2005/09/27 City Council MinutesCITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES for:
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY
September 27, 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 for a meeting to commence 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
6:02 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: (5) Councilmembers Breeze, Flores and Smith; Vice
Mayor Vidak- Martinez; Mayor Mackenzie
Absent: (0) None
Staff present for all or part of the Regular Session: City
Manager Donley, Assistant City Attorney Whelan, Director
Community Development Bendorff, Director Public Safety
Bullard, Housing & Redevelopment Project Manager Ellena,
Finance Services Manager Lauchner and Videographer Beltz.
1. SCHEDULED APPEARANCES /PRESENTATIONS:
1. Mayor's Presentation of Resolutions:
Recognizing Technology High School as Recipients for
Two Years of Distinguished School Award (Based on
highest test scores of any high school in Sonoma
and Mendocino Counties): Mayor Mackenzie noted that
this item will be DEFERRED to the next Council
meeting on October 11, 2005.
Expressing Congratulations to Matt Hauff, Finalist in
the Red Bull Driver Search at Infineon Raceway Karting
Competitions (Qualifying for competitions scheduled in
Florida during the week of September 12, ,2005):
Mayor Mackenzie READ AND PRESENTED the resolution to
Matt Hauff, who shared brief comments.
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2. Sonoma State University (SSU) - Update on SSU Open
House Event by Catherine Bramkamp, Director of
Development: At the request of Mayor Mackenzie,
Council CONCURRED to take this item later in the
.meeting as Ms. Bramkamp was running late.
3. Reverend Sam Tharpe's Annual Thanksgiving Dinner
Event - Consideration of $500 donation to this annual
event: Mayor Mackenzie discussed the donation to this
annual event.
Council Discussion /Action: A MOTION was made by
Councilmember Flores, seconded by Councilmember
Breeze, to approve a $500 donation to Reverend
Tharpe's Annual Thanksgiving Dinner. Under
discussion, Councilmembers Breeze and Flores expressed
their support for this annual event. Vice Mayor
Vidak- Martinez called attention to the hundreds of
people in the community who use the local food
pantry. Councilmember Smith pointed out that there
are several opportunities to volunteer at Thanksgiving
time. Said motion was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
2. SSU STUDENT REPORT:
Sonoma State University Associated Students, Inc. (ASI),.
by James J. Reilly, III, Legislative Representative:
Mr. Reilly DISTRIBUTED copies of The Star and reported on
the following matters: SSU ranked No. 6 among public
universities offering masters degrees; JUMP'S relief
efforts for Hurricane Rita victims.
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES /COMMENTS:
1. John Hudson, 399 Bonnie Avenue, was recognized and
expressed discontent with the City's high cost for
sewer connection fees. He indicated that the City
furnishes sewer infrastructure to developers by
raising water /sewer rates for its residents. He
stated that a lawsuit was filed yesterday regarding
this matter, and he SUBMITTED legal papers to City
Manager Donley.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Mayor Mackenzie asked if there were any questions about the
matters on the.Consent Calendar. Mayor Mackenzie signified
removal of the following item for further discussion:
Concurrent City Meetings Minutes for the City Council
Portion of the Regular Meeting on September 13, 2005 per
recommendations from Councilmembers Breeze and Smith.
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B. APPROVAL OF CITY BILLS /DEMANDS FOR PAYMENT CONCURRENTLY
FOR:
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK /CITY COUNCIL IN THE AMOUNT OF:
$3,619,859,47
C. ACCEPTING CASH /INVESTMENTS FINAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR
END, JUNE 30, 2005 FOR:
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK /CITY COUNCIL
D. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION:
2005 -291 PROCLAIMING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2005 AS "THE
ARTS UNITED DAY"
2005 -292 AUTHORIZING A SALARY ADJUSTMENT FOR ALL POSITIONS
IN THE MANAGEMENT UNIT
2005 -293 APPROVING AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING COVENANT WITH THE
SPANOS CORPORATION FOR THE REDWOOD CREEK
APARTMENTS PROJECT (FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF ROHNERT PARK EXPRESSWAY AND
LABATH AVENUE - PL2002- 024UP /SR)
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Flores, seconded by Vice
Mayor Vidak- Martinez, 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 September 13, 2005, was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
Item for Consideration:
APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL PORTION OF CONCURRENT MEETING
MINUTES FOR:
REGULAR CONCURRENT CITY MEETINGS - SEPTEMBER 13, 2005
Councilmember Breeze added the following sentence: Page 2,
Agenda Item No. 1, "Scheduled Appearances /Presentations,"
add, "Council Breeze expressed opposition to staff direction
to review Mr. Leivo's Separation Agreement."
Councilmember Smith amended
Page 13, Agenda Item No. 9,
"Councilmember Smith called
Kevin Pohlson of Brookfield
Specific Plan and their effi
District Housing within the
Rohnert Park Unified School
the following sentence:
"Communications," to read,
attention to a letter from
Homes /University District
Drts to have University
boundaries of the Cotati-
District."
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Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Smith, a motion to approve the City Council
Portion of the Concurrent Meeting Minutes for the Regular
Concurrent City Meetings of September 13, 2005, AS AMENDED,
was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
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At this time, Mayor Mackenzie indicated that Ms. Bramkamp
had arrived per Agenda Item No. 1, "Scheduled Appearances/
Presentations."
2. Sonoma State University (SSU) - Update on SSU Open
House Event by Catherine Bramkamp, Director of
Development: Ms. Bramkamp SUBMITTED posters for the
SSU Open House Event to City Manager Donley. She
explained the community's involvement and reviewed
numerous scheduled events. She noted that she would
send an updated event schedule to the City.
Mayor Mackenzie recessed the City Council meeting at
6:22 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
September 27, 2005
Tuesday
The Meeting of the City of Rohnert Park for the Community
Development Commission (CDC) met this date in Regular
Session commencing at 6:22 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
6:22 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: (5) Commissioners Breeze, Flores, Smith and
Vidak- Martinez; Chairperson Mackenzie
Absent: (0) None
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Staff present for all or part of the CDC Meeting:
Executive Director Donley, Assistant General Counsel Whelan,
Housing and Project Redevelopment Manager Ellena,
Videographer Beltz and Transcriber Leonard.
UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES: None.
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1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Chairperson Mackenzie asked if there were any questions
about matters on the Consent Calendar. No Commissioner
responded.
A. APPROVAL OF CDC PORTION OF CONCURRENT CITY MEETING
MINUTES FOR:
REGULAR MEETINGS - SEPTEMBER 13, 2005
B. APPROVAL OF CDC BILLS /DEMANDS FOR PAYMENT:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION IN THE AMOUNT OF:
$37,652.55
C. ACCEPTING CDC CASH /INVESTMENTS FINAL REPORT FOR FY
ENDING, JUNE 30, 2005
D. CDC RESOLUTION FOR ADOPTION:
2005 -18 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NUMBER TWO TO THE PRE -
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH BURBANK HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF
AFFORDABLE HOUSING (SCATTERED SITE HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT AT 705 ROHNERT PARK EXPRESSWAY)
Upon MOTION by Commissioner Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Commissioner Breeze, reading was waived and a motion to
approve the CDC Consent Calendar, as outlined in the
meeting's agenda, was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
2. PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH CARITAS AFFORDABLE HOUSING,
INC.:
Consideration of this agreement to assist with
rehabilitation of Valley Village Senior Mobile Home Park:
1. Staff Report: Housing and Project Redevelopment
Manager Ellena shared the contents of the Staff
Report and responded to Council questions /comments.
Peter Inman, consultant for Caritas Group, discussed
the planned improvements to the park, and he responded
to Council questions /comments.
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2. Public Comments: None.
3. CDC Resolution for Adoption:
2005 -19 APPROVING A PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH CARITAS
AFFORDABLE HOUSING, INC. TO ASSIST WITH
REHABILITATION OF THE VALLEY VILLAGE SENIOR MOBILE
HOME PARK
Commission Motion /Discussion /Vote:
A MOTION was made by Commissioner Vidak- Martinez, seconded
by Commissioner Breeze, to approve CDC Resolution 2005 -19.
Under discussion, Commissioner Smith discussed aspects of
the 55 -year loan. Chairperson Mackenzie commented on the
City's goal to have the mobilehome parks operated by
non - profit operations. After the motion, which was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was waived and CDC
Resolution 2005 -19 was ADOPTED.
ADJOURNMENT OF CDC MEETING:
There being no further business, Chairperson Mackenzie
adjourned the CDC Meeting at 6:38 p.m.
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ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY
of the
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
September 27, 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 the RPFA Meeting to order at
6:39 p.m..
ROLL CALL:
Present: (5) Members Breeze, Flores, Smith and
. Vidak- Martinez; Chairperson Mackenzie
Absent: (0) None
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Staff present for all or part of the RPFA Meeting:
Executive Director Donley, Assistant General Counsel Whelan,
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. No Member
responded.
A. APPROVAL OF RPFA PORTION OF CONCURRENT CITY MEETING
MINUTES FOR:
REGULAR MEETINGS - SEPTEMBER 13, 2005
B. ACCEPTING CASH /INVESTMENTS FINAL REPORT FOR FY ENDING,.
JUNE 30, 2005
Upon MOTION by Member Vidak- Martinez, seconded by Member
Flores, reading was waived and a motion to approve the
RPFA Consent Calendar, as outlined in the meeting's agenda,
was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Chairperson Mackenzie
adjourned the RPFA Meeting at 6:39 p.m.
Mayor Mackenzie reconvened the City Council meeting at
6:40 p.m.
5. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS:
At this time, Assistant City Attorney Whelan noted that
the Council will be continuing the Public Hearing for
Planning and Zoning Item No. 3 on tonight's agenda to
the Council's October 25th meeting. She stated that
any members of the public present to speak on said item
will be allowed to do so this evening.
1. File No. PL2005 -051MC - Proposed Amendments to
Chapter 15.16 of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code
pertaining to adoption of the 2004 Edition of the
California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Part 3
(Electrical Code) including adoption of Negative
Declaration for this project:
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a. Staff Report: Director of Community Development
Bendorff reviewed the contents of the Staff
Report and responded to Council questions /comments.
b. PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Mackenzie opened the Public
Hearing at 6:42 p.m. There being no members of the
public interested in commenting on this matter,
Mayor Mackenzie closed the Public Hearing at
6:42 p.m.
c. Resolution for Adoption:
2005 -294 CERTIFYING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR AN AMENDMENT
TO CHAPTER 15.16 OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL
CODE PERTAINING TO ADOPTION OF THE 2004 EDITION OF
THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, TITLE 24,
PART 3 (ELECTRICAL CODE)
Council Motion /Discussion /Vote:
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Flores, seconded by Vice Mayor
Vidak- Martinez, and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was waived
and Resolution 2005 -294 was ADOPTED.
d. Waive Further Reading and Introduce Ordinance by
reading title:
No. 746 AMENDING CHAPTER 15.16 OF THE ROHNERT PARK
MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO ADOPTION OF THE 2004
EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE,
TITLE 24, PART 3 (ELECTRICAL CODE)
Council Motion /Discussion /Roll Call Vote:
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Breeze, seconded by
Councilmember Smith, and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was
waived and Ordinance No. 746 was ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE.
2. File No. PL2005- 037GP /RZ /SR - Proposed General Plan
Amendment, Rezone, and Site Plan and Architectural
Review for the property located on the Southwest
corner of Redwood Drive and Martin Avenue
(APN 143- 040 -94 and =108) including adoption of
Negative Declaration for this project:
a. Staff Report: Director of Community Development
Bendorff referred to Alicia Giudice, planning
consultant, who shared the contents of the Staff
Report and responded to Council questions /comments.
Councilmember Smith SUGGESTED standardizing creek
setbacks to 50 feet.
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b. PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Mackenzie opened the Public
Hearing at 6:57 p.m. There being no members of the
public interested in commenting on this matter,
Mayor Mackenzie closed the Public Hearing at 6:57 p.m.
c. Resolution Consecutively and Separately for Adoption:
2005 -295 CERTIFYING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR A GENERAL
PLAN AMENDMENT, REZONING, AND SITE PLAN AND
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW FOR A 5.61 -ACRE SITE LOCATED
ON THE SOUTHWESTERLY CORNER OF REDWOOD DRIVE AND
MARTIN AVENUE, MORE PRECISELY KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S
PARCEL NUMBERS 143 -040 -094 AND -108 (ASHLEY
FURNITURE /DAVID JARVIE)
Council Motion /Discussion /Vote:
A MOTION was made by Councilmember Flores, seconded by
Councilmember Breeze, to consecutively and separately adopt
Resolution Nos. 2005 -295 and 2005 -296. At the request of
Councilmember Smith, Council CONCURRED to consider the
motions separately.
Therefore, a MOTION was made by Councilmember Smith, seconded by
Councilmember Breeze, to adopt Resolution 2005 -295. Under,
discussion, Mayor Mackenzie inquired about plans for the
.remaining two acres. Director of Community Development Bendorff
indicated that there are no plans currently. Councilmember
Breeze expressed concern that this project is not representative
of the Council and community's goals in terms of climate
protection, pedestrian friendly walkways and inclusion of
restaurants, plazas, dancing water parks and /or areas for
community art. She encouraged the Planning Department to forge
partnerships with developers and to create development
agreements that incorporate examples of the Council and
community's idea of an urban village. She also PROVIDED Council
with a brochure from Kierland Commons in Scottsdale, Arizona as
an example such an urban village. Councilmember Flores
commented that while he supports smart growth, this site does
not lend itself to that. He noted that said area should remain
consistent in its appearance, and that .Ashley Furniture will be
a good economic partner for the City. Councilmember Smith
reiterated his support for a 50 -foot creek setback, and he
commented that the University District, Sonoma Mountain and the
Stadium areas provide better opportunities for smart growth than
the Ashley Furniture parcel. Vice Mayor Vida.k- Martine z
expressed *siappert fer the urbaft village eeneept a desire to
have staff do things differently, particularly in terms of energy
efficiency and connectivity between the projects, and she stated
her desire to see staff develop the Stadium area as more than
*CORRECTION ABOVE made at 10/11/05 City Council mtg. by
Vice Mayor Vicki Vidak- Martinez(deletion lined out /addition underlined)
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just a shopping area. Mayor Mackenzie noted aspects of
a General Plan Amendment, and he discussed his concerns
about the area in terms of walkability and storm water
runoff due to the massive parking lot. After the motion,
which was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was waived and
Resolution 2005 -295 was ADOPTED.
2005 -296 APPROVING AN AMENDMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN LAND
USE MAP FOR A 5.61 -ACRE SITE LOCATED ON THE
SOUTHWESTERLY CORNER OF REDWOOD DRIVE AND MARTIN
AVENUE MORE PRECISELY KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL
NUMBERS 143 - 040 -094 AND -108 (ASHLEY FURNITURE /
DAVID JARVIE)
Council Motion /Discussion /Vote:
A MOTION was made by Councilmember Flores, seconded by
Councilmember Breeze, to adopt Resolution No. 2005 -296.
Under discussion, Councilmember Flores called attention
to the brochure provided by Councilmember Breeze, and he
noted that the parking design on page 2 is representative of
what he envisions for the Spreckels Performing Arts Center.
Councilmember Smith expressed his opinion that this General
Plan Amendment does not qualify as a reason to amend the
City's General Plan. After the motion, which was APPROVED
3 -2 with *Vice -Mayer Vidak-A r- ' Councilmember Breeze and
Councilmember Smith dissenting, reading was waived and
Resolution 2005 -296 was ADOPTED.
*CORRECTION ABOVE made at 10/11/05 City Council mtg. by
Councilmember Amie Breeze(deletion lined out /addition underlined)
d. Waive Further Reading and Introduce Ordinance by
reading title:
No. 747 REZONING TWO.(2) PARCELS TOTALING 5.61 ACRES
LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWESTERLY CORNER OF REDWOOD
DRIVE AND MARTIN AVENUE, MORE PRECISELY KNOWN AS
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS 143 - 040 -094 AND -108 FROM
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (I -L) TO REGIONAL COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT (C -R)
Council Motion /Discussion /Roll Call Vote:
Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Flores, and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was
waived and Ordinance No. 747 was ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE.
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e. Resolution for Adoption:
2005 -297 APPROVING ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A
RETAIL FURNITURE STORE PROJECT ON A 3.58 -ACRE SITE
LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWESTERLY CORNER OF REDWOOD
DRIVE AND MARTIN AVENUE, MORE PRECISELY KNOWN AS
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS 143 - 040 -094 AND -108
(ASHLEY FURNITURE /DAVID JARVIE)
Council Motion /Discussion /Vote:
A MOTION was made by Councilmember Breeze, seconded by
Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez, to adopt Resolution No.
2005 -297. Under discussion, Councilmember Breeze referred
to her previous comments during Resolution 2005 -295. She
indicated that there will be opportunities in the future
for staff to work closely with developers in creating
urban villages. Councilmember Flores expressed a desire
to see modifications made to the parking lot. Councilmember
Smith suggested that solar panels be considered for the
project. Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez and Mayor Mackenzie
expressed support for a reevaluation of the parking lot and
consideration of solar panels on the roof. Staff advised
Council that they would like some time to work on said
suggestions. Council AGREED TO WITHDRAW the original
motion.
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Smith, seconded by
Councilmember Breeze, a motion to CONTINUE consideration of
said resolution to the October 11th Council meeting to
allow staff more time to review parking lot /storm water
runoff and solar panel suggestions was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
3. File No. PL2005 -049MC - Proposed Amendment to
Section 17.07.020.N(10)a of the Rohnert Park Municipal
Code regarding Inclusionary Housing including adequacy
of a Negative Declaration for the project:
a. Staff Report on Continuance of this item: Mayor
Mackenzie noted that said item has been CONTINUED
to the October 25th Council meeting.
b. PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Mackenzie opened the Public
Hearing at 7:28 p.m. There being no members of the
public interested in commenting on this matter,
Mayor Mackenzie closed the Public Hearing at
7:28 p.m. Mayor Mackenzie noted that the Public
Hearing will also be continued to the October 25th
Council meeting.
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6. PUBLIC SAFETY MATTER:
Consideration of Supplemental Law Enforcement Services
Fund (SLESF) Expenditure Plan for continued funding of
the Multi - Agency Gang Enforcement Team (MAGNET):
1. Staff Report: Finance Services Manager Lauchner
reviewed the contents of the Staff Report, and she
and Director Public Safety Bullard responded to
Council questions /comments.
2. PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Mackenzie opened the Public
Hearing at 7:32 p.m. There being no members of the
public interested in commenting on this matter, Mayor
Mackenzie closed the Public Hearing at 7:32 p.m.
3. Resolution for Adoption:
2005 -298 APPROVING THE 2005 -06 SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES FUND (SLESF) EXPENDITURE PLAN FOR
CONTINUED FUNDING OF THE MAGNET OFFICER POSITION
AND THE PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINEE PROGRAM
Council Motion /Discussion /Vote:
Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Breeze, and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was
waived and Resolution 2005 -298 was ADOPTED.
7. PARTY ORDINANCE:
Consideration of proposed ordinance amending
Chapter 9.48, "Alcohol Offenses /Loud Parties," of
Section 9, "Public Peace, Morals and Welfare," of the
Rohnert Park Municipal Code (Penalties for Multiple
Responses to Loud or Unruly Parties, Gatherings or Other
Similar Events):
1. Staff Report by Sergeant Wulff Reinhold: Sergeant
Reinhold stated that he was available to respond to
any Council questions /comments.
2. Public Comments: None.
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3. Waive Further Reading and Adopt Ordinance by reading
title.
No. 745 AMENDING CHAPTER 9.48, "ALCOHOL OFFENSE /LOUD
PARTIES," OF SECTION 9, "PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND
WELFARE," OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE
(PENALTIES FOR MULTIPLE RESPONSES TO LOUD OR UNRULY
PARTIES, GATHERINGS OR OTHER SIMILAR EVENTS)
Council Motion /Discussion /Roll Call Vote:
A MOTION was made by Councilmember Flores, seconded by Vice
Mayor Vidak- Martinez, to adopt Ordinance No. 745. Under
discussion, Councilmember Breeze expressed appreciation for
the thorough staff report. Councilmember Flores commented
on the aspect of respecting all members of the community.
Councilmember Smith commended the City's cooperation with
the Sonoma State University students and faculty, and he
noted that the purpose of said ordinance is not to raise
revenues. At the suggestion of Vice Mayor Vidak - Martinez,
Council REQUESTED that staff prepare a status report in six
months regarding the effectiveness of the ordinance. Mayor
Mackenzie commended the efforts of City staff and the
Council subcommittee for this matter, and he reiterated the
Council's commitment to work with Sonoma State University
students and staff. After the motion, which was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was waived and Ordinance
No. 745 was ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE.
8. PUBLIC SAFETY PRESENTATION BY DIRECTOR THOMAS R. BULLARD:
Director Public Safety Bullard DISTRIBUTED AND REVIEWED
two Staff Reports, one regarding making Rohnert Park the
Safest City and one regarding Rohn.ert Park Stats, Facts
and Graphs for Traffic Accidents. Director Bullard
responded to Council questions /comments. Councilmembers
expressed an interest (1) in considering ideas or an
ordinance in terms of keeping the City's hotels and
motels clean and safe, and, (2) in having staff come back
with ideas for traffic - calming, including Council
suggestions of posting the cost of tickets on the City's
page in The Community Voice, creating a partnership with
Infineon staff and /or studying volumes of traffic in the
City.
9. CALIFORNIA TIGER SALAMANDER (CTS) MATTERS:
1. CTS meetings, September 14, 2005 and September 22,
2005: Information provided in agenda packets.
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2. Implementation Committee requesting letter of support
to U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services (USFWS) on rule
making:
Council Discussion /Direction /Action: Mayor Mackenzie
advised Council of a meeting this Thursday with
USFWS, and Council discussion concluded with
CONCURRENCE to wait to consider Santa Rosa City
Manager Jeff Kolin's Alternate Plan (MOU). Assistant
City Attorney Whelan stated that Council can call a
quorum if necessary regarding comments to the Federal
Reservation List, which are due by.October 3rd.
10. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND /OR OTHER REPORTS:
1. General Plan Implementation matters:
a. Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors,
September 19, 2005 meeting: Mayor Mackenzie and
Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez reported on discussions
regarding the City's ideas for creation of a city
center /downtown.
b. General Plan Implementation Ad Hoc Subcommittee,
September 22, 2005 meeting: Mayor Mackenzie, Vice
Mayor Vidak- Martinez and City Manager Donley
reviewed details of a proposed Developer
Negotiating Team to consist of City Attorney
Kenyon, Paul Berlant, Director of Community
Development Bendorff, with Mayor Mackenzie and Vice
Mayor Vidak- Martinez as ex oficio members.
Council Discussion /Direction: Councilmember Breeze
expressed a desire to see Development Agreements
that embody the City's smart growth concepts, and
she inquired as to how these negotiations had been
handled in the past. Councilmember Flores
expressed support for the Negotiating Team. At the
suggestion of Councilmember Smith, Mayor Mackenzie
DIRECTED STAFF to have City Attorney Kenyon and
Paul Berlant review the videotape of Council's
discussion during Agenda Item No. 5 -2, the Ashley
Furniture project. Councilmember Smith also
expressed a desire that Council be given plenty of
time to discuss the Development Agreements as
they come up for Council review.
2. Sonoma County Waste Management Agency, September 21,
2005 meeting: Councilmember Smith reported on two
items from said meeting: The new chair and allocation
percentages..
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3. Russian River Watershed, September 22, 2005 meeting:
Mayor Mackenzie reported on the group's interest in
having the City be a part of the Restoration Planning.
4. Water Issues:
a. Bay Area Water Forum, September 26, 2005: Mayor
Mackenzie reported on planning grants for
Integrated Regional Water Planning.
b. Marin County Board of Supervisors, September 27,
2005 meeting: Mayor Mackenzie reported on his
presentation regarding Ahwahnee Water Principles.
Local Government Commission (LGC), Sacramento,
September 16, 2005 meeting: Mayor Mackenzie
reported that he will be rotating out of the
chair this year.
5. Redwood Empire Municipal Insurance Fund (REMIF)
Conference in Tahoe, September 21 -23, 2005:
Councilmember Smith reported on his attendance at
a meeting regarding health benefits.
6. Other informational reports, if any: None.
11. COMMUNICATIONS:
Communications per the attached outline were brought to the
attention of the Councilmembers. No communications were
discussed.
12. MATTERS FROM /FOR COUNCIL:
1. Announcement of scoping meeting for Environmental
Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed Federated
Indians of Graton Rancheria (FIGR) casino, scheduled
on Wednesday, October 19, 2005, 6:00 p.m., Spreckels
Performing Arts Center: Informational purposes only.
2. Tribal Ad Hoc Committee, October 18, 2005 meeting with
National Indian Gaming. Commission (NIGC) Environment
staff: Mayor Mackenzie noted this meeting, and City
Manager Donley stated that all written responses
received from individuals and /or agencies regarding
the City's questions about the casino and related
matters will be posted on the City's web site.
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3. Schedule of Events and Meetings: Mayor Mackenzie
referred Council to said document provided in the
agenda packets.
4. City Council Agenda Forecast: Mayor Mackenzie
referred Council to said document provided in the
agenda packets.
5. Other informational items, if any:
a. Free Clinic: Councilmember Smith SHARED a flier
regarding the Jewish Community Free Clinic of
Sonoma County, and he stated that anyone interested
can call 792 -1932 for more information.
b. Cotati Philharmonic: Mayor Mackenzie called
attention to the Cotati Philharmonic's
performances at Spreckels Performing Arts Center
this weekend.
13. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
Informational items, if any:
1. Community Clean -up: City Manager Donley announced
that the Community Clean -up will be held this fall at
the former Stadium site. He noted that the City will
be moving to curbside pick -up for this event in the
future.
2. Status of City job openings /applications /interviews:
City Manager Donley stated that final interviews for
the Management Analyst and Senior Planner positions
are taking place, and that October 11th is the
closing date for Assistant City Manager applications.
3. City Manager Schedule: City Manager Donley noted
that he will be out of his office this Friday
afternoon.
14. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Members of the public desiring to speak were invited to
come forward. No members of the public responded.
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ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Mayor Mackenzie adjourned
the City Council meeting at 9:05 p.m.
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