2006/01/24 City Council MinutesCITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETING MINUTES FOR:
City Council
Community Development Commission
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
January 24, 2006
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 in
Regular Session for a meeting to commence at 6:00 p.m. at the Rohnert Park City Hall,
6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park; with Mayor Smith presiding.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING - REGULAR SESSION
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 meeting: City Manager Donley, Assistant City
Attorney Whelan, Director of Community Development Bendorff; Director of Public
Works /City Engineer Jenkins, Director Public Safety Bullard, Public Safety Sergeant
Sweeney, Recreation Services Manages- Miller, Director of Administrative Services
Lipitz, Engineering Department Management Analyst Tacata, Housing and
Redevelopment Project Manager Ellena and Videographer Beltz.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Austin Chester, Student, Hahn Elementary
School.
2. SCHEDULED APPEARANCES /PRESENTATIONS:
1. Mayor's Presentation of Resolutions:
• Recognizing Recycling Accomplishments of (1) the California Institute of
Human Services, (2) Rheodyne, (3) Sonoma Piano, and (4) Valley Furniture:
Mayor Smith shared opening comments and READ AND PRESENTED
said resolutions to representatives from the California Institute of Human
Services and Valley Furniture. He noted that representatives from Rheodyne
and Sonoma Piano were unable to attend.
• Recognizing Scott Weaver for Outstanding Community Service for
"Weaver's Winter Wonderland" Sharing a Magical Holiday Experience:
Mayor Smith READ AND PRESENTED said resolution to Mr. Weaver.
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• Recognizing Phillip Davies for Outstanding Community Service for His
"Christmas Funhouse" Sharing a Magical Holiday Experience: Mayor
Smith READ AND PRESENTED said resolution to Mr. Davies.
2. Chip Worthington regarding Flooding & Wilfred Avenue Flood Plain: Mr.
Worthington DISTRIBUTED AND REVIEWED the contents of a binder
entitled, "Pictorial Documentation of the Flooding at the Wilfred Casino Site."
He asked the Council to allow for a study to determine why there is flooding at
the casino site.
3. Recognizing and Declaring Hertzel Harrison an Honorary Citizen: At the
request of Mayor Smith, Council CONCURRED to recognize Mr. Harrison
when he arrived later in the meeting.
4. Candace Birchfield regarding Save Sonoma Grove: Ms. Birchfield, President
of Save the Grove, expressed concerns about the drastic rent increases, the
cutting of trees and the restrictive rules at Sonoma Grove. She asked the
Council to extend the City's Mobilehome Ordinance to include Sonoma
Grove.
3. SSU STUDENT REPORT:
• Sonoma State University Associated Students, Inc. By James J. Reilly, III,
Legislative Representative: Mr. Reilly shared information and /or brief
updates on the following items, including the flooding at SSU; recent
naming of SSU as one of the top 25 wired campuses; political
convent] on/convocati on scheduled at SSU tomorrow. Mayor Smith
PROVIDED Mr. Reilly with flyers for distribution at SSU regarding an
upcoming blood drive.
4. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES /COMMENTS:
Members of the public who submitted Speaker Cards were called forward.
1. Jason Dickamore, 6 Varda Street, was recognized and urged the Council to
extend the Mobilehome Ordinance to include Sonoma Grove. He noted his
disappointment that Sonoma Grove was not on this evening's agenda.
2. Laila Barada, 6 Varda Street, was recognized and SHARED pictures with
Council of how Sonoma Grove will change with rent increases and tree - cutting.
She invited Council to visit the Grove, and she noted that they are obligated to
help the residents of Sonoma Grove.
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3. Steve Bosshard, 5769 Dexter, was recognized and DISTRIBUTED AND
REVIEWED the contents of an article by Jan Golab in the LA Daily News,
entitled, "Indian gaming woes." He discussed problems with the pay rate for
employees, the crime impact and corruption caused by the Indian Gaming
Regulatory Act (IGRA). He urged the Council to stop the casino.
4. Larry Esparza, 44 Verde Circle, was recognized and expressed concerns
regarding flooding in the vicinity of Rancho Verde, noting that construction of a
casino will make it worse. He also urged Council to save Sonoma Grove as a
historical landmark.
5. Andreas Dallm, 21 Alexis Street, was recognized and expressed concern about
the tree - cutting and the rent increases at Sonoma Grove. He SUBMITTED to
City Manager Donley a copy of the Tiburon Tree Ordinance and the Marin
County Native Tree Ordinance, and he encouraged staff to review them.
6. Rick Barada, 23 Alexis, was recognized and. reviewed his family's life ]Sonoma.
Grove. He urged Council to stop the tree - cutting going on in the Grove, and he
indicated that members of the public could donate to Save the Grove at the local
Exchange Bank.
7. Penny Hamilton, 42 Anne Lane, was recognized and discussed the lack of
affordable housing for the working poor and her concern about the tree - cutting
at Sonoma Grove. She urged Council to support a rent freeze.
8. Dan Blanquie, 4549 Fairway Drive, Chair of Parks, Recreation and Open Space
(PROS) and Ciny Peterson, Parks and Recreation Commission, were
recognized and provided Council with a brief update of PROS. They indicated
that PROS is conducting a recreational needs survey for the City, and they
asked members of the public to go to rpcity.org to fill out said survey or to go to
the Community Center for a hard copy. Mayor Smith noted that the survey is
available at the Library as well.
9. Alice McAdams, 2 Alexis Street, was recognized and referred to the Mobile
Home Residency Act. She urged Council to set a precedent in the County in
dealing with the current problems at Sonoma Grove.
10. Anne Povey, 25 Alexis Street, was recognized and conveyed the pressure she
feels in terms of having to move from Sonoma Grove. She also described her
encounter with the new owner of Sonoma Grove.
11. Jamie Johnston, Sonoma Grove, was recognized and expressed her pleasure
with living in the Sonoma Grove community. She urged the Council to save
the historical community of Sonoma Grove.
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12. David Grabill, 1930 Alderbrook, was recognized and stated that there is no
Constitutional reason why the City cannot impose a rent freeze for the
residents of Sonoma Grove. He encouraged the City to defend its General
Plan and thereby aid the people in Sonoma Grove. At the suggestion of
Councilmember Mackenzie, through Mayor Smith; Council CONCURRED
to discuss Sonoma Grove matters at the conclusion of Agenda Item No. 7,
"Community Development Matters."
13. Teresa Thurman, Sonoma Grove, was recognized and explained that as the
new owner of Sonoma Grove, her priorities are the health and safety of the
residents. She also discussed how rents at Sonoma Grove are in compliance
with HUD requirements, and she DISPLAYED to Council a key presented to
her from some residents of the Grove.
14. Debbie Clarkson, 510 Corte Naranja, was recognized and expressed concerns
about the recent flooding at Rancho Verde. She stated that she will e -mail
photos of said flooding to the City Clerk.
15. Linell, 8171 Harbor Street, was recognized and expressed concerns about the
tree - cutting at Sonoma Grove. She also asked Council how they would
replace the lost stock of affordable housing if the rents in Sonorna Grove
increase.
16. Rob DeWitt, 59 Varda, was recognized and expressed concern with the way
the residents at Sonoma Grove are being treated. He also stated that a casino
will hurt the community.
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5. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Mayor Smith asked if there were any questions about matters on the Consent
Calendar. City Manager Donley signified deferral of Resolution 2006 -37. Mayor
Smith signified and Vice -Mayor Vidak- Martinez signified removal of the Regular
Concurrent City Meetings Minutes for January 10, 2006. Mayor Smith also
signified removal of Resolution 2006 -29 for further discussion.
B. Approval of Bills /Demands for Payment concurrently for:
• City of Rohnert Park/City Council in the amount of $2,728,658.95
C. Accepting Cash/Investments Reports for Months Ending,
November 30, 2005 (ACCEPTED) & December 31, 2005
(DEFERRED) for:
• City of Rohnert Park/City Council
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D. Resolutions for Adoption:
2006 -28 Endorsing and Prioritizing Applications for the 2006 -2007
Community Development Block Grant Funding
2006 -30 Awarding the Contract for Law Enforcement Rifles for the Public
Safety Department
2006 -31 Approving Amendment No. 1 to Task Order No. 2005 -16 with
Winzler & Kelly Consulting Engineers for the Westside Public
Safety Building Needs Assessment and Programming Phase 11
Project No. 2004 -13
2006 -32 Approving the Architectural Services Agreement with Coker
Architects for the Community Center Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) Improvements and Beam Replacement Project
2006 -33 Approving the Project Management Agreement with Greystone
West Company for the Community Center Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) Improvements and Beam Replacement
Project
2006 -34 Approving Task Order 2006 -01 with Winzler & Kelly for
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System
Maintenance Contract Request for Proposals
2006 -35 Requesting the Consent of the Board of Supervisors of the County
of Sonoma for Changes and Modifications to Assessment District
No. 05 -01 (Sewer Force Main Project No. 2003 -11)
2006 -36 Authorizing and Approving Task Order 2006 -02 with Winzler &
Kelly Consulting Engineers for Assessment Engineering Services
Associated with Changes and Modifications to Assessment District
05 -01
2006 -38 Rejecting the Amended Claim of Adam Benjamin Giacomini aka DJ
Amen, and Tyler Lewis dba Noizmakers Entertainment; Teruo,
Inc., a California Corporation, Brian C. and Timothy T. Watters as
Represented by O'Brien Watters & Davis, LLP, Michael G.
Watters, Esq. (re. alleged police action causing loss of income)
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by Councilmember
Flores, and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was waived and the
Consent Calendar, with the exception of the Regular Concurrent City Meetings
Minutes of January 10, 2006 and Resolution Nos. 2006 -29 and 2006 -37, was
ADOPTED.
Items for Consideration:
A. Approval of City Council Portion of Concurrent Meeting Minutes for:
Regular Concurrent City Meetings - January 10, 2006
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Mayor Smith directed Council to the final sentence of page 9, Agenda Item No. 7,
and he amended the beginning of the sentence to read as follows: "Mayor Smith
stated that he accepted the advice of the City Attorney that Sonoma Grove is a
trailer park and not a mobilehome park, but nonetheless..." Vice Mayor Vidak-
Martinez directed Council to page 9, Agenda Item No. 7, "Council
discussion/direction/action," and she amended "her support for rent control" to
read "her support for rent stabilization." A MOTION was made by Mayor Smith,
seconded by Councilmember Breeze, to approve the Regular Concurrent City
Meetings Minutes of January 10, 2005. Said motion was UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVED.
2006 -29 Supporting an Application to the Sonoma County Transportation
Authority (SCTA) for the Transportation for Livable Communities
Capital Program
Mayor Smith noted the Chamber of Commerce's support for this resolution. Upon
MOTION by Mayor Smith, seconded by Councilmember Breeze, and
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was waived and Resolution 2006 -29
was ADOPTED.
2006 -37 Approving Parcel Map Subdivision Improvement Agreement with
Codding Enterprises
Item DEFERRED per staff recommendation.
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6. ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT FEE SCHEDULE PROPOSED REVISIONS:
Consideration of adopting new and revised Engineering Department Fees:
1. Staff Report: Engineering Department Management Analyst Tacata reviewed
contents of the Staff Report and responded to Council questions and
comments.
2. PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Smith opened the Public Nearing at 7:25 p.m.
There being no members of the public interested in speaking about this
matter, Mayor Smith closed the Public Hearing at 7:25 p.m.
3. Resolution for Adoption:
2006 -39 Amending Certain Engineering Fees
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Council Motion/Discussion/Vote: A MOTION was made by Councilmember
Flores, seconded by Councilmember Breeze, to adopt Resolution 2006 -39.
Under discussion, Councilmember Breeze indicated that the City would now
be recovering full costs for its work. Councilmember Flores commented on
the projected income, and Mayor Smith noted that only about 40 percent of
the costs were previously recovered. After the motion, which was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was waived and Resolution 2006-
39 was ADOPTED. .
7. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MATTERS:
1. Report on City's Housing Production Since 1999 — Review of
accomplishments to date:
a. Staff Report: Director of Community Development Bendorff shared the
contents of the Staff Report and responded to Council questions and
comments.
b. Acceptance to Receive and File Report:
• Council discussion/direction/action: Council CONCURRED TO
DIRECT STAFF to receive and file said report.
2. Status Report on Workforce Housing Linkage Fee:
a. Staff Report: Housing and Redevelopment Project Manager Ellena
reviewed the contents of the Staff Report, and she introduced City of
Petaluma representatives, who shared brief comments, as well as Carla
Howell from the Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce. Manager Ellena
and said representatives responded to Council questions and comments.
At this time, Mayor Smith called forward members of the public interested
in commenting on this matter.
Scott Littlehale, 265 Hegenberger Road, Oakland, was recognized and
expressed reasons for his support of Council adoption of the Workforce
Housing Linkage Fee. He urged Council to continue to raise the bar for
affordable housing requirements and not to exempt commercial properties
from a jobs/housing linkage fee.
2. David Grabill, 1930 Alderbrook, was recognized and noted that he works
with local housing groups to support jobs/housing linkage fees. He asked
the Council not to exempt mixed use developments from the fee.
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b. Council discussion/direction/action: A MOTION was made by
Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by Councilmember Flores, to
adopt the staff recommendation as outlined in the Staff Report with the
addition that the monies to fund staff's recommendation come from the
Redevelopment budget. Under discussion, Councilmember Flores
expressed his support for businesses and sales tax revenue coming into
the City, and he recommended that staff take a look at this fee at a later
time. He also agreed with the need for further studies. Councilmember
Breeze expressed support for a study, as well as for economic
development of the City, which she noted might be affected by a
jobs /housing linkage fee. Councilmember Mackenzie expressed support
for further study, as well as for the development of workforce housing.
He and Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez noted their participation in what
culminated in 2001 with the "Sonoma County Workforce Housing
Linkage Fee Study, Draft Report." Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez
expressed support for a thorough study. She also noted that the City is on
its own in terms of providing workforce housing, and that the linkage fee
will make the City attractive to the business community. Mayor Smith
expressed disappointment that the City of Cotati did not want to join in
OD the study, and he thanked the representatives from the City of
Petaluma for speaking to Council. He noted that the feel must account
for mixed use projects and that it cannot work if redevelopment areas are
exempt. At the conclusion of Council discussion, said motion was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED. -
RECESS /RECONVENE: Mayor Smith declared a recess at 8:12 p.m. Mayor Smith convened
the Council at 8:20 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
3. Planning and Zoning File No. PL2005 -056MC - Consideration of Proposed
Amendments to Subsection 17.06.060 and 17.06.100 of the Rohnert Park
Municipal Code regarding Drive- Through Window Operations including
Certifying a Negative Declaration for same:
a. Staff Report: Director of Community Development Bendorff shared the
contents of the Staff Report.
b. PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Smith opened the Public Hearing at 8:25
p.m. There being no members of the public interested in speaking, Mayor
Smith closed the Public Hearing at 8:25 p.m.
c. Resolutions for Adoption:
2006 -40 Denying Amendments to Title 17, Zoning, of the Rohnert Park
Municipal Code, Subsections 17.06.060 and 17.06.100
Concerning Drive - Through Window Operations (City of
Rohnert Park)
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Council Motion/Discussion/Vote: A MOTION was made by
Councilmember Flores, seconded by Councilmember Breeze, to adopt
Resolution 2006 -40. Under discussion, Councilmember Breeze expressed
concern that people in outlying areas may have to drive a long distance to use
a drive - through, noting that drive - throughs are particularly convenient for
many parents with small children. She expressed support for allowing drive -
throughs on a case -by -case basis. Councilmember Flores expressed support
for thoughtful application on a case -by -case basis, as well as for the reduction
of pollutants in the atmosphere. Councilmember Mackenzie deferred to the
previous minutes on this matter, and he noted that he is not in favor of denial.
Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez discussed the importance of design in terms of
the City's future plans, and she noted that said resolution does not put
restrictions on drive - through pharmacies. Mayor Smith indicated that there is
room on the map to build drive- throughs. He discussed the synchronization
of traffic lights and livable neighborhoods, and he stated that he will be
voting against this resolution. Mayor Smith requested a roll call vote. After
The discussion, reading was waived and said motion FAILED 2 -3 BY ROLL
CALL VOTE, with Councilmember Mackenzie, Vice Mayor Vidak-
Martinez and Mayor Smith dissenting.
2006 -41 Certifying a Negative Declaration for Proposed Amendments to
Subsections 17.06.060 and 17.06.100 of the Rohnert Park
Municipal Code Regarding Drive - Through Window Operations
(City of Rohnert Park)
Council Motion/Discussion/Vote: A MOTION was made by
Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez, to
adopt Resolution 2006 -41. Under discussion, Councilmember Flores stated
that he will be voting in favor of the negative declaration for consistency with
appropriate procedures. Mayor Smith requested a roll call vote. After the
motion, which was APPROVED 4 -1 BY ROLL CALL VOTE, with
Councilmember Breeze dissenting, reading was waived and Resolution 2006-
41 was ADOPTED.
d. Waive Further Reading and Introduce Ordinance by reading title:
No. 751 Amending Title 17, Zoning, of the Rohnert Park Municipal
Code, Subsections 17.06.060 and 17.06.100 Concerning Drive-
Through Window Operations
Council Motion/Discussion/Roll Call Vote: Upon MOTION by
Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez, and
APPROVED 3 -2 BY ROLL CALL VOTE, with Councilmembers Breeze
and Flores dissenting, reading was waived and Ordinance No. 751 was
INTRODUCED.
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2. SCHEDULED APPEARANCES /PRESENTATIONS: (Out of order)
3. Recognizing and Declaring Hertzel Harrison an Honorary Citizen: Mayor
Smith READ AND PRESENTED the resolution to Mr. Harrison, who shared
brief comments.
14. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND /OR OTHER REPORTS: (Out of order)
9. Mobile Home Parks Sub - Committee meeting regarding Sonoma Grove, date
to be announced: Mayor Smith indicated that the meeting did not take place.
However, he stated that he did meet with the owners and others related to the
matter. City Manager Donley commented on rent stabilization matters, and he
urged the residents to contact SCAYD at 793 -9030 for services and assistance.
Assistant City Attorney Whelan commented on the City's legal regarding its
Mobilehome Ordinance, and she indicated that staff has also provided a
confidential memo responding to Attorney David Grabill's comments. At the
suggestion of Councilmember Mackenzie, Council CONCURRED TO
DECLARE A SPECIAL MEETING to take place on Tuesday, January 31'`,
commencing at 5:00 p.m. with a Closed Session to discuss the City Attorney's
Confidential Memo. Under discussion, Councilmember Breeze urged the
residents to contact SCAYD. Councilmember Flores encouraged the owner to
work with the residents to increase the rents to an appropriate level, and he
asked staff to review ways to provide assistance to the residents.
Councilmember Mackenzie reminded staff to check with the owners regarding
the possibility of purchase by a non - profit organization. Vice Mayor Vidak-
Martinez noted that litigation and non - profit purchases take years. She stated
that she is not in favor of declaring eminent domain, and she stressed the need
to meet health and safety standards in Sonoma Grove. Mayor Smith thanked
the new owner for speaking to Council. He noted that a sale of the park to a
non - profit is a lengthy process, and he discussed the importance of safety in
Sonoma Grove.
8. COMMISSION /COMMITTEE /BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
1. Council action regarding nominations and appointments
for two (2) year terms expired December 31, 2005:
• Mobile Home Parks Rent Appeals Board
to fill vacancy due to Mike Pastryk not interested in re- appointment:
Mayor Smith DIRECTED STAFF to continue to post said vacancy.
• Sister Cities Relations Committee
to fill vacancy due to Toshiko Kumshi not interested in re- appointment:
Mayor Smith DIRECTED STAFF to continue to post said vacancy.
2. Council action to fill vacancies due to recent resignations:
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a. Cultural Arts Commission - Consideration of appointment to fill
vacancy with a four (4) year term to expire December 31, 2008:
Council action to fill vacancy due to previous acceptance of
Catherine Isett resignation: Councilmerber Mackenzie
stated that he has an application to review.
b. Parks & Recreation Commission - Consideration of appointment
to fill vacancy with a two (2) year term to expire December 31,
2006:
• Council action to fill vacancy due to previous acceptance of
Chuck Rogers resignation: Upon nomination by Vice Mayor
Vidak- Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Flores, Council
CONCURRED to appoint Fred Coleman for a two -year term
to the Parks and Recreation Commission to expire December
31, 2006.
9. PLAYGROUND RENOVATION DESIGNS:
Consideration of Parks and Recreation Commission recommendations for playground
renovations to be submitted for competitive bid:
1. Presentation by Recreation Services Manager Guy Miller and Parks and
Recreation Commission Chair Thomas Hansen: Manager Miller and
Commissioner Hansen reviewed the contents of a Power Point presentation
and responded to Council questions and comments on matters including the
state of the City's current equipment, the new apparatus, the renovation plans
for Ladybug Park an d benches and picnic tables along the creeks.
2. Public Comments: Members of the public interested in speaking were called
forward.
1. Barbara Greene, Sonoma County, was recognized and asked that Council
invest some of the funding towards benches and picnic tables along the
creeks and bike paths. Mayor Smith indicated that staff will look into that
during upcoming budget discussions.
3. Council discussion/direction/action: A MOTION was made by
Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by Councilmember Flores, (1) to
approve the designs as outlined in the Staff Report, and (2) to DIRECT
STAFF to move forward with competitive bids to include re- analyzation and
addition of work in Ladybug Park in light of mini -parks becoming part of the
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). A FRIENDLY AMENDMENT was
made by Mayor Smith, accepted by the maker and second of the motion, to
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include consideration of funding for benches and picnic tables along the
creeks/bike paths. Under discussion; Councilmember Breeze expressed
reasons for supporting sandboxes, and she suggested that staff allow the
community to decide on the design for Ladybug Park. Mayor Smith suggested
that staff contact REMIF regarding any liabilities associated with sandboxes.
Councilmember Flores suggested that the Parks and Recreation Commission
review the sandbox issue. After the discussion, said motion was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
10. ANIMAL REGULATION AND PROTECTION ORDINANCE:
Consideration of Ordinance Amending Existing Chapters 6.02 "General Provisions,"
6.04 "Animal Regulation," 6.08 "Animal Impoundment," and 6.10 "Hearings by .
Shelter Supervisor," of Title 6, "Animal Regulation and Protection," of the Rohnert
Park Municipal Code:
1. Staff Report: Assistant City Attorney Whelan referred Council to the change
in the revised ordinance distributed to Council during the break, and she
responded to Council questions and comments.
2. Public Comments: None.
3. Waive Further Reading and Introduce Ordinance by reading title:
No. 752 Amending Existing Chapters 6.02 "General Provisions," 6.04
"Animal Regulation," 6.08 "Animal Impoundment," and 6.10
"Hearings by Shelter Supervisor," of Title 6, "Animal
Regulation and Protection," of the Rohnert Park Municipal
Code
Council Motion/Discussion/Roll Call Vote: A MOTION was made by
Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez, to
introduce Ordinance No. 752. Under discussion, Councilmembers Breeze,
Flores and Mackenzie and Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez thanked staff for
the report. The maker and the second of the motion agreed with a
FRIENDLY AMENDMENT by Mayor Smith to shorten the period of
time to arrange to neuter a pit bull per Section 6.04.160 from fifteen days to
five days. After the motion, which was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED,
reading was waived and Ordinance No. 752 was INTRODUCED BY
ROLL CALL VOTE. At the suggestion of Mayor Smith, Council
CONCURRED TO DIRECT STAFF, with the assistance of
Councilmember Breeze, to draft a letter to Assemblymember Joe Nation
asking that more be done in terms of vicious animal legislation.
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11. BALLOT MEASURES:
Review and consideration of Timelines and Cost Estimates for June 6, 2006 Primary &
November 7, 2006 General Elections:
Council discussion/direction/action: Mayor Smith explained this matter, and
at his suggestion, Council CONCURRED to bring back this issue at the first
meeting after the 4"' of July to see if Council is interested in such a ballot
measure.
12. COUNCIL REIMBURSEMENT:
Consideration of resolution for new state laws addressing expense reimbursement to
public officials and consideration of adopting a standardized reimbursement policy:
1. City Attorney Report on new state laws addressing expense reimbursement to
public officials: Assistant City Attorney Whelan explained this matter, and
Councilmembers shared comments.
2. Resolution for Adoption:
2006 -42 Adopting Expense Reimbursement and Use of Public Resources
Policy
Council Motion/Discussion/Vote: Upon MOTION by Councilmember
Flores, seconded by Councilmember Breeze, and UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVED, reading was waived and Resolution 2006 -42 was
ADOPTED.
2. Staff Report on Assembly Bill 11 Standard Reimbursement - Consideration
of adopting a standardized reimbursement policy: City Manager Donley
reviewed the contents of the Staff Report.
Council discussion/direction/action: Councilmember Flores indicated that it
is important for Council to have a legislative intent. Councilmember
Mackenzie discussed controlling the number of meetings. Vice Mayor
Vidak- Martinez commented on issues related to cost of living increases
(COLA). At the suggestion of Mayor Smith, Council CONCURRED (1) to
consider, before the next fiscal year, an increase for Councilmembers on a
per -year basis, and (2) to consider having the Community Development
Commission adopt State standards.
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13. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COLLABORATION COUNCIL (EDCC) OF
SONOMA COUNTY:
Consideration of invitation from Sonoma County Economic Development Board to
participate in a county -wide collaborative group agreement aimed at enhancing and
coordinating economic and workforce development activities in Sonoma County:
1. Staff Report: City Manager Donley shared the contents of the Staff Report.
2. Resolution for Adoption:
2006 -43 Approval of Entering Into the County -Wide Collaborative
Group Agreement of the Economic Development Collaboration
Council (EDCC) of Sonoma County to Promote the Economic
and Workforce Development of Sonoma County
Council Motion/Discussion/Vote: Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Vidak-
Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Breeze, and UNANIMOULSY
APPROVED, reading was waived and Resolution 2006 -43 was ADOPTED.
14. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND /OR OTHER REPORTS:
L 2006 Mayors & Councilmembers Leadership Academy, 1/11/06: Mayor Smith
acknowledged his attendance at said event.
2. Water /Wastewater Issues Subcommittee, 1/11/06 mtg.: Councilmembers
Mackenzie and Flores reported on matters related to the Rohnert Park Creek
Committee formation, the Creek Master Plan and plans for response to future
flooding.
Council discussion/direction /action: At the suggestion of
Councilmember Mackenzie, Council CONCURRED TO
AGENDIZE for the first meeting in February, 2006 consideration of
forming a Creek Subcommittee to consider work on a Creek Master
Plan. Council AGREED with the suggestion by Councilmembers
Flores and Mackenzie that they serve on the Subcommittee.
Engineering Department Management Analyst Tacata
DISTRIBUTED AND REVIEWED a document regarding the
Creek Master Plan.
3. Mayors' & Councilmembers' Assn. General Membership Meeting, 1/I2/06:
Mayor Smith briefly reported on his attendance at this meeting.
Councilmember Mackenzie commented on ABAG matters regarding regional
housing needs numbers.
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4. Transportation, Communication & Public Works Policy Committee, included
with League of Calif. Cities Policy Committee Meeting, Sacramento
Convention Center, 1/12/06: Mayor Smith briefly reported on his attendance
at said meeting.
5. Library Advisory Board, 1/17/06: Mayor Smith briefly reported on said
meeting, including topics related to the hanging of banners in the library and
the addition of a Teen Library Advisory Board member.
6. Sonoma County Waste Management Agency (SCWMA), 1/18/06 rntg.:
Mayor Smith referred Council to the Final Report provided in the agenda
packets.
7. Volunteer Appreciation Tea, Community Center, 1/18/06: Mayor Smith
acknowledged his attendance at said function, along with that of
Councilmember Flores and City Manager Donley.
8. League of Calif. Cities Environmental Quality Policy meeting, 1/19/06:
Councilmember Mackenzie stated that matters related to soil erosion will be
very critical to the City at the upcoming regional meeting.
9. Mobile Home Parks Sub - Committee meeting regarding Sonoma Grove,
date to be announced: Taken out of order by Council consensus and
discussed earlier in the meeting.
10. Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) mtg. (JM) -Consideration of
Council concurrence with a June 91h date for Climate Protection
Conference:
Council discussion/direction/action: At the suggestion of
Councilmember Mackenzie, Council CONCURRED (1) with
the June 9, 2006 date for the Climate Protection Conference
and (2) with the use of the Community Center for said
conference.
11. Other informational reports, if any:
a. Senior Citizen Commission: Councilmember Flores DISTRIBUTED
AND REVIEWED a memo regarding the January 19, 2006 meeting of
the Senior Citizen Commission. He noted the Commission's interest in
bringing back the Black and White Ball, and Mr. Hertzel Harrison
shared comments in support of the event. Councilmember Flores also
noted that when calling from a cell phone, the police can be reached at
584 -2611, as opposed to 911, for response to non - emergency situations,
noting that if the caller indicates it is an emergency situation, the call
will be treated as such. At the. suggestion of Mayor Smith, Council
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CONCURRED TO AGENDIZE for a future agenda matters
pertaining to the numbers for emergency calls.
b. Meeting with Redwood Equities: Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez briefly
reported on a meeting with representatives of Redwood Equities to
discuss the development of the Stadium lands. She indicated that she
noted Council's interest in developing the area in a timely manner, and
she reviewed their sticking points.
c. Tribal Liaison Subcommittee: Mayor Smith and Vice Mayor Vidak-
Martinez reported on said meeting, noting discussions concerning the
timing of the DEIR, diabetes among the Tribe, ideas for a cultural
exchange with the Tribe and demands from the Santa Rosa City School
District for funds.
d. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Event: Mayor Smith noted his attendance
at an event in Santa Rosa honoring Martin Luther King, Jr.
15. COMMUNICATIONS:
Communications per the attached outline were brought to the attention of the
Councilmembers. The following communications were pulled for discussion and /or
comment:
1. Letter from Tom Miller re flooding: In response to an inquiry from Councilmember
Breeze, City Manager Donley explained the City's emergency operation plan.
2. Letter from Paul Baldocchi, Canon Manor West representative: Vice Mayor Vidak-
Marrtinez expressed disappointment with Mr. Baldocchi's views expressed in the
letter. City Manager Donley shared brief comments.
3. Article in CommunitVoice re School Board: Mayor Smith commented on a recent
article regarding the School Board.
4. Rohnert Park - Cotati Community Kick -off for the American Cancer Society's Relay
for Life: Mayor Smith reminded Council of said event on January 25th.
5. Press Democrat article re Gene Benedetti: Mayor Smith referred Council to an
article he provided them about the recent passing of Gene Benedetti.
16. MATTERS FROM /FOR COUNCIL:
1. Sonoma County Alliance Membership: Mayor Smith noted that Director of
Public Works /City Engineer Jenkins has been invited to speak at .the next
meeting of the Alliance.
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2. Graffiti: Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez requested more information for
Council about the current amount of graffiti in the City. Director of Public
Safety Bullard discussed the Department's response.
3. Schedule of Events and Meetings: Document provided to Council in the
agenda packet.
4. City Council Agenda Forecast: Document provided to Council in the
agenda packet.
5. Other informational items, if any: None.
17. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
1. State Law recommendations on vicious animals: City Manager Donley noted
that this matter was discussed earlier in the meeting.
2. Attendance at Redwood Empire Municipal Insurance Fund (REMIF) Annual
Meeting, Jan. 26 & 27, 2006 and League Conference Feb. l - 3, 2006: City
Manager Donley indicated that he would be attending said events. At his
suggestion, Council CONCURRED TO AGENDIZE the Economic
Development Study Session for the second Council meeting in February to
allow staff more time to prepare.
3. Other informational items, if any:
a. Department of Public Safety Event, February 3rd, 2:00 p.m.: City Manager
Donley ANNOUNCED that Firemen's Fund will present the Department
with a grant to fund equipment at said event.
18. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Mayor Smith invited members of the public interested in speaking to come forward.
No members of the public responded.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Smith ADJOURNED the City Council meeting at 10:55 p.m. to
consecutively and separately CONVENE the meetings of the Community
Development Commission and the Rohnert Park Financing Authority.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
MINUTES
Tuesday, January 24, 2006
CDC MEETING Call to Order: 10:55 p.m.
Roll Call: Breeze, Flores, Mackenzie, Vidak- Martinez, Smith
Also present: Executive Director Donley, Assistant General Counsel
Whelan, Housing and Redevelopment Project Manager Ellena and
Recorder Leonard
Unscheduled public appearances: None.
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I. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Chairperson Smith asked the Commissioners if there were any questions about the matters on the
CDC Consent Calendar. Chairperson Smith signified removal of CDC Resolution 2006 -03.
A. Approval of CDC Portion of Concurrent City Meeting Minutes for:
Regular Meeting - January 10, 2006
B. Approval of CDC Bills /Demands for Payment for $550,174.21
C. Accepting CDC Cash/Investments Reports for Months Ending,
November 30, 2005 (ACCEPTED) & December 31, 2005 (DEFERRED)
Upon MOTION by Commissioner Flores, seconded by Vice Chair Vidak- Martinez, reading was
waived and a motion to approved the CDC Consent Calendar, with the exception of CDC
Resolution 2006 -03, was UNANIMOULSY APPROVED.
Item for Consideration:
D. CDC Resolution for Adoption:
2006 -03 Approval of Funding of Stadium Area Wetlands Mitigation
Housing and Redevelopment Project Manager Ellena reviewed the contents of the Staff Report.
Chairperson Smith explained his reasons concerning why the Stadium land sale was not a good
decision. He noted that said sale was made prior to his becoming a Councilmember, and he
indicated that he will be voting against the resolution. Upon MOTION by Commissioner
Mackenzie, seconded by Commissioner Flores, and APPROVED 4 -1 with Chairperson Smith
dissenting, reading was waived and CDC Resolution 2006 -03 was ADOPTED. Furthermore,
Council CONCURRED TO DIRECT STAFF to return with a loan agreement for Council
discussion on a future agenda.
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2. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Chairperson Smith adjourned the CDC
meeting at l l :00 p.m.
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NJINUTES
Tuesday, January 24, 2006
RPFA MEETING Call to Order: 11:00 p.m.
Roll Call: Breeze, Flores, Mackenzie, Vidak- Martinez. Smith
Also present: Executive Director Donley, Assistant General Counsel
Whelan and Recorder Leonard
Unscheduled public appearances: None.
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L CONSENT CALENDAR:
Chairperson Smith asked the Commissioners if there were any questions about the matters on the
RPFA Consent Calendar. No matters were raised.
1. Approval of RPFA Portion of Concurrent City Meeting Minutes for:
Regular Meeting - January 10, 2006
2. Accepting RPFA Cash/Investments Reports for Months Ending,
November 30, 2005 (APPROVED) & December 31, 2005 (DEFERRED)
Upon MOTION by Vice Chair Vidak- Martinez, seconded by Member Breeze, reading was
waived and the RPFA Consent Calendar, as outlined in the meeting's agenda, was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
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2. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Chairperson Smith adjourned the
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