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2006/06/27 City Council Minutes (3)CITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETING MINUTES FOR: City Council Community Development Commission Rohnert Park Financing Authority June 27, 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 6:36 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 6:36 p.m. Roll Call: Breeze, Flores, Mackenzie, Vidak- Martinez, Smith Staff present for all or part of the Regular Session: City Manager Donley, Assistant City Attorney Whelan, Assistant City Manager Schwarz, Director of Administrative Services Lipitz, Housing and Redevelopment Project Manager Ellena, Senior Planner Rich, Management Analyst Tacata and Videographr Beltz. CLOSED SESSION: Council adjourned to Closed Session to consider Litigation Matters REGULAR SESSION: Council reconvened Regular Session at 7:18 p.m. and Mayor Smith led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Smith encouraged students to call City Hall if they are interested in leading the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. MAYOR'S REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Smith indicated that there was no reportable action from the Closed Session. 2. SCHEDULED APPEARANCE /PRESENTATION: Brad Baker regarding Sonoma Mountain Village goals and preliminary development plan (former Agilent Campus on Valley House Drive, Rohnert Park): Mayor Smith reminded Council about the upcoming Mayors' & Councilmembers' event at Sonoma Mountain village on July 13''. Mr. Baker shared .a Power Point presentation about plans for Sonoma Mountain Village, and Richard Pope provided further details. Councilmembers expressed appreciation for the presentation. City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Minutes (2) June 27 2006 for City CounciUCommunity Development Commission/Rohnert Park Financing Authority 3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES /COMMENTS: 1. Peter Tscherneff, Sonoma County, was recognized and discussed the importance of water. He noted his concerns about industries that harm animals. He also raised questions about the legality of a restraining order to stay away from a trial. He SUBMITTED documents regarding said restraining order to Council. 2. Dawna Gallagher, 5025 Country Club Drive, was recognized and discussed the judge's ruling against the City in the case brought by the OWL Foundation related to the City's Water Supply Assessment (WSA). She explained reasons why the University District Specific Plan (USDP) cannot be built, noting that an aquifer cannot be replaced with wetlands, and she inquired why the public had not been informed of the judge's ruling in said case. Mayor Smith confirmed through Assistant City Attorney Whelan that the City is still waiting for certification from the judge in this matter. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor Smith asked if there were any questions about matters on the Consent Calendar. The following items were removed: The Regular Concurrent City Meetings Minutes per Councilmember Breeze, Resolutions 2006 -168 and 2006 -169 per Councilmember Flores' recommendation; Resolution 2006 -175 per City Manager Donley's recommendation; and Resolutions 2006 -171, 2006 -172, 2006 -176, 2006 -179 and 2006 -180 per Mayor Smith's recommendation. B. Approval of Bills /Demands for Payment concurrently for: City of Rohnert Park/City Council in the amount of $2,005,718.32 C.. Resolutions for Adoption: 2006 -166 Congratulating Brandon Morrow, Seattle Mariners Top Pick 2006 -167 Honoring the Rancho Junior Varsity Softball Team, Lady Cougars, Winner of the North Bay League Title (for the fifth time in six years) 2006 -170 Authorizing and Accepting a Grant from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) for the ABC GAP Grant Project 2006 -173 Awarding the Contract for Exercise Equipment for the Sports Center 2006 -174 Authorizing a Job Description and Salary Range for the Position of Housing and Redevelopment Manager 2006 -177 Authorizing and Approving an Assignment, Assumption and Term Confirmation Agreement Regarding Redwood Creek Apartments with the Spanos Corporation and Columbia Redwood Creek LLC 2006 -178 Approving Beverly Townhomes, Subdivision Final Map, 8045 Beverly Drive (Assessor's Parcel Number 143 - 071 -044) City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Minutes (3) June 27 2006 for City Council/Community Development Commission/Rohnert Park Financing Authority 2006 -181 Rejecting the Claim of David B. McWhirter (re. alleged damage caused from rocks in water pipes) Upon MOTION by Councilmember Flores, seconded by Councilmember Mackenzie, and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was waived and the Consent Calendar, with the exception of the Regular Concurrent City Meetings Minutes for June 13, 2006 and Resolution Nos. 2006 -168, 2006 -169, 2006 -171, 2006 -172, 2006 -175. 2006 -176, 2006 -179 and 2006 -180, was ADOPTED. Items for consideration: A. Approval of City Council Portion of Concurrent Meeting Minutes for: Special Meeting/Work Session and Regular Concurrent City Meetings- June 13, 2006 Councilmember Breeze made two amendments to the minutes: Page 7, first motion, for the dissenting votes, amend "Councilmember Breeze" to read "Councilmember Mackenzie "; Page 7, third motion, for the dissenting vote, amend "Councilmember Breeze" to read "Councilmember Flores." Mayor Smith made two amendments to the minutes: Page 5, last motion, amend the phrase "the City cannot pursue anything legally" with the phrase "the City may not be able to pursue anything legally "; Page 12, Item 15 -2, amend the word "staff' to read "City Council." A MOTION was made by Mayor Smith, seconded by Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez, to approve the City Council portion of the Concurrent Meeting Minutes for the Special Meeting/Work Session and Regular Concurrent City Meetings for June 13, 2006. Said minutes were UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED AS AMENDED. 2006 -168 Honoring and Thanking Laura Campbell for Her Part in the Xeriscape Landscaping at "Campbell Island" and 2006 -169 Honoring and Thanking the Rohnert Park/Cotati Rotary Club for the Xeriscape Landscaping at Rohnert Park Expressway and Country Club Drive Councilmember Flores expressed pleasure that Council has acknowledged the efforts of Ms. Campbell and the Rohnert Park/Cotati Rotary Club in their water conservation project. Upon MOTION by Councilmember Flores, seconded by Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez, and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was waived and Resolutions 2006 -168 and 2006 -169 were CONSECUTIVELY AND SEPARATELY ADOPTED. 2006 -171 Authorizing and Approving an Agreement for Services with Hector Correa to Serve as Artistic Director at the Performing Arts Center Mayor Smith acknowledged the work of Mr. Correa. Upon MOTION by Mayor Smith, seconded by Councilmember Mackenzie, and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was waived and Resolution 2006 -171 was ADOPTED. 2006 -172 Approving Agreement with Cotati - Rohnert Park Unified School District for Joint Use of Certain Public Facilities Owned by City of. Rohnert Park and Cotati - Rohnert Park Unified School District City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Minutes (4) June 27 2006 for City CounciUCommunity Development Commission/Rohnert Park Financing Authority At the request of Mayor Smith, City Manage Donley provided clarification of the City's usage of Creekside Middle School. Upon MOTION by Mayor Smith, seconded by Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez, and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was waived and Resolution 2006 -172 was ADOPTED. 2006 -175 Authorizing Amendment Number Two to the Memorandum of Agreement with the City of Rohnert Park and the Service Employees International Union (S.E.I.U.) Local 707 City Manager Donley corrected a typographical error, noting that the Senior Lead Worker stipend will be effective July 1, 2006. Upon MOTION by Councilmember Flores, seconded by Mayor Smith, and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was waived and Resolution 2006 -175 was ADOPTED AS AMENDED. 2006 -176 Approving a Loan Agreement with the Community Development Commission Providing for the Use of CDC Funds to pay for Wetlands Mitigation Costs Associated with the Proposed Reuse and Redevelopment of the Rohnert Park Stadium Mayor Smith noted that the City will be responsible to pay for the cost of the wetlands, and he indicated that he will be voting against said resolution. Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by Councilmember Flores, and APPROVED 4 -1 with Mayor Smith dissenting, Resolution 2006 -176 was ADOPTED. 2006 -179 Approving the Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Water Transmission System Capacity Allocation During Temporary Impairment by and Between the Sonoma County Water Agency and Various Other Parties Based on the suggestion of Mayor Smith that Resolution 2006 -179 may not be timely, Council CONCURRED TO DEFER consideration of said resolution. 2006 -180 Calling for Sealed Bids for the 2006 Street Maintenance Project, . Asphalt Overlay, Project No. 2005 -04 Mayor Smith commended staff efforts on this project. Upon MOTION by Mayor Smith, seconded by Councilmember Breeze, and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was waived and Resolution 2006- 180 was ADOPTED. 5. COLEMAND CREEK STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, PROJECT NO. 2005- 07: Consideration of Mitigated Negative Declaration and a Mitigation Monitoring Program, Approval of the Project, and Authorization to Bid for this Project: 1. Staff Report: Management Analyst Tacata reviewed the contents of the Staff Report and responded to Council questions and comments. City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Minutes (5) June 27, 2006 for City CounciUCommunity Development Commission / Rohnert Park Financing Authority 2. Public Comments: None. 3. Resolutions for Adoption: 2006 -182 Adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and a Mitigation Monitoring Program for the Coleman Creek Storm Drain Improvements Project, Project No. 2005 -07, and Approving the Project A MOTION was made by Councilmember Flores, seconded by Councilmember Mackenzie, to adopt .Resolution 2006 -182. Under discussion, Councilmember Breeze stated that this resolution will bring relief to those residents whose homes were recently flooded. Councilmember Flores noted that this is a large.project that will help the City avoid flooding problems during winter. Councilmember Mackenzie stated that this project is a good example of what the Flood Control District does for the City. After the motion, which was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was waived and Resolution 2006 -182 was ADOPTED. 2006 -183 Calling for Sealed Bids for the Coleman Creek Storm Drain Improvements Project, Project No. 2005 -07 Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Mackenzie, and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was waived and Resolution 2006 -183 was ADOPTED. 6. FISCAL YEAR 2006 -07 CITY BUDGET AND THE FIVE -YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET: 1. Staff Reports: Director of Administrative Services Lipitz reviewed the contents of the Staff Report via a Power Point presentation, and she responded to Council questions and comments. 2. PUBLIC HEARING concurrently for 2006 -07 proposed budgets for City and Five - Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP): Mayor Smith opened the Public Hearing at 8:15 p.m. There being no members of the public interested in speaking, Mayor Smith closed the Public Hearing at 8:15 p.m. 3. Resolution for Adoption: 2006 -184 Approving and Adopting a Budget for Fiscal Year 2006 -07 A MOTION was made by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by Councilmember, Breeze, to adopt Resolution 2006 -184. Under discussion, Councilmember Breeze recommended that with the addition of a sergeant for fire prevention, a layer of supervision in the field should be considered. Councilmember Flores discussed the quality of life in Rohnert Park, and he noted that major programs in the City generally require subsidies. Councilmember Mackenzie noted that there is seldom ever public comment on the City's most important document, the budget. He stressed the importance of implementing the City's Economic Development Strategy guided by the City's Top Five Goals, and he reviewed the challenges the City faces in next year's budget. Vice Mayor Vidak - Martinez noted that the City has had to sell its assets to meet its operating expenses. She did note some increases in the City's revenues, and she discussed how the City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Minutes (6) June 27 2006 for City CounciUCommunity Development Commission/Rohnert Park Financing Authority City has been supporting its most vulnerable citizens. Mayor Smith thanked City staff, and he referred to a recent article in The Press Democrat, noting that he had been accurately quoted in said article. The Mayor DISTRIBUTED an article from "Atlantic" magazine regarding WalMart, and he discussed his concerns about retiree medical benefits. After the motion, which was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was waived and Resolution 2006 -184 was ADOPTED. 4. Resolution for Adoption: 2006 -185 Adopting the Five Year Capital Improvements Program for Fiscal Year 2006 -07 through Fiscal Year 201041 and Approving Projects for fiscal Year 2006 -07 A MOTION was made by Councilmember Flores, seconded by Councilmember Breeze, to adopt Resolution 2006 -185. Under discussion, Councilmember Mackenzie noted that one of his technical questions had been addressed. Councilmember Flores stated that it is important for staff to project capital projects on the basis of priorities. Mayor Smith noted that the Capital Improvement Program relies on development, which is affected by certain lawsuits and the development of the casino, and he expressed his concerns related thereto. After the motion, which was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was waived and Resolution 2006 -185 was ADOPTED. RECESS: Mayor Smith declared a recess of the City Council meeting at 8:31 p.m. to consecutively and separately CONVENE the meetings of the Community Development Commission and the Rohnert Park Financing Authority. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK MINUTES Tuesday, June 27, 2006 Call to Order: 8:31 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. 1. FISCAL YEAR 2006 -07 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION BUDGET: 1. Staff Report: Executive Director Donley explained the Staff Report. 2. PUBLIC HEARING: Chairperson Smith opened the Public Hearing at 8:32 p.m. There being no members of the public interested in speaking, Chairperson Smith closed the Public Hearing at 8:32 p.m. City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Minutes (7) June 27 2006 for City CounciUCommunity Development Commission/Rohnert Park Financing Authority 3. CDC Resolution for Adoption: 2006 -10 Approving and Adopting CDC Budget for Fiscal Year 2006 -07 Upon MOTION by Commissioner Flores, seconded by Commissioner Mackenzie, and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was waived and CDC Resolution 2006 -10 was ADOPTED. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR: Chairperson Smith asked the Commissioners if there were any questions about matters on the CDC Consent Calendar. CDC Resolution 2006 -11 was pulled per the recommendation of Chairperson Smith. Approval of CDC Portion of Concurrent City Meeting Minutes for: June 13, 2006 2. Approval of CDC Bills /Demands for Payment in the amount of $88,720.17 3. CDC Resolutions for Adoption: 2006 -12 Approving Amendment Number Four to the Agreement with Sonoma County Adult and Youth Development (SCAYD) Authorizing Continued Funding to SCAYD to Provide Homeless Prevention Services for low Income Rohnert Park Residents at Risk of Becoming Homeless 2006 -13 Authorizing Amendment Number Seven to the Agreement with Committee on the Shelterless (COTS) to Provide Management Services of Commission -Owned Shared Living Housing and a COTS - Leased Transitional Home on Alma Street and Authorizing Commission Financial Assistance 2006 -14 Approving Funding for Rebuilding Together Rohnert Park - Cotati ( "Rebuilding Together ") Home Rehabilitation Services for Low -and Very Low - Income Homeowners of Rohnert Park A MOTION was made by Commissioner Mackenzie, seconded by Commissioner Breeze, to approve the Consent Calendar as outlined in the agenda, with the exception of CDC Resolution 2006 -11. Said motion was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED. Item for consideration: 200.6 -11 Approving a Loan Agreement with the City of Rohnert Park Authorizing the Use of CDC Funds to Pay for Wetlands Mitigation Costs Associated with the Proposed Reuse and Redevelopment of the Rohnert Park Stadium City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Minutes (8) June 27 2006 for City CounciUCommunity Development Commission / Rohnert Park Financing Authority Chairperson Smith stated his opposition to this CDC Resolution, citing the same reasons as noted in his vote earlier this evening against the related City Council Consent Calendar item, Resolution 2006 -176. Upon MOTION by Commissioner Mackenzie, seconded by Commissioner Breeze, and APPROVED 4 -1 with Chairperson Smith. dissenting, reading was waived and CDC Resolution 2006 -11 was ADOPTED. 3. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Chairperson Smith adjourned the CDC meeting at 8:33 p.m. ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY _AGENDA Tuesday, June 27, 2006 Call to Order: 8:33 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. 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: June 13, 2006 A MOTION was made by Member Mackenzie, seconded by Vice Chair Vidak- Martinez, to approve the Consent Calendar as outlined in the agenda. Said motion was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED. 2. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Chairperson Smith adjourned the Meeting of the RPFA at 8:33 p.m. RECONVENE: Mayor Smith reconvened the City Council meeting at 8:33 p.m. City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Minutes (9) June 27 2006 for City CounciUCommunity Development Commission /Rohnert Park Financing Authority 7. PLANNING AND ZONING /COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MATTERS: 1. Vida Nueva Affordable Family Housing Project matters - Consideration of Amending Title 17 (Zoning Ordinance) of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code Rezoning to the R -H (High Density Residential) Zoning District, pertaining to property located at 705 Rohnert Park Expressway (APN 143 - 391 -053 and -054), File No. PL2006 -013RZ (Burbank Housing and Development Corporation): a. Staff.Report: Senior Planner reviewed the contents of the Staff Report. b. Public Comments: None. c. Waive Further Reading and Adopt Ordinance by reading title: No. 762 Amending Title 17 (Zoning Ordinance) of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code Rezoning Property Located at 705 Rohnert Park Expressway to the R -H (High Density Residential) Zoning District, (APN 143 - 391 -053 and -054), File Number PL2006 -013RZ (Burbank Housing and Development Corporation) Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by Councilmember Flores, and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was waived and Ordinance No. 762 was ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE. Councilmember Mackenzie stepped out of the chambers. from 8:38 p.m. until 8:40 p.m. 2. Condominium Conversions/Proposed Zoning Code Amendments - Consideration of Amending Title 17 (Zoning Ordinance) of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code, Section 17.07.020, Land Use Footnotes /Special Provisions (HH) Condominium Conversions: a. Staff Report: Senior Planner Rich reviewed the contents of the Staff Report via a Power Point presentation. b. PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Smith opened the Public Hearing at 8:44 p.m. There being no members of the public interested in speaking, Mayor Smith closed the Public Hearing at 8:44 p.m. c. Waive Further Reading and Introduce Ordinance by Reading Title: No. 764 Amending Title 17 (Zoning Ordinance) of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code, Section . 17.07 (Land Use Footnotes /Special Provisions) Condominium Conversions (HH), File Number PL 2006 -027MC Upon MOTION by Councilmember Flores, seconded by Councilmember Breeze, and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was waived and Ordinance No. 764 was ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE. City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Minutes (10) June 27 2006 for City Council/Community Development Commission /Rohnert Park Financing Authority 3. Signage Standards /Proposed Zoning Code Amendments - Consideration of Resolution Approving a Negative Declaration for Proposed Sign Ordinance Amendments and Ordinance Amending Title 17 of the Rohnert Park .Municipal Code (Zoning Ordinance), Section 17.04 (Definitions), 17.07 (Land Use Footnotes /Special Provisions and 17.27 (Signage Standards): Staff Report: Senior Planner Rich reviewed the contents of the Staff Report, and staff responded to Council questions and comments. Councilmembers expressed an interest in having staff clarify signage standards that pertain to properties with various owners. Council CONCURRED to include athletic sign -ups under civic events, and to rename civic events "community events" per Section 17.27.040 Exempt Signs, Section J, Temporary Signs, No. 6 -i. 2. Public Comments: None. 3. Resolution for Adoption: 2006 -186 Adopting a Negative Declaration for the Proposed Amendments to the City of Rohnert park Municipal Code, Title 17 (Zoning Ordinance), File No. PL2005 -066MC (Sign Ordinance Amendments) A MOTION was made by Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Mackenzie, to adopt Resolution 2006 -186. Under discussion, Mayor Smith reiterated that athletic sign -ups are to be considered community events. Senior Planner Rich responded to Councilmember Mackenzie's inquiry about a sign on church property. Mayor Smith also inquired about enforcement issues and hand -held signs. Council CONCURRED to direct staff to report back with suggested text regarding hand -held signs for the ordinance. After the motion, which was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was waived and Resolution 2006 -186 was ADOPTED. 4. Waive Further Reading and Introduce Ordinance by Reading Title: No. 765 Amending Title 17 (Zoning Ordinance) of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code, Sections 17.04 (Definitions), 17.07 (Land Use Footnotes /Special Provisions), and 17.27 (Signage Standards), File Number PL2005 -066MC Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by Councilmember Flores, and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was waived and Ordinance No. 765 was ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE AND AS AMENDED to include athletic sign -ups as community events in Section 17.27.040, Exempt Signs, Section J, Temporary Signs, No. 6 -i. Mayor Smith stepped out of the chambers at 9:15 p.m. 8. WEED ABATEMENT: Consideration to abate weeds that are growing within the City boundaries, which pose a fire hazard and health menace and are otherwise noxious and dangerous and cause a public nuisance: City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Minutes (11) June 27 2006 for City CounciUCommunity Development Commission/RohnertPark Financing Authority 1. Staff Report: City Manager Donley explained the contents of the Staff Report. 2. PUBLIC HEARING - TO BE CONTINUED TO JULY 11, 2006 - for property owners having objections to the proposed destruction or removal of hazardous weeds 9. PARKING VIOLATIONS CODE ENFORCEMENT: Consideration of Ordinance Amending Rohnert Park Municipal. Code Title 10, "Vehicles and Traffic," to aid with code enforcement for parking violations: 1. Staff Report: City Manager Donley reviewed the contents of the Staff Report. 2. Public Comments: None. 3. Waive Further Reading and Adopt Ordinance by reading title: No. 763 Amending Section 10.40.050, "Use of Streets for Storage of Vehicles Prohibited," of Chapter 10.40, "Stopping, Standing and Parking," of Title 10, "Vehicles and Traffic," of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code A MOTION was made by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by Councilmember Breeze, to adopt Ordinance No. 763. Under discussion, Councilmember Flores REQUESTED that staff look into parking problems in E Section at Evelyn and Elsa. After the motion, which was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was waived and Ordinance No. 763 was ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE. 10. NOVEMBER 2006 ELECTION MATTERS: Consideration of two election- related resolutions: (1) Calling and giving notice of holding a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2006, for the election of two officers, both with four year terms to expire in December of 2006, and requesting that the County of Sonoma conduct the Election; and (2) Adopting regulations for candidates of elective office pertaining to Candidates' Statements: As the two City Council officers with terms to expire in December of 2006, Councilmembers Breeze and Flores recused themselves from these proceedings and stepped out of the Council chambers at 9:20 p.m. 1. Staff report: City Manager Donley reviewed the contents of the Staff Report. 2. Public Comments: None. 3. Resolution for Adoption: 2006 -187 Calling and Giving Notice of the Holding of a General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 7, 2006, and Requesting that the County of Sonoma Conduct the Election Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Vidak - Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Mackenzie, and APPROVED 3 -0 -2 with Councilmembers Breeze and Flores absent, reading was waived and Resolution 2006 -187 was ADOPTED. City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Minutes (12) . June 27 2006 for City Council/Community Development Commission/Rohnert Park Financing Authority 4. Resolution for Adoption - In order to avoid any potential conflict of interest, by action of three (3) City Council Members not scheduled for election in November 2006, representing a quorum: 2006 -188 Adopting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office Pertaining to Candidates' Statements Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Mackenzie, and APPROVED 3 -0 -2 with Councilmembers Breeze and Flores absent, reading was waived and Resolution 2006 -188 was ADOPTED. 11. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND /OR OTHER REPORTS: 1. Council on Aging New Meals on Wheels Kitchen, Groundbreaking Celebration, 6/14/06: Mayor Smith noted his attendance at said event. 2. Committee on the Shelterless (COTS) Ice Cream Social, 6/14/06: Mayor Smith noted his attendance at said event. 3. Senior Citizens Advisory Commission, 6/15/06 mtg.: Councilmember Flores reviewed events planned at the Senior Center. In particular, he noted the July 29`x' "Old and New" Summer Market, and he stated that members of the public interested in donating can contact Vicki Wilkerson at the Senior Center. 4. Santa. Rosa Plain Conservation Strategy Implementation Committee /California Tiger Salamander (CTS), 6/21/06 mtg.: Councilmember Mackenzie provided a brief report, including comments on the agricultural committees. 5. Water Issues Sub- Committee, 6/21/06 mtg.: Councilmember Flores reported on two matters: (1) the dredging of the creeks; (2) the need for the public to check their residences for water leaks. Creek Master Plan Sub - Committee, 6/21/06 mtg.: Councilmember Mackenzie provided a brief update on Committee activities, and. he noted that the Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation is now a part of the committee. 7. Other informational reports, if any: a. Bay Area SMART Growth: Councilmember Mackenzie noted that their Report Card of the Bay Area Top- Scoring Cities will be released tomorrow. b. Relay for Life: Vice Mayor Vidak - Martinez noted that she, as well as Councilmember Mackenzie, spoke at this event. c. Senior Senior Banquet: Vice Mayor - Vidak Martinez noted her attendance and called attention to this event, which was yesterday at the Senior Center to honor seniors over 90 years of age. d. League of California Cities: Mayor Smith noted his attendance at today's League meeting in Sacramento, and he provided a brief update on the Telecommunications bill. City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Minutes (13) June 27 2006 for City CounciUCommunity Development Commission / Rohnert Park Financing Authority 12. COMMUNICATIONS: a. Climate Protection Everybody Profits II Event, July 14, 2006: Councilmember Mackenzie DISTRIBUTED AND REVIEWED the brochure for this event. b. Commendation of Public Safety Officers Jeff Justice and Chas Larson for their presentation on Sonoma County Gang Awareness: Mayor Smith called attention to this communication. c. California Junior Miss, Rohnert Park's Induction into the Hall of Fame on August 9, 2006: Mayor Smith called attention to this communication. d. Green Belt Alliance letter to Sonoma State University regarding the Urban Growth Boundary: Mayor Smith called attention to this communication. 13. MATTERS FROM/FOR COUNCIL: 1. Schedule of Events and Meetings: Document provided to Council in agenda packets. 2. City Council Agenda Forecast:. Document provided to Council in agenda packets. Mayor Smith SUBMITTED the League of California Cities' voting delegate information to City Manager Donley for the July 11, 2006 City Council meeting. 3. Other informational items, if any: None. 14. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: 1. Legislative Update: City Manager Donley noted that this matter was covered earlier in the meeting. 2. Other informational items, if any: a. Station Casino meetings: City Manager Donley reviewed matters from two meetings which he and City Attorney Kenyon had with Station Casino representatives / Northwest Specific Plan representatives. Council CONCURRED with Councilmember Mackenzie's request for a report regarding the meetings, and with Mayor Smith's suggestion that the information be posted on the City's web site. b. Sewer Bills: City Manager Donley noted that staff has received many inquiries about the new water and sewer bills. He stated that current sewer bills for residents are based on winter averaging. 15. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mayor Smith invited members of the public interested in speaking to come forward. No members of the public responded. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor Smith ADJOURNED the I y Leonard C meeting at 9:44 p.m. Cerd ied Shorthand Reporter Mayor C.S.R. 11599 City of Rohnert Park