2005/07/26 City Council MinutesCITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES for:
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY
July 26, 2005
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 at 6:00 p.m. at the Rohnert Park City Hall,
6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Mackenzie
presiding.
CALL TO ORDER /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Mackenzie CALLED the Council Meeting to order at
6:05 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: (4) Councilmembers Smith and Breeze; Vice Mayor
Vidak- Martinez; Mayor Mackenzie
Absent: (1) Councilmember Flores (vacation)
Staff present for all or part of the Regular Session: City
Manager Donley, City Attorney Kenyon, Interim Assistant City
Manager /City Engineer Jenkins, Recreation Services Manager
Miller and Director Public Safety Bullard.
2. SCHEDULED APPEARANCES /PRESENTATIONS:
1. Parks, Recreation & Open Space Committee (PROS) -
Update: Recreation Services Manager Miller advised
Mayor Mackenzie that Dan Blanquie had not arrived, and
Mayor Mackenzie indicated that Council will return
to said item when Mr. Blanquie arrives.
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2. Olga Senyk, NOAH (Neighbors Organized Against Hunger)
regarding NOAH's food distribution program and current
fundraiser: Ms. Senyk discussed NOAH's food
distribution program, reviewed statistics for the
program, commended volunteers and City staff /City
Council and encouraged Councilmembers to attend a NOAH
meeting the first Monday of each month. She stated
that anyone interested in volunteering or donating can
call 795 -7465, or 795 -7865 for tee - shirts. She also
noted that there will be an article in The Community
Voice this Friday about NOAH. At the suggestion of
Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez, Council CONCURRED TO DIRECT
STAFF to post NOAH's information on the City's
website.
1. Parks, Recreation & Open Space Committee (PROS) -
Update: [Out of order] PROS Chairperson Dan Blanquie
provided Council with a brief oral update of PROS
matters including park projects, a stakeholder survey,
comparison studies, a parks inventory and liaison
communications with Council.
2. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES /COMMENTS:
Members of the public who filled out a speaker card were
invited to come forward and speak.
1. H.R. Downs, Penngrove, was recognized and requested to
speak during Agenda Item No. 7.
2. John King, 8617 Petaluma Hill Road, was recognized and
called Council's attention to the Sonoma County General
Plan, which depicts areas where water is scarce. He also
asked Council, in considering the human cost to the local
community of the City's goals of sustainability and
partnerships, to look at other water - related documents,
including the Sonoma County Canon Manor EIR, and to
review recent events in court regarding prior water
litigation.
3. Casey McChesney, 7380 Adrian Drive, No.
recognized and, at her request, Council
AGENDIZE for the next Council meeting c
resolution in support of civil marriage
Ms. McChesney noted that she is part of
"Marriage Equality California."
18, was
CONCURRED TO
snsideration of a
for everyone.
a group called
4. Dennis McCormack, 1431 Jasmine Circle, was recognized and
expressed his support for NOAH, whose goal, he noted, is
to eliminate hunger in Rohnert Park, Cotati and
Penngrove.
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5. Stephen Fuller- Rowell, 1210 Furlong Road, Sebastopol,
Sonoma County Water Coalition, was recognized and
requested to speak during Agenda Item No. 7.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Mayor Mackenzie asked if there were any questions about the
matters on the Consent Calendar. Mayor Mackenzie signified
removal of the following items for further discussion:
Concurrent City Meetings Minutes for the City Council
Portion of the Regular Meeting on June 28, 2005 per
Councilmember Smith's recommendation.
B. APPROVAL OF CITY BILLS /DEMANDS FOR PAYMENT:
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK /CITY COUNCIL IN THE AMOUNT OF:
$5,252,602.66
C. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION:
2005 -225 HONORING BRIANNE KONANZ FOR HER EXAMPLE OF
COURAGEOUS LIVING AND RECOGNIZING PENNGROVE SOCIAL
FIREMEN AND CITY OF ROHNERT PARK PUBLIC WORKS
EMPLOYEES CHUCK HARMON, ED JOERGER AND WARREN
NAUMANN FOR "GIVE THE GIRL A LIFT" EFFORTS TO
OBTAIN A LIFT SYSTEM TO ASSIST BRIANNE KONANZ
2005 -226 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH CROCKER NETWORKING
SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR WEBSITE, INTRANET AND
NETWORKING MAINTENANCE, ANTI -SPAM, DATA PRIVACY
COMPLIANCE AND CONSULTING SERVICES
2005 -227 ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR VARIABLE
FREQUENCY DRIVE REPLACEMENT PROJECT NO. 2003 -31
2005 -228 ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR VARIOUS
OVERLAYS 2004 PROJECT NO. 2003 -27
2005 -229 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH CODE
SOURCE FOR BUILDING PERMIT PLAN REVIEW AND
BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES
2005 -230 APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
PAUL V. BERLANT
2005 -231 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH AN EXECUTIVE
RECRUITMENT FIRM FOR RECRUITING SERVICES FOR AN
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
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2005 -232 AUTHORIZING POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY
RANGE FOR THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Breeze, reading was waived and a motion to
approve the Consent Calendar as outlined in the meeting's
agenda, with the exception of the City Council portion of
the Concurrent City Meetings Minutes for the Regular
Meeting of June 28, 2005, was APPROVED 4 -0 -1 with
Councilmember Flores absent.
Item for Consideration:
APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL PORTION OF CONCURRENT MEETING
MINUTES FOR:
REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 28, 2005
Councilmember Smith noted a clarification to the Regular
Meeting minutes of June 28, 2005 as follows: Agenda Item
No. 11, "Assessment District 05 -01 Proposed for Sewer Force
Main Project 2003 -11," page 14, for Resolution for Adoption
No. 2005 -209, change phrases following "Under discussion"
to read as follows: "Under discussion, Ms. Pawson, in
response to a request for clarification from Councilmember
Smith, confirmed that the City's recently adopted Water
Supply Assessment is in conformance and does not mandate the
annexation of the property in question." Upon MOTION by
Councilmember Smith, seconded by Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez,
a motion to adopt the Regular City Meeting Minutes of
June 28, 2005 AS AMENDED was APPROVED 4 -0 -1 with
Councilmember Flores absent.
Mayor Mackenzie recessed the City Council meeting at
6:38 p.m. and convened the CDC meeting at 6:39 p.m.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
of the
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
AGENDA:
July 26, 2005
Tuesday
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The Meeting of the City of Rohnert Park for the Community
Development Commission (CDC) met this date in Regular
Session commencing at 6:39 p.m. at the Rohnert Park City
Hall, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with
Chairperson Mackenzie presiding.
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Mackenzie CALLED the CDC Meeting to order at
6:39 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: (4) Commissioners Breeze, Smith and
Vidak- Martinez; Chairperson Mackenzie
Absent: (1) Commissioner Flores
Staff present for all or part of the CDC Meeting:
Executive Director Donley, General Counsel Kenyon,
Videographer Beltz and Transcriber Leonard.
UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES: None.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
Chairperson Mackenzie asked if there were any questions
about matters on the Consent Calendar. Commissioner
Smith noted his clarification to the Regular Meeting
Minutes of the City Council portion of the June 28, 2005
meeting. [Said clarification moved to the Regular City
Council Consent Calendar.]
A. APPROVAL OF CDC PORTION OF CONCURRENT CITY MEETING
MEETING MINUTES FOR:
REGULAR MEETING — JUNE 28, 2005
B. APPROVAL OF CDC BILLS /DEMANDS FOR PAYMENT:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION IN THE AMOUNT OF:
$31,028.12
C. ACCEPTING CDC CASH /INVESTMENTS REPORT FOR MONTH ENDING
JUNE 30, 2005
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Upon MOTION by Commissioner Smith, seconded by
Commissioner Breeze, reading was waived and a motion to
approve the CDC Consent Calendar, as outlined in the
mee'ting's agenda, including the AMENDMENT to the City
Council Regular Meeting Minutes of June 28, 2005, was
APPROVED 4 -0 -1 with Commissioner Flores absent.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Chairperson Mackenzie
adjourned the CDC Meeting at 6:40 p.m.
ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY
of the
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
AGENDA:
July 26, 2005
Tuesday
The Meeting of the City of,Rohnert Park for the Rohnert
Park Financing Authority (RPFA) met this date in Regular
Session commencing at 6 :39 p.m. at the Rohnert Park City
Hall, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with
Chairperson Mackenzie presiding.
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Mackenzie CALLED
6:39 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
the RPFA Meeting to order at
Present: (4) Members Breeze, Smith, Vidak- Martinez
and Chair Mackenzie
Absent: (1) Member Flores
Staff present for all or part of the RPFA Meeting:
Executive Director Donley, General Counsel Kenyon,
Videographer Beltz and Transcriber Leonard.
UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES: None.
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1-CONSENT CALENDAR
Chair Mackenzie asked if there were any questions about
matters on the RPFA Consent Calendar.
A. APPROVAL OF RPFA PORTION OF CONCURRENT CITY MEETING
MINUTES FOR:
REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 28, 2005
B.ACCEPTING RPFA CASH /INVESTMENT REPORT`FOR MONTH ENDING
JUNE 30, 2005
Upon MOTION by RPFA Member Vidak- Martinez, seconded by RPFA
Member Breeze, reading was waived and a motion to approve the
RPFA Consent Calendar, as outlined in the meeting's agenda,
was APPROVED 4 -0 -1 with RPFA Member Flores absent.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Chair Mackenzie adjourned
the RPFA Meeting at 6:41 p.m.
RECONVENE: Mayor Mackenzie reconvened the City Council
meeting at 6:41 p.m.
4. CITY STAFFING AND ORGANIZATION:
Informational items and /or direction:
1. Introducing Paul V. Berlant for introduction to new
Sonoma County.Range Riders and Professional Services
Agreement: City Manager Donley introduced
Mr. Berlant, who reviewed his employment history and
responded to Council questions /comments.
2. Proposed Organization of City Staff: City Manager
Donley reviewed the contents of the Staff Report.
Council Discussion /Direction: Mayor Mackenzie
SUGGESTED that staff REPORT BACK in six months on
the implementation of the proposed organization of
City staff.
3. Appointment of new Housing and Redevelopment Project
Manager Cas Ellena beginning August 8, 2005: City
Manager Donley ANNOUNCED Ms. Ellena's appointment, and
he responded to a Council question.
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4. Recruitment Process for Assistant City Manager:
City Manager Donley inquired if there was any further
Council input on this matter, and Council CONCURRED
TO DIRECT STAFF to move forward with the recruitment
process.
5. CLIMATE PROTECTION CAMPAIGN:
Consideration of resolution establishing Greenhouse
Gas (GHG) Emission Reduction Targets:
1. Staff /Council Liaison Report: City Manager Donley
and Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez introduced Ann
Hancock and Dave Erickson of the Climate Protection
Campaign, who reviewed the contents of the Staff
Report and responded to Council questions /comments.
Mayor Mackenzie SUGGESTED that Ms. Hancock and
Mr. Erickson report back in six months to Council with
ideas on how to implement the goals between the
community and the local government, as well as to
provide Council with a report every six months on the
progress of implementation.
2. Public Comments: None.
3. Resolution for Adoption:
2005 -233 ESTABLISHING GREENHOUSE GAS (GHG) EMISSION
REDUCTION TARGETS FOR THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
Council Motion /Discussion /Vote:
A MOTION was made by Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Breeze, to adopt Resolution 2005 -233. Under
discussion, in response to an inquiry by Councilmember
Smith, City Attorney Kenyon suggested changing the word
"target" to "goal." Councilmember Smith made a FRIENDLY
AMENDMENT, accepted by the maker of the motion and the
second, to amend the language of the resolution to indicate
"establishment of the following non - binding greenhouse gas
emission reduction goals by 2015." Mayor Mackenzie noted
that in terms of community -wide reductions, establishing
goals is a sensible approach. After the motion, APPROVED
4 -0 -1 with Councilmember Flores absent, reading was waived
and Resolution 2005 -233 was ADOPTED.
6. TRAFFIC- CALMING ON GOLF COURSE DRIVE:
Informational item:
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Staff Report on results of traffic - calming efforts on
Golf Course Drive: City Engineer Jenkins shared the
contents of the Staff Report, and he responded to
Council questions /comments. Councilmember Smith
referred to an e -mail from Linda Long, and he ASKED
City Manager Donley to get in touch with her.
7. SONOMA COUNTY WATER AGENCY MATTERS:
1. Water Transmission System Capacity Temporary
Impairment Allocation - Consideration of Memorandum
of Understanding:
FOR THE RECORD, Mayor Mackenzie stated that City Hall has
not yet received a faxed letter from David Keller, Bay
Area Director, Friends of the Eel River.
At this time, Mr. H.R. Downs SUBMITTED said letter from
Mr. Keller to City Manager Donley, who made copies and
DISTRIBUTED them to Council.
a. Staff Report: City Engineer Jenkins reviewed the
contents of the Staff Report and responded to
Council questions /comments. Pam Jeane, Deputy
Chief Engineer of Operations for SCWA, came forward
and discussed the MOU.
b. Public Comments:
1. H.R. Downs, Penngrove, OWL Foundation, was recognized and
outlined reasons why Council should deny this proposal
and should insist that the water stay in Sonoma County.
He noted that Council would be able to save a great
deal of water in Sonoma County if it proceeded in
this manner.
2. Stephen Fuller- Rowell, 1210 Furlong Road, Sebastopol,
Sonoma County Water Coalition, was recognized and
stated that he will speak during Agenda Item No. 7.2.
3. Carl Leivo, 4673 Fawn Court, was recognized and
encouraged the Council to approve the MOU in that it
represents the efforts of the community to deal ahead
of time with what may turn out to be a system that
hurts the City's water supply. He noted that in part the
agreement benefits Rohnert Park by giving it credit for
its groundwater pumping.
4. Jane Nielson, 3727 Burnside Road, was recognized and
stated that she will speak during Agenda Item No. 7.2.
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5. John King, 8617 Petaluma Hill Road, was recognized and
discussed several flaws in this agreement, notably that
it does not recognize the people in the unincorporated
areas of the County. He noted that the agreement focuses
on primary contractors and that Rohnert Park is simply
.looking out for itself. He called Council attention to
a water - related court settlement, and he urged them not
to adopt the agreement.
c. Resolution for Adoption:
2005 -234 APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
REGARDING WATER TRANSMISSION CAPACITY ALLOCATION
DURING TEMPORARY IMPAIRMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE
SONOMA COUNTY WATER AGENCY AND VARIOUS OTHER
PARTIES
Council Motion /Discussion /Vote:
A MOTION was made by Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Breeze, to adopt Resolution 2005 -234. Under
discussion, Councilmember Smith stated that the number in
the MOU (92 mgd) is in conformance with the Water Supply
Assessment that was adopted. Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez
noted that she attended the Water Advisory Committee (WAC)
meetings, and that the City will be cared for in the event
of an emergency. Mayor Mackenzie stated that he too has
attended the WAC meetings and that the City has acted openly
and in good faith regarding this matter. After the motion,
APPROVED 4 -0 -1 with Councilmember Flores absent, reading was
waived and Resolution 2005 -234 was ADOPTED.
2. Water Supply - Consideration of Proposed Restructured
Agreement:
a. Staff Report: City Engineer
contents of the Staff Report
Council questions /comments.
Chief Engineer of Operations
the Restructured Agreement a
questions /comments.
b. Public Comments:
Jenkins reviewed the
and responded to
Pam Jeane, Deputy
for SCWA, discussed
ad responded to Council
1. H.R. Downs, Penngrove, OWL Foundation, was recognized
and urged the Council to reject the Restructured
Agreement. He reviewed his written letter provided to
Council earlier this evening. He noted that watershed
planning does not mean watershed management, and he
encouraged Council to amend the agreement to include
such terminology and to deal with groundwater management.
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2. Stephen Fuller - Rowell, 1210 Furlong Road, Sebastopol,
Sonoma County Water Coalition, was recognized and
referred Council to attachments in the letter Council
received from the OWL Foundation today. In terms of the
Restructured Agreement, he urged Council to make sure it
knows the costs of potential liabilities, to get an
AB 3030 Groundwater Management Plan in place and to do
more work on water conservation specifics.
3. Carl Leivo, 4673 Fawn Court, was recognized and expressed
support for the City's adoption of the Restructured
Agreement. He noted that the City of Rohnert Park does
not need to wait for the 2005 Urban Water Management Plan
due out this December as the City has been a local leader
in water issues by preparing a Water Supply Assessment,
by conducting frequent water quality assessments and by
creating a Water Conservation Program.
4. Jane Nielson, 3727 Burnside Road, was recognized and
stated that she has worked for 25 years as a geologist
for the USGS. She called for the City to wait for the
completion of a meaningful, comprehensive study and for
a groundwater management program. She discussed the lack
of data with regard to impacts, including the impacts of
emergency pumping and the impacts on the soils from
recycled water projects. She also addressed the topic of
sustainability and noted that surface and groundwater are
the same. She explained why water contractors should be
concerned about signing this agreement.
5. John King, 8617 Petaluma Hill Road, was recognized and
urged Council to vote no on this agreement. He asked the
City to look after the people in the unincorporated areas
rather than putting the interests of a handful of
developers first. He stated that no representative from
the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) has come to the
unincorporated areas to talk to the people there about
the agreement. He also noted that the City's request of
SCWA to develop a groundwater management program was weak
in that SCWA's evaluation will not be done for a number
of years.
c. Resolution for Adoption:
2005 -235 APPROVING THE RESTRUCTURED AGREEMENT FOR WATER
SUPPLY BY AND BETWEEN THE.SONOMA COUNTY WATER
AGENCY AND VARIOUS CONTRACTORS
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Council Motion /Discussion /Vote:
A MOTION was made by Councilmember Breeze, seconded by Vice
Mayor Vidak- Martinez, to adopt Resolution No. 2005 -235.
Under discussion, Mayor Mackenzie confirmed with City
Attorney Kenyon that Council is clear to move ahead with
the Restructured Agreement. Councilmember Breeze
indicated that she will be voting in favor of the
resolution. Councilmember Smith stated that while he sees
no conflicts between this agreement and the WSA, he prefers
to wait to vote on this matter until January, 2006 since
the Urban Water Management Plan will be completed in
December, 2005. He indicated that he will be voting
against this resolution. Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez stated
that she expects there will be more restructuring over
time as studies come out in the future. Mayor Mackenzie
noted that Rohnert Park's water consumption has been
reduced, and he reviewed the purposes of the Restructured
Agreement. He stated that as a water contractor, it is
the City's job to make sure its allocations are
established. He explained how the agreement is a work in
progress, and he called for the other water contractors
to make a decision on the agreement now rather than
delaying it. After the motion, APPROVED 3 -1 -1 with
Councilmember Smith dissenting and Councilmember Flores
absent, reading was waived and Resolution 2005 -235 was
ADOPTED.
8. GENERAL PENALTY ORDINANCE:
Consideration of introducing proposed ordinance amending
Section 1.16.010, "General Penalty," of the Rohnert Park
Municipal Code:
1. Staff Report: City Manager Donley explained the
contents of the Staff Report. Director Public Safety
Bullard provided an overview of the process and
staff recommendations, and staff responded to Council
questions /comments.
2. Public Comments:
1. Nancy Kay, Veterinarian, Animal Care Center, was
recognized and staff responded to her inquiry about who
handles a dog -bite case when a dog bite occurs in
another jurisdiction. City Attorney Kenyon noted that
there are several matters to take into account in such
a case.
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3. Waive First Reading and Introduce Ordinance by reading
title:
No. 743 AMENDING SECTION 1.16.010, "GENERAL PENALTY," OF
THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE
Council Motion /Discussion /Roll Call Vote:
A MOTION was made by Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Breeze, to introduce Ordinance No. 743. Under
discussion, Councilmember Breeze discussed Animal Control's
role in a dog -bite incident. City Attorney Kenyon responded
to Dr. Nancy Kay's inquiry about first- and second -time
dog -bite offenses and how they are tracked. Councilmember
Smith referred to communications Council received regarding
this matter, and he discussed the insurance companies'
interests in terms of dog bites. Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez
expressed an interest in getting staff feedback on how to
track dog bites. Mayor Mackenzie expressed an interest in
enforcement of this ordinance, and he suggested that local
city managers get together to discuss a mechanism for
jurisdictional reporting of animal bites. After the motion,
APPROVED 4 -0 -1 with Councilmember Flores absent, reading
was waived and Ordinance No. 743 was INTRODUCED BY ROLL
CALL VOTE.
City Manager Donley noted that Assistant City Attorney
Whelan will be.pros.ecuting a vicious dog case tomorrow,
and information will be available through the County on
the results. Mayor Mackenzie REQUESTED a REPORT BACK to
Council on this matter.
RECESS: Mayor Mackenzie declared a recess at 8:.55 p.m.
RECONVENE: Council reconvened at 9:01 p.m. with all
Councilmembers present except Councilmember
Flores.
9. 2004 -2005 SONOMA COUNTY GRAND JURY REPORT:
Consideration of response on "Conflict of Interest"
section requiring policy direction from City Council:
1. City Attorney Report: City Attorney Kenyon reviewed
the contents of the Staff Report and responded.to
Council questions /comments. Councilmember Smith
commended staff for getting the forms to Council in a
timely manner.
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2. Council Discussion /Direction: Staff asked for
specific recommendations from Council. Councilmember
Smith suggested that staff mention that the City has a
City Clerk and trained staff to keep the
Councilmembers informed of their duties to fill out
said forms. Council CONCURRED TO DIRECT STAFF (1) to
prepare the City's response to the Grand Jury Report
and (2) to bring said response back for Council
review.
10. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND /OR OTHER REPORTS:
1. California Tiger Salamander meeting, Santa Rosa,
July 13, 2005: Mayor Mackenzie and Vice Mayor Vidak-
Martinez gave a brief update on the drafting of an
implementation document.
2. Economic Development Subcommittee, July 13, 2005
meeting: Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez gave a brief
update on Chamber of Commerce activities, notably
the revamping of its website, its business retention
work and the preparation of student welcome packets.
3. Joint Meeting of City Council /Planning Commission/
Parks & Recreation Commission, July 13, 2005: Mayor
Mackenzie noted the staff reports from said meeting,
and Councilmember Smith thanked staff for its extra
work in planning back to back meetings.
4. Bay Area Water Plan Workshop, Oakland, July 14,2005:
Mayor Mackenzie noted that he was unable to attend
this meeting.
5. Mayors' & Councilmembers' Association, July 14, 2005
meeting: Mayor Mackenzie and Councilmember Smith
provided a brief report, noting the following:
Appointment of David Glass to Airport group and Geoff
Fox to County Human Services Commission; SCTA report
on transportation activities and projects.
6. Cotati Kids Day: Mayor Mackenzie and Councilmember
Smith acknowledged their attendance at said event.
7. Library Advisory Board, July 19, 2005 meeting:
Councilmember Smith provided a brief update on various
matters including the plans to build new branches, the
library budget and interaction between City staff and
library staff.
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8. Water Issues Subcommittee, July 19, 2005 meeting:
Mayor Mackenzie noted that this subcommittee did meet,
and that said matters have already been discussed
this evening with nothing further to report.
9. Sonoma County Waste Management Agency (SCWMA) Funding
Our Recycling (FOR) Ad Hoc Committee, July 20, 2005
meeting: Councilmember Smith provided a brief update
on tipping fees.
10. Bay Area Water Forum, July 18, 2005: Mayor Mackenzie
noted the discussion regarding progress on the Water
Resources Management.Plan for the Bay Area.
11. Sonoma State University (SSU) Subcommittee,
July 26, 2005 meeting: Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez and
Councilmember Smith reported on several matters,
including the following: The Green Music Center,
the arrival of students for the fall semester, the
Party Ordinance and SSU's housing plans (Colored
map DISTRIBUTED AND REVIEWED at Council). The
Subcommittee RECOMMENDED that staff appoint a City
representative to the Green Music Center Advisory
Board, as well as a representative to the Green Music
Center's committee dealing with operations issues.
Mayor Mackenzie DIRECTED STAFF to remind Council of
the formal welcoming of students and parents at SSU
on August 20th from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Council
CONCURRED with Councilmember Smith's recommendation to
wait until the first Council meeting in September to
consider the Party Ordinance in order to provide an
opportunity for more student input. Mayor Mackenzie
ASKED the Subcommittee to come back to Council with
recommendations as to how to proceed with formal
meetings with SSU to discuss housing plans.
12. Other informational reports, if any:
a. Cotati Downtown Specific Plan Charrette:
Councilmember Smith noted his attendance on
July 18, 2005 at a function regarding the
Cotati Downtown Specific Plan.
11. COMMUNICATIONS:
Communications per the attached outline were brought to the
attention of the Councilmembers.
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City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
July 26, 2005 Page (16)
1. Letter from Robert Muelrath regarding Recreational
Vehicle parking: Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez called
attention to said letter, and City Manager Donley
noted staff's response.
2. July 11th letter to Mayor Mackenzie from Clem
Carinelli regarding Status Report on Sewer Lift
Station: Councilmember Smith expressed concern about
certain language in the letter, and City Attorney
Kenyon stated that the City has not agreed to annex
any land. City Manager Donley discussed his
conversation with Ken Blackman regarding this issue.
3. Sonoma County Clerk- Recorder - Assessor, Notification
of 2005 -2006 Assessment Roll: Councilmember Smith
referred to a letter from Eeve T. Lewis showing that
tax rolls have gone up, and he discussed the impact
of Proposition 13 revenues growing slower than
expenses.
12. MATTERS FROM /FOR COUNCIL:
1. Schedule of Events and Meetings: Mayor Mackenzie
referred Council to said document provided in the
agenda packets.
2. City Council Agenda Forecast: Mayor Mackenzie
referred Council to said document provided in the
agenda packets, and he noted that he will be
discussing with the City Manager the possibility of
cancelling the second Council meeting in August.
3. Other informational items, if any:
a. Graffiti Clean -up: At the request of Councilmember
Smith, Council CONCURRED TO DIRECT STAFF to make a
presentation to the Council regarding the City's
policy in terms of graffiti.
b. Kitchen Kut -Ups:
the Performing Art
"Kitchen Kut -Ups."
13. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
Councilmember Smith commended
Center's recent performance of
1. Ludwigia Spraying - Update: City Manager Donley
reviewed the contents of the Staff Report. Mayor
Mackenzie ASKED to be notified when the spraying
gets down to the City's end.
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2. Other informational items, if any:
a. Mayors' & Councimembers' Meeting, August 23, 2005:
Informational purposes only.
b. City Council Meeting, August 23, 2005: City
Manager Donley explained the reasons for a short
Council meeting on August 23rd. Council
CONCURRED to schedule an abbreviated.meeting for
August 23, 2005.
c. City Manager's Schedule: City Manager Donley
stated that he will be out for military duty next
week, and that Paul Berlant will be in from
Tuesday through Thursday.
d. Park Maintenance: City Manager Donley noted that
it will take staff until the end of August to get
caught up on park maintenance due to the late rains
which created extra weeds in the fields.
e. Meetings with individual Councilmembers: City
Manager Donley stated that as a result of said
meetings, each City department will provide a report
at Council meetings in the future.
f. University District EIR: City Manager Donley
announced that the University District EIR is out.
14. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Members of the public desiring to speak were invited to
come forward. No members of the public responded. Mayor
Mackenzie acknowledged receipt of a speaker card from Barb
Greene, Creek Council, and he referred Council to her E -mail
letter regarding Ludwigia Spray Schedule and Locations.
At this time, Mayor Mackenzie noted that he signed off on
the letter acknowledging Food Max for the Employer Best
Practices Award.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Mayor Mackenzie ADJOURNED
the meeting at 9:55 p.m.
ty Leonard J e Mackenzie
Certified Shorthand Reporter Mayor
CSR No. 11599 City of Rohnert Park
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