Mayor Vidak- Martinez expressed interest in said program where youth can anonymously alert authorities about weapons concerns. She SUBMITTED informational documentation to City Manager Donley for follow -up. 15. 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. Rohnert Park Community Band 4"' of July Concert: Covered earlier in the meeting under Agenda Item No. 2, Scheduled Appearances /Presentations. Council discussion /direction: As previously noted in the minutes. 3. Request for Funding from the Federated Indians of the Graton Rancheria for Public Safety Programs: City Manager Donley gave a brief oral report, and he and Director of Public Safety Bullard responded to Council questions and comments. Council - discussion /direction: Staff provided additional comments, and Council discussion concluded with CONCURRENCE to request that FIGR provide funding for the Special Enforcement Unit, a School Resource Officer, and a civilian Records Supervision position, *with clarification that Council Member Smith concurs only with the funding of authorized sworn officer positions but not with the inclusion of funding of a civilian position for records.* *AMENDMENT ABOVE made by Council Member Smith at the May 8, 2007 City Council. (Deletions lined out /Additions underlined.) 4. Other informational items, if any: Redwood Equities update: City Manager Donley noted that in a meeting today with Dennis Hunter of Redwood Equities the group has indicated that they are moving forward with a zero - carbon project. 16. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Members of the public desiring to speak were called forward. No members of the public responded. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Vidak- Martinez adjourned the City Council meeting at 11:52 p.m. to consecutively and separately convene the meetings of the Community Development Commission and the Rohnert Park Financing Authority. City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Minutes (12 of 13) April 24 2007 for Joint Meeting of City Council & Community Development Commission & Regular Meetings of City CouncillCommunity Development CommissionMohnert Park Financing Authority MINUTES FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK Tuesday, April 24, 2007 Call to Order: 11:52 p.m. Roll Call: Breeze, Mackenzie, Smith, Stafford, Vidak- Martinez Also present: Executive Director Donley, Assistant General Counsel Whelan, and Recorder Leonard 1. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT ON JOINT CITY COUNCIL /CDC CLOSED SESSION: Chairperson Vidak- Martinez stated that there was no reportable action from Closed Session. Unscheduled public appearances: None. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR: Chairperson Vidak- Martinez asked the Commissioners if there were any questions about matters on the CDC Consent Calendar. No matters were raised. Approval of Minutes for: CDC Portion of Concurrent Meetings — April 10, 2007 2. Approval of CDC Bills /Demands for Payment in the amount of $77,594.74 3. Accepting CDC Cash/Investments Report for: Month Ending January, 2007 4. CDC Resolution for Adoption: 2007 -06 Enabling Rohnert Park Residents to Have Access to Homebuyer Assistance Through a Sonoma County Associate Membership with the California Rural Home Mortgage Finance Authority Homebuyers Fund (CHF), Cooperating with the County in Assigning the County 2007 Single Family Allocation to CHF, and Maintaining the Existing Cooperation Agreement with the Sonoma County Community Development Commission A MOTION was made by Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Commissioner Smith, to approve the Consent Calendar. After the motion, reading was waived, and the CDC Consent Calendar, as outlined in the agenda, was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED. 3. ADDOURNMET OF CDC MEETING: There being no further business, Chairperson Vidak- Martinez adjourned the CDC meeting at 11:52 p.m. City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Minutes (13 of 13) April 24 2007 for Joint Meeting of City Council & Community Development Commission & Regular Meetings of City CouncitlCommunity Development Commission /Rohnert Park Financing Authority MINUTES FOR THE ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY Tuesday, April 24, 2007 Call to Order: 1 1:52 p.m. Roll Call: Breeze; Mackenzie, Smith; Stafford, Vidak - Martinez Also present: Executive Director Donley; Assistant General Counsel Whelan, and Recorder Leonard Unscheduled public appearances: None. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR: Chairperson Vidak - Martinez asked the Members if there were any questions about matters on the RPFA Consent Calendar. No matters were raised. 1. Approval of RPFA Portion of Concurrent City Meeting Minutes for: Regular Meeting — April 10, 2007 2. Accepting RPFA Cash/Investments Report for: Month Ending January, 2007 A MOTION was made by Vice Chair Mackenzie, seconded by Member Breeze, 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 11:53 p.m. Leonar Certified Shorthand Reporter C.S.R. 11599 Vicki Vidak- Martinez Mayor City of Rohnert Park