2005/10/11 City Council MinutesCITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES for:
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY
October 11, 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
6:05 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, City Attorney Kenyon, Director Community
Development Bendorff, Director Public Works /City Engineer
Jenkins and Videographer Beltz.
ANNOUNCEMENT:
Mayor Mackenzie discussed a fire that occurred in the
community last week. He stated that the City's
investigation of said fire is not complete, and he noted
that should the fire have been deliberately set, the City
does not condone such acts of violence.
1. SCHEDULED APPEARANCES /PRESENTATIONS:
1. Mayor's Presentation of Resolution 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 READ AND PRESENTED the
resolution to Leslie Giffen, Teacher in Charge of
Technology High School, and Ms. Giffen shared brief
comments.
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2. Robert Abramson regarding celebrating the United
Nations and its work this year: Mr. Abramson,
representing the U.N. Association of Sonoma County,
briefly discussed the educational work of this local
U.N. support group. At the request of Mr. Abramson,
Council CONCURRED (1) to issue a proclamation
declaring October 24, 2005 as United Nations Day, and
(2) to fly the U.N. flag from October 17 -24, 2005.
Mr. Abramson SUBMITTED the U.N. flag to City Manager
Donley, and he DISTRIBUTED fliers to Council regarding
the United Nations Association (UNAFF) Traveling Film
Festival in Sonoma County, on Saturday, October 29,
2005 at Santa Rosa Junior College.
2. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES /COMMENTS:
1. Amy Richards, 4552 Heron Court, was recognized and
expressed reasons for her concern that City Council is
not listening to its constituents. She discussed the
increase in sewer rates, noting that said increases
favor developers and future development. She stated
that the General Plan should enhance the character of
the community, and she noted widespread opposition to
the casino.
2. John McEntagart, 1160 San Antonio Drive, was
recognized and expressed his desire to see a second
high school in Rohnert Park, as well as a downtown
center. He also expressed an interest in having the
City hire reputable contractors who will provide
good health and benefit packages to their employees
for all future development in Rohnert Park.
Councilmember Flores and Vice Mayor Vidak - Martinez
explained how the School District works in terms of
Cotati- Rohnert Park Unified School District's
declining enrollment..
3. John Hudson, 399 Bonnie Avenue, was recognized, and he
called attention to a recent article in The Press
Democrat regarding a collapsed sewer pipe. He
inquired why the City would not just repair the sewer
line and raise its connection fees, rather than build
a whole new sewer line at great cost to the citizens.
4. Peter Tscherneff, Sonoma County, was recognized and
SUBMITTED a packet of various poems, articles and
essays to Mayor Mackenzie. He reviewed issues related
to freedom of speech. He began to discuss a recent
fire in the community. At this point, Mayor Mackenzie
declared Mr. Tscherneff OUT OF ORDER. Mr. Tscherneff
continued to speak.
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RECESS: Mayor Mackenzie declared a recess at 6:32 p.m.
RECONVENE: Mayor Mackenzie reconvened Council at 6:35 p.m.
with all Councilmembers present.
5. Larry Esparza, 44 Verde Circle, was recognized and
noted his opposition to the casino. As part of his
efforts to make sure the casino does not move
forward, he called attention to the National Indian
Gaming Commission's (NIGC) Scoping Session on
October 19, 2005, 6:00 p.m. at Spreckels Performing
Arts Center. He urged all casino opponents to
attend and to voice their concerns, and he stated
that more information is available at
stopthecasino101.com.
At this time, Mayor Mackenzie called forward Director Public
Works /City Engineer Jenkins to clarify issues regarding the
sewer line collapse. Director Jenkins noted that the
pipeline collapse was within the City of Santa Rosa and that
the City's project was already planned at that point.
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 item for further discussion:
Concurrent City Meetings Minutes for the City Council
Portion of the Regular Meeting on September 27, 2005 per
recommendations from Councilmember Breeze and Vice Mayor
Vidak- Martinez. City Manager Donley deferred Resolution
Nos. 2005 -307 and 2005 -308. Councilmember Flores
expressed a desire to comment on Resolution No. 2005 -301.
B. APPROVAL OF CITY BILLS /DEMANDS FOR PAYMENT CONCURRENTLY
FOR:
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK /CITY COUNCIL IN THE AMOUNT OF:
$3,296,554.39
C. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION:
2005 -299 DECLARING SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2005 AS "MAKE -A-
DIFFERENCE DAY"
2005 -300 COMMEMORATING MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2005 AS "UNITED
NATIONS DAY" AND FLYING OF THE U.N. FLAG DURING
THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 17 -24, 2005
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2005 -301 HONORING PUBLIC SAFETY SERGEANT DAVID WELCH FOR
HIS SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF LOUISIANA DURING THE
AFTERMATH OF HURRICANES KATRINA AND RITA, ACTING
ON BEHALF OF THE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AS A
RESOURCE UNIT LEADER
2005 -302 RECOGNIZING ROHNERT PARK HEROES SUPERVISOR LINDA
SKOGBERG AND EMPLOYEE CARL HELTON OF OLD ADOBE
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES (OADS)
2005 -303 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ACCEPTANCE OF
PARTIAL QUITCLAIM DEEDS FROM T- MOBILE TO REFLECT
CITY PROPERTY LINE ADJUSTMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH
THE (BURBANK HOUSING CORPORATION) ARBORS
AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT
2005 -304 CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS FOR EQUIPMENT FOR
PUBLIC SAFETY POLICE CARS
2005 -305 APPROVING TASK ORDER NO. 2005 -11 WITH WINZLER &
KELLY ENGINEERS FOR BURTON AVENUE RECREATION
CENTER ASBESTOS ABATEMENT OVERSIGHT AND AIR
MONITORING, PROJECT NO. 2004 -03
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Breeze, 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 27, 2005, and deferral of Resolution
Nos. 2005 -307 and 2005 -308, was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
Item for Consideration:
APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL PORTION OF CONCURRENT MEETING
MINUTES FOR:
REGULAR CONCURRENT CITY MEETINGS - SEPTEMBER 27, 2005
Councilmember Breeze amended the following motion: Page 10,
Agenda Item No. 5, "Planning and Zoning Matters," last
sentence of the motion, remove "Vice Mayor Vidak - Martinez"
and add Councilmember Breeze as a dissenting vote.
Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez amended the following motion:
Page 9, Agenda Item No. 5, "Planning and Zoning Matters,"
under the motion, replace "Vase Mayor Vidak--Martinez
expressed support for the urban village concept'f with
"Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez expressed a desire to have staff
do things differently, particularly in terms of energy
efficiency and connectivity between the projects."
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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.
Item for Comment:
2005 -301 HONORING PUBLIC SAFETY SERGEANT DAVID WELCH FOR
HIS SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF LOUISIANA DURING THE
AFTERMATH OF HURRICANES KATRINA AND RITA, ACTING
ON BEHALF OF THE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AS A
RESOURCE UNIT LEADER
Councilmember Flores expressed his pleasure with honoring
Sergeant Welch for providing said services.
Items for Deferral:
2005 -307 APPROVING COOPERATIVE FUNDING AGREEMENT NO.
M20005 FOR MEASURE M WITH THE SONOMA COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (SCTA)
Item DEFERRED per staff recommendation.
2005 -308 APPROVAL OF THE CANON MANOR COST - SHARING
AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SONOMA FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEM
IMPROVEMENTS
Item DEFERRED per staff recommendation.
4. AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT FOR WATT COMMUNITIES AT
CENTRE VILLE:
Consideration of approval of affordable housing agreement
for this project:
1. Staff Report: DEFERRED TO NEXT AGENDA as requested by
staff.
2. Public Comments: None.
3. Resolution for Adoption:
2005 -309 APPROVING AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT WITH
WATT COMMUNITIES FOR THE CENTRE VILLE PROJECT
Council Motion /Discussion /Vote:
DEFERRED TO NEXT AGENDA as requested by staff.
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5. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS:
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:
a. Staff Report: Director of Community Development
Bendorff reviewed the contents of the Staff
Report. There were no Council questions /comments.
b. Public Comments: None.
C. Waive Further Reading and Adopt 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 Flores, seconded by Vice Mayor
Vidak- Martinez, 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):
a. Staff Report: Director of Community Development
Bendorff reviewed the contents of the Staff Report
and responded to Council questions /comments.
b. Public Comments: Mayor Mackenzie called forward
David Jarvie of Retail Endeavors Group, LLC.
Mr. Jarvie introduced the project manager and the
store manager, and he shared the background of
Ashley Furniture. Mr. Jarvie requested that the
City not amend Section 4 -q to decrease the amount
of parking from 227 spaces to 115 spaces, and he
responded to Council questions /inquiries.
No members of the public came forward to comment
on this matter.
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c. Waive Further Reading and Adopt 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:
A MOTION was made Councilmember Flores, seconded by Vice
Mayor Vidak- Martinez, to adopt Ordinance No. 747. Under
discussion, Councilmember Smith stated that this evening's
discussion had resolved his concerns about the project and
that he will be voting in favor of it. After the motion,
which was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was waived and
Ordinance No. 747 was ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE.
d. Resolution for. Adoption:
2005 -310 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
PORTIONS OF ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS 143- 040 -094
AND -108 (ASHLEY FURNITURE /DAVID JARVIE)
Council Motion /Discussion /Vote:
A MOTION was made by Councilmember Smith, seconded by
Councilmember Breeze, to adopt Resolution No. 2005 -310.
Under discussion, Councilmember Flores expressed a desire
to have the applicant explore mature landscaping. He
noted his support for_the requested 227 parking spaces,
and he suggested that the applicant review options to
minimize runoff that may endanger the nearby creek.
Councilmember Smith suggested that Section 4 -g be amended
to include a cross - reference to Section 4 -r regarding
exploration of alternate methods of addressing greenhouse
gas emissions through more efficient mechanical equipment.
Staff responded to Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez' inquiries
about permeability options for the parking lot. Mayor
Mackenzie expressed support for the rewritten language
of Section 4 -q regarding the parking lot design.
Incorporating Council's suggestions, Director of Community
Development Bendorff suggested amended language for
Section 4 -d to include the use of mature landscaping
materials, Section 4 -g to include a cross - reference
regarding mechanical equipment to Section 4 -r, and
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Section 4- to allow the applicant the requested 227
q pp q parking
spaces and to keep the parking behind the store limited to
use by store employees. Mr. Jarvie signified acceptance of
the revisions. After the motion, which was UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVED, reading was waived and Resolution No. 2005 -310
was ADOPTED AS AMENDED.
6. GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION - GROWTH MANAGEMENT PROGRAM:
BUILDING PERMIT ALLOCATION PRIORITIES AND RESIDENTIAL
PROJECT EXEMPTIONS:
Consideration of the potential exemption of additional
types of infill development from the "trigger cap"
calculations and a reworking of the building permit
allocation priorities:
1. Staff and City Council Ad Hoc Subcommittee Report:
Director of Community Development Bendorff reviewed
the contents of the Staff Report. Mayor Mackenzie
and Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez shared comments on the
need for direction in terms of infill development.
City Manager Donley discussed the proposed plan of
action.
2. Public Comments: None.
3. Council Discussion /Direction:
Residential Project Exemptions:
A MOTION was made by Councilmember Flores, seconded by
Councilmember Smith, to direct staff to update the Growth
Management Ordinance and to prepare a resolution with
specific outlines to reference the proposed update process
on infill units. Said motion was WITHDRAWN.
Council discussion concluded with CONCURRENCE on the
following matters. Councilmember Breeze expressed support
for staff's seven approaches as outlined in the Staff
Report, noting that the ideas will help create a more
livable community. Councilmember Flores expressed an
interest in having staff specifically examine the
implications of the City's Water Supply Assessment and
its wastewater treatment issues per infill development.
He expressed concern about misconception regarding the
City's sewer force main. Councilmember Smith suggested that
infill transit - oriented developments apply to properties
within one -half mile of a transit stop. Vice Mayor
Vidak- Martinez stated that the rationales allow the City
to do what the community wants, such as create a downtown
area. She also discussed State - mandated housing production
goals. Mayor Mackenzie expressed support for Adaptive Reuse
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Projects and Infill Transit - Oriented Development. Mayor
Mackenzie reiterated that staff's recommendations are the
direction which Council wishes to proceed, incorporating the
above - listed suggestions /ideas as well.
Growth Management Allocation System:
A MOTION was made by Councilmember Smith, seconded by
Councilmember Breeze, to direct staff to draft a
resolution regarding the Growth Management Allocation
System for Council consideration. Under discussion,
Councilmember Breeze expressed a desire to see No. 10 on
the GMAS Priorities list regarding use of reclaimed water
remain as an attribute used to determine priority
allocations. She noted her support for the Expanded List
as well. Councilmember Flores expressed a desire to
have the City's current one - percent growth rate over
the next 15 years addressed. He called attention to
several opportunities for smart growth, including mixed
use and affordable housing, and he stated that now is
the time for an updated Growth Management Ordinance.
He also expressed support for a weighted list.
Councilmember Smith expressed his support for growth
within the City limits, and he suggested two additional
factors, proximity to existing schools and a focus
on sustainability, i.e. green building, solar panels,
energy efficiency. He noted that he does not see a
need for a weighted list. Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez
discussed energy and water conservation, quality of
architecture and site design and inclusion of public
art. She expressed an interest in getting staff
direction on priorities, as well as a need for a
discussion of connectivity. Mayor Mackenzie expressed
support for sustainability and connectivity.
Said motion was WITHDRAWN, and Council CONCURRED (1) to
support the Expanded List as outlined in the Staff Report,
and (2) to DIRECT STAFF to prepare a weighting approach
for consideration by Council at the October 25th City
Council Work Session.
At this time, Mayor Mackenzie called forward members of
the public interested in speaking on this matter.
1. Joe Boyle, 1372 Mattice Lane, was recognized.
Mr. Boyle indicated that he missed too much of the
discussion and that he did not want to comment.
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7. TRAFFIC CALMING AND BIKE LANE IMPROVEMENTS:
Consideration of changes to the Rohnert Park bike system
and traffic - calming projects:
1. Staff Report: Director Public Works /City Engineer
Jenkins referred to Barbara Denlis, Chairperson of the
Bicycle Advisory Committee, who reviewed the contents
of the Staff Report and responded to Council questions
and comments.
2. Public Comments: None.
3. Resolution for Adoption:
2005 -311 APPROVING THE BICYCLE SYSTEM AND TRAFFIC - CALMING
IMPROVEMENTS
Council Motion /Discussion /Vote:
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Vice Mayor
Vidak- Martinez, and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was waived
and Resolution No. 2005 -311 was ADOPTED.
8. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND /OR OTHER REPORTS:
1. California Tiger Salamander (CTS), September 29, 2005
and October 5, 2005 meetings: City Manager Donley
reviewed both meetings, and he stated that said matter
will be on Council's October 25th agenda.
Consideration to authorize Mayor to sign letter to
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services (USFWS) on rule making:
Council Discussion /Direction /Action: At the request
of Mayor Mackenzie, Council CONCURRED to authorize
the Mayor to sign the letter to USFWS on rule making.
2. Water Advisory Committee, October 3, 2005 meeting:
Mayor Mackenzie provided a brief update on the
,Restructured Agreement. At the request of Mayor
Mackenzie, Council CONCURRED TO AGENDIZE for a future
Council meeting a discussion regarding the Ahwahnee
Principles.
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3. League of California Cities 2005 Annual Conference,
October 6 -8, 2005: Councilmember Flores DISTRIBUTED
AND REVIEWED copies of the resolutions considered by
the delegates, and he noted his attendance at a
presentation on graffiti. Councilmember Smith SHARED
materials regarding tribal sovereignty and Indian
gaming, and he noted his attendance at presentations
regarding the scarcity of fresh water in the world,
public hearings, university and city issues and party
ordinances. Mayor Mackenzie noted his attendance at
presentations regarding workforce housing and Indian
gaming, and he SUBMITTED related materials to City
Manager Donley.
4. Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA),
October 10, 2005 meeting: Mayor Mackenzie provided a
brief update on STIP funds.
5. Other informational reports, if any:
a. Lynn Woolsey: Mayor Mackenzie briefly reported on
his meeting with Representative Lynn Woolsey and
her Field Staff Representative, Tom Roth. He noted
that Mr. Roth will be attending the NIGC Scoping
Session and that Representative Woolsey is not
planning on presenting legislation regarding
casinos and gaming.
b. Lifelong Learning Institute of SSU: Mayor
Mackenzie noted that LLI is interested in creating
a learning institute in the future Sonoma Mountain
Village /Codding Enterprises project.
c. Sonoma State University Open House: Mayor
Mackenzie stated that he and Councilmember Smith
attended the Open House activities this past
weekend. He commended Ms. Bramkamp for her
efforts.
9. COMMUNICATIONS:
Communications per the attached outline were brought to
the attention of Council.
a. Letter from Office of the Governor: Councilmember
Flores called attention to said letter and REQUESTED
that a copy be forwarded to Ms. Amy Richards who spoke
earlier this evening regarding casino matters.
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At the request of City Attorney Kenyon, Council
CONCURRED to allow the City Attorney to conduct her
own independent research regarding the letter from
the Office of the Governor. City Manager Donley
noted that all information regarding the casino,
including correspondence from the Tribe's attorney
and the letter from the Office of the Governor, is
or will be available at www.rpcity.org or in a file
for public review at City Hall. Mayor Mackenzie
REQUESTED that City Manager Donley inform Council
if staff is interested in responding to the
invitation, as outlined in the letter, for a meeting
with representatives from the Office of the Governor.
b. Letter from Carl Leivo, resident: Councilmember
Smith stated that Council does not attempt to stifle
public comments. However, he noted that when said
speaker has entered into a contract with the City,
Council must consider whether the speaker's comments
have breached that contract.
City Attorney Kenyon provided an update on the
progress of her review of Mr. Leivo's comments as a
public speaker at recent Council meetings. Council
CONCURRED to hear the City Attorney's brief oral
opinion this evening prior to issuance of a final
written opinion. City Attorney Kenyon stated that
she reviewed the minutes and Mr. Leivo's Separation
Agreement and found that there has been no breach of
his Separation Agreement, noting that his comments
did not delve into personnel matters, the terms and
conditions of his employment and /or negotiations
leading up to the Separation Agreement.
10. MATTERS FROM /FOR COUNCIL:
1. North Bay Industries (NBI) Summer Barbeque,
September 30, 2005: Councilmember Smith noted his
attendance at said event, and he pointed out that
research has shown that the disabled face scarcer
jobs.
2. Schedule of Events
referred Council to
agenda packets.
3. City Council Agenda
referred Council to
agenda packets.
and Meetings: Mayor Mackenzie
said document provided in the
Forecast: Mayor Mackenzie
said document provided in the
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4. Other informational items, if any:
a. Performance at Spreckels Performing Arts Center:
Councilmember Smith commended the "Pacific
Alliance" Production at Spreckels, running through
October 16th.
b. Retirement of longtime Press Democrat publisher,
Michael Parman: At the suggestion of Councilmember
Smith, Council CONCURRED TO DIRECT STAFF to prepare
a resolution recognizing Mr. Parman for the next
Council meeting on October 25, 2005. He noted that
he will pass information on to City Manager Donley
regarding the November 10th retirement event for
Mr. Parman.
11. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
1. Community Clean -up Friday through Sunday,
October 14 -23, 2005, at the Stadium: INFORMATIONAL
PURPOSES only. City Manager Donley noted that the
City will be moving to curbside pick -up for this
event in the future.
2. Economic Future of California Seminar by Dan Walters -
Recap: City Manager Donley noted his attendance at
said event.
3. Other informational items, if any:
a. Relief for Hurricanes Katrina and Rita victims:
City Manager Donley acknowledged a Dance for
Relief at Spreckels on Sunday, October 9th. He
noted that with Council approval, Spreckels
provided the space at no charge, and he named the
performers as follows: Dixieland Jazz with Michael
Whitwell and Justin Shannon, Healty Irish Dancers,
La Eva Flamenco Dancers, De /Em Dance Collective,
Santa Rosa Art Quest Dance Company and D.C. Tribe &
D.C. Crew from The Dance Center.
b. Tour of U.S.S. Mobile
acknowledged that he
Mobile Bay with City
Coast Guard Reserve.
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Bay: Mayor Mackenzie
attended a tour of the U.S.S.
Manager Donley, who is in the
Members of the public desiring to speak were invited to
come forward. No members of the public responded.
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Mayor Mackenzie ADJOURNED the City Council meeting at
9:10 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
October 11, 2005
Tuesday
The Meeting of the City of Rohnert Park for the Community
Development Commission (CDC) met this date in Regular
Session commencing at 9:10 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
9:10 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
Present: (5) Commissioners Breeze, Flores, Smith and
Vidak- Martinez; Chairperson Mackenzie
Absent: (0) None
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. No Commissioner
responded.
A. APPROVAL OF CDC PORTION OF CONCURRENT CITY MEETING
MINUTES FOR:
REGULAR MEETING - SEPTEMBER 27, 2005
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B. APPROVAL OF CDC BILLS /DEMANDS FOR PAYMENT:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION IN THE AMOUNT OF:
$25,501.80
Upon MOTION by Commissioner Flores, 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.
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2. ADJOURNMENT OF CDC MEETING:
There being no further business, Chairperson Mackenzie
adjourned the CDC Meeting at 9:10 p.m.
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ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY
of the
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
October 11, 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 9:10 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
9:10 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
Present: (5) Members Breeze, Flores, Smith and
Vidak - Martinez; Chairperson Mackenzie
Absent: ( 0 ) None
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.
*City Council /Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
October 11, 2005 Page(16)
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 MEETING. - SEPTEMBER.27, 2005
Upon MOTION by Member Vidak- Martinez, seconded by Member
Smith, reading was waived and a motion to approve the
RPFA Consent Calendar, as outlined in the meeting's agenda,
was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
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2. ADJOURNMENT OF RPFA MEETING:
There being no further business, Chairperson Mackenzie
adjourned the RPFA Meeting at 9:10 p.m.
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Katy Leonard Ja e Mackenzie /
Certified Shorthand Reporter Mayor
CSR No. 11599 City of Rohnert Park
*City Council /Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financing Authority