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2006/04/11 City Council MinutesCITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETING MINUTES FOR: City Council Community Development Commission Rohnert Park Financing Authority April 11, 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 commencing 6:00 p.m. at the Rohnert Park City Hall, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Smith presiding. REGULAR SESSION: Call to Order: Mayor Smith called the Regular Session to order at 6:00 p.m. Roll Call: Flores, Mackenzie, Smith Absent: Breeze (excused), Vidak- Martinez (excused) Staff present for all or part of the Regular Session: City Manager Donley, Assistant City Attorney Whelan, Assistant City Manager Schwarz, Director of Public Works /City Engineer Jenkins and Videographer Beltz. 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Peter W. Smith, nephew of Mayor Smith, from Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Smith introduced Peter's family members, and he PRESENTED Peter with a card and a pen. 2. SCHEDULED APPEARANCE/PRESENTATION: Shirlee Zane, CEO, Council on Aging Senior Nutrition Program — Presentation: Ms. Zane DISTRIBUTED AND REVIEWED the contents of a letter outlining the Council's services to Rohnert Park's senior citizens and requesting a $15,000 annual donation from the City that will renew the following two years. Ms. Zane responded to Council questions and comments. Council CONCURRED to consider this funding request at an upcoming Budget Work Session. 3. SSU STUDENT REPORT: Sonoma State University Associated Students, Inc. by James J. Reilly, III, Legislative Representative: Mr. Reilly was not present. Council CONCURRED to allow Mr. Reilly to give the SSU Report if he showed up later in the meeting. City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Minutes (2) April 11 2006 . for City Council/Community Development Commission/Rohnert Park Financing Authority 4. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES /COMMENTS: Winston Johnson, Sonoma County Right of Way Coordinator, was recognized and DISTRIBUTED AND REVIEWED information regarding the April Is' Exhibition Wheelchair Basketball Game supported by the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation and held at the Callinan Sports & Fitness Center. Mr. Johnson also SUBMITTED an invitation to the Council for Community Resources for Independence's (CRI) 30`h Anniversary Gala Celebration and Tribute Dinner called "Passport to Independence." He explained CRI's services in the community, and he encouraged Council to attend. Mayor Smith thanked Mr. Johnson for the opportunity to play in the Exhibition Wheelchair Basketball Game, and he signed a basketball from the event. 2. Peter Tscherneff, Sonoma County, was recognized and discussed various topics ranging from homelessness to the bird flu to taxes. He also shared brief comments on the recent arrest of a suspected arsonist in Healdsburg. 3. Jerry Gladstone, Executive Director, Sonoma Mountain Business Cluster, was recognized and shared details regarding the new business incubator at Sonoma Mountain Village. He indicated that the Business Cluster will be a good way to generate jobs in Sonoma County and to create partnerships. Mr. Gladstone SUBMITTED his business card to Council, and he responded to Council questions and comments. 11. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND /OR OTHER REPORTS: [Out of agenda order] 6. Sustainable Enterprise Conference 2006, 4/7/06: Mayor Smith indicated that he met Mr. Gladstone at this event, and he noted that the July 13`h Mayors' and Councilmembers' meeting will be held at Sonoma Mountain Village with a business cluster tie -in and featuring energy efficient vehicles. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor Smith asked if there were any questions about matters on the Consent Calendar. The following item was removed: Item D per Councilmember Flores' recommendation. A. Approval of City Council Portion of Concurrent Meeting Minutes for: Special Meeting/Work Session & Regular Concurrent City Meetings - March 28, 2006 B. Approval of Bills /Demands for Payment concurrently for: City of Rohnert Park/City Council in the amount of $484,392.53 City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Minutes (3) AAril 11 2006 for City CounciUCommunity Development Commission/Rohnert Park Financing Authority C. Resolutions for Adoption: 2006 -93 Authorizing and Approving Amendment. No. 1 to Task Order 2006- 02 with Winzler & Kelly Consulting Engineers for Assessment Engineering Services Associated with Changes and Modifications to Assessment District 05 -01 2006 -94 Calling for Sealed Proposals for the Manhole Retrofit UI Reduction Project, City Project No. 2004 -10 1 . 2006 -95 Calling for Sealed Proposals for 2006 Street Maintenance Program Slurry Seal, City Project No. 2005 -04 2006 -96 Authorization to Recruit for a Deputy City Clerk Position 2006 -97 Rejecting the Claim of Dane Karkalla (re. alleged flood damage to vehicle) 2006 -98 Rejecting the Claim of Nardsons Enterprises (re. alleged water valve malfunction) 2006 -99 Rejecting the Claim of Allstate Insurance (re. client's alleged roof damage) Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by Councilmember Flores, and APPROVED 3 -0 -2 with Councilmember Breeze and Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez absent, reading was waived and the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item D, was ADOPTED. Item for Consideration: D. Accepting the resignation of Dorothy M. Kral from the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission, due to recently moving from Rohnert Park, and authorizing the City Clerk to proceed with posting of this vacancy as required by law for this two (2) year term to expire December 31, 2006 (AB nomination) Councilmember. Flores acknowledged the resignation of Ms. Kral and REQUESTED that the Mayor send a letter of appreciation for her service to the Commission. A MOTION was made by Councilmember Flores, seconded by Councilmember Mackenzie, to accept the resignation of Ms. Kral as outlined in Item D of the Consent Calendar. Said motion was APPROVED 3 -0 -2 with Councilmember Breeze and Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez absent. 6. PURCHASING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT: Consideration of Amending Chapter 3.04, "Purchasing System" of Title 3, "Revenue and Finance" of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code:. 1. Staff Report: City Manager Donley reviewed the contents of the Staff Report. 2. Public Comments: None. City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Minutes (4) April it 2006 for City CounciUCommunity Development Commission/Rohnert Park Financing Authority 3. Waive Further Reading and Adopt Ordinance by reading title: No. 754 Amending Existing Chapter 3.04, "Purchasing System" of Title 3, "Revenue and Finance ", of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code A MOTION was made by Councilmember Flores, seconded by Councilmember Mackenzie, to adopt Ordinance No. 754. Under discussion, Councilmember Flores commented on the solicitation of at least three bids. Councilmember Mackenzie discussed the complete revamping of the City's Municipal Code. Assistant City Attorney Whelan noted that staff deals with Municipal Code issues on a case by case basis. Mayor Smith suggested that after the General Plan Update, Council consider doing an amended and restated ordinance. After the motion, which was APPROVED 3 -0 -2 BY ROLL CALL VOTE with Councilmember Breeze and Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez absent, reading was waived and Ordinance No. 754 was ADOPTED. 7. PLANNING AND ZONING /COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MATTERS: 1. Growth Management Program - File No. PL2005 -063MC - Consideration of Proposed Amendments to Chapter 17.19 of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code regarding the City's Growth Management Program including Certifying a Negative Declaration for same a. Staff Report: City Manager Donley shared the contents of the Staff Report. b. Public Comments: None. c. Waive Further Reading and Adopt Ordinance by reading title: No. 755 Amending Title 17, Zoning, of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code, . Chapter 17.19 Regarding the City's Growth Management Program A MOTION was made by Councilmember Flores, seconded by Councilmember Mackenzie, to adopt Ordinance No. 755. Under discussion, Councilmember Mackenzie expressed support for the ordinance and shared comments about how the ordinance gives the Council the ability to shape the City's growth. Mayor Smith concurred with Councilmember Mackenzie's comments, and he acknowledged- the efforts of the Planning Commission in this matter. After the motion, which was APPROVED 3 -0 -2 BY ROLL CALL VOTE with Councilmember Breeze and Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez absent, reading was waived and Ordinance No. 755 was ADOPTED. 2. Medical Marijuana Dispensary Moratorium Ordinance - Consideration of extending the Interim Ordinance Imposing a Moratorium on Medical Marijuana Dispensaries for One (1) year: a. Staff Report: Item DEFERRED. to next agenda per staff advice. b. PUBLIC HEARING: DEFERRED to next agenda. City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Minutes (5) April 11, 2006 for City Council/Community Development Commission / Rohnert Park Financing Authority c. Waive Further Reading and Adopt Ordinance by reading title: No. 757 Extending Urgency Ordinance Continuing a Moratorium on Medical Marijuana Dispensaries from April 25, 2006 Through and Including April 25, 2007 Council motion /discussion /roll call vote: DEFERRED to next agenda. 8. SOLID WASTE ISSUES: Consider authorization for the Mayor to send a letter on behalf of the City Council to the County Board of Supervisors regarding the City's position on solid waste issues: 1. Review of City's position on solid waste issues to formulate topics for letter: City Manager Donley reviewed the contents of the Staff Report. 2. Public Comments: Mayor Smith called forward Connie Cloak of C2 Alternatives, the City's consultant regarding recycling. Connie Cloak, C2 Alternatives, was recognized and discussed the City's efforts to maximize recycling. Ms. Cloak indicated a conversion goal of at least 60 percent currently with an intention to strive for 75- percent in the future, and she responded to Council questions and comments. 3. Council discussion/direction/action: Councilmember Flores discussed how the outhauling of waste must have a minimum impact on the environment, and he commented on solutions in the future, including examples of hauling by rail. Councilmember Mackenzie expressed support for a 100 - percent diversion goal, with a short-term goal of 70 percent. He also noted his desire that the outhauling be tied into freight service. Mayor Smith shared comments on the effectiveness of the Sonoma County Waste Management Agency (SCWMA). He indicated that another Joint Powers Authority QPA) was not needed, and he expressed support for 100 - percent diversion within 15 years. Council CONCURRED to direct Mayor Smith and staff to draft a letter (1) expressing support for 75- percent diversion by 2010, with a goal of 100 - percent diversion, and (2) endorsing support to move in the direction of rail service. 9. PROPOSITION 42 TRANSPORTATION FUNDING "FIX": Consider adoption of a resolution endorsing efforts to place a transportation funding initiative on the statewide November 2006 ballot: Review of staff communications with League of California Cities' Representative: Assistant City Manager Schwarz reviewed the contents of the Staff Report and responded to Council questions and comments. 2. Public Comments: None. City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Minutes (6) April 11 2006 for City CounciUCommunity Development Commission/Rohnert Park Financing Authority 3. Resolution for Adoption: 2006 -100 Supporting a Proposition 42 Fix Endorsing Efforts to Place a Transportation Funding Initiative on the Statewide November 2006 Ballot Council motion /discussion /vote: A MOTION was made by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by Councilmember Flores, to adopt Resolution 2006 -100. Under discussion, Councilmembers Flores and Mackenzie expressed support to move forward with the initiative. Mayor Smith stated that there is no loophole; rather that, as adopted, the proposition included this provision allowing the Governor to retain the monies at a State level. After the motion, which was APPROVED 2 -1 -2 with Mayor Smith dissenting and Councilmember Breeze and Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez absent, reading was waived and Resolution 2006 -100 was ADOPTED. 10. MAYOR'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND RETENTION VISITATION PROGRAM /PROPOSED STRUCTURE: Consideration of direction and approval to implement the Mayor's Economic Development and Retention Visitation Program: 1. Staff report: City Manager Donley reviewed the contents of the Staff Report and responded to Council questions and comments. 2. Public Comments: None. 3. Council discussion/direction /action: Councilmembers expressed support for staff's recommendation, and Mayor Smith DIRECTED STAFF to implement said program. 11. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND /OR OTHER REPORTS: 1. Special Budget Workshop Meeting of the Sonoma County Waste Management Agency, 3/29/06: Mayor Smith commented on the need for SCWMA to adopt a budget. 2. Wheelchair Basketball, 4/l/06: Mayor Smith stated that this item had been covered under Agenda Item No. 4, "Unscheduled Public Appearances /Comments." 3. Water Advisory Committee, 4/3/06 mtg.: Councilmember Mackenzie reviewed various items from the agenda. City Engineer Jenkins commented on fluoridation matters. Council CONCURRED to support a regional solution to the fluoridation issue if the other water contractors supported it as well. 4. Redwood Empire Municipal Insurance Fund (REMIF), Board Meeting, 4/6/06: Mayor Smith reported on health care costs to the City and the possibility of a Health Savings Account. City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Minutes (7) Anrll 11 2006 for City CounciUCommunity Development Commission/Rohnert Park Financing Authority "A Day of Collaboration ", Sonoma County Cities & Schools Partnership, 4/7/06: Councilmember FIores DISTRIBUTED AND REVIEWED survey information from this collaboration event. Mayor Smith commented on the Safe Routes to School program. 6. Sustainable Enterprise Conference 2006, 4/7/06: Mayor Smith shared brief comments, noting that said item was covered earlier in the meeting. 7. North Bay Watershed Association Conference, "Water and Regionalism ", 4/7/06: Councilmember Mackenzie noted his attendance at said meeting. 8. Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA), 4/10/06 mtg.: Councilmember Mackenzie DISPLAYED a poster and DISTRIBUTED AND REVIEWED a Project Information Sheet for the Highway 101 HOV Lane Widening and Improvements Project. He also commented on California Tiger Salamander issues related to the project. 9. Russian River Water Shed Association Water Quality and Regulations Integrated Resources Planning and Public Outreach and Funding Technical Working Group Meetings, 4/11/06: Councilmember Mackenzie noted that he does not attend the Working Group meetings. He stated that he will be at a meeting tomorrow of the North Coast Integrated Regional Water Review Board. 10. Other informational reports, if any: a. General Plan Subcommittee: Councilmember Mackenzie reported on the Subcommittee's meeting with City staff to finalize discussions on the Development Agreement with the University District, and he commended City. Attorney Kenyon for her efforts. City Manager Donley shared additional comments. 12. COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Smith commented on the following communications and/or made the following announcements: (1) Upcoming Curbside Clean -Up announcement inutility bills; (2) Encouraged the public to go see the play "Sylvia" at the Performing Arts Center; (3) Roger Wilco to become a Pacific Market; (4) Letter re a LAFCO appointment — Mayor's support for Deborah Fudge. Councilmember Mackenzie commented on the ABAG Regional Planning Commission meeting he attended last week, and he SUBMITTED a 3/22 memo entitled, "Update on Regional Housing Needs Allocation" to City Manger Donley, asking that it be distributed to other cities as well. 13. MATTERS FROM/FOR COUNCIL: 1. Kiwanis Club Speaker, 4/5/06: Mayor Smith noted his attendance at said function. 2. Dept. of Public Safety Award Ceremony, 4/10/06: Mayor Smith and Councilmember Mackenzie noted their attendance at said ceremony, which honored John Gilson, Steve Kapinos, Dan Lusk, Mike MacKenzie, Sean O'Donnell and Jacy Tatum. City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Minutes (8) April 11 2006 for City CounciUCommunity Development Commission/Rohnert Park Financing Authority 3. Schedule of Events and Meetings: Provided to Council in the Agenda packet. 4. City Council Agenda Forecast: Provided to Council in the Agenda packet. 5. Other informational items, if any: Mayor Smith reported/commented on the following items: (1) Meeting with Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety Command Staff last Thursday, as well as a meeting with two officers yesterday morning; (2) Happy Birthday to Videographer Linda Beltz; (3) Request to agendize consideration of recognizing Lynn Morrow of the Cultural Arts Commission as an Honorary Citizen. Council CONCURRED. 14. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: 1. Creekside Middle School Day, 3/30/06: City Manager Donley reported on this item. 2. Legislative Update: a. Legislative Action Days, 5/17- 18/06: City Manager Donley indicated that Mayor Smith and Councilmember Mackenzie will be attending this event. b. Proposed detailed discussion at 4/25/06 meeting prior to Legislative Action Days: Assistant City Manager Donley explained this item, noting that League of California Cities representative Amy O'Gorman will be speaking at the next Council meeting. 3. City Council/Planning Commission Joint Meeting - Review of Scheduling Options: Council discussion /direction /action: At the suggestion of Mayor Smith, Council CONCURRED TO DIRECT STAFF to select a Thursday evening that works out for the Planning Commission and the City Council. 4. Other additional items, if any: City Manager Donley noted that he will be attending the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Summit next week. 15. 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 8:03 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 for City Council/Community Development Commission/Rohnert Park Financing Authoty April I1 2006 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK MINUTES Tuesday, April 11, 2006 Call to Order: 8:03 p.m. Roll Call: Flores, Mackenzie, Smith Absent: Breeze (excused), Vidak- Martinez (excused) Also present: Executive Director Donley, Assistant General Counsel Whelan and Recorder Leonard Unscheduled public appearances: None. L CONSENT 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 - March 28, 2006 2. Approval of CDC Bills /Demands for Payment in the amount of $16,332.60 3. CDC Resolutions for Adoption: 2006 -05 Authorizing and Agreement for Analysis and Report Preparation Services with Keyser Marston Associates Regarding the Proposed Land Transaction Between the Community Development Commission of the City of Rohnert Park and Burbank Housing Development Corporation and Community Housing Development Corporation of Santa Rosa 2006 -06 Approving an Agreement. with Rosenow Spevacek Group Inc. for Consulting Services Related to the Redevelopment Plan Amendment A MOTION was made by Commissioner Flores, seconded by Commissioner Mackenzie, to approve the Consent Calendar as outlined in the agenda. Said motion was APPROVED 3 -0 -2 with Commissioner Breeze and Vice Chair Vidak- Martinez absent. 2. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Chairperson Smith adjourned the CDC meeting at 8:03 p.m. City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Minutes (10) April 11 2006 for City CounciUCommunity Development Commission/Rohnert Park Financing Authority, ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY AGENDA_ Tuesday, April 11, 2006 Call to Order: 8:03 p.m. Roll Call: Flores, Mackenzie, Smith Absent: Breeze (excused), Vidak- Martinez (excused) Also present: Executive Director Donley, 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 RPFA Consent Calendar. No matters were raised. 1. Approval of RPFA Portion of Concurrent City Meeting Minutes for: Regular Meeting, March 28, 2006 A MOTION was made by Member Mackenzie, seconded by Member Flores, to approve the Consent Calendar as outlined in the agenda. Said motion was APPROVED 3 -0 -2 with Member Breeze and Vice Chair Vidak - Martinez absent. 2. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Chairperson Smith adjourned the Meeting of the RPFA at 8:04 p.m. �Khty Leonard Certified Shorthand Reporter C.S.R. 11599 Tim Smith Mayor City of Rohnert Park 7 ,.