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2008/09/08 City Council Agenda PacketJudy Haufif City Clerk City Hall CAG[fORNA CITY OF ROHNERT PARK 6750 Commerce Boulevard ♦ Rohnert Park, California 94928 Phone: (707)588 -2227 ♦ FAX: (707)588 -2274 ♦ WEB: www.rpcity.or OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK Per concurrence of the Rohnert Park City Council at its regular meeting of June 24, 2008 NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2008 DUE TO THE CITY'S OBSERVANCE OF CALIFORNIA ADMISSION DAY THE SEPTEMBER 9, 2008 REGULAR CONCURRENT MEETINGS OF THE ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL, COMMUNITY DEVELOMENT COMMISSION, AND ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED TO MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 20089 AT 6:00 P.M. This notice is posted in compliance with California Government Code section 54956. Dated: September 3, 2008 Cit Jerk J�K Hauff cc: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council City Attorneys Department Managers Administrative Staff The Community Voice The Press Democrat �,o}1NERT ]'ARk 's �9 62 CALTFORNiE' City of Rohnert Park* 6750 Commerce Boulevard ♦ Rohnert Park, California 94928 Phone: (707)588 -2227 ♦ FAX: (707)588 -2274 ♦ WEB: www.rncity.orJ4 ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL Community Development Commission Rohnert Park Financing Authority SPECIAL CONCURRENT MEETINGS NOTICE AND AGENDA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that SPECIAL CONCURRENT MEETINGS of the ` CITY COUNCIL of the CITY OF ROHNERT PARK, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION of the CITY OF ROHNERT PARK and ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY will be held on Monday, September 8, 2008, commencing at 6:00 p.m. at the Rohnert Park City Hall Council Chambers 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, California Said special meetings shall be for the purpose of the following: The Rohnert Park City Council welcomes your attendance, interest and participation at its regular concurrent city meetings scheduled on the 2" d and 4t" Tuesdays of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. City Council /CDC /RPFA Agendas and Minutes may be viewed at the City's website: www. rpcitV. orb Council /CDC /RPFA may discuss and /or take action on any or all of the items listed on this agenda. If you challenge decisions of the City Council, the Community Development Commission, or the Rohnert Park Financing Authority of the City of Rohnert Park in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at public hearing(s) described in this Agenda,' or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Rohnert Park at, or prior to the public hearing(s). Copies of all staff reports and documents subject to disclosure that relate to each item of business referred to on the agenda are available for public inspection by 11:00 a.m. the Friday before each regularly scheduled City Council meeting at City Hall, located at 6750 Commerce Boulevard. Any writings or documents subject to disclosure that are provided to all, or a majority of all, of the members of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda after the agenda has been distributed will also be made available for inspection at City Hall between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (City of Rohnert Park SPECIAL CONCURRENT MEETINGS Agenda (2 of 5) September 8, 2008 _ for City Council /Community Development Commission /Rohnert Park Financing Authority PUBLICC _COMMENTS: For public comment on items listed or not listed on the agenda, or on agenda items if unable to speak at the scheduled time (limited to three minutes per appearance and a 30 minute total time limit, or allocation of time based on number of speaker cards submitted) PLEASE FILL OUT `A SPEAKER CARD PRIOR TO SPEAKING — *SEE 'NOTE ON LAST PAGE OF THIS AGENDA` 6:00 p.m. CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - Call to Order Roll Call (Breeze Smith Stafford Vidak- Martinez Mackenzie ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION TO CONSIDER: • Litigation Matters CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code section 54956.9(a)) Hauff v. Sonoma County Board of Supervisors, et al. Sonoma County Superior Court Case No. 243439 • Real Estate Negotiations CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Government Code section 54956.8) Property: Assessor's Parcel Number 045 - 041 -018 (Vacant Land) City negotiator: Stephen R. Donley, City Manager Negotiating parties: City of Rohnert Park and Charles C. Traboulsi Under negotiation: Price and Terms 6:30 p.m. RECONVENE REGULAR SESSION Pledge of Allegiance 1. MAYOR'S REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION (Government Code § 54957.1) 2. PRESENTATIONS • Mayor's Presentation of Proclamation Recognizing Lauren Xie, California Junior Miss 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS 4. CONSENT CALENDAR All items on the consent calendar will be considered together' by one action of the Council unless any Council Member or anyone else interested in a consent calendar item has a question about the item. 1. Approval of Minutes for: • City Council Portion of Regular Concurrent Meetings - August 26 2008 2. Approval of City Bills /Demands for Payment 3. Accepting Cash /Investments Report for: Month Ending February, 2008 4. Resolutions for Adoption: 2008 -141 Approving and Adopting the Plans & Specifications for the City Center Plaza and Drive Improvements Project, City Project No. 2006 -02 and Awarding the Contract to Ghilotti Construction Company 2008 -142 Approving the 2008 -09 Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund Expenditure Plan 2008 -143 Authorizing the Purchase of Playground Design Services, Equipment, and Installation 2008 -144 Approving Job Description and Salary Range for Information Systems Operations Manager and Authorizing Recruitment for the Position 2008 -145 Approving Job Description and Salary Range for Arborist and Authorizing Recruitment for the Position 2008 -146 Rejecting the Claim of Horst Schulz [Traffic Accident Involving Pedestrian] 5. WORK SESSION REGARDING REFUSE RATES 1. Staff Report 2. Public' Comments 3. Council discussion /direction 6. NORTHWEST 'SPECIFIC PLAN AREA (SOUTH) — Consideration of a Proposed Preliminary Specific Plan for an Approximately 31.4 Acre Site Encompassing the Southeast Portion of the Northwest Specific Plan Area 1. Staff Report 2. PUBLIC HEARING 3. Council discussion /direction 7. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND /OR OTHER REPORTS 1. Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District Advisory Committee meeting, 8/28 (TS) 2. Water Issues Subcommittee meeting, 9/3 (JM /PS) • Council discussion /direction 3. Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association Legislative Committee meeting, 9/5 (TS) 4. Sonoma County Transportation Authority meeting, 9/8 (JM) 5. Other informational reports, if any Councilmember Smith: other reports, if any Council Member Breeze: other reports, if any Council Member Vidak- Martinez: other reports, if any Vice -Mayor Stafford: Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) Region 1 Membership meeting, 9/2 other reports, if any Mayor Mackenzie: Draft Environmental Impact Report Public Hearing, 8/28; Association of California Water Agencies '(ACWA) Region 1 Membership meeting, 9/2; other reports, if any City of Rohnert Park SPECIAL CONCURRENT MEETINGS Agenda (4 of 5) September 8, 2008 for City Council /Community Development Commission /Rohnert Park Financing Authority 8. COMMUNICATIONS Copies of other communications have been provided to Council for review prior to this meeting. Council Members desiring to read or discuss any communication may do so at this time. 9. MATTERS FROWFOR COUNCIL 1. Calendar of Events 2. City Council Agenda Forecast 3. Other informational items, if any 10. CITY MANAGER 'S /CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS 1. Other informational items, if any 11. PUBLIC COMMENTS ADJOURN the City Council special meeting to consecutively and separately CONVENE special meetings of Community Development Commission & Rohnert Park Financing Authority COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AGENDA Monday, September 8, 2008 Meeting Location: City Hall, 6750' Commerce Blvd., Rohnert Park, CA CDC SPECIAL MEETING - Call to Order Roll Call (Breeze Smith Stafford Vidak- Martinez ` Mackenzie Unscheduled public appearances - for public comment on agenda items or other matters 1. CDC CONSENT CALENDAR All items on the consent calendar will be considered together by one action of the Commission unless any Commissioner or anyone else interested in a consent calendar item has a question about the item. 1. Approval of Meeting Minutes for: * CDC Portion of Regular Concurrent Meetings - August 26 2008 2. Approval of CDC Bills /Demands for Payment ADJOURNMENT of CDC Special Meeting Citv of Rohnert Park SPECIAL CONCURRENT MEETINGS Atienda (5 of 5) September 8,2008 or City Council/Community Development Commission / Rohnert Park Financing Authorit ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY (RPFA) AGENDA Monday, September 8, 2008 Meeting Location: City Hall, 6750 Commerce Blvd., Rohnert Park, CA RPFA SPECIAL MEETING Call to Order Roll Call (Breeze Smith Stafford Uidak- Martinez ' Mackenzie Unscheduled public appearances - for public comment on agenda items or other matters 1. RPFA CONSENT CALENDAR All items on the consent calendar will be considered together by one action of the Authority unless any Authority Members or anyone else interested in a consent' calendar item has a question about the item. 1. 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Mountain Shadows Square data was obtained from utility statements and reports provided by the Utility Billing Dept. 9/7/2008 1 '?'pHNERT 11AR` 19 CALlr0RN1/ MINUTES OF THE CONCURRENT MEETINGS OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK City Council Community Development Commission Rohnert Park Financing Authority Tuesday August 26, 2008 The City Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date for Regular Concurrent Meetings of the Rohnert Park City Council, Community Development Commission of the City of Rohnert Park, and Rohnert Park Financing Authority, 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 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park was called to order by Mayor Mackenzie at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Jake Mackenzie, Mayor Pam Stafford, Vice -Mayor Arnie Breeze, Council Member Tim Smith, Council Member Vicki Vidak- Martinez, Council Member Staff present for all or part of the Regular Meeting: Stephen Donley, City Manager; Daniel Schwarz, Assistant City Manager; James Atencio, Assistant City Attorney; Ron Bendorff, Director of Community Development; Thomas Bullard, Public Safety Chief; Darrin Jenkins, Director of Engineering Services /City Engineer; John McArthur, Director of Utilities /General Services; Patrick Barnes, Deputy City Engineer; Terri Griffin, Deputy City Clerk; and Linda Beltz, Videographer. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Mackenzie adjourned the City Council to Closed Session at 6:01 p.m. to discuss the following litigation matters: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 54956.9: one potential case. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION Indian Springs, Ltd., et al. v. City of Rohnert Park, et al. Sonoma County Superior Court No. 241227; Related Case No. 241225 RECONVENE REGULAR SESSION Mayor Mackenzie reconvened the Regular Session at 6:45 p.m. All members were present. City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Minutes (2 of 9) August 26. 2008 for City Council /Community Development Commission /Rohnert Park Financing Authority PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Mackenzie led the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. MAYOR'S REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION (Government Code § 54957.1) Mayor Mackenzie announced that the Council had met in closed session regarding the first litigation matter listed on the agenda and that no reportable action had been taken. Regarding the second litigation matter listed on the agenda, Mayor Mackenzie read an announcement advising concerned citizens that said litigation matter is still pending and has not been settled. 2. PRESENTATIONS Mayor's Presentation of Resolution No. 2008 -97 Acknowledging and Honoring Friends of the Library: The Mayor read aloud and presented the resolution to Charlotte Pedersen, Treasurer, Friends of the Library. Mayor Mackenzie also recognized attendance by Friends of the Library volunteers Pam Novelly, Joan Schmutz, Chloe de Bruener, Olwen Petersen, and Barbara Mackenzie. 3. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE QUARTERLY REPORT Amy Ahanotu, Board Member, Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce, announced future Chamber /City Hall annual events and creation of a Business Focus Committee. Mr. Ahanotu introduced new Executive Director Roy Gugliotta. Mr. Gugliotta provided an overview of future Chamber activities, including building relationships with businesses, creation of a visitor's center, development of a marketing program, attracting young people to Rohnert Park, and bringing economic development into one system. Mr. Gugliotta also provided a summary of his background and experience. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS 1. Lew Taber, Rohnert Park, submitted a letter and photographs regarding his receipt of a code enforcement violation for building a non - compliant redwood fence. Mr. Taber requested Council review of the City's fence ordinance. Council CONCURRED to direct staff to stay the enforcement action pending further review of the City's Municipal Code provisions regarding fences. 2. Peter Tscherneff spoke regarding various topics. 3. Erin Armstrong, Rohnert Park, spoke in opposition to Measure L. 4. Dawna Gallagher, Rohnert Park, spoke in favor of competitive bidding and a preference for local vendors, and expressed concerns regarding threatened litigation. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Approval of Minutes for: • City Council Portion of Regular Concurrent Meetings — August 12, 2008 City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Minutes (3 of 9) Aul4ust 26, 2008 for City CouncillCommunity Development CommissionlRohnert Park Financing Authority 2. Approval of City Bills /Demands for Payment in the amount of $1,954,83093. 3. Resolutions for Adoption: 2008 -137 Recognizing the Month of September as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month 2008 -138 Rejecting the Claim of Patricia Smith, Individually and as Guardian ad Litem of Kyle Lee Billings [Police Matter] 2008 -139 Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Amendment No. 1 to Reimbursement Agreement with the Community Development Commission of the City of Rohnert Park for the Construction of the Phase I Eastside Sewer Line Project (Project No. 2004 -05) Council Member Smith signified removal of the City Council Portion of the Regular Concurrent Meetings Minutes for August 12, 2008. MOVED by Council Member Smith, seconded by Council Member Vidak - Martinez, and CARRIED 5 -0, reading was waived and the Consent Calendar was APPROVED with the exception of the City Council Portion of the August 12, 2008, Regular Concurrent Meeting Minutes. Item.for consideration: City Council Portion of Regular Concurrent Meeting Minutes — August 12, 2008 Item 13, Communications (p. 10): Council Member Smith amended the minutes to include Council's concurrence to direct the Mayor or staff to send a response letter to Sonoma State University. MOVED by Council Member Smith, seconded by Vice -Mayor Stafford, and CARRIED d -0 -1 with Council Member Breeze abstaining, reading was waived and the City Council Portion of the Regular Concurrent Meeting Minutes for August 12, 2008, were APPROVED AS AMENDED. 6. PARK CLEANING SERVICES Consideration of Awarding a Contract for Park Cleaning Services 1. City Manager Donley and Assistant City Attorney Atencio reviewed the contents of the staff report and responded to Council questions. 2. Public Comments: The following individuals spoke in favor of retaining the park cleaning services contract with Rohnert Park Services /Old Adobe Developmental Services (O.A.D.S.): 1. Linda Skogberg, Rohnert Park Services. 2. Michael Sturm, Santa Rosa. 3. Travis Stockton, Rohnert Park Services. 4. Mary Payne, Rohnert Park Services. Ms. Payne circulated a City Council resolution recognizing Linda Skogberg and Carl Helton of O.A.D.S. 5. Theresa Mwangi, Rohnert Park Services. 6. Judith Hager, Program Director, Rohnert Park Services. 7. Paul Stutrud, Rohnert Park. 8. Nicky Boyette, Executive Director, O.A.D.S. City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Minutes (4 of 9) August 26, 2008 for City Council /Community Development Commission /Rohnert Park Financing Authority n a : a 1 1, v t, Park. �. lionn c liia�.n, i ohncrt i ark. 10. Rick Drips. 1 I . i�Vancy ��iikliis, parent of Rohnert Park CierViCCS employee. 12. Pat Eskew, Rohnert Park. 13. Regina Livingston, North Bay Industries. 14. Cami Weaver, Becoming Independent. 15. Creighton Bell, Rohnert Park. 16. Diane Reilly Torres, Petaluma. Ms. Torres submitted written materials. 17. Peter Tscherneff. 18. Pat Keller, Rohnert Park. 3. Resolution for Adoption: 2 ©08 -140 Awarding a Contract act far Park Cleaning Services -OR- 2008 -140 Rejecting All Bids for Park Cleaning Services MOVED by Council Member Smith seconded by Council Member Vidak- Martinez, and CARRIED 5 -0, reading was waived and Resolution No. 2008 -140, Rejecting All Bids for Park Cleaning Services, was ADOPTED. Council CONCURRED to direct staff to re -bid the contract in order to retain the current contract employees and to return to Council with the revised bid package for park cleaning services by the first meeting in October. RECESS Mayor Mackenzie called a recess at 8:23 p.m. RECONVENE Mayor Mackenzie reconvened the regular session at 8:39 p.m. All members were present. 7. WATER SERVICE RATES Consideration of Adopting Ordinance No. 801 Amending Chapter 13.04 of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code to Increase Water Service Rates 1. City Manager Donley reviewed the contents of the staff. 2. Public Comments: None 3. Ordinance for Adoption: No. 801 Amending Chapter 13.04 of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code (City Water System) To Increase Water Service Rates MOVED by Council Member Smith, seconded by Vice -Mayor Stafford, and CARRIED 5 -0, reading was waived and Ordinance No. 801 was ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE. City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Minutes (5 of 9) Aul4ust 26, 2008 for City Council/Community Development Commission /Rohnert Park Financing Authority 8. SPEED LIMIT ORDINANCE Consideration of Adopting Ordinance No. 802 Amending Section 10.20.010 of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code Declaring Prima Facie Speed Limits on Certain Streets 1. Deputy City Engineer Barnes reviewed the contents of the staff report and responded to Council questions. 2. Public Comments: None. 3. Ordinance for Adoption: No. 802 Amending Section 10.20.010 of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code Declaring Prima Facie Speed Limits on Certain Streets MOVED by Council Member Stafford and seconded by Council Member Vidak - Martinez to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 802. Following Council discussion, Council CONCURRED to direct staff to bring back to Council at the earliest opportunity an ordinance establishing a speed limit of 45 miles per hour on Rohnert Park Expressway from Snyder to Petaluma Hill Road. The motion CARRIED 4 -1, with Council Member Smith voting against, reading was waived and Ordinance No. 802 was ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE. 9. CITY WORK PLAN Six -month Review of the City Council Goals, Objectives, Strategies, and Tactics regarding Implementation of the City's Work Plan 1. Mayor Mackenzie summarized the process used for development of the City's Work Plan. City Manager Donley provided an update regarding implementation of the City's Work Plan. Assistant City Manager Schwarz reviewed economic development activities accomplished under Goal I: Raise Revenues and Goal 1I: Partnerships /Cooperation. Public Safety Director Bullard reviewed Public Safety Department recruitment and retention activities accomplished under Goal III: Increase Safety. Director of Engineering Services Jenkins reviewed the status of projects and Engineering Department activities accomplished under Goal IV: Maintain /Increase Infrastructure. Community Development Director Bendorff reviewed the status of projects and Community Development Department activities accomplished under Goal IV. City Manager Donley reviewed the status of projects and accomplishments under Goal V: Sustainability. 2. Public Comments: None. 3. Council Members commended staff for their hard work and accomplishments on the City's Work Plan. No action was taken. 10. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND /OR OTHER REPORTS Council members provided reports regarding attendance at meetings and events as indicated below: Mayors' and Councihnembers' Association meeting, 8/14: Mayor Mackenzie. The meeting was also attended by Council Member Smith and Council Member Vidak - Martinez. City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Minutes (6 of 9) AujZust 26, 2008 . for City Council /Community Development Commission / Rohnert Park Financing Authority 1) n.t_. rr_it na rr - r..L __.__:�ti oiro. A7: >'"ayor o +a-PV...a an n....ncil I'V'Ie..'er G. Lily nail Ad nVl: Subcommittee meetiing, O/ 10. vice IVla.y Vl Jla11U U al1U \.vulll:ll 1vIG111 UG1 Smith. City Hall Plaque: Council Member Breeze requested that the "L." be stricken from her name. Mayor Mackenzie requested the addition of former Council Member Armando Flores, Council CONCURRED to: (1) direct staff to proceed with a plaque for the new City Hall as depicted in the example and incorporating the requested changes; and (2) permit the City Manager to add staff names at his discretion. 3. Economic Development Subcommittee meeting, 8/20: Council Member Breeze and Council Member Vidak - Martinez. 4. Sonoma County Waste Management Agency nneeting, 8/20: Council Member Smith. 5. Other informational reports: Councilmember Smith: League of California Cities Ballot Measure Academy, 8/14; California Parenting Institute Rehabilitation Facility. Council Member Breeze: None. Council Member Vidak- Martinez: 8/13 Santa Rosa Mayor's Gang Task Force Policy Committee meeting, 8/13; Concerned Citizens of Rohnert Park (C -CORP) /Sonoma County Health Forum, 8/16; Explorer Pancake Breakfast at Senior Center, 8/23; County Climate Action Plan meeting, 8/23; volunteered at Association for the Arts Library Photo Show, 8/26. Vice - Mayor Stafford: Library Art Show, 8/26; various pancake breakfasts. Mayor Mackenzie: Way to Go! Expo; Santa Roca Wednesday Night Market. 11. COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Mackenzie called attention to an e -mail message from David Grabill congratulating the City on obtaining its affordable housing goals. 12. MATTERS FROM /FOR COUNCIL 1. Calendar of Events 2. City Council Agenda Forecast 3. League of California Cities Annual Conference — Consideration of 2008 Annual Conference Resolutions: (a) League Bylaws Amendments (b) 2 -1 -1 California Telephone Service (c) Extension of Federal Section 45 Production Tax Credit (d) Comprehensive Statewide Water Infrastructure Plan Council CONCURRED that the Mayor may support or oppose the 2008 Annual Conference resolutions at his discretion. City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Minutes (7 of 9) Auj4ust 26, 2008 for City CouncillComfnunity Development Commission /Rohnert Park Financing Authority 13. CITY MANAGER'S /CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS 1. Response to Questions Regarding Additional Effects of Sewer Service Charges Initiative Assistant City Manager Schwarz provided a brief report regarding the effects of City bankruptcy on property values, the impacts of the sewer rates initiative on school bonds, and the effects of a Regional Water Quality Control Board Cease and Desist Order on the City of Dixon. Mr. Schwarz distributed to Council: (1) an article from The Mercury News entitled "Bankrupt Calif. City losing cops amid, rising crime; an article from TheReporter.Com entitled "Dixon to get directive on wastewater'; and a copy of "California Regional Water Quality Control Board Cease and Desist Order Requiring the City of Dixon, Dixon Wastewater Treatment Facility, Solano County to Cease and Desist from Discharging Contrary to Requirements." 14. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Mackenzie adjourned the City Council meeting at 10:44 p.m. to consecutively and separately convene the meetings of the Community Development Commission and the Rohnert Park Financing MINUTES FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK (CDC) Tuesday, August 26, 2008 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of the Community Development Commission of the City of Rohnert Park was called to order by Chairperson Mackenzie at 10:44 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Jake Mackenzie, Chair Pam Stafford, Vice - Chair Amie Breeze, Commissioner Tim Smith, Commissioner Vicki Vidak - Martinez, Commissioner Staff present: Stephen Donley, Executive Director; James Atencio, Assistant General Counsel; Daniel Schwarz, Assistant Executive Director; Terri Griffin, Deputy Secretary; and Linda Beltz, Videographer. Unscheduled Public Appearances: None 1. CDC CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Approval of Meeting Minutes for CDC Portion of Regular Concurrent Meetings — August 12, 2008. City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Minutes_ 8 of 9 August 26, 2008 for City Council /Community Development Commission /Rohnert Park Financing Authority 'l A.. ..I ,.F (`rl(` D:II.. DTI.......... A 4'- D,.. ,..�� �1. ,. ,. .,a ..0 4' 1Z '1'7A '7n G. C1 ilplo Val Vl \.LV "ill /1JG111Q11 UJ TVl 1 ayl ent 111 LIIG alllo lull VI .D.) -3 /`t. /V. I. Accepting CDC Cash/Investments Report for MGiitli Ending Jiiiie, 2008. 4. Resolution for Adoption: 2008 -0 80 Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Amendment No. 1 to Reimbursement Agreement with the Community Development Commission of the City of Rohnert Park for the Construction of the Phase I Eastside Sewer Line Project (Project No. 2004 -05) 2008 -09 Authorizing a Request for Proposals Solicitation Process for the Purpose of Selecting a Qualified Developer to Construct an Affordable Housing Project on 100 Avram Avenue, 120 Avram Avenue and 6750 Commerce Boulevard MOVED by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Vidak- Martinez, and CARRIED 5 -0, reading was waived and the CDC Consent Calendar was APPROVED. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairperson Mackenzie adjourned the CDC meeting at 10:45 p.m. MINUTES FOR THE ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY (RPFA) Tuesday, August 26, 2008 CALL TO ORDER 'Tl_� Regular Meeting the t_._...,.. t, r•.. _.- n_�t- _.,'�_. n_ � t -- t --. rt- the regular Meeting of the Rohne1L Park- T'Inancing Hulnority was called to order by Chairperson Mackenzie at 10:45 p.m. 1201.1. CA 1.1. Present: Jake Mackenzie, Chair Pam Stafford, Vice -Chair Amie Breeze, Board Member Tim Smith, Board Member Vicki Vidak - Martinez, Board Member Staff present: Stephen Donley, Executive Director; James Atencio, Assistant General Counsel; Daniel Schwarz, Assistant Executive Director; Terri Griffin, Deputy Secretary; and Linda Beltz, Videographer. Unscheduled Public Appearances: None 1. RPFA CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Approval of Minutes for RPFA Portion of Regular Concurrent Meetings — August 12, 2008. 2. Accepting RPFA Cash /Investments Report for Month Ending June, 2008. City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Minutes (9 of 9) Au ,2ust 26, 2008 for City Council /Community Development Commission / Rohnert Park Financing Authority MOVED by Board Member Vidak - Martinez, seconded by Board Member Smith, and CARRIED 5- 0, reading was waived and the RPFA Consent Calendar was APPROVED. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairperson Mackenzie adjourned the meeting of the RPFA at 10:45 p.m. Terri Griffin Deputy City Clerk City of Rohnert Park Jake Mackenzie Mayor City of Rohnert Park Council: X Miscellaneous Communications Agenda: 918108 X 9 /3 /08 -TG Copy to: CITY OF ROHNERT PARK BILLS FOR APPROVAL September 10, 2008 Check # 180387 - 180673 Dated August 22 - September 3, 2008 $377,646.70 TOTAL $377,646.70 lx a W Q V ttJ O<7'000r V O Od'r C'V M O O O O O O O M Cyr N It 00001 M O O O M M M r M O O M h O It O O O d' O O O O O O O O r h OOOCIA 000 N OM0)M O M OOOOO to O) er W OOr CO M OOOOOONO V et' CM O 000 CO O O M CA 00reT Cfl CO O"Y MO O O O O O) 0000000th h to h00 NOON NNtir M O O O 0' N O h N O U) O O r to e)' C0 0 0 0 0 0 0 to OO CO O) OCO t0 h r 01- CO tt) Cl) C11 I,. 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NO. 2008-141 Council: X Ghilotti Construction Company Miscellaneous North Bay Corporation $2,201,267.00 Communications $2,359,980.00 Agenda: 918108 X 9/3/08 -TG Copy to: CITY OF ROHNERT PARK COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM TRANSMITTAL REPORT Meeting Date: September 8, 2008 Department: Engineering Department Submitted By: Johnny Chung, Project Manager Submittal Date: August 26, 2008 Agenda Title: Award of Contract for City Center Plaza and Drive Improvements Project No. 2006 -02, Federal Aid Project No. CML -5379 (014) Requested Council Action: Accept the bids and consider awarding the contract for the City Center Plaza and Drive Improvements Project, Project #2006 -02 to Ghilotti Construction Company for the amount of $1,816,117.15 and approve and adopt the final plans and specifications for the project. Summary: The purpose of this project is to develop a plaza / public space at the parcel north of the Community Library and west of the Public Safety building on City Center Drive and pedestrian improvements along City Center Drive from Plaza to Commerce. The estimated construction cost plus design and management fees for this project is $3,150,000.00 with the sources of funding coming from Redevelopment and Federal grants. Community Development Committee (CDC) provides $2 Millions. California Transportation Commission (CTC) provides $500,000.00, and Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality (CMAQ) provides $650,000.00. Bids were solicited through builders exchanges and construction trades publications, as well as posted in a general. circulation newspaper per requirements of the Public Contracts Code. Bid opening was held on August 26, 2008, and three bids were received. The City Engineering Department determined that Ghilotti Construction Company was the lowest responsible & responsive bidder. A summary of the bids is shown in the table below: Company Bid Amount Ghilotti Construction Company $1,816,117.15 North Bay Corporation $2,201,267.00 Maxistone Inc. dba Maxicrete Inc. $2,359,980.00 Enclosures: Resolution, Draft Contract CITY ATTORNEY'S REVIEW: Relevant documents for this agenda item have been reviewed and approved as to form by the City Attorney. CtTY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION: Consent Item O Regular Time Approval O Public Hearing Required Not Recommended () Submitted wi .,Comment ( )Policy Determ=ination b Cou i ( ) City Comments: City Manager's Signature Date: (Revised 1050 ) JI . G- S:05 -b RESOLUTION NO. 2008-141 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CITY CENTER PLAZA AND DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 2006-02 AND AWARDING THE CONTRACT TO GHILOTTI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY WHEREAS, the plans and specifications for the City Center Plaza and Drive Improvements Project, ( "Project ") were designed by David Gates and Associates and approved by the City Engineer; WHEREAS, the Project was advertised for bids and three bids were received and opened on August 26, 2008; and WHEREAS, the City Engineering Department determined that Ghilotti Construction Company was the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park that the plans and specifications for the City Center Plaza and Drive Improvements Project are approved and adopted. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the bids for the City Center Plaza and Drive Improvements Project are accepted, and the contract is awarded to Ghilotti Construction Company for the amount of $1,816,117.15. DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park this 8t" day of September, 2008. CITY OF ROHNERT PARK Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk CONTRACT CITY CENTER PLAZA AND DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS CITY PROJECT NO. 2006-102 FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. CML -5379 (014) THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of , 20, by and between , hereinafter called "Contractor ", and the City of Rohnert Park, hereinafter called "City ". WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the City Council of said City has. awarded a contract to Contractor for performing the work hereinafter mentioned in accordance with the sealed proposal of said Contractor. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED, as follows: 1. Scope of Work: The Contractor shall perform all the work and furnish all the labor, materials, equipment and all utility and transportation services required to complete all of the work of construction and installation of the improvements more particularly described in the Resolution adopted by the City Council of said City on September 8, 2008 the items and quantities of which are more particularly set forth in the Contractor's bid therefor on file in the office of the City Clerk, except work done or to be done by others. 2. Time of Performance and Liquidated Damages: The Contractor shall begin work within fifteen (15) calendar days after official notice by the City Engineer to proceed with the work and shall diligently prosecute the same to completion within two hundred seventy -five (275) calendar days of that Notice. In the event the Contractor does not complete the work within the time limit so specified or within such further time as said City Council shall have authorized, the Contractor shall pay to the City liquidated damages in the amount of $1,440 (one thousand four hundred and forty dollars) per day for each and every day's delay in finishing the work beyond the .completion date so specified. Additional provisions with regard to said time of completion and liquidated damages are set forth in the specifications, which provisions are hereby referred to and incorporated herein by reference. 3. Payments: Payments will be made by City to the Contractor for said work performed at the times and in the manner provided in the specifications and at the unit prices stated in Contractor's bid. The award of the contract is for a total amount of $1,816,117.15. 4. Component Parts: This contract shall consist of the following documents, each of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk and all of which are incorporated herein and made a 1 pa-r- t hereof by refereneP thereto: a) This Agreement b) Notice Inviting Sealed Proposals C) Instruction and Information to Bidders d) Accepted Proposal e) Faithful Performance Bond 0 Labor and Material Bond g) Special Provisions h) Standard Specifications i) Design Standards j) Plans, Profiles and Detailed Drawings 5. Wage Scale: Pursuant to Section 1773 of the Labor Code of the State of California, the City has obtained from the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations the general prevailing rate of per diem wages and the general prevailing rate for holidays and overtime work for each craft, classification, or type of workman required to execute the contract. A copy of said prevailing rate of per diem wages is on file in the office of the City Clerk, to which reference is hereby made for further particulars. Said prevailing rate of per diem wages will be made available to any interested party upon request, and a copy thereof shall be posted at the job site. The provisions of Article 2, Chapter 1, Part 7, Division 2 (commencing with Section 1770) of the Labor Code and particularly Section 1775 thereof, shall be complied with. Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to Section 1773.8 of the Labor Code of the State of California that the payment of travel and subsistence payments to each workman needed to execute the work, as such travel and subsistence payments are defined in the applicable collective bargaining agreements filed in accordance with this section of the Labor Code. Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to Section 1776(g) of the Labor Code of the State of California that the Contractor shall make available as required in this Section of the Labor Code certified payroll records and that penalties for violation of the section may be enforced. 6. Hours of Labor: The Contractor shall forfeit, as penalty to said City, Twenty -five Dollars ($25.00) for each workman employed in the execution of the contract by him or by any subcontractor, for each calendar day during which any workman is required or permitted to labor more than eight (8) hours in any one calendar day and forty (40) hours in any one calendar week, in violation of the provisions of Article 3, Chapter 1, Part 7, Division 2 (commencing with Section 1810) of the Labor Code of the State of California. 7. Apprentices: In accordance with the provisions of Section 1777.5 of the Labor Code, and in accordance with the rules and procedures of the California Apprenticeship Council, properly indentured apprentices shall be employed in the prosecution of the work. The ratio of apprentices to journeymen who shall be employed in the respective crafts or trades may be the ratio stipulated in the apprenticeship standards under which the appropriate joint apprenticeship committee operates. In no event shall the ratio be less than one apprentice for each five journeymen unless a certificate of exemption has been issued by the Division of Apprenticeship Standards. N Willful failure by the Contractor to comply with said Section 1777.5 shall result in his being denied the right to bid on a public works contract for a period of six months from the date the determination is made. Information relative to number of apprentices, identifications, wages, hours of employment and standards of working conditions shall be obtained from the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations, who is the Administrative Officer of the California Apprenticeship Council. 8. Labor Discrimination: Attention is directed to Section 1735 of the Labor Code, which reads as follows: "No discrimination shall be made in the employment of persons upon public works because of race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion, or handicap of such persons, and every contractor for public works violating this section is subject to all the penalties unposed for a violation of this chapter." 9. Workmen's Compensation Insurance: In accordance with the provisions of Article 5, Chapter 1, Part 7, Division 2 (commencing with Section 1860) and Chapter 4, Part 1, Division 4 (commencing with Section 3700) of the Labor Code of the State of California, the Contractor is required to secure the payment of compensation to his employees and shall for that purpose obtain and keep in effect adequate Workmen's Compensation Insurance. The undersigned Contractor is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which requires every employer to be insured against liability for workmen's compensation or to undertake self - insurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and will .comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this contract. 10. Indemnify: To the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor shall indemnify, hold harmless, release and defend City, its officers, elected officials, employees, consultants and volunteers from and against any and all actions, claims, demands, damages, disability, losses, expenses including, but not limited to, attorney's fees and other defense costs and liabilities of any nature that may be asserted by any person or entity including Contractor, in whole or in part, arising out of Contractor's activities hereunder, including the activities of other persons employed or utilized by Contractor in the performance of this Agreement excepting liabilities due to the active negligence of the City. This indemnification obligation is not limited in any way by any limitation on the amount or type of damages or compensation payable by or for Contractor under Worker's Compensation, disability or other employee benefit acts or the terms, applicability or limitations of any insurance held or provided by Contractor and shall continue to bind the parties after termination/completion of this Agreement. 11. Attorneys Fees: In the event either party hereto shall commence any legal action or procedure, including an action for declaratory relief, against the other, by reason of the alleged failure of the other to perform or keep any tenn, covenant, or condition of this contract by it to be performed or kept, the party prevailing in said action or proceeding shall be entitled to recover, in addition to its court costs, a reasonable attorneys fee to be fixed by the court, and such recovery shall include court costs and attorneys fees on appeal, if any. -e3 12. Substitution of Securities for Withheld Amounts: Pursuant to California Public Contracts Code Section 22300, securities may be substituted for any moneys witl -field by a public agency to ensure performance under a contract. At the request and sole expense of the Contractor, securities equivalent to the amount withheld shall be deposited with the public agency, or with a state or federally chartered bank as the escrow agent, who shall pay such moneys to the Contractor upon satisfactory completion of the contract. Securities eligible for substitution under this section shall include those listed in the California Public Contracts Code Section 22300or bank or savings and loan certificates of deposit. The Contractor shall be the beneficial owner of any securities substituted for moneys withheld and shall receive any interest thereon. Any escrow agreement entered into pursuant to this section shall contain as a minimum the following provisions: a. The amount of securities to be deposited; b. The terms and conditions of conversion to cash in case of the default of the Contractor; and C. The termination of the escrow upon completion of the contract. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Rohnert Park has caused these presents to be executed by its officers, thereunto duly authorized, and Contractor has subscribed same, all on the day and year first above written. CITY OF ROHNERT PARK GHILOTTI CONSTRUCTION CO. City Manager Date Name / Title APPROVED AS TO FORM: GHILOTTI CONSTRUCTION CO. City Attorney ATTEST: City Clerk Date Name /Title Date 4 Date Date Agenda Packet Preparation TIMELINES for Regular City Council Meetings held on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month: Resolutions (other than standard formats for authorizations and approvals), Ordinances & Agreements to Assistant City Attorney via email for review and approval as to form DUE no later than NOON Three (3) Mondays prior to Council meeting date Agenda Items w /attachments via email and hard copy to City Clerk DUE no later than NOON Two (2) Mondays prior to Council meeting date Agenda Draft review by Mayor, City Manager, Assistant City Attorney, City Clerk no later than Tuesday morning One (1) week prior to Council meeting date Agenda Packets distributed to City Council and Agendas posted/distributed /mailed on Wednesday afternoon One (1) week prior to Council meeting date in compliance with Rohnert Park Municipal Code Section 2.08.050 Meeting Date: Department: Submitted By: Submittal Date: Agenda Title: {This section for City Clerk Use Only) RESO. NO. 2008-142 Council: X Miscellaneous Communications Agenda: 918108 X 913 /08 -TG Copy to: CITY OF ROHNERT PARK - COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM TRANSMITTAL REPORT September 8, 2008 Finance Cathy Orme, Accounting Manager August 26, 2008 2008 -09 Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF) Expenditure Plan Requested Council Action: Adopt Resolution Approving the 2008 -09 Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF) Expenditure Plan Summary: In July 1997, the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park adopted Resolution 97 -138 approving allocation of AB 3229 State Appropriation for Public Safety Use for hiring a Public Safety Officer to be assigned to a Gang Enforcement officer. Government Code Section 30061 requires the governing body of each agency to annually approve a Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF) expenditure plan during a public hearing in September. During the 2002 -03 fiscal year, the Council of the City of Rohnert Park approved the Public Safety Trainee program to enhance front line law enforcement services. This new program is eligible for SLESF funding as well. The 2008 -09 SLESF expenditure plan for the City of Rohnert Park is to continue the supplemental funding of a Gang Enforcement officer salary and benefits as well as any services, supplies and equipment for the position. In addition, the SLESF funding will be used to supplement the Public Safety Officer Trainee program. The City of Rohnert Park currently receives an allocation of $100,000. The prior expenditures for this program are as follows: 96 -96 97 -98 98 -99 99 -00 00 -01 01 -02 02 -03 $20,665 $90,706 $87,954 $93,304 $141,690 $109,695 $120,850 03 -04 04 -05 05 -06 06 -07 07 -08 $130,053 $124,866 $128,236 $123,925 $160,448 CITY ATTORNEY'S REVIEW: Relevant documents for this agenda item have been reviewed and approved as to form by the City Attorney. CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION: Consent. Item ( ) Regular Time Approval () Public ITearing Required Not Recommended O Submitted with Comment O Policy Determination by S&IL n City Comments: City Manager's Signature: Date: (Revis jOl (f 07) JH:TG- S:05 -b RESOLUTION NO. 2008-142 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK APPROVING THE 2008 -09 SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND EXPENDITURE PLAN WHEREAS, the State has allocated approximately $100,000 to the City of Rohnert Park from the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund ( SLESF); WHEREAS, Government Code Section 30061 requires the Council of the City of Rohnert Park to annually approve an expenditure plan for these funds in September; WHEREAS, in 1996 and subsequent years, the Council of the City of Rohnert Park approved that the money be allocated for hiring and maintaining a Public Safety Officer assigned to gang investigations and the Public Safety Trainee Program; WHEREAS, the Department of Public Safety of the City of Rohnert Park plans to use the funding to continue the supplemental funding of this Public Safety Officer position; WHEREAS, in 2002 -03, the Council of the City of Rohnert Park approved the Public Safety Trainee program to enhance front line law enforcement services; and WHEREAS, the Department of Public Safety intends to continue with the Public Safety Trainee Program using SLESF funding. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park does hereby approve the 2008 -09 Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund expenditure plan allocation for funding the gang investigations officer position and the Public Safety Trainee Program. DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 8th day of September, 2008. CITY OF ROHNERT PARK Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk Annual Report of Supplemental Law Enforcement Funding (COPS) Oversight Committee Summary Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2008 FY Ended City of Rohnert Park June 30, 2008 Beginning Fund Balance Prior Year Adjustment Prior Year Encumbrance Reversals Restated Beginning Fund Balance REVENUES: State Funding (COPS) Interest Revenue Othcr Rcvcnuc (Explanation Required) Total Revenue EXPENDITURES: Salaries and Benefits Services and Supplies Equipment Administrative Overhead (0.5% Maximum) Total Expenditures Reverted Moneys ENCUMBRANCES: Services and Supplies Equipment Total Encumbrances, Current Year Net Change in Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance STATISTICAL DATA: Positions Financed By COPS (FTE'S): Sworn Officers Correctional Officers Prosecutors Investigators Support Staff Total Positions Positions Supported by COPS: Total positions funded by the availablility of COPS revenue, including positions partially financed with other matching funds. 0MMV\*rW- C4 Signature 100,000 2,739 102,739 102,739 102,739 0 D D g1 19_[0'�_ Date R:\SLESRSLESF Annual Report Agenda Packet Preparation TIMELINES for Regular City Council Meetings held on the 2 °a & 4u' Tuesdays of each month: Resolutions (other than standard formats for authorizations and approvals), Ordinances & Agreements to Assistant City Attorney via email for review and approval as to form DUE no'later than NOON Three (3) Mondays prior to Council meeting date Agenda Items w /attachments via email and hard copy to City Clerk DUE no later than NOON Two (2) Fridays prior to Council meeting date Agenda Draft review by Mayor, City Manager, Assistant City Attorney, City Clerk no later than Tuesday morning One (1) week prior to Council meeting date Agenda Packets distributed to City Council and Agendas posted/distributed /mailed on Wednesday afternoon One (1) week prior to Council meeting date in compliance with Rohnert Park Municipal Code Section 2.08.050 {This section for City Clerk Use Only) RESO. NO. 2008-143 Council: X Miscellaneous Communications Agenda: 918108 X 9 /3 /08 -TG Copy to: CITY OF ROHNERT PARK COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM TRANSMITTAL REPORT Meeting Date: September 8, 2003 Department: Recreation Submitted By: Guy Miller, Recreation Services Manager Submittal Date: August 28, 2008 Agenda Title: Authorizing the Purchase of Playground Design Services, Equipment, and Installation Requested Council Action: Approve the attached resolution Summary: Rohnert Park has been awarded a 2000 Park Bond Grant in the amount of $116,320. The grant must be spent by March 30, 2009. This grant requires matching funds in the amount of $49,851. Of this match, $33,234 may be from city funds and $16,617 must be from private funds. The match can be in the form of cash, donations, or volunteer labor. The Rohnert Park Rotary Club has agreed to provide matching funds and labor to meet the private match requirement. Staff is requesting authorization to spend the grant funds on new playground equipment (including the design and installation). Staff is also requesting the City provide the additional $33,234 in cash or force labor account to meet the City match requirement. Recreation Department staff, with the guidance from the Parks and Recreation Commission, has established a priority list for playground replacement projects. The next three playgrounds on the list are located in Benicia, Colegio Vista, and Honeybee Parks. Grant funding is already available and approved for the replacement of playground equipment at Benicia and Colegio Vista Parks. These projects are scheduled to begin this fall. If the Council approves the attached resolution, staff will begin plans for the replacement of the playground equipment at Honeybee Park. There are two playgrounds located Honeybee Park and this will provide funds to install separate age appropriate playgrounds. Furthermore, this project will address ADA accessibility requirements for both play areas. The proposed playground designs for all three parks will be presented to City Council for review and approval at a later date. Enclosures: Resolution (1) CITY ATTORNEY'S REVIEW: Relevant documents for this agenda item have been reviewed and approved as to form by the City Attorney. CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION: - onsent Item ( ) Regular Time .Approval ( )Public Hearing Required ( )Not Recommended () Submitted with Comment ( ) Policy Determination by oun ( ) City Comments: f / 0 City Manager's Signature: Date - (Revise 010507 JH: G- S:05 -b RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -143 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARE; AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE, OF PLAYGROUND DESIGN SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, AND INSTALLATION WHEREAS, the Recreation Department, with the Parks and Recreation Commission, has established a prioritized list of playground replacement projects; WHEREAS, the City has received grants from the State of California through the 2000 Park Bond Roberti- Z'Berg Harris Urban Open Space and Recreation Program that will contribute $116,320 to playground replacement projects; WHEREAS, the Roberti- Z'Berg Harris Urban Open Space Program will expire on March 30, 2009; WHEREAS, this grant requires $33,234 in matching funds from the city and $16,617 in private matching funds which are available through the City's General Fund and a partnership with the Rohnert Park Rotary Club; WHEREAS, the City's Purchase Ordinance allows for the purchase of playground design services, equipment, and installation from cooperative purchasing programs in which the City of Rohnert Park is eligible to participate; and WHEREAS, playground design services, equipment, and installation are available through both the US Communities and California Multiple Award Schedule cooperative purchasing programs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park that it does hereby authorize the City manager to execute purchases of design services, equipment, and installation from cooperative purchasing programs for an amount not to exceed $166,319. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute documents pertaining to same for and on behalf of the City of Rohnert Park. DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 8th day of September, 2008. ATTEST: City Clerk CITY OF ROHNERT PARK Mayor Agenda Packet Preparation TIMELINES for Regular City Council Meetings held on the 2 "d & 4`h Tuesdays of each month: • Resolutions (other than standard formats for authorizations and approvals), Ordinances & Agreements to Assistant City Attorney and Assistant City Manager via email to review for "approvals as to form" and agenda planning DUE no later than NOON Three (3) Mondays prior to Council meeting dates • Agenda Items with related attachments via email to City Clerk DUE no later than NOON Two (2) Fridays prior to Council meeting dates • Agenda Draft review by Mayor, City Manager, Assistant City Attorney, City Clerk no later than Tuesday mornings One (1) week prior to Council meeting dates • Agenda Packets distributed to City Council and Agendas posted/distributed /mailed on Wednesday afternoons One (1) week prior to Council meeting dates for compliance with Rohnert Park Municipal Code Section 2.08.050 (This section for City Clerk Use Only) RESO. NO. 2008-144 Council: X Miscellaneous Communications Agenda: 918108 X 9/3108 -TG Copy to: CITY OF ROHNERT PARK COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM TRANSMITTAL REPORT Meeting Date: September 8, 2008 Department: Human Resources Submitted By: Dan Schwarz, Assistant City Manager (Name & Title) Submittal Date: September 2, 2008 Agenda Title: A Resolution of the City Council of Rohnert Park Approving Job Description and Salary Range for Information Systems Operations Manager and Authorizing a Recruitment for the Position Requested Council Action: Approve attached resolution. Summary: The attached resolution would approve a job description and add the position of Information Systems Operations Manager to the salary schedule at Salary Range 89X ($5,952 — 7,037 monthly). It would also declare the position of Information Systems Manager obsolete and remove it from the salary schedule. The City recently reorganized its information systems administration to place greater emphasis on day -to -day operations. This new position will manage day -to -day operation of the division. Several budgetary and oversight functions previously performed by the Information Systems Manager are now the responsibility of the Director of Administrative Services. Fiscal Impact: The Information Systems Operations Manager will be paid on Salary Range 89X. The recently retired Information Systems Manager was paid on Step E of Salary Range 90X. The City will realize an initial salary savings of 2.1 % to 24.1 % depending on the pay step of the newly hired Operations Manager. Enclosures: Draft Resolution, Draft Job Description, comp survey CITY ATTORNEY'S REVIEW: Relevant documents for this agenda item have been reviewed and approved as to form by the City Attorney. _7PYC MANAGER'S RECOMMENDA' Approval ( ) Not Recommended ( ) Policy Determination ( ) City Comments: City Manager's Signature [`ION:. -- ---(- Consent Item ( ) Regular Time ) Public Hd'aring Required Date: ?131a,* (R ised f 806) 5:05 -b RESOLUTION NO. 2008-144 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK APPROVING JOB DESCRIPTION AND SALARY RANGE FOR INFORMATION SYSTEMS OPERATIONS MANAGER AND AUTHORIZING RECRUITMENT FOR THE POSITION WHEREAS, staff has proposed a revised organizational structure for the Information Systems Division; WHEREAS, within this revised organizational structure there is a need for a day -to -day operations manager; WHEREAS, staff has determined that the job description for the Information Systems Manager is no longer applicable and is obsolete; WHEREAS, staff has developed a Information Systems Operations Manager job description describing appropriate duties; and WHEREAS, the City Manager recommends the position of Information Systems Operations Manager be designated as a miscellaneous employee represented by the Rohnert Park Employees Association (RPEA), report to the Director of Administrative Services or her designee, and be placed at the following salary range and rate: Position Range Monthly Salary Information Systems Operations Manager 89X $5,952- $7,234 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park approves the job description and salary range for Information Systems Operations Manager, and that the City Manager (Personnel Officer) or designee is authorized to recruit for the position. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the position of Information Systems Manager is obsolete and may be removed from the salary schedule. DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park this 8th day of September, 2008. CITY OF ROHNERT PARK Mayor /:TLI� Il **tv City Clerk r,ifv of Rnhnnrf D�r4 v...y v. . w.n.v■ . w... INFORMATION SYSTEMS OPERATIONS MANAGER DEFINITION To oversee, plan and coordinate the City's local -area data communications network and telecommunications systems; assist in the design and implementation of the City's wide -area network; and to supervise the work of technicians in assigned operational areas; to provide support and recommendations to the Director of Administrative Services or his /her designee regarding the management of information systems; and performs other duties as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Information Systems Operations Manager is responsible for the full range of activities related to the City's computer systems including its hardware, software, and telecommunications components, programming, data recovery, error correction, and training. The incumbent is expected to work independently in the accomplishment of duties and keep current on technological changes. The incumbent is on -call 24 -hours a day for emergencies. SUPERVISION RECEIVED /EXERCISED General direction is provided by the Director of Administrative Services or his /her designee. Supervisory responsibilities entail direction over Information System T echnicians. ESSENTIAL DUTIES • Oversee and maintain telephone network services and infrastructure. • Respond to user issues. • Install, diagnose, and troubleshoot basic problems with network equipment connections, and computers; including workstations,_ servers, printers, modems, and peripheral equipment. • Assist with large equipment deployments and returning of leased equipment. • Work with consultants, vendors, and system experts from all City Departments. • Create and manage user and e-mail accounts, perform backups, and maintain documentation. • Assign security levels and passwords. • Oversee and advise on the necessity for, and the availability of, hardware upgrades and software patches, including the effects of such upgrades and changes. City of Rohnert Park Information Systems Operations Manager Page 2 of 4 • Track and plan all computer and network equipment leases. • Annually review and negotiate vendor support contracts including all software systems they provide. • Assure that all software is properly licensed. Review annual Microsoft contract. • Interact with other Federal, State, County and City government agencies and associations as required. • Provide 24/7 technical support to Public Safety 911 dispatch center (including Voiceprint, Zetron, and other CAD interfaces). • Annual review and forecasting of the City's outsourcing needs. • Research and recommend products, vendors, equipment, systems and policies. Oversee and assist in the development and implementation of information systems standards, specifications and procedures. • Write justification reports and documentation for new or modified software and hardware. • Develop overall short-term and long -term forecasting and strategy for meeting the City's Information System and Technology needs. • Responsible for overseeing and maintaining Help D esk and inventory records, record and track problems and follow up with technicians, interns and end users to ensure problem resolution. • Evaluate network capacity; determine feasibility of expanding or enhancing the City's network infrastructure. • Develop and gather necessary input and approvals from departments for implementing policies regarding the appropriate use of City -owned PC's, software standards, privacy and other issues surrounding electronic mail, and hardware standards; tracks, identifies and corrects problems involving hardware components and improper use and configuration of software and hardware. • Authorize and oversee all purchases for equipment that is used with the computer, wireless and telephone networks. • Supervise, review and coordinate work done by interns and technicians. Review job performance and provide feedback for improvement. QUALIFICATIONS Experience /Education Sufficient experience and education to successfully perform the duties of the Information Systems Operations Manager. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Management or a related field and three years of increasingly responsible experience programming and providing technical support in a multi - platform computer environment. %01 of p0hnert Dorn Information Systems Operations Manager Page 3 of 4 Knowledge of: • Principles and techniques of microcomputer hardware and software installation. • Troubleshooting and maintenance techniques; • Operating principles, methods, practices, options, and limitations of a wide range of computer networking hardware. (routers, switches, etc.) • Uses and limitations of a wide variety of software applications, including spreadsheets, word processing, presentation graphics, desktop publishing, and e-mail calendar applications. • Current microcomputer operating systems. • Basic local and wide area network systems (including topologies and protocols; including IP, and SMTP). • Basic knowledge of port traffic. • Research techniques, resources, methods and procedures. • Cabling practices and techniques. • Record keeping practices and principles. • Principles of project management. • Networking infrastructures involving radio, telephone, wireless, cellular and data. Skill to: • Supervise technical system operations and staff. • Prepare budgets. • Manage and operate a server farm. Ability to: • Follow and direct others to follow safe work practices. • Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing. • Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. • Select, supervise, train, and evaluate the work of others. • Forecast cost and plan expenditures. • Plan work flow. Working Conditions Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement, and fine coordination in the use of a computer key board. Additionally, the position requires near, far, and color vision in reading, working on computers and related equipment, and using the computer. Hearing is required when providing phone and face -to -face service to department personnel. The need to lift, drag, and City of Rohnert Park Information Systems Operations Manager Page 4 of 4 push computers and related equipment and computer reports weighing up to and in excess of 25 pounds also is required. While working with computers and related equipment the incumbent may be exposed to electrical and mechanical hazards and heavy dust. Working in and around the computer room, loud background noise may exist. LICENSE /CERTIFICATE Possession of a Class C California driver's license by date of appointment. FLSA: Exempt Employee Unit: Rohnert Park Employees' Association Approved By: City Council Date Approved: F- Z w 2 w H w w w U Z Ln h Z W c 0 OJ ci. 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NO. 2008-145 Council: X Miscellaneous Communications Agenda: 918108 X 9/3/08 -TG Copy to: CITY OF ROHNERT PARK COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM TRANSMITTAL REPORT Meeting Date: September 8, 2008 Department: Human Resources Submitted By: Dan Schwarz, Assistant City Manager (Nate & Title) Submittal Date: September 3, 2008 Agenda Title: A Resolution of the City Council of Rohnert Park Approving Job Description and Salary Range for Arborist and Authorizing a Recruitment for the Position Requested Council Action: Approve attached resolution. Summary: The attached resolution would approve a job description and add the position of Arborist to the salary schedule at Salary Range 79W ($5,013 — $6,093 monthly). As part of the ongoing reorganization of Public Works, the position of Arborist has been revised to include supervisorial responsibilities equivalent to the responsibilities of the Supervising Maintenance Worker and Senior Equipment Mechanic positions. The proposed Arborist salary range is the same for those positions, creating internal equity. In addition, a review of comparable agencies revealed that the industry trend is for Arborist responsibilities to be assigned to a first -line supervisor. The proposed change in job description and salary range brings Rohnert Park into alignment with the industry trend. Fiscal Impact: The Arborist position is currently being filled on an interim basis at an amount effectively equivalent to Salary Range 79W, Step D. It is anticipated that an appointment to this position would be at Salary Range 79W, Step D. As a result, there would be no initial fiscal impact by this change. Enclosures: Draft Resolution, Draft Job Description CITY ATTORNEY'S REVIEW: Relevant documents for this agenda item have been reviewed and approved as to form by the City Attorney. CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION: onsent Item Approval () Public H aring Required 74 Approval Not Recommended () Submitted with Comment O Policy Determination b Cou ( ) City Comments: City Manager's Signature: ( ) Regular Time Date( : *062806)�JH-S:05-b RESOLUTION NO. 2008-145 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK APPROVING JOB DESCRIPTION AND SALARY RANGE FOR ARBORIST AND AUTHORIZING RECRUITMENT FOR THE POSITION WHEREAS, staff has proposed a revised organizational structure for Public Works; WHEREAS, within this revised organizational structure there is a need for a revised Arborist job description; WHEREAS, staff has determined that the Arborist should have first -line supervisorial responsibilities; WHEREAS, the Arborist shall have responsibilities equivalent to other first -line supervisors in the Department; and WHEREAS, the City Manager recommends the revised position of Arborist be designated as a miscellaneous employee represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), report to the Director of Utilities /General Services or his designee, and be placed at the following salary range and rate: Position Range Monthly Salary Arborist 79W $5,013 — $6,093 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park approves the job description and salary range for Arborist, and that the City Manager (Personnel Officer) or designee is authorized to recruit for the position. DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park this 81" day of September, 2008. CITY OF ROHNERT PARK Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk City of Rohnert Park _--0- DEFINITION Supervises and performs a variety of activities and functions related to the planting, maintenance, inventorying, and care of all trees city -wide; performs other duties as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The position of Arborist is a skilled position. This job class is an advisory and first -line supervisory position. The incumbent performs work required for the care, preservation, maintenance, removal, and development of the street and park trees, landscape beds, and City -owned property and general grounds. SUPERVISION RECEIVED /EXERCISED Direct supervision is provided by a the Director of Utilities /General Services or his /her designee. The incumbent may exercise functional and technical supervision to Maintenance Worker II's, Maintenance Worker I's, Seasonal Maintenance Assistants; and /or contract employees. On occasion, supervision of larger work crews may be required of the incumbent for special project work. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.) • Supervises all phases of arboricultural work and maintenance. • Supervises and plans work schedules; monitors work performance of assigned personnel; completes performance appraisals. • Responds to citizens' questions, concerns, complaints, and claims with the intent to provide reasonable and responsible corrective action. • Attends meetings, seminars, demonstrations, conventions, and trainings as needed or required particularly as they relate to the maintenance of certification and licensing as an Arborist and Pest Control Advisor. • Monitors and assists with the division's budget by researching and making recommendations; determines and approves budget expenditures; collects data; organizes material; may authorize payment of division invoices and expenditures; prepares purchase orders; orders division's supplies and materials; writes work orders and equipment repair requests; completes relevant department forms and reports; uses a computer to assist with the logging and /or tracking of daily work assignments; maintains other work- related records as needed. • Flags traffic; installs and removes traffic cones, traffic control signs, and barricades. • Operates and /or drives a variety of light and heavy equipment, including but not limited to, tractors, dump trucks, a bucket truck, backhoes, forklifts, rollers, sewer City of Rohnert Park ARBORIST Page 2 of 5 Pages vacuum truck, boom truck, mowers, hnmh chinner stumn nrinr pw nnwPr hand - [- - - I 1- I.... -. -., P -..-- tools, jack hammers, line trimmers, compactors, utility locating equipment, chain saws, and other tree - related equipment. • Cleans, maintains, and either services or oversees the servicing of equipment and makes minor equipment repairs as necessary. • Performs tree inventories and evaluations using computers and GIS equipment; examines trees, shrubs and other types of plant material to assess their condition and determines appropriate treatment; makes determinations regarding trees that may pose a threat to public health, safety, and /or general welfare and follows through with appropriate remedial measures; removes dead and dying trees. • Prunes tree growth away from electrical cables and public access routes. • Installs tree cabling, tree braces, and attaches guy wires to trees. • Plants, prunes, and cares for new trees, including staking, restaking, and watering of trees during the early -care maintenance period. • Performs plant disease diagnoses; applies pesticides and fertilizers; advises and trains staff in pest control functions and in the safe use of spraying and other tree care treatment equipment. • Mows, weeds, mulches, and fertilizes soil for proper tree care, growth, and weed control and abatement. • Prepare reports and memoranda to staff and regulatory agencies on operational events and compliance with permits, licenses, and other quality parameters. • Supervises the- maintenance of City trees; bushes and shrubs; removal of tree trimmings and leaves; cutting and removal of weeds; proper application ofherbicides. • Reviews and comments on Tree Removal Permit Applications; assesses and approves planting of replacement trees. • Cleans storm drains during and after heavy winds and /or rains. • Supervises landscape and street median strip design, installation and maintenance; may design and install various landscapes and install and maintain irrigation systems. • Reviews drawings, and plans and prepares contract specifications; prepares bids and supervises the work of contract tree care and landscape maintenance activities. • May provide twenty -four four standby service as required. • Provide tech nicalcosulting service with City staff and contracors with trip hazard mitigation asscociated with invasive tree roots and crown heave conditions. City of Rohnert Park ARBORIST Page 3 of 5 Pages QUALIFICATIONS Experience /Education: Sufficient experience and education in tree -care maintenance to perform journey -level tree -care service work. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to: Possess the equivalent of a high school diploma or GED; and • Possess the equivalent of two (2) years of concentrated education /training in arboriculture; and • Three (3) years of professional tree -case experience Licensing and Certification Requirements: Required licenses and certifications must be kept current during employment with the City. • Valid State of California Class C Driver's License required at time of appointment to the position. • Certified Arborist Certification as issued by the International Society of Arboriculture must be obtained during the probationary period. • Pest Control Advisor and Qualified Applicator's License issued by the State of California must be obtained during the probationary period. • Certified Arborist/Municipal Specialist Certification issued by the International Society of Arboriculture is desirable. Knowledge of: • Methods, equipment, and materials used for the proper care, preservation,. maintenance, removal, and development of the street and park trees, landscape beds, and City -owned property and general grounds • Tree health problems, diseases, pests and appropriate corresponding treatment. • Safe and effective methods of felling trees, removing branches, and lowering limbs • Safety procedures for climbing trees and working around overhead wires • Types and levels of repair performed in landscape and irrigation system installation and maintenance • Occupational hazards, risk management, and standard safety precautions • Cal /OSHA standards • Computers and computer programs • Principles of budgeting and fiscal control • Principles of personnel supervision, training, and evaluation • Basic principles of organization and administration Skill to: • Operate a variety of tools, equipment and vehicles typically used in arboricultural work • Use lowering techniques and devices related to tree work City of Rohnert Park ARBORIST Page 4 of 5 Pages Ability to: • Plan, organize, and implement maintenance and repair programs for tree care, inventorying, and removal • Identify native and introduced tree, shrub, and plant species and have a working - knowledge of each species' growth characteristics • Distinguish between different cleaning materials, fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides with the ability to read and understand label information and instructions • Work safely and be able to direct others in following safe work practices • Maintain a high standard of customer service • Exercise good judgment and decisions- making within the scope of one's authority • Be proactive in addressing problems and take initiative to seek out work; complete tasks and follow through with work assignments in a timely fashion • Prioritize, organize, coordinate, and follow up on projects within established timelines • Coordinate work schedules of subordinate staff including full -time and part-time employees • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, in English • Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships • Plan, organize, assign, prioritize, direct, review, and oversee the work of others; provide work performance coaching and encourage training and development opportunities • Prepare and maintain records and reports with the use of computer programs • Learn and utilize new technology • Serve as a role model, provide leadership, delegate tasks, and effectively represent the Division and the City Workinq Conditions: Position requires sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. The use of a sense of smell and hearing is needed in detecting toxic gas and equipment problems. The ability to adequately hear the sound of vehicles when backing up as well as to determine if power tools and equipment are on or off is required for safety. The position also requires both near and far vision when inspecting and overseeing crew. The need to lift, carry, and push tools, equipment, tree branches, and supplies up to 60 pounds is also required. Additionally, the incumbent in this outdoor position works in all weather conditions including rain, heat, and cold. The incumbent may use cleaning and lubricating chemicals and ingredients which would expose the employee to fumes, dust, and air contaminants which may cause eye and skin irritation. The nature of the work also requires the incumbent to climb up ladders and into high lift buckets; use power and noise producing tools and equipment; drive motorized vehicles; and work in heavy vehicle traffic conditions exposing the incumbent to mechanical, electrical, and traffic hazards. In addition, incumbent must utilitize climbing equipment such as climbing belts, ropes, spikes, and operate a chain saw at heights. City of Rohnert Park ARBORIST Page 5 of 5 Pages FLSA Status: Salaried, Non - exempt Employee Unit: Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) Approved By: City Council Date Approved: RESOLUTION NO. 2008-146 RESO. NO. 2008-146 Council: X Miscellaneous Communications Agenda: 918108 X 9/3/08 -TG Copy to: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK REJECTING THE CLAIM OF Horst Schulz [Traffic Accident involving Pedestrian] BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park that that Claim for alleged damages dated August 15, 2008 and received August 20, 2008 is hereby rejected. DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 8th da of September, 2008. CITY OF ROHNERT PARK Jake Mackenzie, Mayor ATTEST: Judy Hauff, City Clerk Ref: Claim No. 2008 -14 ITEM NO. 5 Council: X Miscellaneous Communications Agenda: 918108 X 9/5/08 -TG Copy to: The following is from the text of Proposition 218 SEC. 6. Property Related Fees and Charges. (a) Procedures for New or Increased Fees and Charges. An agency shall follow the procedures pursuant to this section in imposing or increasing any fee or charge as defined pursuant to this article, including, but not limited to, the following: (1) The parcels upon which a fee or charge is proposed for imposition shall be identified. The amount of the fee or charge proposed to be imposed upon each parcel shall be calculated. The agency shall provide written notice by mail of the proposed fee or charge to the record owner of each identified parcel upon which the fee or charge is proposed for imposition, the amount of the fee or charge proposed to be imposed upon each, the basis upon which the amount of the proposed fee or charge was calculated, the reason for the fee or charge, together with the date, time, and location of a public hearing on the proposed fee or charge. (2) The agency shall conduct a public hearing upon the proposed fee or charge not less than 45 days after mailing the notice of the proposed fee or charge to the record owners of each identifiedparcel upon which the fee or charge is proposed for imposition. At the public hearing, the agency shall consider allprotests against the proposed fee or charge. If written protests against the proposed fee or charge are presented by a majority of owners of the identified parcels, the agency shall not impose the fee or charge. (b) Requirements for Existing, New or Increased Fees and Charges. A fee or charge shall not be extended, imposed, or increased by any agency unless it meets all of the following requirements: (1) Revenues derived from the fee or charge shall not exceed the funds required to provide the property related service. (2) Revenues derived from the fee or charge shall not be used for any purpose other than that for which the fee or charge was imposed. (3) The amount of a fee or charge imposed upon any parcel or person as an incident of property ownership shall not exceed the proportional cost of the service attributable to the parcel. (4) No fee or charge may be imposed for a service unless that service is actually used by, or immediately available to, the owner of the property in question. Fees or charges based on potential or future use of a service are notpermitted. Standby charges, whether characterized as charges or assessments, shall be classified as assessments and shall not be imposed without compliance with Section 4. (5) No fee or charge may be imposed for general governmental services including, but not limited to, police, fire, ambulance or library services, where the service is available to the public at large in substantially the same manner as it is to property owners. Reliance by an agency on any parcel map, including, but not limited to, an assessor's parcel map, may be considered a significant factor in determining whether a fee or charge is imposed as an incident ofproperty ownership for purposes of this article. In any legal action contesting the validity of a fee or charge, the burden shall be on the agency to demonstrate compliance with this article. (c) Voter Approval for New or Increased Fees and Charges. Except for fees or charges for sewer, water, and refuse collection services, no property related fee or charge shall be imposed or increased unless and until that fee or charge is submitted and approved by a majority vote of the property owners of the property subject to the fee or charge or, at the option of the agency, by a two- thirds vote of the electorate residing in the affected area. The election shall be conducted not less than 45 days after the public hearing. An agency may adopt procedures similar to those for increases in assessments in the conduct of elections under this subdivision. (d) Beginning July 1, 1997, all fees or charges shall comply with this section. ITEM NO. 5 Council: X Miscellaneous Communications Agenda: 918108 X 9 /5 /08 -TG Copy to: Agenda ♦ Proposed rate adjustments — Transitional method needed ♦ Modified Percent — 2% increase for 20 & 32 gallon cans — 10% increase for 68 & 95 gallon cans — Bins 15% increase ♦ Modified Volume — All cans at $30 per unit cost — Bins 15% increase ♦ City Council to direct staff to adopt a method 1 Residential/Commercial Can Service by Percentage Method Current Proposed Monthly Monthly $ Rate Rate Increase 20 Gallon Can $6.39 $7.14 $.75. 32 Gallon Can $11.71 $13.09 $1.38 68 Gallon Can $16.98 $18.98 $2.00 95 Gallon Can $26.50 $29.63 $3.13 Residential/Commercial Can Service Modified Percentage Method Current Proposed Monthly Monthly $ % Rate Rate Increase Increase 20 Gallon Can $6.39 $6.52 .13 2.0% 32 Gallon Can $11.71 $11.94 .23 2.0% 68 Gallon Can $16.98 $1.70 10.0% 95 Gallon Can $26.50 $29.15 $2.65 10.0% 2 sidential Rate Comparison Modified Percent Residential/Commercial 32 Gallon Can Can Service by Modified Volume Cotati Based Method 10.20 26.72 Current Proposed Rohnert Park 6.52 Monthly Monthly $ Increase % Increase 29.15 Rate Rate (Decrease) (Decrease) 20 Gal Can $6.39 $6.00 .39 32 Gal Can 111.71 $9.61 2.10 (18)% 68 Gal Can $16.98 $20.41 $3.43 20% 95 Gal Can $26.50 $28.52 $2.02 7.6% 46.91 Unit cost for all cans is $30 9.17 sidential Rate Comparison Modified Percent 3 20 Gallon Can 32 Gallon Can 68 Gallon Can 95 Gallon Can Cotati 7.26 10.20 26.72 41.19 Rohnert Park 6.52 11.94 18.68 29.15 Healdsburg N/A 15.52 24.35 29.49 Petaluma 6.99 12.39 23.48 38.75 Sebastopol 9.85 14.00 30.41 46.91 Santa Rosa 9.17 10.67 15.79 28:,34 Windsor 7.00 12.25 22..50 37.50 3 Residential Date Comparison Modified Volume 20 Gallon Can 32 Gallon Can 68 Gallon Can 95 Gallon Can Cotati .7.26 10.20 26.72 41.19 Rohnert Park � r% f% ".•,.. n e- .2 �..,� 20.41 20.2 Healdsburg N/A 15.52 24.35 29.49 Petaluma 6.99 12.39 23.48 38.75 Sebastopol 9.85 14.00 30.41 46.91 Santa Rosa 9.17 10.67 15.79 28.34 Windsor 7.00 12.25...... 22.50 37.50 Commercial Bin 20 Gallon Can 32 Gallon Can 68 Gallon Can 95 Gallon Can Cotati .7.26 10.20 26.72 41.19 Rohnert Park � r% f% ".•,.. n e- .2 �..,� 20.41 20.2 Healdsburg N/A 15.52 24.35 29.49 Petaluma 6.99 12.39 23.48 38.75 Sebastopol 9.85 14.00 30.41 46.91 Santa Rosa 9.17 10.67 15.79 28.34 Windsor 7.00 12.25...... 22.50 37.50 Commercial Bin Service One Time Per Week Current Proposed $ Monthly Rate Monthly Rate Increase 1 % Yard Bin 81.28 93.47 12.19 2 Yard Bin 108.39 124.64 16.25 3 Yard Bin 162.57 186.96 24.39 4 Yard Bin 216.76 249.27 $32.51 6 Yard Bin 325.15 $373.91 $48.76 D Commercial Debris Box Service for Solid Waste Current Proposed Monthly Monthly $ Rate Rate Increase 20 Yard $193.94 $223.03 $29.09 30 Yard $241.25 $277.44 $36.19 5 Commercial Compactor Service for Solid Waste Current Proposed Monthly Monthly $ Rate Rate Increase 20 Yard $308.45 354.72 $46.27 26 Yard $400.98 $461.13 $60.15 30 Yard $462.67 $532.07 $69.40 32 Yard $493.52 $567.55 $74.03 40 Yard $616.89 $709.42 $92.53 Commercial Debris Box Service for Solid Waste Current Proposed Monthly Monthly $ Rate Rate Increase 20 Yard $193.94 $223.03 $29.09 30 Yard $241.25 $277.44 $36.19 5 Commercial Rate Comparison 2 Yard 2 Yard Bin Bin 3 Yard 3 Yard Bin Bin 4 Yard 4 Yard Bin Bin Cotati Cotati 157J9 157.79 197.40 197.40 235.08 235.08 Rohnert Park Rohnert Park 124.64 124.64 186.96 186.96 249.27 249.27 I- iealdsburc� Healdsburg 184.49 184,49 258.25 258.25 311.51 311.51 Petaluma Petaluma 216.14 216.14 289.20 289.20 317.75 317.75 Sebastopol Sebastopol 179.32 179.32 242.92 242.92 306.15 306.15 Santa Rosa Santa Rosa 203.65 203.65 247.87 247.87 309.74 309.74 Windsor Windsor 202.59 202.59 281.07 281.07 31'5.03" 3 -15,03 Rate stabilization Fun -a' • Smoothes rate increases when there are revenue shortfalls. • Government Finance Officers Association recommends fund balances of no less than 5 % -15% of revenues. - As of June 30, 2008 reserves are $380K, 7% of revenues • Need to plan for fluctuations in costs of commodities (e.g., fuel, energy) and landfill disposal costs 2 Yard 2 Yard Bin Bin 3 Yard 3 Yard Bin Bin 4 Yard 4 Yard Bin Bin Cotati Cotati 157J9 157.79 197.40 197.40 235.08 235.08 Rohnert Park Rohnert Park 124.64 124.64 186.96 186.96 249.27 249.27 I- iealdsburc� Healdsburg 184.49 184,49 258.25 258.25 311.51 311.51 Petaluma Petaluma 216.14 216.14 289.20 289.20 317.75 317.75 Sebastopol Sebastopol 179.32 179.32 242.92 242.92 306.15 306.15 Santa Rosa Santa Rosa 203.65 203.65 247.87 247.87 309.74 309.74 Windsor Windsor 202.59 202.59 281.07 281.07 31'5.03" 3 -15,03 Rate stabilization Fun -a' • Smoothes rate increases when there are revenue shortfalls. • Government Finance Officers Association recommends fund balances of no less than 5 % -15% of revenues. - As of June 30, 2008 reserves are $380K, 7% of revenues • Need to plan for fluctuations in costs of commodities (e.g., fuel, energy) and landfill disposal costs Refuse Budget 2008 -09 CITY OF ROHNERT PARK 2008 -09 Budget REFUSE OPERATION DEPARTMENT 7300 BUDGET 2008 -09 ANTICIPATED REVENUE Residential 1,488,215 Commercial 4,507,443 Penalties 47,701 Total Revenues 6,043,359 ANTICIPATED EXPENDITURES Payments to franchise operator: 5,008,747 Professional expense 9,000 Community Clean -up 5,000 Bad debt expense 13,000 Total Operating Expense 5,035,747 Transfer to General Fund for Contract Administration 2% 120,034 Transfer to General Fund for Refuse Franchise Fee 10% 600;171 Transfer to General Fund for Billing Reimbursement 3.5% 210;060 Balance to Refuse Rate Stabilization Fund 77,346 Total Expenditures & Transfers 6,043;359 Rate Increase Recap *Annual Compensation Adjustment Needed— 11.80% ♦ The majority of our customers have 68 gallon cans ♦ Modified Percent Method — 2 %increase for 20 & 32 gallon cans — 10% increase for 68 & 95 gallon cans — 15% increase for Commercial bins ♦Modified Volume Based Method — Unit cost for all cans $.30 — 20 & 32 gallon cans have a 2 % decrease — 68 gallon can increases 20% — 95 gallon can increases 7.6% 7 City Council Recommendation *Revenue requirement is 11.80 % — Due to increase indexes (e.g., fuel, labor) and contract max calculation *Staff recommends implementation of one of the methodologies presented Timeline For Rate Increase ♦ Proposed Refuse Rates —September Stn Notice of Public Hearing — September 261h ♦ Public hearing — November 12th ♦ Rates effective — December 1St n. Meeting Date: Department: Submitted By: Submittal Date: Agenda Title: ITEM NO.6 Council: X Miscellaneous Communications Agenda: 918108 X 9/3/08 -TG Copy to: CITY OF ROHNERT PARK COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM TRANSMITTAL REPORT September 8, 2008 Community Development Ron Bendorff, Director of Community Development August 29, 2008 City Council Review of Preliminary Specific Plan for the Southeast Portion of the Northwest Specific Plan Area Requested Council Action: Provide feedback and direction to the applicant relative to the Preliminary Northwest Specific Plan (South) and the future preparation of a full Draft Specific Plan. Summary: A Preliminary Specific Plan application is the first stage of the Specific Plan application process. Its purpose is to allow an opportunity for the City Council, the Planning Commission, the public and other interested parties, and staff to review the preliminary proposal and to provide feedback and direction to the applicant prior to preparation of a full Draft Specific Plan. The Northwest Specific Plan Area, as shown in the City's General Plan, contains approximately 170 acres. In 2003, the City Council approved the option of separate Specific Plan applications for the portions of the NWSPA that are north and south of Wilfred Avenue, allowing the two areas to be processed independently. A Preliminary Specific Plan application was subsequently submitted for the 102.6 acres south of Wilfred Avenue ( "NWSPA South "), proposing "High Density Residential" and "Commercial" land uses, two contingency land use designations ( "Residential /Industrial" and "Commercial /Industrial "), and a 2 -acre park site. The Preliminary Specific Plan was reviewed by the Planning Commission on April 8, 2004 and by the City Council on May 11, 2004, and at both meetings comments were provided for incorporation into the Draft Specific Plan. The Draft Specific Plan was subsequently submitted for review; however it was withdrawn upon the sale of the property. The western portion of the NWSPA South is currently shown as a potential site for the Federated Indians of the Graton Rancheria (FIGR) casino and development of the casino on that property would effectively remove it from the NWSPA, leaving roughly 33 acres as the remaining " NWSPA South." In accordance with the Rohnert Park Municipal Code (RPMC), the new owners have submitted a Preliminary Specific Plan for these 33 acres and have requested that the Planning Commission and City Council review the Preliminary Plan and provide comments for incorporation in a future Draft Specific Plan. Copies of the submittal were. provided to the Commission and Council on June 4, 2008, and a brief description and analysis of the Plan is provided in the attached Planning Commission Staff Report. On August 14, 2008, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the revised Preliminary Specific Plan for the Northwest Area (South). In addition to the applicants' representatives, one neighboring property owner requested additional information about the project. Correspondence from an area resident was also received prior to the meeting and is provided with the attached Planning Commission report. Individual members of the Commission had the following comments and concerns: 1 'Fl— ('n ;aa ;nn annrar;atae tha 114%gn natnrP of tl,P nrn ;Pct and tl,P neP of nla-7ac to nrnv ;rlP mitdonr 1. 111V VV1111111JJ1V11 lai,Jill VVlla I,VJ 1,11V kl VlAai iiwl.liiv v1 aaav ra VJ vv uuaau+ uaav u.v.. .++ r.= ».......v ..� j.. =.._ »� . »+��_ living areas; however the applicant should explore the provision of a more traditional park site closer to the residential components; 2. Staffs recommendation regarding the provision of office uses within the project may not be warranted at this time; however the project should focus on providing wider employment- generating opportunities and not just standard retail jobs; 3. The project should stand on its own in the event that the casino project does not happen; and 4. If the casino happens, the project should be of an architectural style /quality that would complement that neighboring development. Staff's comments regarding the submitted Preliminary Specific Plan are provided in the attached Planning Commission staff report, which also includes the Parks and Recreation Commission's comments generated at its July 21, 2008 meeting. The Council is being asked to provide its own comments on the Plan at this time Since this is a Preliminary Specific Plan application, environmental impact issues will be addressed at the time of the Draft Specific Plan through the preparation and circulation of a Draft Environmental Impact Report for the project. The minutes from the August 14th meeting are attached for the Council's reference. Planning staff will be making a brief presentation on the analysis of the Plan at the September 8th meeting, prior to the applicant's presentation on the project. Please contact me if you require further information or have questions regarding the Preliminary Plan. Attachments include: (1) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from August 14, 2008 (2) Planning Commission Staff Report from August 14, 2008 A copy of the Preliminary Plan was previously distributed to the Council under separate cover on June 4, 2008. CITY ATTORNEY'S REVIEW: Relevant documents for this agenda item have been reviewed and approved as to form by the City Attorney. CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION: ( ) Consent Item egular Time ( ) Approval ( ) Public Hearing Required ( ) Not Recommended O Submitted with Comment O Policy Determination by c ;l ( ) City Comments: City Manager's Signature: LA_ Date: AiLkslo* ROHNERT PARK PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES THURSDAY, August 14, 2008 The Planning Commission of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in a regular session commencing at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Conference Room, 6750 Commerce Blvd., with Vice - Chairperson Armstrong presiding. Call To Order Vice Chairperson Armstrong called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. with Vice - Chairperson Armstrong leading the pledge. Roll Call Present (3) Commissioners: Vice - Chairperson Armstrong, Commissioner Adams, and Commissioner Callinan were present. Commissioner Kilat and Commissioner Ahanotu were excused. Community Development Director, Ron Bendorff, Senior Planner, Maureen Rich and Recording Clerk, Suzie Azevedo were present. Approval of Minutes The minutes of the July 10, 2008 Planning Commission meeting were deferred for approval to the August 28, 2008 meeting. Acknowledgement of Vice- Chairperson Armstrong acknowledged the posting of the Agenda of this Public Noticing meeting in three (3) public places, per the requirements of the Brown Act. Unscheduled None. Public Appearances Draft Bicycle and Management Analyst, Eydie Tacata, made a brief presentation on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Pedestrian Master Plan. She stated that the Rohnert Park Bicycle and Review Pedestrian Master Plan was developed as a component of the Sonoma County Transportation Authority's (SCTA) Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. The File No. PL2008 -024GP SCTA plan consists of a countywide "overview" section which provides regional context and discussion of mutual issues, and a series of stand -alone documents City of Rohnert Park to be used by individual agencies -to document policy and guide implementation of local projects and programs. Ms. Tacata reviewed the specific sections of the plan and informed the Commission that at this time the Planning Commission is being asked to make findings and determination of general plan consistency. A brief discussion was held by staff and the Commission. The Commission spoke positively of the plan and were impressed with the layout/mechanisms for funding. A motion was made by Commissioner Callinan, seconded by Commissioner Adams to adopt Resolution No. 2008 -30 finding the Rohnert Park Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan in conformity with the Rohnert Park General Plan 2000. The motion passed with a 3 -0 Vote. Planning Commission Minutes Auuust i 4. 2008 Conditional Use Permit File No. 2008 -023UP Suzanne Cardinalfinto This World Yoga Training Studio Preliminary Specific Plan File No. PL2008 -018SP Lloyd Goto /Cypress Equities Community Development Assistant, Suzie Azevedo, presented the staff report. She stated that the project involves the operation of a yoga teacher training studio arld certlticdl1U11 program. IVIJ. /-1GCVCUU UUL1111CU L111-, II IJl1 UcLI J1.11GUUtC and reviewed parking /general plan /zoning compliance and development standards for the site Based on findings of her report, Ms. Azevedo recommended that the Planning Commission approve the yoga training facility, as conditioned. Vice- Chairperson Armstrong opened the public hearing. The applicant, Suzanne Cardinal, was recognized and spoke briefly of the yoga training program. Vice Chairperson Armstrong closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Commissioner Callinan, seconded by Commissioner Adams, to adopt Resolution No. 2008 -29, approving a Conditional Use Permit for a yoga training facility, as conditioned. The motion passed with a 3 -0 vote. Community Development Director, Ron Bendorff, presented the staff report. He stated that the project site is an area containing approximately 31.4 acres that is identified in the General Plan as the southeastern corner of the "Northwest Specific Plan Area ". It is largely vacant or in limited agricultural use, with scattered single- family homes located primarily along Wilfred Avenue. Mr. Bendorff gave a brief background of the Northwest Specific Plan Area noting that in 2003, Council approved separate Specific Plan applications for the north and south portions of the NWSPA. The Preliminary Specific Plan submitted for 102.6 acres south of Wilfred Avenue ( "NWSPA South ") was reviewed by the Commission on April 8, 2004 and by Council on May 11, 2004. A Final Specific Plan was subsequently submitted but was withdrawn upon sale of the property. Mr. Bendorff stated that the eastern portion of the NWSPA South is now a potential site for the casino proposed by the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria. The applicant, Lloyd Goto (Cypress Equities) has submitted a revised Preliminary Specific Plan which is being presented this evening. The Planning Commission is asked at this time to provide comments, along with staff and other interested parties. , Mr. Bendorff touched briefly on the following details of the Northwest Specific Plan: • Breakdown of Development (District 1, 2, 3) • General Plan Consistency - Land Use and Growth Management, Community Design, Transportation, Open Space, Parks and Facilities, Habitat and Biological Resources, Air Quality, Emergency Management • Site Plan • Architecture • Alternate Plans Mr. Bendorff stated that at this time Staff is recommending that the Planning Commission allow the applicants to present the project proposal and open the meeting to receive comments on the Preliminary Specific Plan from the public and other interested parties, as well as provide its own comments on the Plan. 2 Planning Commission Minutes August 14, 2008 rperson Armstrong opened the public hearing. The applicant Lloyd Goto, Cypress Equities, was recognized. Mr. Goto introduced the members of his team and gave a brief presentation and provided exhibits of current and future projects Cypress Equities is involved with. Mr. Goto commented that the market at present is soft, office buildings are very few and apartment style living is very desireable, most notably to the senior community. Mr. Goto introduced David Janes, SGBA Architecture and Planning. Mr. Janes continued with a brief overview of the plan.and offered specifics in the following areas: • Plan, is approximately 34 acres in size; • Working with Casino to tie in with their operation, especially with respect to proposed parking garage; • Plan is broken into three districts (mostly retail); Proposed uses include residential, retail and hotel (gateway to project); • Vehicular and street network — entrance envisioned off of Labath; • Pedestrian circulation — create exciting streetscapes that thread project together; inviting sidewalks and hardscape features; attention to sidewalk detail; lighting; potted containers, outdoor dining; attention to sidewalk detail; pull facades back from streetscape • Village Green — community tables and gathering areas; • Conceptual Elevations — rustic, casual, contemporary; diverse range of materials (stucco brick, stone, metals); rich color palettes /earth tones. Further discussion was held. Comments by the Commission included, but were not limited to the following: • Parks — strong consensus that adequate /additional park space be incorporated into the plan; parks to be located closer to residential; • Concern about location of hotel and proximity of food service; appears detached; • Clarification with regard to pedestrian movement/angled parking; • Tie -in with casino — will project be compatible (architecturally, ingress /egress etc); • Land Uses promote creation of long term jobs versus starter retail jobs; • Southern portion of project currently zoned industrial; proposal shows retail; need office /light industrial uses. Discussion continued. Mr. Goto remarked that all comments have been noted and will be taken into consideration. He stated that the project flavor is more urban in nature; demographics include seniors and starter families. With regard to the Commission's strong desire to include additional park space, Mr. Goto noted that the current vision is to create dog park/amphitheater /grassy knoll type open space, but will work with the City in this regard. In closing, Mr. Goto stated that this is a workable /livable project and will be first of its kind in relation to retail and geared toward San Francisco origin clientele. Tom Roberts, 4649 Dowdell, was recognized and made brief comments about the area in general and casino parking site 3 Planning Commission Minutes August 14, 2008 Site Plan and Architectural Review (Amendment) File No. PL2008 -001 SR Kirstie Moore / Codding Enterprises /Sonoma Mountain Village Revision to Municipal Code File No. PL 2008 -014MC City of Rohnert Park Vice - Chairperson Armstrong closed the public hearing No further discussion was held. Senior Planner, Maureen Rich, gave the staff report. She stated that in March 2006, the Planning Commission approved a Site Plan and Architectural Review for the remodel of Buildings 1 and 4 and a Conditional Use Permit to allow for classrooms, 15,200 square feet of incidental retail, and building height exceeding 45 feet at Sonoma Mountain Village, 1400 Valley House Drive. The proposal also included splitting Building 1 into two structures, each part located on a block that would have been separated by a street. The current application includes revising the previously approved remodel of Building 1. Specifically, instead of Building 1 being separated into two parts (1A and 1 B) with a road separating the two parts, Building 1 will remain intact. The current plan also includes a request for project phasing and demolRion of a landscape area -0 make `,Tray for an additional 22 parking spaces. Ms. Rich reviewed the project with respect to the General Plan and development standards within the Zoning Ordinance and briefly outlined the architectural component features, additional parking and phasing plan. Ms. Rich recommended that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2008 -27 approving a revised Site Plan /Architectural Review and Phasing Plan for Building 1 along with the addition of 22 parking spaces south and west of Building 2, as conditioned. Richard Pope, Codding Enterprises, was recognized. He stated that the primary reason behind the changes is due to economics, things have changed. He also noted that the goal and platform for Sonoma Mountain Village is sustainability and it was recognized that splitting the building, as originally planned, is not sustainable. The phasing plan gives flexibility but allows more control for the city. Mr. Pope thanked the Commission for the opportunity to speak and for their consideration of this application. Discussion was held between staff and the Commission. Commissioner Adams asked why the additional parking? Mr. Pope responded that Comcast, a new .tenant, will provide quite a few new jobs. A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Callinan to adopt Resolution No. 2008 -27, approving a revised Site Plan and Architectural Review and Phasing Plan for Building 1 along with the addition of 22 parking spaces south and west of Building 2, located at 1400 Valley House Drive, as conditioned. The motion passed with a 3 -0 vote. Ron Bendorff presented the staff report. He stated that at the City Council's request, staff has been tasked with analyzing City's existing parking requirements with the aim of achieving consistency with other communities' standards and reducing the amount of pavement required for parking facilities. The desired reduction in pavement would represent a step forward in the City's sustainability efforts, as less pavement means a reduction in the "heat island" effect on the local environment. The review of proposed amendments to Section 17.16.030 of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code regarding the parking requirements will include the following land use categories: 1. The "Hardware Store /Home Improvement Center" requirement wou 4 Planning Commission Minutes August 14, 2008 Matters from Commissioners Matters from Planning Staff revised from "1 per 200 feet of gross floor area" to "1 space per 300 square feet of gross floor area "; and 2. The "Retail Sales Not Listed Under Another Use Classification" requirement.would be revised from "l space /200 sq. ft. of gross floor area to "1 space per 300 square feet of gross floor area ": and 3. The "Shopping Center" requirement would be revised from "5 spaces /1000 sq. ft. of gross floor area" to "1 space per 300 square feet of gross floor area ". Mr. Bendorff presented a comparison of other Sonoma County cities. He reviewed the proposed amendments for General Plan Consistency and noted that the proposed amendments are exempt from CEQA review. Based on the findings of his report, Mr. Bendorff recommended that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution 2008 -28 regarding proposed amendments to Section 17.06.030 of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code as noted above. A motion was made by Commissioner Callinan, seconded by Commissioner Adams to adopt Resolution 2008 -28 regarding proposed amendments to Section 17.06.0.0 of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code as presented. The motion passed with a 3 -0 vote. Commissioner Adams stated for the record that she is the Chairman for Committee regarding Measure L and hoped that there would be no conflict. Commissioner Callinan inquired about the pile of dirt at the Golf Course. Maureen Rich reported that they have been issued a notice of violation that could result in fines if not taken care of. Mr. Bendorff updated the Commission on the General Plan Update process. Bendorff also report on the following items: Next meeting: Wilfred Dowdell Specific Plan, Latitude Live Entertainment Amendments Adjournment I There being no further business, Vice - Chairperson Armstrong adjourned the meeting at 9:45 pm until Thursday, August 28, 2008. Chairperson Recording Cle 5 City of Rohnert Park Planning Commission Report Project Name: Preliminary Specific Plan for the Southeast Portion of the Northwest Specific Plan Area Location: Generally Bounded by Wilfred Avenue to the riorth, Dowdell Avenue to the east, Business Park Drive to the south, and Labath Avenue to the west General Plan: Regional Commercial /Industrial Zonis • County (Unincorporated) APN: 045- 074 -001, -002, -004, -006, -007, -009, 011, -012, and -014 to -016 Project Setting /Background ttem No.:3 Pile No.: PL2008 -018SP Submittal Date: May 7, 2008 Completion Date: May 8, 2008 Applicant: Lloyd Goto /Cypress Equities Representative: Same as Applicant The project site is an area containing approximately 31.4 acres that is identified in the General PIan as the southeastern corner of the "Northwest Specific Plan Area" ( "NWSPA "). It is largely vacant or in limited agricultural use, with scattered single - family homes located primarily along Wilfred Avenue. In 2003, the City Council approved the option of separate Specific Plan applications for the north and south portions of the NWSPA, allowing the two areas to be processed independently. A Preliminary Specific Plan application was subsequently submitted for the 102.6 acres south of Wilfred Avenue, which was identified as "NWSPA South," proposing "High Density Residential" uses (12 -30 units /acre) along the area's west boundary and "Commercial" uses within the eastern portion of the area. The central portion of the area, which flanked Labath Avenue, was proposed to be given two contingency designations: "Residential /Industrial" on the west side of Labath Avenue and "Commercial /Industrial" on that roadway's east side. A 2 -acre park site was also shown at the southwest corner of the Wilfred /Langer Avenue intersection. Planning Commission Staff Report Date: August 14, 2008 Page 1 Item No.:3 File No.:PL2008 -018SP The Preliminary Specific Plan was reviewed by the Planning Commission on April 8, 2004 and by the City Council on May 11, 2004. A Final Specific Plan was subsequently submitted; however it was withdrawn upon the sale of the property. The western portion of the NWSPA South is currently shown as a potential site for the Federated Indians of the Graton Rancheria (FIGR) casino in that project's environmental documentation, and development of the casino on that property would effectively remove it from the NWSPA, leaving the remaining 31.4 acres as the "NWSPA South." In accordance with Section 17.06.340 of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code (RPMC), the new owners have submitted a Preliminary Specific Plan for the east portion of the "NWSPA South" and are requesting that the Planning Commission and City Council review the Preliminary Plan and provide comments for incorporation in a future Draft Final Specific Plan. Copies of the submittal were provided to the Commission and Council on June 4, 2008. Surrounding uses include agricultural land and scattered single family homes on unincorporated lands to the north within the "NWSPA North," agricultural land and scattered single family homes to the west in an unincorporated area shown as the potential FIGR casino site, industrial uses and vacant lands within the City limits that are zoned for industrial use to the south, and the unincorporated Wilfred Dowdell Specific Plan Area (designated "Commercial" on the General Plan and now containing vacant land and scattered single family homes) to the east.. Process The first stage of a Specific Plan Application is the submittal of a Preliminary Application, which allows Staff, the public, the Planning Commission and the City Council to review the conceptual proposal and to provide feedback and direction to the applicant prior to the preparation of a formal Draft Final Specific Plan. Copies of the Draft Preliminary Specific Plan for the new "NWSPA South" were provided to the Planning Commission and City Council for review in early June, 2008. The applicants are requesting the Commission's comments on the Draft Preliminary Specific Plan at this time. The following report provides Staff s analysis of the Preliminary Specific Plan and recommends changes that may be made to the document in light of the General Plan's intent for the NWSPA and other Staff concerns. Staff notes that the Preliminary Specific Plan Review process is only intended to provide feedback to the applicant, does not constitute any representation on the part of the City that a particular Specific Plan will be approved for the property, and does not provide any entitlements for the property. Project Overview The proposed site plan is provided in the sheet marked "Conceptual Site Plan `O' and shows the development of the northern portion of the site as a mixed -use project, with the southern portion devoted to retail uses. (Note: The abbreviations shown on the site plan are: "S" for "Shops "; "H" for "Hotel "; "M" for `'Major" (retail tenant); and "P" for "Pad" (commercial building). The "A" designation stands for "Apartments" and denotes a mixed -use situation where a residential component is located above the first floor.) Willis Avenue is shown extended through the site from the adjacent Wilfred/DowdeIl Specific Plan area to the east (which is slated for approximately 300,000 square feet of commercial uses) to a terminus at Labath Avenue. This new roadway is identified as "Westside Place" on the submitted plan. The site plan divides the property into three (3) distinct districts: District 1 (the Northwest portion of the site); District 2 (the Northeast portion of the site); and District 3 (the Planning Commission Staff Report August 14, 2008 Page 2 Item No.:3 File No.:PL2008 -018SP south portion of the site). The first two Districts feature mixed -use development along the north side of "Westside Place" featuring residential uses over commercial ones, and District 3 is proposed to be entirely commercial in nature. The total amount of proposed development within the Districts is as follows: Staff notes that per Section 17.06.340.B.8 of the RPMC (Preliminary application -- Purpose and submittal), two alternative site plans have been submitted that were considered by the applicant in the development of the Draft Preliminary Specific Plan now under review ( "Scheme A -3" and "Conceptual Site Plan `A. l "'). These are discussed below. Project Analysis 1. General Plan Consistency As noted above, in 2003 the City Council allowed for the splitting of the NWSPA into two components north and south of Wilfred Avenue, The General Plan designations for the applicant's portion of "NWSPA South" are shown as "Regional Commercial" and "Industrial," with roughly the southern half of the area designated for "Industrial" use and the north half for "Regional Commercial" development. The area to the west of the applicant's property (within which the FIGR casino is now proposed) shows "Industrial" land within the southern "half," "Regional Commercial" in its northeast corner, and "High Density Residential" in its northwest corner, along with one -half of a park site split between both sides of Wilfred Avenue. A maximum of 900 residential units are assumed in the General Plan for all of the Northwest Specific Plan Area, which includes the properties north of Wilfred Avenue. The following is an analysis of the Draft Preliminary Specific Plan and its conformance with the General Plan, including a discussion of those components that vary from the General Plan for this area and, where applicable, how these variances could be addressed in a Draft Final Specific Plan. The analysis is presented with each pertinent General Plan Element listed along with the page(s) on which the applicable policy may be found: Land Use and Growth Management � The submitted land use plan varies from the General Plan Diagram for the NWSPA (Page 2- 13, Figure 2.2 -1), as it proposes to replace the existing tn:ix of "Industrial" and "Regional Commercial" designations with a blanket "Mixed Use" one. The issues related to this change are discussed below. Planning Commission Staff Report August 14, 2008 Page 3 Acreage (Acres) Commercial (Square Feet) Residential Units Hotel (Rooms) Parking (Spaces) District 1 8.22 ac. 83,400 sf 99 units 150 rooms 273 retail 111 res. 150 hotel District 2 9.76 ac. 88,960 sf 264 units N/A 355 retail 356 res. District 3 15.98 ac. 143,200 sf N/A N/A 717 retail TOTALS 33.96 ac. 315,560 sf 363 units 150 rooms i 1962 spaces Staff notes that per Section 17.06.340.B.8 of the RPMC (Preliminary application -- Purpose and submittal), two alternative site plans have been submitted that were considered by the applicant in the development of the Draft Preliminary Specific Plan now under review ( "Scheme A -3" and "Conceptual Site Plan `A. l "'). These are discussed below. Project Analysis 1. General Plan Consistency As noted above, in 2003 the City Council allowed for the splitting of the NWSPA into two components north and south of Wilfred Avenue, The General Plan designations for the applicant's portion of "NWSPA South" are shown as "Regional Commercial" and "Industrial," with roughly the southern half of the area designated for "Industrial" use and the north half for "Regional Commercial" development. The area to the west of the applicant's property (within which the FIGR casino is now proposed) shows "Industrial" land within the southern "half," "Regional Commercial" in its northeast corner, and "High Density Residential" in its northwest corner, along with one -half of a park site split between both sides of Wilfred Avenue. A maximum of 900 residential units are assumed in the General Plan for all of the Northwest Specific Plan Area, which includes the properties north of Wilfred Avenue. The following is an analysis of the Draft Preliminary Specific Plan and its conformance with the General Plan, including a discussion of those components that vary from the General Plan for this area and, where applicable, how these variances could be addressed in a Draft Final Specific Plan. The analysis is presented with each pertinent General Plan Element listed along with the page(s) on which the applicable policy may be found: Land Use and Growth Management � The submitted land use plan varies from the General Plan Diagram for the NWSPA (Page 2- 13, Figure 2.2 -1), as it proposes to replace the existing tn:ix of "Industrial" and "Regional Commercial" designations with a blanket "Mixed Use" one. The issues related to this change are discussed below. Planning Commission Staff Report August 14, 2008 Page 3 Item No.:3 He No.:PL2008 -018SP • The maximum residential unit yield identified in the General Plan for the entire NWSPA is 800 -900 units, based on a total designation of 40 -50 acres of land for "High Density Residential" development (Page 2 -37, Table 2.4 -2). This "High Density Residential" designation is shown on both sides of Wilfred Avenue, and a portion of the NWSPA north of Wilfred Avenue has been given a "contingency" designation that allows either "Regional Commercial" or "High Density Residential" development, depending_ on the need for one or the other at the time a Final Specific Plan for that area is processed. That contingency area is approximately 10 -15 acres in size, so the area of the "High Density Residential" land that may be split between the two sides of Wilfred is approximately 35 -40 acres. Rased on the midrange density used in the General Plan (i.e. 18 -20 unit /acre), the 17.5 to 20 acres within the south portion of the NWSPA would allow for an estimated 315 -400 units per the General Plan. The applicants have proposed up to 362 units in this area, which would be within the higher range of the General Plan - permitted residential density for the NWSPA. • The General Plan Diagram for the NWSPA (Page 2 -13, Figure 2.2 -1) shows the "High Density Residential" land that is earmarked for the south side of Wilfred Avenue on property to the west of the applicant's site, where the casino is now proposed. Given the potential replacement of this residential land with a casino, a shift of that portion of the NWSPA's residential potential to the applicant's site and its incorporation in a mixed -use development may be appropriate. • Policy LU -21 (Page 2 -37) directs that Dowdell Avenue should not be fronted by residential uses, so this policy would have to be amended to allow for the dwelling units within the mixed use buildings shown in District 2. LU -21 further states that "[r]esidential units can also be located in the interior of the area adjacent [to] or in mix with the designated Commercial uses ", so the proposed mixed use buildings would be consistent with this direction. • Policy LU -21 (Page 2 -38) stipulates that "[c]ommercial and industrial developments provide adequate transition to residential areas, and industrial developments incorporate a landscaped visual buffer at the residential edges." This policy was based on the strict separation between residential and commercial uses envisioned in the General Plan Diagram for this area. If a mixed use project is permitted, this policy should be amended so that it only applies to any land uses that are truly separated from one another, as may occur in the "NWSPA North." • The south portion of the NWSPA shows a total of 55 -65 acres of "Industrial" land, which is estimated to allow for between 520,000 and 560,000 square feet of industrial development. The proposed "District 3" component would result in the conversion of 15 -16 acres of this "Industrial" land to a "Regional Commercial" designation, which represents a potential loss of 135,000 to 140,000 square feet of industrial floor space. This is a policy issue to be discussed, as industrial land provides jobs and other benefits to the City that commercial and residential development does not. Also, the Economic Development Action Plan notes that the City has a limited number of sites available to support job - generating development and the preservation of these sites is essential to the City's economic well - being. It should be understood that any changes to the land use designations for "NWSPA South" may need to be compensated for in the north portion of the Area, so the Commission may wish to consider that a decrease in the amount of land designated "Industrial" in "NWSPA South" should be replaced with a commensurate amount of "Industrial" land in "NWSPA North." The Planning Commission Staff Report August 14, 2008 Page 4 Item No.:3 File No.:PL2008 -018SP "Industrial" land shown in the General Plan for the south portion of "NWSPA South" reflects the existing industrial nature of the area south of Business Park Drive, so it was seen as a logical extension of that type of development into the NWSPA at the time the General Plan was adopted. Industrial development in the north portion may not be as logical, however, as it would be further removed from existing industrial uses. Furthermore, since the north NWSPA property owners are not actively participating in this Preliminary Specific Plan review process it is difficult to assess what impacts such land use changes would have on those properties. Another possible way to maintain the potential for non - retail - related employment opportunities in the NWSPA would be the incorporation of some office development in "NWSPA South." These office uses could be located in the mixed use buildings (or added as upper floors to buildings now shown as purely commercial) or could be stand -alone buildings in a "business park setting." These approaches would add a desirable professional employment component to the "NWSPA South," thereby ensuring a "lunch crowd" to help bolster the retail development. Policy LU -21 of the General Plan (Page 2 -38) directs that [a] minimum 2 to 4 acres of parkland is [to be] provided, either in the Specific Plan area, or immediately adjacent open space areas to the west." This amount of parkland is based on the amount of residential development that is shown for the entire NWSPA (i.e. 900 units.) The 362 units proposed by the applicant would be expected to generate 951 residents (at the 2.62 persons per unit overall population ratio used throughout the General Plan), and this is noted in the applicant's Project Description. Section 16.14.020 of the Municipal Code (Park Dedication) requires a ratio of 5 acres of parkland for each 1,000 persons, with credits allowed for physical improvements to the parks and for private recreation areas. Furthermore, this Section uses the following ratios to determine parkland requirements: "For single - family homes, the average population per dwelling unit is three and two- tenths persons per dwelling unit; for multiple family homes, the average population per dwelling unit is two persons per dwelling unit." Using the multi - family ratio, the project should provide approximately 3.6 acres of park area or improvements. There is a "Village Green" shown in District 3 and smaller plaza areas which could satisfy some of this requirement, as well as a pool area within District 2 which could qualify for a private recreational space credit. A joint " "Detention Area/Youth Soccer Field" is also proposed at the southern end of the project site. Per Section 17.06.350.13 of the RPMC, the Parks and Recreation Commission must see the Preliminary Plan and review the park sites proposed for consistency with the General Plan and sufficiency with RPMC requirements. The Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed the park plan at its July 21, 2008 meeting and gave conceptual approval to the use of a combination of private open space, improvement credits and in -lieu fees to satisfy the project's park land requirements. Specifically, the Commission recommended looking at other uses for the detention basin area, such as a pond or "strolling area" to provide a nice landscaped edge to the project and allow for some recreational use, with the potential for a dog park and /or a picnic area for area residents. The Commission also agreed to entertain the idea of in -lieu fees to help improve west side recreational areas. A copy of the draft minutes from the July 21" meeting are attached for the Commission's reference. Planning Commission Staff Report August 14, 2008 Page 5 Item No.:3 File No.:PL2008 -018SP Community Design • Policy CD -3 speaks to the designation of gateway points at the major entrances to the City, and the west edge of the NWSPA (at Langer Avenue) is identified as a "gateway" on the "Urban Form and Structure" exhibit (Figure 3.1 -2 on Page 3 -9.) If the casino is developed to the west of the project site, the City's gateway would shift to the intersection of Wilfred and Labath Avenues. The Final Specific Plan should provide some direction on now this important visual element would be accommodated at the northwest coiner of the applicant's site. • Policy CD -24 directs that street networks "provide continuity between neighborhoods, have a human scale, and enhance the character of neighborhoods and activity centers." The Wilfred/Dowdell Specific Plan shows an extension of Willis Avenue westward from its present terminus at the "In N Out Burger" restaurant to Dowdell Avenue, and the proposed site plan for the NWSPA shows a continuation of the street (identified as "Westside Place ") through the area to an intersection with Labath Avenue. The nature of this street is not specified, however (i.e. would it be a public or private thoroughfare ?) It appears that it would function as a local street, which is how the General Plan identifies the existing segment of Willis Avenue, and this should be clarified in the Final Specific Plan. The north -south "Main Street" shown in the north portion of the area should similarly be considered as a local street. Policy CD -45 directs that there be a "strong design character for Wilfred Avenue through uniform streetscape and signage, .and by requiring some parts of all development, including commercial, to be built to the edge of the properties along the street to provide street definition." This is illustrated in Figure 3.31 — Northwest Specific Plan Area Illustrative Diagram. (Page 3 -55) The proposal does not give details on how this would be accomplished and such information should be included in the Final Specific Plan • Policy CD -48 states that the developer(s) of the NWSPA are to "[e]nsure that a majority of internal parking is located away from Wilfred Avenue or is screened." This is illustrated in Figure 3.31 — Northwest Specific Plan Area Illustrative Diagram (Page 3 -55). The submitted plan does not completely reflect this direction, as the parking structure situated between Buildings "H -I" and "S -I" is adjacent to Wilfred Avenue and there is no plan given for the screening of this structure. To address this, Staff recommends that Building "S -1" be wrapped around to the Wilfred /Dowdell frontage and become a portion of the first floor of the parking structure. Staff further notes that under " Policies: Commercial Centers on Page 3 -40 it is noted that "Figure 3.3 -1 illustrates the potential visual appearance of commercial centers developed according to the policies in this section," so the parking lots along Dowdell Avenue should be similarly redesigned to visually separate the parking areas from the street. • Policy CD -58 requires "art and cultural components in areas of new development and redevelopment" (Page 3 -43), and the City's Public Art Ordinance would require that a minimum of I percent of the project's construction valuation be devoted to public art installations. The Final Specific Plan must show potential areas for public art to satisfy these requirements. Transportation • The street cross - sections for Wilfred Avenue (major arterial), Dowdell Avenue (minor collector), and Labath Avenue (minor collector) should be presented in the Final Specific Plan Planning Commission Staff Report August 14, 2008 Page 6 Item No.:3 File No.:PL2008 -018SP (Page 4 -18, Table 4.1 -4.) The final configurations shall reflect any recent amendments to the City's requirements for such streets. • Policy TR -25 allows for the use of shared parking facilities "to reduce the total number of required parking stalls..." (Page 4 -26) The applicant is planning to utilize this strategy of providing fewer parking spaces than typically required, so a parking study should be presented that shows how this would work, with the aim of providing even fewer parking spaces if feasible. • Policies TR -30, TR -31, and TR -32 require that bus service be provided to new developments and that appropriate stops, shelters, and other needed facilities be provided. (Page 4 -32) The Final Specific Plan shall be required to show how bus service would be provided to this project. • Policy TR -38 requires that development "(e]stablish pedestrian - friendly amenities along streets that run through or adjacent to areas designated for Mixed Use..." (Page 4 -33) To achieve this, the policy requires wide sidewalks to accommodate pedestrian use, sidewalk intersection bulbs, pedestrian amenities (e.g. lighting, benches, street trees, etc.) The means of achieving this shall be shown on the Final Specific Plan. • The City's bike path system shows future bike lanes along both Wilfred Avenue and Langer Avenue (Page 4 -36, Figure 4.4 -1), however, the proposal does not reflect this. Also, bike circulation within the overall Specific Plan Area should be shown, linking the various uses with the external bike path system. Open Space Parks and Public Facilities • Policies OS -3 and OS -4 speak to the existing Northwest Community Separator, which includes the Wilfred/Dowdell and Northwest Specific Plan Areas. (Pages 5 -6 through 5 -8) The County is in the process of removing the Community Separator from this area as a part of its General Plan Update, so these policies will become obsolete once that action is taken. Should the County General Plan not be amended to remove the Northwest Community Separator, appropriate mitigation would be required in the Final Specific Plan. • Table 5.2 -2 (New Parks Under the General Plan) lists a "Westside Park" of 2 -4 acres which is intended to be developed in the Northwest Specific PIan Area, roughly split between the areas north and south of Wilfred Avenue. (Page 5 -13) This park is intended to support the 800 -900 residential units projected in the General Plan for the NWSPA. The submitted Preliminary Plan proposes a 0.64 acre "Village Green" as the project's central public park space, along with two public plazas that flank the west and east ends of Building "S9 /A1," plazas on either side of the central Wilfred Avenue entrance to the site, at the northwest corner of the hotel (Building "H -1), and at the northeast corner of Building "M2." A 0.96 acre joint "Detention Area/Youth Soccer Field" is shown at the southern edge. of the site on Business Park Drive. Private recreational areas are also proposed adjacent to residential building "AI" and atop the mixed use buildings along "Westside Place." As noted above, the Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed the proposed park plan at its July 21, 2008 meeting and the draft minutes of that meeting are attached for the Commission's reference. Planning Commission Staff Report August 14, 2008 Page 7 item No.:3 File No.:PL2008 -018SP • The site is currently within the boundaries of both the Bellevue Union School District (BUSD) and the Santa Rosa High School District (SRHD). Policy PF -1 directs that the City "[w]ork actively with the Cotati- Rohnert Park Unified School District to amend school district boundaries, so that all new development under this General Plan is included in the CRPUSD. (Page 5 -23) This shall be required of the applicant prior to development of the project. Habitat and Biological Resources Figure 6.2 -1 shows a portion of the project site containing a "High Potential Wetlands Area," and the southern portion of the site as potential habitat for the Northwestern Pond Turtle. (Page 6 -7) Policies EC -4 and EC -5 speak to ensuring that such wetlands or habitat areas are appropriately delineated and development is planned that respects these factors. (Pages 6 -10 and 6 -11) The applicant's submittal includes details of on -site biological studies done to date, and the Final Specific Plan will have to be updated to reflect any mitigation determined necessary for the project. Air Quality • Policy EC -25 directs the City to "[p]rohibit emission- generating facilities in the Northwest Specific PIan area..." (Page The submitted plan eliminates the "industrial" land shown in the current General Plan that this policy pertains to. Staff has recommended that office uses be introduced to allow for job creation, and these offices would be regulated so as to not create the emissions targeted. Emergency Management • Policy HS -24 speaks to "adequate access for emergency vehicles, including adequate street width and vertical clearance, on new streets." (Page 7 -23) The applicant will be required to work with the Department of Public Safety to ensure that sufficient emergency vehicle access is provided throughout the project site. • Policy HS -26 states that the City will "[I]ocate a new public safety station in the Northwest Specific Plan Area [and] require new development in the northwest ... to contribute funds to the Public Facilities Financing Plan for construction." (Page 7 -23) A preferred location for the Westside station has been identified within the Stadium Area south of Business Park Drive; therefore there is no longer a need for a station site within the NWSPA. Furthermore, the development of the NWSPA will require payment of the appropriate funds to construct the new station. Housing • Program 9.1 of the Housing Element requires that "15 percent of the units in a rental housing project of five or more units shall be affordable to very low- and low - income households" and that "15 percent of the units in a for -sale project of five or more units shall be affordable to low- and moderate - income households." A proposal regarding affordable housing is needed so that it may be assessed with the Final Specific Plan. Planning Commission Staff Report August 14, 2008 Page 8 Item No.:3 File No.:PI,2008 -018SP 2. Other Issues Site Plan • The legend for the site plan is confusing and difficult to follow. For example, Roman numerals are intermingled with Arabic numerals and letters /numbers are used to identify buildings without a good explanation as to why the symbols are used. The Final Specific Plan should be presented with greater clarity so that the various land uses proposed can be easily distinguished. . • The site plan shows a small parcel on the east side of Labath Avenue, south of Building H -1, which is identified as "Future Commercial — Not a Part." A potential design scheme for this parcel should be included in the Final Specific Plan so that it may be incorporated in the overall project in the fixture. • It is anticipated that the Dowdell Avenue right -of -way will not reflect the straight configuration shown on the submitted Conceptual Site Plan "O "; rather it will swing to the west prior to its intersection with Business Park Drive, as is shown on the applicant - submitted Conceptual Site Plan A.l . The Final Plan shall be corrected to reflect this. • The southern portion of District 3 is shown as a conventional strip commercial center, which is not the City's desire for this area. As noted above, the City would like to see some office and other non - retail employment - generating uses incorporated in the Final Specific Plan and this southern area would be a logical location for that, given its proximity to the industrial uses to the south along Business Park Drive. • There is an access drive shown extending from the site and into the property to the west, which is not a part of the project. It appears that the drive may be unnecessary, as there are access points to the north at Willis Avenue and mid -block between Willis Avenue and Business Park Drive to the south. If this drive is retained, the Final Plan needs to show how it would be worked into a site plan to the west and eventually connect with Labath Avenue. • There is an access point shown on Labath Avenue to the northwest of Building "S2 /A2" that appears to be too close to the intersection of "Westside Place" and Labath Avenue. The need for this access point should be reevaluated and this driveway eliminated if unnecessary. • The proposed hotel (Building "H1 ") is focused into the site and away from the corner of Wilfred and Labath Avenues, where it could make a bolder visual statement. The hotel's relationship to the adjacent parking structure is also unclear and the main hotel entrance would be sandwiched between the hotel and the parking structure. A redesign of this component of the site plan should be shown on the Final Specific Plan • The mixed use theme should be continued to the 4 -story residential building (Building "Al ") so that retail storefronts line the street rather than residential units. • There is a small beige building marked "ELEC." to the north of Building "Ml /AI" and its function should be explained, as should the need for the driveway that appears to lead from Dowdell Avenue to this building. • All commercial buildings should be brought closer to the surrounding streets to give a more "urban" look to the project and to provide vitality to those frontages. Planning Commission Staff Report August 14, 2008, Page 9 Item No.:3 File No.:PL2008 -018SP The swirnming nool adjacent to Building "Al" appears to be shaded by both Building "Al" and the parking structure to the west. This element should be relocated to a sunnier spot. Architecture • The submitted plans for the NWSPA show typical designs for the commercial pad buildings and the mixed use buildings along "Westside Place." The Final Specific Plan should include the hotel and perimeter buildings as well, along with the recommended office component(s) in the southern portion of District 3. • The legends for the architectural elevations should match the ones used for the site plan (i.e. Building "A 1 /M 1 " is shown as "M I /A 1" on the site plan and this must be corrected.) • The "A2 /S2 -S3 South Elevation Mixed Use Building Example" exhibit does not accurately portray the streetscape as identified on the site plan. For instance, there is no "Al /S3" (or "S3 /Al" for that matter) and the "parking garage" shown in the center is not reflected on the site plan. This is to be corrected on the Final Specific Plan. • The residential units do not appear to feature balconies and future residents would benefit from such features. 3. Other Staff Comments The following are other preliminary Staff comments generated by the Preliminary Specific Plan review. Please note that these are presented as received and may duplicate comments listed above: Engineering Dgpartment Comments 1. Environmental Conservation, Water Quality a. The project shall submit a Preliminary Storm Water Mitigation Plan as part of the project's planning phase, pursuant to City of Rohnert Park Manual of Standards, Volume 1, Chapter 3, Storm Drain Design Standards. Refer to Chapter 2 of "Guidelines for the Standard Urban Storm Water Mitigation Plan, Storm Water Best Management Practices for New Development and Redevelopment ", for the Santa Rosa Area, dated .tune 3, 2005, copy available on -line at http : / /ci santa: rosa ca .us /doclib /Docunictits /SUSUMP_ lxif b. The project shall comply with section 6.3 Water Quality, Goals and Policies of the Rohnert Park General Plan. c. The project shall comply with section 7.2 Drainage, Erosion, Stormwater and Flooding, Goals and Policies of the Rohnert Park General Plan. d. Storm Water Detention facilities shall be provided with the project. e. Reference is made to the Storm Water System Model Study, prepared for the City of Rohnert Park and the Sonoma County Water Agency, prepared by Winzler & Kelly, Consulting Engineers, as it relates to this project area. Planning Commission Staff Report August 14, 2008 Page 10 Item No.:3 File No.:PL2008 -018SP 2. Transportation The project's Specific Plan EIR shall address transportation demands, impacts and mitigations considering the project, the proposed casino and ultimate General Plan build out. a. All Conceptual Plans submitted with this application shall provide for construction of a portion of Labath Avenue sufficient enough to provide access to and from the development. b. Conceptual Site Plan "O" appears to propose four signalized intersections. The Environmental analysis for the project shall address the warrants for traffic control of all intersections affected by the proposed development. c. Street right of way width for Wilfred Avenue shall provide a minimum of 108 -feet, which will accommodate 10 -foot for sidewalk/planting (both sides), 6 -foot bike lane (both sides), 2 @12 -foot travel lanes west bound, 16 -foot median island (4 -foot median where 12 -foot turn pockets) and 3 @12 -foot travel lanes east bound. Additional lanes may be warranted upon preparation of the Environmental analysis of the project. d. The alignment of Dowdell Avenue as shown on Conceptual Site Plans "A.1" and "Scheme A -3" appear consistent with the Engineering Departments envisioned layout relating to extension of Dowdell Avenue south of Business Park Dr. Engineering Department staff does not support the layout of Dowdell Avenue as shown on Conceptual Site Plan "O" in respect to the location of the intersection with Business Park Dr. e. Wilfred Avenue, Dowdell Avenue and Labath Ave. are considered the only streets of which will be accepted as public streets and maintained by the city. All other streets, alleys, drives, aisles, parking lots, etc. shall be privately maintained and addressed with private maintenance agreements among the respective property owners. 3. Water Supply a. The project shall analyze and provide for its potable water storage and water system improvements. Refer to the Water Model Study, Summary Report, prepared for: City of Rohnert Park, September 2004, by Brelje & Race, Consulting Civil Engineers. b. The Specific Plan area is expected to use Recycled water to reduce the demand for potable water. The City of Santa Rosa recycled water pipeline traverses along the Wilfred Ave frontage of the project site. 4. Sanitary Sewer a. Reference is made to the Sanitary Sewer Mode Study, prepared by Winzler & Kelly, consulting engineers for sanitary sewer capacity design purposes. 5. Improvements (including utilities) proposed for acceptance by the city for ownership and maintenance shall be within Wilfred Avenue, Dowdell Avenue and Labath Ave. 6. All overhead utility lines and poles within the specific plan area shall be replaced to an underground location, acceptable to the City. PIanning Commission Staff Report August 14, 2008 Page i 1 Item No.:3 File No.:PI.2008 -018SP Building Division Comments 1. Residential units should have direct access to private outdoor spaces. In order for live -work to function properly, residential occupants reed to be able to connect to the outdoors. Creating. residential spaces with a sense of "place" is an attribute that contributes to a successful mixed - used development. 2. Provide green space for residents that includes areas for recreational activities, picnicking, etc. Consider installing vegetated roofs that are accessible to local residents that complement other green/open space areas. Providing areas where residents can congregate helps to promote a sense of community. 3. Detention basin at the south end of the site can be used as an amenity. Rather than a rectangular shape, try something that is irregular. 4. If someone is at M2 at the south end of the site, how do they get to the sidewalk on Business Park Drive? 5. What do the parking structures look like? Can they be made to look like normal buildings? If public transportation becomes the norm in the future rather than vehicles, portions' of these buildings could be easily modified to fulfill new /evolving needs. Providing adaptable building designs now can minimize obsolescence in the future. 6. The multi -story parking structures on the north portion of the site contribute to the idea of compact development. The south half of the site appears to be just another sprawling shopping center. This needs some work. 7. It looks like "streets" are the connecting features in this development. Streets should be secondary elements with pedestrian ways being the primary connectors. Walkways that are NOT adjacent to street traffic will produce a more relaxing and inviting environment. 8. Provide drop -off areas and vehicular ways that are dedicated to public transit, shuttles, and vans. Drop -off points near shopping entrances can help encourage the use of public transportation. 4. Alternate Plans In addition to the proposed Draft Preliminary Specific Plan, the applicant has submitted two alternate plans that show the evolution of the project, as directed by Section 17.06.340.B.8 of the RPMC. The first (Scheme A -3) was prepared prior to the present design team's involvement in the project. It presents a very typical suburban commercial strip center development with large anchor buildings located in a north -south line along Labath Avenue facing east and away from that thoroughfare, along with smaller inward - oriented buildings at the site's northeast corner and smaller pad buildings along Wilfred Avenue. This alternative was the applicant's first attempt at planning the site and reflects the configuration of the property they had initially sought to purchase. The reasons this scheme was rejected by the applicant are the following: 1. Isolation of Parcel B across Dowdell Ave. 2. Pad /Retail buildings oriented along Dowdell /Business Park Drive instead of Wilfred. 3. Back of major buildings oriented towards Wilfred. 4. Lack of clear pedestrian access throughout site. Planning Commission Staff Report August 14, 2008 Page 12 Item No.:3 File No.:PL2008 -018SP 5. 85K and 110K anchors block visibility of other anchor /major tenants from Wilfred. 6. No residential units are included in this plan. 7. Plan excludes parcels that have been acquired by applicant and incorporated into the project. 8. Retail program is not the same as Outlet Center approach with current plan (More big box approach) 9. Plan does not incorporate required water quality elements such as bioswales and water retention concepts. 10. The alignment of Willis Avenue is not addressed with vehicular access to the site. The second (Scheme A -1) is a variation that introduces mixed use components into the central portion of the project and reflects the potential development of a casino on the site to the west. It was rejected due to the following reasons: 1. Continuity of "Main Street" interrupted by "T" intersections at the center of the project. 2. Residential in District III was proposed as residential above parking which was more expensive and less desirable solution as it isolates the residential from the project. 3. Residential units in District III face M3 /M4 /M5 parking areas. 4. Parking structure in District II is too small /inefficient. 5. Senior Living parcel shown did not prove to be economically viable. 6. District IV isolated from the rest of the project. 7. Office use at District IV did not prove to be economically viable. 8. Plan excludes parcels that have been acquired by applicant and incorporated into the project. 9. Plan does not incorporate required water quality elements such as bioswales and water retention concepts. 10. Medium size box tenants, i.e. M3 /M4 /M5 are not part of current planning, balance of retail mix is appropriate. Staff notes that the current designer also prepared Schemes "B" - "N" (sometimes also including minor refinements such as B.1, B.2, etc), however these were rejected for a variety of reasons including grading issues, incorrect residential /retail ratios, too little retail lease area, too much parking, wrong orientation, etc. Environmental Review The Preliminary Specific Plan would not be considered a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), therefore, no environmental review is required at this time. The Draft Specific Plan will be subject to the requirements of CEQA and the appropriate documentation will be prepared at the time of that Plan's review. Public Notification A public hearing notice denoting the time, date, and location of the preliminary specific plan's consideration was published in the Community Voice. In addition, property owners within the project area and within 300 feet of the project area were mailed notices, and the notice was otherwise posted pursuant to State Planning Law. One comment letter was received prior to publication and is attached for your reference. Planning Commission Staff Report August 14, 2008 Page 13 Item No.:3 File No.:PL2008 -018SP Staff Recommendation Staff recommends that the Planning Commission allow the applicants to present the project proposal and open the meeting to receive comments on the Preliminary Specific Plan from the public and other interested parties, as well as provide its own comments on the Plan. Respectfully Submitted, ARon Bendor f Director of Community Development Attachments: 1. Vicinity Map 2. Draft Minutes of July 21, 2008 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting 3. Comment Letter from Marilee Taylor Montgomery Exhibits: 1. Preliminary Application Project Description dated May 6, 2008 (Previously Distributed) 2. Conceptual Site Plan "O" (Previously Distributed) 3. Sheets 1 & 2 - ALTA/ASCM Land Title Survey (Previously Distributed) 4. Conceptual Residential Unit Plans & Conceptual Upper Level Plan (Previously Distributed) 5. S4 /S5 north elevation one - story building example (Previously Distributed) 6. Al /MI -S9 south elevation mixed use building example (Previously Distributed) 7. A2 /S2 -S3 south elevation mixed use building example (Previously Distributed) 8. Scheme A -3, Commercial Center, Rhonert Park, CA (Previously Distributed) 9. Conceptual Site Plan "A.1" (Previously Distributed) PIanning Commission Staff Report August 14, 2008 Page 14 Vicinity Map Subject Site 71 APN: Preliminary Specific Plan for the Southeast 045 -074 -001, portion of the Northwest Specific Plan Area -002,-004, Generally Bounded by Wilfred Avenue to -006,-007,- the north, Dowdell Avenue to the east, 009,011,- 012, and -014 Business Park Drive to the south, and to -016 Labath Avenue to the west Scale: NTS m CYI - rn W^ Date: 8/14/08 File No.: PL2008- 018SP ROHNERT PARK PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES July 21, 2008 The Rohnert Park Parks and Recreation Commission met this date at 6:30 p.m. for a regular meeting at the Rohnert Park city offices, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. with Vice Chair Bird presiding. Roll Call Present: (4) Commissioners Armerding, Aronis, Bird, and Black Late: (1) Commissioner Griffin Also present for all or part of the meeting was Recreation Services Manager, Guy Miller, and Director of Community Services, Ron Bendorff. Approval of Minutes — Upon motion by Commissioner Black and second by Commissioner Armerding, the minutes for the meeting of June 16`1' were unanimously approved as submitted. Unscheduled Public Appearances — None Northwest Specific Plan Area South — Preliminary Park Plan Review Staff Report — Ron Bendorff, Director of Community Development, reviewed his memo of 7/14/08 reporting on the project and pointed out exact area on the city map. He explained that the Planning Commission will be looking at this project on August 14 and the City Council after that. (A copy of the report is attached to the original copy of these minutes.) Phil Augustin, SGPA Architecture & Planning, San Francisco, stated he is the architect of the project. He reviewed plans of the project and answered questions from commission. Lloyd Goto, Cypress Equities, developer of the Northwest Specific Plan Area --- South, informed the Commission that cities are changing their ideas of parks and recreation and suggested the commission look at Santana Row in San Jose. He explained this project will be designed mainly for empty - nesters, both young and old. The Commission discussed the project and plaza designs. Director Bendorff clarified the city is planning several village centers scattered throughout Rohnert Park, not just one designated downtown area. Discussion - The Commission discussed the detention area in the plan and different design possibilities. Both Mr. Augustino and Mr. Goto agreed they could offer other designs of this area. The Commission also discussed in -lieu fees and how they can be used. Nicole Moore, Dahlin Group, urban designer, referred again to Santana Row in San Jose and advised it is all privately owned but maintained for the public which also takes the maintenance costs off the city's hands. Page 1 of 3 Rohnert Park Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes — July 2008 Direction - The architect clarified the public and private park areas on the map. Following further discussion, the Commission agreed they like the direction the plan is taking, and Director Bendorff said he will return with the final plan when it is ready for review. Update from the Commission's Skate Park Committee Committee Report — Commissioner Armerding discussed the report which was distributed at the Commission's June meeting. The Committee had asked the commissioners to look at the four proposed sites and come up with their own criteria and any other sites they would like to consider. Discussion — The Commission discussed the four sites and agreed that the Callinan Sports & Fitness Center site is the best one and meets all the criteria for a skate park. Griffin Arrives — At 7:33 p.m. Chair Griffin arrived and said he was late due to a family emergency. Direction — Commissioner Armerding made a motion to schedule a public hearing for the Callinan Sports & Fitness Center site and forward the results to the City Council. Commissioner Bird seconded the motion. Manager Miller suggested having a preliminary site plan before scheduling the public hearing so people know where the park will be located and how big it will be. He stated this will facilitate the public hearing so residents will know what is being proposed. The Committee agreed to work with staff on a design. Following discussion, the motion was unanimously approved. Crystal Alexander, 118 Veronda, Cotati, explained she belongs to the Kiwanis, and they would like to collaborate on the project. She will be discussing it with them. Commission Powers and Duties Committee Report — Commissioner Black referred to the revised committee memo and report that was handed out tonight's meeting. (A copy of the memo and report is attached to the original copy of these minutes.) She reported the committee members met with Assistant City Manager Swartz to discuss his concerns and the commission's intents. Discussion — The Commission discussed the intent of the Commission Duties and Responsibilities. Direction — Commissioner Black made a motion to approve and accept the report and forward it to the City Council. Commissioner Aronis seconded the motion which was unanimously approved 2000 Park Bond Grant Staff Report — Manager Miller reviewed the 2000 Park Bond Act and explained it requires a city and private match and can be used for most recreation projects. He referred to his memo Page 2 of 3 Rohnert Park Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes — July 2008 dated July 21, 2008 outlining the grant and possible projects. (A copy of the memo is attached to the original copy of these minutes.) He reported a couple organizations have expressed an interest in partnering with the city, a Rotary Club and the Rohnert Park Tennis Club. He asked the Commission to select from one of the projects listed in the memo or to submit another project they may be interested in pursuing. Discussion — The Commission discussed renovating the playground areas at Honeybee Park and agreed this would be their first priority. Direction — Commissioner Aronins made a motion to use the funds from the 2000 Park Bond Act for playground upgrades starting with the playgrounds at H Park. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bird and unanimously approved. Committee & Liaison Reports: Dog Park — Commissioner Black reported due to vacations she hasn't been able to move forward with the dog park monitor program. Park Sponsorship- Commissioner Aronis reported the committee is meeting next week to review park maps and aerial views. They will come up with a proposal for sponsorships and the bench program and will have a report at the next meeting. Golf Oversight Committee - Commissioner Bird reported the next meeting is September 2. Matters to /from Commissioners: Golis Park — Commissioner Black asked about some A -frame signs at Golis Park warning the public about some stumps when the new sod was installed. She asked if Public Works could remove the signs. Sunrise Park - Commissioner Bird reported there is a sprinkler on the north end of the S Park tennis courts that is broken. Public Works Director — Manager Miller reported a new Director of Public Works has been hired and he would like to invite him to come to a commission meeting. He.stated he has been meeting with Public Works staff and outlined some improvements made at city parks. Adjournment -- There being no further business before the commission, the meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m. Chair Griffin Guy Miller, Recreation Services Manager Secretary Page 3 of 3 152 Wil ivd Averure Sanla .Rosa, CA 95407 City of RnhnArt Park Planning 17apartment 6750 Commerce Boulevard Rohnert Park, CA 94928 re: Preliminary Specific Plan File No. PL2008 -018SP Dear Sirs: Below please find my comments to be included in the record for the above - referenced Preliminary Specific Plan ( "project "). The Northwest Speck Plan area was identified in the City's General Plan, as adopted originally in July of 2000. The purpose of the Plan, consistent with Chapter 1.57, SP- Specific Plan District, is to provide a vehicle for ensuring that the area in question is master planned. It is also to ensure that the phasing and ultimate development of the property involved is consistent with a vision that is both consistent within the existing community and responsive to the vision of the General Plan. The project as indicated on the developer's web site at www.cypressecluities.com is not consistent with the public policy and the principles of master planning. The Project is too small and limited in scope. It does not present a coherent Specific Plan for the Northwest plan area, but instead, is an attempt to introduce piecemeal development for one small portion- 31 + acres - of the plan area. Such piecemeal development is exactly the kind of development that master planning attempts to eliminate. Earlier submissions to the City for this general area have include single - family homes for low- income residents with a park element consistent with Rohnert Park's ambience. This Project contains no such amenities. While the project might comply with a planned element of the Rohnert Park General Plan for this site, a shopping center, it needs to go further. It should include a plan for the properties on the north side of Wilfred Avenue that includes such amenities as single family homes for low income residents with a park element, among other things. Otherwise, all we have is a shopping center with some high - density housing on the site of a commercial development. This is hardly a desirable configuration for a Speck Plan. Furthermore, given the property owner's business relationship with the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria (FIGR), it should be considered that should the proposed FIGR casino go forward, at some point, the project might be sold to the FIGR. Because of the potential to lose this land and its tax proceeds to a tribal entity, and understanding that any business owners and/or residents of the property would be placed in jeopardy of being governed by a tribal entity that need not comply with local, state or even Constitutional law, should the City of Rohnert Park decide to go forward with this project, it should obtain an agreement with the property owners that would be binding on any current and future property owners in perpetuity not to sell, transfer, bequeath or bestow any Northwest area properties it may own to the FIGR or any other tribal government, tribal -owned business or tribal - controlled entity. Such action would place the properties in jeopardy of being taken into trust by the FIGR, thus removing the land and any developments from local taxation and regulation. In addition to the above comments, I am also concerned with the following issue areas: 1. COASTAL BARRIERS & PROJECT WETLANDS 1.1 Is the project located within a coastal barrier designated on a current FEMA flood map or Department of Interior coastal barrier resources map? 1.2 Are there drainage ways, streams, rivers, or coastlines on or near the project site? 1.3 Are there ponds, marshes, bogs, swamps or other wetlands, including vernal wetlands, on or near the site? (See attached map) 1.4 Is the project located within a wetland designated on a National Wetlands Inventory map of the Department of Interior (DOI)? 1.5 Does the project comply with Executive Order (E.O.) 11990, Protection of Wetlands, which discourages federal funding of new construction or filling in wetlands and compliance is required with the wetlands decision - making process (§ 55.20 of 24 CFR Part 55). The applicant should use Part 55 published in the Federal Register on January 1, 1990 for wetland procedures). 2. FLOOD MANAGEMENT 2.1 Is the project located within a floodplain designated on a current FEMA flood map? (24 CFR Part 55). 2.2 Is the proposed building footprint located in a Special Flood Hazard Area identified on a current Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM)? 2.3 Do proposed construction plans accommodate and comply with Uniform Building Code requirements of facilities constructed within Special Flood Hazard Areas? 3. HISTORIC PRESERVATION 3.1 Has the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) been notified of the project and requested to provide comments? 3.2 Is the property listed on or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places? 3.3 Is the property located within or directly adjacent to an historic district? 3.4. Does the property's area of potential effects include an historic district or Marik'e Montqnrnory 152 Wilired Avenue Santa Rnk1, CA 95407 prvpc1 .y? 3.5 Are there archeological and /or anthropological findings on the site? 4. NOISE ABATEMENT 4.1 Is the project located near a major noise source, i.e., civil airports (within 5 miles), military airfields (15 miles), major highways or busy roads (within 1,000 feet), or railroads (within 3,000 feet)? 4.2 Does the project comply with Noise Assessments for proposed new construction? 4.3 Has a noise contours map been developed for the proposed project and does it show Day -night average sound level (abbreviated as DNL)? 4.4 What procedures or guidelines will be developed that allows community members or adjacent property owners to formally complain about inordinate or unanticipated noise? 5. PROJECT RELATED HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 5.1 Is the site listed on an EPA Superfund National Priorities or CERCLA, or equivalent State list? 5.2. If the site is not currently listed on sites described in 5.1 above, should it be? If not, why not? 5.3 Does the project proposal include a full inventory and assessment of all hazardous materials associated with the project? 5.4 Does the applicant propose to handle or sell explosives (fireworks) or propose to store fire -prone materials such as liquid propane, gasoline, or other storage tanks above or below ground? 5.5 Does the proposed project comply with public all safety requirements for fire safety, in accordance with state and federal law? 5.6 Has the applicant developed a public safety evacuation and rescue plan for customers, and does the plan accommodate projected customers based upon high or low attendance that is associated with hours of operations, weekdays, holidays, and special events? 5.7 Is the site located within 3,000 feet of a toxic or solid waste landfill site? 5.8 Were underground storage tanks ever located on the site? If so, provide documentation that all underground storage tanks have been identified, located and appropriately removed by qualified professionals, using current techniques in compliance with 40 CFR Part 280. Marikte Monlcdomery 152 Wilired Avenue Santa Rose. CA 95407 5.9 Are there any unresolved hazardous materials issues at the proposed site that could the state, county or a municipality to be determined to be potential responsible party? 6. ENDANGERED & THREATENED SPECIES 6.1 Will a biological study be conducted in accordance with state and federal law to identify any endangered or threatened species in the plan area? 6.1.1 The California Tiger Salamander, Sonoma County population, is known to inhabit the project area. A previous study was conducted almost three years ago. A new study will be required. 7. WATER AND TREATED WATEWATEtR 7.1 Will the proposed project affect a sole source or other aquifer? 7.2 What is the total anticipated impervious surface coverage estimated for the proposed project? 7.3 What percentage of the project site is proposed for impervious surface, and how does this surface impact existing elements addressed in Section 1 above? 7.4 Is the site currently served by an adequate and acceptable water supply? 7.5 What mitigations are proposed for water supplies of the proposed project that will not affect or will ameliorate water supplies of adjacent residential neighborhoods businesses, and other land uses currently receiving adequate water? 7.6 How will the applicant assure the local government and surrounding community that costs associated with increased water supply needs of the project will be fully accommodated by the applicant, and not a burden imposed upon local governments, local water districts or providers, or local property owners? 7.7 Will the developers and the City of Rohnert Park be able to comply with AB 610 with regard to this project? 7.8 If treated wastewater will be used for any functions in the project, will the wastewater comply with current standards for treated wastewater? If not, how will the lack of treated wastewater for use in the project affect the potable water supplies of Rohnert Park and the surrounding area? 9. SEWER, SANITATION AND WASTE DISPOSAL 8.1 Are there current sanitary sewers and waste water disposal systems serving the site? 8.2. How will current sanitary sewers and waste water disposal systems be impacted by the proposed project, and at what cost? Marilee Montgomery 152 WiltMd Avenue Santa Rost, CA 95407 8.3 What additional sanitary sewer and wastewater disposal systems are required and how will expansions of such infrastructure impact existing, connecting infrastructure in terms of capacity and annual cost? 8.4 If the project water supply is non - municipal, has an acceptable "system" been designed, and approved by appropriate state and local authorities and agencies? 8.5 Does the City of Rohnert Park have the capacity to accommodate sewage needs for both the commercial and residential elements in the project? 9. ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE 9.1 Is the project located in a predominantly minority or low - income neighborhood? 9.2 Does the project site or neighborhood suffer from disproportionately adverse environmental effects on minority and low- income populations relative to the community -at- large? 9.3 What percentage of the Plan's proposed residential component will be reserved for low- income housing? 9.4 Sonoma County's homeless population is significant. While not all homeless people abuse alcohol and /or drugs, a significant number of them do. Given the close proximity of the apartment component of the hotel component, will the hotel allow homeless recipients of county vouchers to reside in the hotel? If so, how will the security of apartment residents, especially children, be ensured? 9.5 Given the close proximity of the apartment component of the hotel component, how will apartment resident be assured that no prostitution will occur in the hotel component? 10. UNIQUE NATURAL FEATURES AND AREAS AND VIEW SHED 10.1 Is the site near natural features (i.e., bluffs or cliffs) or near public or private scenic areas? If so, what site and construction adjustments have been determined to protect scenic viewsheds or other public entitlements? 10.2 Are other natural resources visible on site or in the vicinity? Will any such resources be adversely affected or will they adversely affect the project? 10.3 Will the Plan impact the view shed? 11. SITE SUITABILITY 11.1 What are the previous uses of this site and what residual impacts affect the project or are affected by the project? 112 Is there paved access to the project site? Marilee Montgomery 152 Wilfred Avenue Santa Rosa, GA 95407 113 Are there unusual conditions on the site? 11.4 Is there any indication of currently distressed vegetation? 11.5 Are there waste materials or containers on site? 11.6 Are there pools of liquid or soil staining, chemical spills, abandoned machinery, cars, refrigerators, etc.? 11.6.1 Will the Plan impact the known toxic plume identified in the Graton Rancheria Casino and Hotel Project Draft Environmental Impact Study of March, 2006, that exists nearby and that has already migrated from Redwood Road west to wells along Wilfred Avenue? .11.7 Are there existing or abandoned transformers, fill /vent pipes, pipelines, drainage structures? 11.8 Is the project compatible with surround areas in terms of: 10.8.1 Land use 10.8.2 Height, bulk, mass 10.8.3 Building type (low /high -rise) 10.8.4 Building density 11.9 Will the project influence or be unduly influenced by: 10.9.1 Building deterioration 1.0.9.2 Postponed maintenance 10.9.3 Obsolete public facilities 10.9.4 Transition of land uses 10.9.5 Incompatible land uses 10.9.6 Inadequate off - street parking 12. AIR QUALITY 12.1 Are there proposed air pollution generators associated with the proposed project, such as those listed below, and if so, how will the applicant mitigate each of the following: 12.1.1 Incinerators 12.1.2 Power generators 12.1.3 Large parking facilities (1,000 or more cars) 12.1.4 Heavily traveled highways, adjacent and onsite road systems. 12.1.5 Will the project affect or be affected by nuisance odors? What mitigations are proposed? Marilee Montgomery i 52 Wiih ed Avenue Santa Rosa. CA 95407 13. SOIL CONDITION, QUALITY, STABILITY, EROSION AND DRAINAGE 13. 1 Describe the site elevations and any accommodations required for significant slopes. 13.2 Is there evidence of slope erosion or unstable slope conditions on or near t.ne site? 13.3 Is there any visible evidence of soil problems (foundations cracking or settling, basement flooding, etc.) in the vicinity of the project site? 13.4 Have soil reports or studies or borings been made for the project site or the area? If so, what are the findings of soil studies accomplished? 13.5 Is there indication of cross -lot runoff, swales, drainage flows on the property? 13.6 Are there visual indications of filled ground? What assurances has the applicant developed to ensure soil stability for construction footprint and impervious surfaces? 13.7 Are there active rills and gullies on the project site? 13.8 Have structural borings or dynamic soil analysis been requested in association with geological studies? 13.9 The are engineered ditches on all four sides of the project, that if disturbed, could affect flooding on adjacent properties. How will the project deal with these ditches? 14. NUISANCE AND HAZARDS 14.1 Will the project be affected by seismic faults, or fractures? 14.2 Will the project be affected by wind /sandstorm concerns? 14.3 Will the project be impacted by poisonous plants, insects or animals onsite? 14.4 Are there unprotected water bodies on site? 14.5 Are there other hazardous terrain features? 15. ROADS TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION 15.1 Has a traffic study been developed for the proposed project that is specific to this site and this project, and not just generic to the proposed industry? 15.2. Has a traffic study accommodated existing traffic counts experienced at the project site, and then projected appropriate increased traffic counts based upon Marilee Montgomery 152 Wilt red Ave;nric, Santa Rosa, CA 95407 days of the week, hours of the day or night, and special events, including the 760,000 square foot casino proposed for the adjacent parcels? 15.3 Has a traffic study calculated existing road maintenance requires with anticipated road maintenance or road expansion needs to accommodate the project? What are project costs associated with this subject? 15.4 What is the projected weekly, daily and hourly traffic count for the site, and how does this translate to an annual traffic increase that impacts adjacent properties and neighborhoods? 15.5 What mitigations are proposed to accommodate traffic generated by the proposed project with existing traffic counts and flows at and adjacent to the project site? 15.6 Will the project affect or be affected by hazardous streets? 15.7 Will the project affect or be affected by dangerous intersections. 15.8 What mitigations (i.e. traffic signals, traffic security personnel, shuttle services) are proposed to ameliorate significant traffic increase and activity associated with the proposed project? What is this cost and how will it be accommodated without affecting costs of adjacent local governments? 15.9 Are there established biking and pedestrian pathways at or near the vicinity of the project site, and if so, what mitigations does the applicant propose to ensure the safety and non - interference of use of these public pathways? 15.10 Will the developer create safe bicycle and pedestrian pathways around the project? 15.11 How will the project impact existing public transportation facilities of the community? 15.12 How will the applicant ensure that increased capacity needs of public transportation will be accommodated at the sole expense of the applicant and not the adjacent local governments? 15.13 Will private transportation systems be required and /or implemented in association with the project? 15.14 How will any proposed private transportation systems impact and /or coordinate with public transportation systems currently in operation? 15.15 The current litigation filed by Rohnert Park Citizens to Enforce CEQA, involving the Wilfred Avenue Overpass project is expected to remain in the courts for perhaps as long as two or three more years. The intent of the lawsuit is to force CalTrans and /or the Department of Transportation (DOT) to prepare a full environmental study in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Traffic projections should take into account any delays that the litigation will have on the construction of the Overpass, Ma6100 Montgomery 152 Willf0 t Avenue Santa Rokl, CA 8540 , 1. ..t'... -. A-1- a Of comtn idon stmt date a� Ukrell as the possibility of the. SI IilUUll Ili. UGIQ j/ V CWVI IOCI UClCIVI I JCNI C NNC.w, w t+�+�� J Overpass failing to comply with CEQA and being unable to go forward at the proposed location. 15.16 Traffic projections should take into account all known planned projects in the county. 16. CHILDREN, SCHOOLS, PARKS, AND RECREATION 16.1 What is the proximity of public schools to the project site? 16.2 Are there usual and customary children's play areas within the vicinity of the project site? Will the project include such amenities? 16.3 Do public school buses travel the road systems associated with the project site, and if so, how will traffic mitigations proposed by the applicant ensure safe and timely schedules for public school transportation needs? 16.4 Are there usual and customary recreational areas in the vicinity of the project site that are currently utilized by the adjacent community, and if so, how will the users of these recreation areas be affected by the project? 16.5 Will the proposed project increase a need for onsite or offsite daycare facilities for children, and how will the applicant accommodate such need, inclusive of safety of children to and from day care facilities? 16.6 How will the developer ensure the safety of children in the planned apartments from such hazards as traffic, air pollution and noise? Will the traffic flow affect the residents of the apartments? 16.7 How will th,e apartment area be separated from the commercial development so as to provide a safe, attractive and child - friendly environment? 17. LIGHT AND GLARE 17.1 How will the applicant assess project site light and glare to adjacent properties? 17.2 What mitigations will ensure that onsite and offsite light and glare will comport with adjacent local government light, glare and signage requirements? 17.3 What procedures are proposed for adjacent neighbors who wish to legitimately complain of excessive light or glare? 18. COMMERCIAL AND /OR RETAIL. ANCILLARY USES 18.1 Please identify each and every commercial use proposed upon project completion, and projected over the next ten (10) years at the project site. Marfloo Montgomery 352 Wilfred Avenue Santa Rma, CA 9540' 18.2 Please identify an anticipated customer and weekly /daily/hourly traffic count associated with each commercial or ancillary use planned in the near-term and long -term use of the project site. 19. HOUSING & OVERNIGHT TOURIST ACCOMMODATIONS 19.1 Has the applicant studied the current housing stock and occupancy rates of adjacent communities? If so, how will a project workforce impact: 19.1.1 Local community housing needs, projected over the next ten years. 191.2 Local housing sales and rental rates, projected over the next ten years. 19.1.3 Local housing over - crowding and code enforcement conditions that might impact adjacent communities, projected over the next ten years. 19.2 How will the applicant contribute to a stable and affordable housing stock supply consistent with the applicants proposed workforce housing needs? 19.3 How will the project impact existing hotels, motels, RV facilities and other overnight tourism lodging facilities? 19.4 If the applicant proposed to construct hotel or motel facilities at or adjacent to the proposed project, please calculate the estimated impact of business to existing tourist facilities over the next ten years. 20. LOCAL ECONOMIC IMPACTS 201 Please describe whether or how the applicant proposes to hire a local workforce, and how this potential transition of workers from current employment to future employment with the applicant might impact the local workforce? 20.2 Does the applicant anticipate hiring a workforce from outside of the immediate community? If so, from what sources will the applicant recruit its workforce? 20.3 How will the project affect existing retail operations within a ten mile radius? 21. LAW ENFORCEMENT, CRIME AND PUBLIC SAFETY 21.1 How will activity at the proposed site impact resources of local, county and state law enforcement resources, over a projected ten -year period? 21.2 What law enforcement and public safety plans have been developed for the proposed project that will be commensurate with area law enforcement and public safety needs projected over a ten year period? 21.3 What cost mitigations is the applicant proposing to offset impacted and increased law enforcement personnel needs of agencies serving the proposed project? Mari{c ?e Montgomery 152 Willred Avenue Sanla Rosa, CA 95407 hA A \n /o...a t.,Il.. rl v.rnfesaeinnni nr schnlariv HAtA is the applicant using to G 1.'h VVI ldt Ili 31y accepte.. (✓�v�v�wv..i., evaluate the impact of hard (i.e., robbery, vandalism, assault) and soft (white- collar larceny, embezzlement, fraud) crime? 21.5 What mitigations in terms of personnel, monitoring systems, training and counseling programs is the applicant proposing? 22. ALTERNATIVE SITE ANALYSIS 22.1 Please identify by assessor parcel number and physical street address or location, each and all sites considered by the applicant, prior to selecting the subject site as the preferred site. 22.2 For each alternative site identified in Question 22.1 above, please describe t the level of analysis conducted, and explain why the specific site was rejected, in preference for the proposed site of the applicant. 22.3 For each alternative site considered and discussed in Question 22.2 above, please identify the process and professionals that made determinations that have ultimately assessed the proposed site as the environmentally preferred site. 23. MITIGATION ENFORCEMENT 23.1 What mechanism will be in place for enforcement of any and all mitigation needed for the project? Thank you for your attention to these concerns. Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions. Very truly yours, �r I i i Marilee Montgomery /mtm cc enclosures Marile,a Montgomery 152 Wiff red Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 9540 eo 10,000 ---lMeters Marilee MonWomorY 152 Will red Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 95407 A 1163WW 'W Heo HO t� T oil me 10,000 ---lMeters Marilee MonWomorY 152 Will red Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 95407 A VVI apparent uplift rats 111-1 -13 mm/yr 13 MR, Please find attached a GIS map of incorporated settlements and surface deformation velocities. The latter are labeled 'apparent uplift' as in InSAR measurements we have a 1 R measurement in the satellite line -of -sight which is primarily sensitive to vertical motions, but also somewhat sensitive to E -W- oriented motions. (Thus there is a component of horizontal deformation, which is due to accumulation of strain on the regional strike -slip faults, such as the San Andreas and Rodgers Creek faults, which can look like uplift.) The subsiding areas are the areas marked with red spots. The largest line -of -sight velocities are of the order of 10 mm /yr with respect to neighboring areas; converted to a vertical rate, this is equivalent to a 13 mm/yr maximum subsidence rate; the median subsidence rate in those areas is around 8 -9 mm/yr. The magenta areas are the boundaries for incorporated settlements in the region. (The density of our observations tends to be greatest in these areas, as buildings are the best reflectors for, InSAR.) As you can see, one of the subsiding areas is almost wholly within the city boundaries of Rohnert Park; the other lies mostly within unincorporated areas between Sebastopol and Santa Rosa. As I mentioned in my earlier message, we are not exactly sure of the relative importance of shallow sediment settling /compaction effects and subsidence due to groundwater extraction in the case of the Rohnert Park subsidence, although I imagine borehole and well -level data from those areas would provide some constraints. If you have any further questions, I'd be happy to try to answer them. Best wishes, Gareth Marilee Montgomery 152 wilt r ed Avenue Sanla Rosa, CA 95407 E T4 , 8 y fY� S `'3/iF�2i3NJNV� .. _ 404 t � r 0 5 .!?t 3�1y't'i30MQ �` E T4 , 8 y fY� S `'3/iF�2i3NJNV� .. _ 404 t � r 0 5 .!?t 152 Wilfred Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 95407 Marilee Montgomery I. 152 Wiltred Avenue Santa Roll, CA 95407 sl NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PRELIMINARY SPECIFIC PLAN FOR NORTHWEST SPECIFIC PLAN AREA (SOUTH) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park will be holding a PUBLIC HEARING. WHERE: Council Chambers at the City Offices 6750 Commerce Boulevard Rohnert Park, California WHEN: Monday, the 8th day of September, 2008, at the hour of 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter is reached on the agenda. PURPOSE: To solicit input regarding a proposed Preliminary Specific Plan for an approximately 31.4 acre site encompassing the southeast portion of the Northwest Specific Plan Area. The Preliminary Specific Plan proposes a mixed -use development including approximately 314,740 square feet of retail space, 362 residential units and a 150 -room hotel. The property is currently unincorporated and is generally bounded by Wilfred Avenue to the north, Dowdell Avenue to the east, Business Park Drive to the south, and Labath Avenue to the west (APN 045- 074 -001, -002, - 004, -006, -007, -009, 011, -012, and -014 to -016). The purpose of the review is to provide comments regarding the Preliminary Specific Plan for incorporation in a future Final Specific Plan for the property and includes consideration of both Staff comments and those made by the Rohnert Park Planning Commission on August 14, 2008. Representatives of this proposal will be available to respond to questions. Related documents are available for review at City Hall upon request. All persons interested in this matter should appear at the September 8, 2008 City Council meeting. Written statements may be submitted in advance for presentation to the Council as part of the public hearing. NOTE: If you challenge the nature of the proposed action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Rohnert Park at, or prior to, the public hearing. Questions regarding this matter should be directed to: Judy Hauff, City Clerk (707) 588 -2227 and /or Ron Bendorff, Director of Community Development (707) 588 -2236 Dated: August 29, 2008 Judy Hauff, City Clerk Preliminary Northwest Specific Plan (South) Northwest Specific Plan (South) Preliminary Specific Plan Review Presentation to Rohnert Park City Council September 8, 2008 �U , (Q Distr. Q Mtg. Of: cc: cc: File: 1 Preliminary Northwest Specific Plan (South) Preliminary Northwest Specific Plan Land Use and Growth Management Policy LU -21 of the General Plan (Page 2 -38) directs that minimum 2 to 4 acres of parkland be provided. 362 units proposed expected to generate 951 residents, requiring 3.6 acres of park area or improvements. Parks and Recreation Commission review on July 21, 2008 gave conceptual approval to combination of private open space, improvement credits and in-lieu fees to satisfy the project's park land requirements. Commission recommended looking at other uses for the detention basin area, such as a pond, "strolling area" and /or dog park and agreed to look at in -lieu fees to help improve west side recreational areas. Preliminary Northwest Specific Plan Community Design Policy CD -3 speaks to the designation of gateway points at the major entrances to the City - intersection of Wilfred and Labath Avenues. Policy CD -48 - "[e]nsure that a majority of internal parking is located away from Wilfred Avenue or is screened." Parking structure adjacent to Wilfred Avenue needs screening, suggest Building "S -1" be wrapped around to the Wilfred /Dowdell frontage and become first floor of the parking structure. Policy CD -58 - "art and cultural components in areas of new development and redevelopment" (Page 3 -43), and Public Art Ordinance requires minimum of 1 percent of the project's construction valuation for public art installations. The Final Specific Plan to show potential areas for public art. 11 Preliminary Northwest Specific Plan (South) Preliminary Northwest Specific Plan Transportation Policy TR -25 allows for the use of shared parking facilities "to reduce the total number of required parking stalls..." The applicant is planning to utilize this strategy and parking study needed, with aim of providing even fewer parking spaces if feasible. Policies TR -30, TR -31, and TR -32 require bus service for new developments with appropriate stops, shelters, and other needed facilities. The City's bike path system shows future bike lanes along both Wilfred Avenue and Langer Avenue), however, the proposal does not reflect this. Also, show bike circulation within the overall Specific Plan Area, linking the various uses with the external bike path system. Preliminary Northwest Specific Plan Open Space, Parks, and Public Facilities Site is within the boundaries of both the Bellevue Union School District (BUSD) and the Santa Rosa High School District (SRHD). Policy PF -1 directs that City to "[w]ork actively with the Cotati - Rohnert Park Unified School District to amend school district boundaries, so that all new development under this General Plan is included in the CRPUSD. " Shall be required of the applicant prior to development of the project. k, Preliminary Northwest Specific Plan (South) Preliminary Northwest Specific Plan Habitat and Bioiogicai Resources Figure 6.2 -1 shows a portion of the project site containing a "High Potential Wetlands Area," and the southern portion of the site as potential habitat for the Northwestern Pond Turtle. (Page 6 -7) Policies EC -4 and EC -5 speak to ensuring that such wetlands or habitat areas are appropriately delineated and development is planned that respects these factors. The applicant's submittal includes details of on -site biological studies done to date, and the Final Specific Plan will have to be updated to reflect any mitigation necessary for the project. Preliminary Northwest Specific Plan Housing Program 9.1 of the Housing Element requires "15 percent of the units in a rental housing project of five or more units shall be affordable to very low- and low - income households" and that 15 percent of the units in a for -sale project of five or more units shall be affordable to low- and moderate - income households." A proposal regarding affordable housing is needed with the Final Specific Plan. 6 Preliminary Northwest Specific Plan (South) Preliminary Northwest Specific Plan Site Plan Site plan shows small parcel on Labath Avenue as "Future Commercial — Not apart." Included in Final Specific Plan. Show proper Dowdell Avenue right -of -way swing to the west prior to its intersection with Business Park Drive. District 3 includes a conventional strip commercial center and City would prefer office and other non - retail employment - generating uses that better reflect industrial uses to the south along Business Park Drive. Preliminary Northwest Specific Plan Site Plan Proposed hotel (Building "H1 ") is focused into the site and away from the Wilfred / Labath corner. Should make a bolder visual statement. Also, hotel's relationship to adjacent parking structure is unclear and main hotel entrance sandwiched between the hotel and the parking structure. A redesign of this component,of the site plan should be shown on the Final Specific Plan Mixed use theme - continue to 4 -story residential building (Building "Al") so that retail storefronts line the street rather than residential units. Bring all commercial buildings closer to the surrounding streets for more "urban" look. 7 Preliminary Northwest Specific Plan (South) Preliminary Northwest Specific Plan AXhif -eCtUM Submitted plans show typical designs for the commercial pad buildings and the mixed use buildings along "Westside Place." The Final Specific Plan to include all other buildings. The residential units do not appear to feature balconies and future residents would benefit from such features. Preliminary Northwest Specific Plan Alternate Plans In addition to the Draft Preliminary Specific Plan, applicant has submitted two alternate plans per Section 17.06.340.6.8 of the RPMC. Scheme A -3 prepared prior to the present design team's involvement in project and presents a very typical suburban commercial strip center. Was applicant's first attempt at planning the site and reflects the configuration of the property they had initially sought to purchase. Scheme A -1 is a variation that introduces mixed use components into the central portion of the project and reflects the potential development of a casino on the site to the west. 8 Preliminary Northwest Specific Plan (South) Preliminary Northwest Specific Plan Planning Commission Comments On August 14, 2008, PC reviewed and provided comments: 1. Commission appreciated urban nature of the project and use of plazas to provide outdoor living areas, but asked applicant to explore a more traditional park site closer to residential components; 2. Staffs recommendation regarding the provision of office uses may not be warranted at this time, but project should focus on providing wider employment - generating opportunities and not just standard retail jobs; 3. The project should stand on its own in the event that the casino project does not happen; and 4. If the casino happens, the project should be of an architectural style /quality that would complement that neighboring development. 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DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE NOTE: CHANGE IN MEETING LOCATION BODEGA BAY GRANGE 1370 BODEGA AVE., BODEGA BAY Meeting begins at 6.30 p.m. MEMBERS PLEASE CALL IF UNABLE TO ATTEND AGENDA 1. Public Comment - Comments on items not listed on the agenda (Time is limited to 3 minutes per person /item) 2. Announcements from Advisory Committee Members 3. Approval of Minutes [Attachment "A "] 4. General Manager's Report 5. Draft Mitigation Policy [Attachment "B "] Project Example presented by Counsel /District Staff 6. Other Projects in Negotiation [Attachment "C "] 7. Adjournment Next scheduled meeting: September 25, 2008 INFORMATIONAL ACTION INFORMATIONAL INFORMATIONAL /DISCUSSION INFORMATIONAL DISABLED ACCOMMODATION: If you have a disability which requires the agenda materials to be in an alternative format or requires an interpreter or other person to assist you while attending this meeting, please contact Janet Christensen at (707) 565 -7363, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting to ensure arrangements for accommodation. RORNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL WATER ISSUES SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA Wednesday, September 3, 2008 12:30 p.m. — 2:00 p.m. Rohnert Park Administrative Offices 6750 Commerce Boulevard Committee Members: Jake Mackenzie, Mayor Pam Stafford, Vice Mayor Council: X Miscellaneous Communications Agenda: 918108 X 9/3/08 -TG Copy to: City Staff: Dan Schwarz, Assistant City Manager Darrin Jenkins, Director of Public Works / City Engineer Eydie Tacata, Management Analyst John McArthur, Utilities /General Services Director 12:30pm REGULAR SESSION — Open to Public Call to Order 1. Public Comments, if any 2. Sonoma County Water Agency Update 3. Rohnert Park Staff Update 4. Discussion of Fifth Amendment to the Agreement for Use of Santa Rosa Subregional Sewerage System 5. Consideration of Installing Water Sub - meters in Mobile Home Parks 6. Additional Comments, if any 7. Adjournment Posted in accordance with state law. Any writings or documents related to items of business referred to on this Agenda that are subject to disclosure and distributed with the agenda or handed out at the meeting will be available for public inspection in the City Manager's Ojjice at 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, CA during normal business hours. Disabled Accommodation: If you have a disability which requires an interpreter or other person to assist you while attending this meeting, please contact (70 7) 588.2226 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting to ensure accommodations. Griffin, Terri Council: X Miscellaneous Communications Agenda: 918108 X 9/3/08 -TG Copy to: Subject: FW: AGENDA: Mayors' and CounciImembers' Association Legislative Committee, Friday, September 5 MAYORS' AND COUNCILMEMBERS' ASSOCIATION OF SONOMA COUNTY LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE Friday, September 5, 2008 9:30 AM Maple Room Finley Community Center Santa Rosa AGENDA 1. Budget Update 2. Legislative Wrap -up 3. Around the Table Updates and Reports 4. Other matters for consideration Next Regular Meeting Friday, October 3, 2008 Amy O'Gorman Regional Public Affairs Manager League of California Cities P.O. Box 623, Sonoma, CA 95476 (707) 291 -3270 / Fax: (707) 939 -8703 aogorman@cacities.org <mailto:aogorman a,cacities.org> Visit www.cutupthecard.com <file: / /www.cutupthecard.com /> to calculate the cumulative impacts of past state takeaways on YOUR city, and then send a'PAST DUE' bill to your legislators. It's time for the state to cut up its local government credit card once and for all! The state should balance its budget with state revenues. Cities are facing many of the same budget challenges as the state and borrowing is a fiscally irresponsible way to solve their problem. California voters believe it is wrong for the state to seize local L AG U ' 0 Aug. 30, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 1400 K Street, Suite 400 • Sacramento, California 95814 Phone: (916) 658 -8200 Fax: (916) 658 -8240 www.cacities.org Contact: Eva Spiegel, (916) 658 -8228 Cell, (530) 400 -9068 Four Budgets in Three Months Without Borrowing Prove It Can Be Done Sacramento, Calif. —The League of California Cities issued the following statement about the budget released by the Senate Republicans today and the previous budget proposals released in recent months that close the budget gap without borrowing local government or transportation funds: Negotiations are clearly making progress towards resolving California's budget crisis without worsening the state's structural deficit and crippling local services. Democrats and Republicans should both be commended as these decisions are not easy and don't rely on the grossly irresponsible delay tactic of borrowing. The Senate Republican budget plan released today is the fourth budget proposal in the last three months and the sixth since January that is balanced without "borrowing" practices that would rob local government of critical public safety and transportation funding and deepen the state's structural deficit. The League congratulates the Senate Republicans for joining the responsible ranks of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Senate Pro Tern Don Perata, and the Senate - Assembly Budget Conference Committee in proposing a state budget that carefully avoids this irresponsible practice. The League applauds the leadership shown by both the Governor and the Senate Pro Tern who have consistently and resolutely resisted the so- called "easy path" of seizing critical funding needed for community services. We commend Senate Republican Leader Dave Cogdill and Assembly Republican Leader Mike Villines who have joined the Governor and Senate Pro Tern in showing that California's budget can be balanced without borrowing local government or transportation funds. This is responsible leadership from both parties and is not only strongly supported by the League but also, as demonstrated in the poll released by the Public Policy Institute of California last week, 96 percent of likely California voters. While none of the budget proposals depend on borrowing, the three most recent ones do propose seizing local redevelopment funding —an idea that harkens back to a disturbing era before Proposition 1A was passed in 2004 by more than 84 percent of voters when the state frequently took local property tax funds to meet its obligation to support schools. However, seizing redevelopment funding only hurts the state economy, kills good jobs (most in construction) and reduces state revenue collections. It is estimated that the proposal to divert $675 million of redevelopment funds over three years will actually cost the state a loss of $466 million in income and sales tax revenue. This is last thing California needs right now. Recent analysis by a respected investment banking firm also demonstrates that it will rob California redevelopment agencies of $2.7 – $3 billion in capital improvement bond capacity that would be a substantial step backward for our economy that desperately needs infrastructure investments to create jobs. We call on our state leaders to avoid taking local redevelopment funds just as they have responsibly avoided "borrowing" local government and transportation funds. Do what California voters sent you to California to do: balance the state budget with state funds. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 30, 2008 CONTACT: Eileen Ricker (916) 651 -4014 SENATE REPUBLICANS PROPOSE BALANCED BUDGET WITH NO TAX INCREASES Plan Protects Education and Public Safety, Includes Reform to Prevent Future Deficits SACRAMENTO — Senate Republicans today proposed a balanced budget plan that contains no new taxes and does not borrow from local government. They said their plan was the fiscally- responsible way to solve California's budget problems, and includes long -term budget reform to fix a broken system. "Senate Republicans today are stepping up to the plate and presenting a budget that is a road map to ending our state's budget stalemate once and for all," said Senate Republican Leader Dave Cogdill, of Modesto. "We believe our plan is the responsible way to balance the budget without raising taxes, while protecting education, public safety and health care for the poor. It includes reforms to eliminate the deficit and contains no borrowing." Key features of the Senate Republican budget plan include: ➢ Funds education next year at the same level proposed by both Governor Schwarzenegger and Senator Perata — $57.9 billion. ➢ Contains no borrowing from local government, and takes no funds from either Proposition 1 a or Proposition 42. ➢ Restores funding for doctors who provide health care services to the needy under the Medi -Cal program. ➢ Eliminates a dangerous early release proposal that would have resulted in thousands of felons being set free without being supervised by a parole officer. ➢ Includes a strict spending limit and strong rainy day reserve to help prevent future deficits from hurting Californians. "Democrats have challenged us to produce a sound budget without borrowing from local governments or tax increases, and today Senate Republicans have responded to the challenge by proposing an honest budget that invests in the priorities of working families, while protecting taxpayers," said Senate Budget Committee Vice - Chair Bob Dutton, R- Rancho Cucamonga. "Real people are counting on us to work together and put our differences behind us to pass a compromise budget that makes sense for California. We believe our budget meets that test." "Republicans have routinely said that the budget can be balanced without tax increases," said Assembly Republican Leader Mike Villines, of Fresno. "The Senate Republican budget proposal proves that we can craft a responsible balanced state budget that doesn't burden California's hardworking families with higher taxes and reforms our budget system to prevent future deficits." Senate Republicans said that their plan was an honest and realistic budget compromise. ;4 r`a a f- sonoma county transportation authority Council: X 3.1. Miscellaneous NCRA Report 3.1.1. Review chapters* Communications 3.1.2. Fall conference Executive Committee Report Agenda: 918108 X 9/3/08 -TG Copy to: 3.2.1. AB811 Board of Directors AGENDA September 8, 2008 - 3:00 p.m. 490 Mendocino rlrt-ttue, Suite 206 Santa Roma, Qk 95401 wwi sctaxnfo.orr '01- 565-53 71 Sonoma County Permit & Resource Management Department Planning Commission Hearing Room — 2550 Ventura Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 1. Public comment on items.not on the regular agenda 2. Consent Calendar 2.1. Minutes of the July 14, 2008 meeting (ACTION)* 2.2. Amendment to schedule for Alpine Group agreement for federal lobbying services (ACTION)* 3. Planning 6.1. 3.1. Draft 2009 Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) (ACTION)* NCRA Report 3.1.1. Review chapters* MTC Report 3.1.2. Fall conference Executive Committee Report 3.1.3. Next Steps 3.2. Climate change coordination efforts and role of SCTA (ACTION)* Announcements 3.2.1. AB811 3.2.2. EPA Grant Opportunity 3.2.3. Greenhouse Gas Reporting, Rohnert Park Pilot (ACTION)* 3.3. Way to Go! Expo report (REPORT)* 3.4. Community Based Transportation Plans (REPORT)* 4. Projects and Programming 4.1. Position letter to Water Agency regarding permeable surfaces (ACTION)* 4.2. Penngrove Subcommittee Update (ACTION)* 4.3. Caltrans Cooperative Agreement — MSN PS &E (B -4) (ACTION)* 4.4. Caltrans Cooperative Agreement Amendment — Wilfred ROW (ACTION)* 4.5. Update on HOT lane proposal in the Regional Transportation Plan (REPORT 4.6. State Highway project updates (REPORT) 5. Administration 5.1. Federal Legislative Update (REPORT)* 5.2. SB375 6. Reports and Announcements 6.1. SMART Report 6.2. NCRA Report 6.3. MTC Report 6.4. Executive Committee Report 6.5. SCTA Staff Report 6.6. Announcements Board of Directors Mike Kerns, Chair, Sonoma County ♦ Lisa Schaffner, V. Chair, Healdsburg ♦ Valerie Brown, Sonoma County ♦ Stanley Cohen, Sonoma ♦ Pat Gilardi, Cotati ♦ Mike Harris, Petaluma • Paul Kelley, Sonoma County ♦Jake Mackenzie, Rohnert Park ♦ Sarah Glade - Gumey, Sebastopol ♦ Carol Russell, Cloverdale +Sam Salmon, Windsor* John Sawyer, Santa Rosa • A 7. Adjourn 'Materials attached. The next S C T A meeting will be held October 6, 2008 Copies of the full Agenda Packet are available at www.sctainfo.org DISABLED' ACCOMMODATION: If you have a disability that requires the agenda materials to be in an alternate format or that requires an interpreter or other, person you while attending this meeting, please contact SCTA at least 72 hours prior to the meeting to ensure arrangements for accommodation. - SB 343 DOCUMENTS RELATED TO OPEN SESSION AGENDAS: Materials related to an item on this agenda subs Witted to the Sonorna County Transportation` Authority Board of Directors after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the Sonoma County Transportation Authnn o 490 Mendocino Ave., Suite 206, during normal business hours. ty ffice at Pagers, cellular telephones and all other communication devices should be turned off during the committee meeting to avoid electrical interference with the sound recording system. - sonoma county transportation authority 490 Mendocino Avenue, Suite 206 Santa Rosa, CA 95401 wivw.sctain Fin. org 707- 565 -5373 Add item: 5.3 SCTA Endorsement of SMART Rail Measure Q (ACTION) The next S C T A meeting will be held October 6, 2008 Copies of the full Agenda Packet are available at www.sctainfo.org DISABLED ACCOMMODATION: If you 'have a disability that requires the agenda materials to be in an alternate format or that requires -an interpreter or other person to assist - you while attending this meeting, please - contact -SCTA at least 72 hours prior to the meeting to ensure arrangements for accommodation. . ,. SB 343 DOCUMENTS RELATED TO OPEN SESSION AGENDAS: Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Sonoma County Transportation Authority Board of Directors after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the Sonoma County Transportation Authority office at 490 Mendocino Ave., Suite 206, during normal business hours. - - Pagers, cellular telephones and all other communication devices should be turned off during the committee meeting to avoid electrical interference with the sound - recording system. Board of Directors Mike Kerns, Chair, Sonoma County ♦ Lisa Schaffner, V. Chair, Healdsburg ♦ Valerie Brown, Sonoma County Stanley Cohen, Sonoma ♦ Pat Gilardi, Cotati ♦ Mike Harris. Petaluma • Paul Kelley, Sonoma County • Association of California Water Agencies - Since 7970 L aI de ;S h i i ") lnfortnahon ACWA Region 1 2008 -2009 Board CHAIR Paul Helliker Marin MWD VICE CHAIR Aldaron Laird Humboldt 8ay MWD REPRESENTATIVES Thomas Marking McKinleyville CSD Greg Norby City of Redding Water Utility David J. Van Denover Weaverville CSD Council: X Miscellaneous Communications Agenda: 918108 X 9/3/08 -TG Copy to: ACWA Region 1 Membership Meeting Tuesday, September 2,2008, 10:00 a.m. - Noon Laguna Treatment Plant 4300 Llano Road, Santa Rosa, CA Fax or mail or e-mail this completed form to ACWA by August 27, 2008 to: Attn: Region 1 Meeting 910 K Street, Suite 100 Sacramento, CA 95814 Fax: 916.325.2316 E -mail: marciaw @acwa.com Registration Deadline: August 27, 2008 First Name Last Name Agency Title Address City Zip Email Phone Fax Sign Up Today! Hosted by ACWA Region 1 and Laguna Treatment Plant There is no registration fee for this Region 1 meeting. If you need further information or have questions, please contactACWA's Senior Coordinator Marcia Wulff at 916.441.4545 or marciaw @acwa.com. EP# 1 R08 COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (9/08/08) 'he..: x�j'- ''Y.� .g.�" fd- '1'T<'�+`Li-i'`x #t 42 ...�, cy trE=F Z`5?fi ,E�y2�Y3 5.'3'� e.? �3, s* 'i"'x�"3°S -�� ,,'k� t'z. a �y� x.s �����i�a���'.+F{"i Communications Distributed with Packet (9/03/08) 1. Roger Spinks / Resident Observations and suggestions for Council 8127/08 2. Diane Reilly Torres / Petaluma ABM Janitorial concerns 8/27/08 3. Mayor Curt Pringle / City of Anaheim Funding of Retiree Medical Benefits 8/28/08 4. H. A. Catts / Resident Supporting OADS 8/28/08 5. Assembl member Jared Huffman 2007/08 Le illation — Final 9/02108 6. CA Redevelopment Association State Budget Plans 9/02108 7. Paul Stutrud / Resident Neighborhood Preservation 9103/08 Communications Distributed with Supplemental • I 1: 8. 9. 10. 11. Nature Lidster, Beth RECEIVED AUG 2 7 2008 CIT`f OF From: -Roger gulirog @hotmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 8:52 PM To: Lidster, Beth Council: Miscellaneous Communications to: Cc: Donley, Steve; Mackenzie, Jake - AOL; Pam Stafford - business; Smith, Tim Subject: Perceptions Rohnert Park City Council Members, Page I of 3 s /�9 /os 61 After moving to Rohnert Park earlier this year, I wrote an email to Tim Smith concerning my initial $80 sewer bill. I was not pleased with that high a bill, but was VERY pleased when I received a number of responses from the City Manager and other members of the council. Excellent response! Since I was interested in this issue, I decided to attend some of the city council meetings. The following are my impressions after attending two meetings. I am not looking for a response. If these impressions provide some insights or "food for thought" - GREAT. If not - -- just use the DELETE button. -After finding a seat for the first meeting, I read the walls. I was surprised to see the first objective for the council to be "increase revenue ". Having led and participated in numerous visionary leadership /visionary planning sessions at IBM, I expected some goal to address service to the customers (residents) of Rohnert Park. Something like "Provide excellent service at reasonable cost" comes to mind. Every group which I have seen, ends up with at least one top goal that addresses customer service and value. Since the goals are supposed to provide a framework for making decisions, I was concerned and disappointed to see the first goal addressing the increase of revenues. As an aside, check here for an example of a local business with some pretty good goals http: / /www.northlicihtbook.net/ -The meetings appeared to be well organized and led. Presentations were generally good and well- summarized by the mayor. I found many of the agenda items very interesting and informative about what is going on in Rohnert Parka I expect to continue encouraging others to periodically attend council meetings when there are items of interest - especially strategy and development topics. -1 was surprised by the transparency of the council regarding cost increases and speed limits. It seemed that water increases, garbage increases, sewer charges and even roadway speed limits were "somebody else's fault ". In my humble opinion, there are always alternatives and the buck stops at the city council. Either the council agrees with the items -- or other action is taken. As stated by Tim Smith, the speed limits are not edicted, and do allow for local judgment. As an aside, roads where the speed limit exceeds 35 mph restrict certain types of electric vehicles. It would seem to me the council would want to encourage the use of more environment - friendly vehicles - not ban them.from many of the city streets. Low -Speed Vehicles: Prohibitions 21260. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (1) of subdivision (b), or in an area where a neighborhood electric vehicle transportation plan has been adopted pursuant to Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 1963) or Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 1965) of Division 2.5 of the Streets and Highways Code, the operator of a low -speed vehicle shall not operate the vehicle on any roadway with a speed limit in excess of 35 miles per hour. 8/27/2008 Nature Page 2 of 3 (b) (1) The operator of a low -speed vehicle may cross a roadway with a speed limit in excess of 35 miles per hour if the crossing begins and ends on a roadway with a speed limit of 35 miles per hour or less and occurs at an intersection of approximately 90 degrees. -While I tend to not pay much attention to clearly disgruntled speakers, I also felt that the council tended to ignore some other speakers that brought forth their concerns. Their issues were not discussed, and at least one of the speakers felt "ignored ". 1 feel this speaker's issues should have been acknowledged and, at least, briefly discussed. It was like the result (water rates) were pre- ordained. So..... Why would a resident bother to take their time, calm their nerves, and try to present a concern to the council? Even if the council disagrees, they (you) should encourage residents to give their input and speak their opinions. Disagreement does not need to be personal. An acknowledgement of the problems and brief comments would seem appropriate. The local paper also wasn't too positive when it stated that the issues regarding water rate increases were ignored. -Sewer Rates. 1 have decided to vote against the sewer initiative - -- BUT also believe the rates are way to high. The high rates need a more systemic solution than the patchwork which the initiative provides. While difficult to reconcile all taxes, fees and handling of capital improvements, it is clear that Rohnert Park's (and Santa Rosa, Cotati, Sebastopol) rates are some of the highest in California. It doesn't take too much effort to do some spot checks across the state. I think the initiative is the wrong way to solve the problem, but in my opinion the rates are excessive. With the large recent increases in water and garbage, the initiative will be more appealing to residents. BTW - 10 minutes ago I spent 15 minutes taking a survey on this initiative. It seems someone is testing the water. -it would seem to me that the council has many ways to address these kind of issues. If Cotati can pass a resolution to impeach President Bush, Rohnert Park can certainly make it clear that we are all unhappy with sewer and water rates. Pass a resolution, call county administrators, tell political friends they are too high, attend SCWA meetings, contact your representatives, scrub budgets, write a letter to the President - -- but at least acknowledge that the rates are too high, and do "something" to help Rohnert Park residents. It may be that we ultimately are stuck with high rates and increasing costs, but that gets back to trying to find a systemic solution to these long term commitments. -From what I have seen on previous presentations /documents, the technical folks in Rohnert Park administration seem to have been excited with the Geysers project. It is certainly an exciting technology and a "neat" thing to do. BUT, I certainly hope that someone has gone back and examined the process which got us into such high rates (and high increases). Should residents expect large bills and large increases to continue... and continue... and continue? Or are there other things that can be done to keep the infrastructure and costs within reason? -if the Doubletree's sewer rate has gone up $45,000 in the past two years - this would seem excessive. BTW, the owner of my local coffee shop complains bitterly about Rohnert Park water and sewer rates. I would expect that, given the chance, he would move the business elsewhere. Are we driving businesses out of Rohnert Park? -Staff presentations. I thought the presentations were well structured and presented well. BUT - they simply reflected the "party line ", and a lot was missing. Again, what alternatives were examined? It's interesting that during the discussion regarding park maintenance by disabled people, it was mentioned that travel budgets could be looked at for the extra $12K, but none of the staff presentations on water /sewer /garbage addressed any other budget items. I'm aware that personnel items cannot be discussed in public meetings, but there are a whole bunch of current and planned expenses that present alternatives to such drastic rate increases. If, as it appears to be in Santa Rosa, that city employees are earning well above the average resident income /benefits - this needs to be addressed for the future. These are long term commitments, which I expect are part of the problem when the council says a sewer rollback would bankrupt the city. And, YES, nobody wants sewage running in the streets - but that is another problem. -Park Maintenance. This is certainly a difficult item. On one hand, it is only $12K difference. On the other hand, with Rohnert Park claiming possible bankruptcy for sewer rollback, we should not be giving money away. If it is ONLY $12K, I would like a check to help buy my wife a car. Again, my purpose is simply to provide you with my perceptions. I hope this does not seem too critical, as 1 really do not intend that. I also hope tonight's council meeting went well. I stayed home to watch Hillary. 8/27/2008 Nature Sincerely, -,Z' lei &'at& .S# f& 707 - 206 -9139 Julirog @hotmail.com Page 3 of 3 8/27/2008 North Lightbooks & Cafe Home N "RTIi L.t Si.:r ll dJ1.Y ii b' d K S tk"L C A F E O't Copyright 2007 forth Light t3o,&aet Page 1 of 1 Last Updated Tuesday, August 26, 2008 10:37 AM— -, "Coffee is a beverage that puts one to sleep when not drank." d" Thursday August 28th @ 730pm t1 ♦ Brindl Sunday August 31st 14pm ♦ Eldorado Sycopators CAF$ HOURS: • Monday: 7:30am -7pm • Twsdajc 7:30am -7pm • Wednesday:7:30am -7pm • 7* /jsn4- 7:30am -1 l.%pm (live music, $ 3.00 a pint happy hour 5:30 - 11:00) • Friday. 7:30am- 7:00pm (with live music till 10:00pm) • Saiunigy.8.0)am -6pm Our goal at North Light Books & Cafe is to be a values led, community based business where we are able to he of service to our customers, staff and ourselves. 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The information I provided you is important and the public should be made aware. In summary, your staff and city attorney recommended, and 2 of you voted to award a contract to ABM Janitorial Services; a company that has a history of hiring illegal immigrants, just 3 weeks ago an ICE federal raid found illegal immigrants were the janitors in a County courthouse, the County had awarded a contract to ABM, as the lowest responsible bidder, for janitorial services.... Sound familiar? In addition ABM Janitorial Services, the company your staff and city attorney recommended, and 2 of you voted to award a contract to, has paid wages as low as $5.15 an hour, no health insurance, and labor strikes across the county, most recently in May at Google's Mountain View campus. Google later agreed to pay all of its workers hired through ABM a living wage even if their contractor refused to do so. If the city of Rohnert Park had to do this you would be paying out more money than if you had kept Rohnert Park Services, OADS. I asked last night if Rohnert Park has a Living Wage Ordinance and I suggest you revisit what kind of background checks if any are done prior to awarding a contract with a company that pays peanuts, hires illegal immigrants and has been accused of "intimidating, interrogating, harassing, threatening, and retaliating against workers ". I realize money is tight these days but am fairly certain your constituents would be outraged if this had gone through. Thank you for your time, Diane Reilly Torres Attached is what I provided the City Clerk for the record. Diane Reilly Torres 8/27/2008 e -mail the Council care of Beth Lidster August 27, 2008 Lawrence S. Torres Sr. Diane Reilly Torres 1657 Rainier Av. Petaluma 94954 765 -6696 dreillytorres @sbcglobal.net RE Rohnert Park City Council Agenda Item #6 Park Cleaning Services ---------- - - - - -- -Gave this to Rohnert Park City Clerk August 26, 2008 city council meeting I am writing you about your considering to award a contract for Park Cleaning Services to ABM Janitorial Services instead of staying with Rohnert Park Services. I want to point out some hidden costs that you may not be aware of. When I read that RPS gets $8.25 an hour, I thought to myself, gee how much does ABM pay their workers? They must be hiring illegal immigrants. Then I thought how if would effect your city with developmentally challenged adults not having anything to do and no money. How will it affect public safety and other city services? I understand your concerns that if you don't go with the lower bidder you may be criticized that you are fiscally irresponsible. Although my husband and I live in Petaluma, we both have family and friends live here and everyone we spoke said they would only feel proud of their City Council, because it's the right thing to do. Aug 5, 2008 - -- -The Phoenix - Feds nab alleged illegal aliens – ...County Communications Director John A. Corcoran Monday confirmed that some of those workers employed by ABM Industries Inc. performed janitorial services in public areas at the county courthouse... "Right now, they (ABM) are still cleaning for us but we are going to investigate the matter further," ...... The county in March 2007 awarded a $242,016 contract to ABM, as the lowest responsible bidder, for janitorial services..... the contract requires ABM to comply with all local, state and federal laws and regulations. "If we find out that the company knew or should have known (the illegal status of some of its workers), we would end the contract," said Corcoran. May 22, 2008 - - -- Janitors strike for wages- Nearly 100 University janitors.. on strike— At least three public safety officials and two officers surrounded the crowd outside ABM's office, redirecting car traffic that was intentionally blocked by demonstrating workers. -- -Under the former contract with ABM, hourly worker wages increased by a total of $1 over five years.... ABM's starting offer in the current contract negotiations was a five -year contract with a wage increase of 10 cents per year .... ABIVI has also said that the rising cost of Medicare may prevent the contractor from providing health insurance to the workers. 2 A similar demonstration took place the following day at Google's Mountain View campus. Google later agreed to pay all of its workers hired through ABM a living wage even if their contractor refused to do so. Genentech, another Silicon Valley company, recently announced it will follow Google's example. May 3, 2008 - -- Orange County Janitors Vote Overwhelmingly to Authorize Strike..... Irresponsible cleaning contractors have illegally tried to silence janitors who are standing up for justice, according to charges that the janitors' union is preparing to file with the federal labor board against Able, ABM, One Source DMS and others for intimidating, interrogating, harassing, threatening and retaliating against workers... A janitor would need to work 112 hours a week to support their family on the current wages. Janitors currently earn $8.65 or $18,000 a year, and must pay up to 89% of their wages on rent for a one - bedroom apartment in Orange County ... October 31, 2006 - -- Houston Janitors Setting Up Picket Lines in Other Cities Starting Tonight- -- "No family can survive on $20 a day," said SEIU Local 5 janitor Ascension Blanco, an ABM janitor in Houston who makes the minimum wage of $5.15 an hour and does not have health insurance.... Local janitors inspire striking in other cities ........With ABM's billions, they can't cough up a living wage for their slaves ... ABM Janitorial Services operates 111 branch offices in 42 states.... ...Janitor's union clutters picture for building owners - Houston... ABM's parent company, San Francisco -based ABM Industries Inc., ... The SEIU is reportedly seeking wages of. about $10 an hour for janitorial employees... Months of marches and protests in Cincinnati end with successful negotiations.-- - Janitors with current wages as low as the Federal minimum wage of $5.85 an hour will earn at least $9.00 an hour by 2012.... "How can we call ourselves a first class city when we treat people like second class citizens... February 1 2005 A lean, mean outsourcing routine: best -value approaches to better janitorial services .............. When Mark Armstrong, facilities maintenance coordinator for the City of Santa Rosa, CA, joined the city's facility team in 1992, the lowest bid process was a way of life when it came to selecting janitorial services providers. "We went through two or three different contractors through 1999." he says. "We Were not quite satisfied with the service, it was always marginal or below, and we were continually spending time calling and writing letters to get the contractor back to document problems. It was a lot of administrative time spent." The phrase "you get what you pay for" might be more than a bit cliche. But, perhaps no other combination of words more aptly describes the fate of many lowest -bid janitorial service contracts in the commercial buildings industry. Too often, facilities managers who use the lowest bid process find themselves repeatedly re- evaluating contracts and sending out new requests for proposals (RFP) within a short timeframe. The lowest bid doesn't necessarily mean the best value for cleaning budget dollars. There's more than price when it comes to securing a good cleaning services contract..... July 13, 2005 - -Among Janitors, Labor Violations Go With the Job - New York Times - From the age of 14, Isaias Garcia cleaned office buildings, waxing floors and scrubbing bathrooms, as long as 16 hours a day... building owners have increasingly hired outside contractors to cut their labor costs. The cleaning contractors frequently hire immigrants, often without proper papers and at low wages, trying to squeeze out profits as they submit rock -bottom bids to win business. The immigrant workers dare not complain about safety or minimum -wage violations for fear of being fired - and possibly deported. In this netherworld, cleaning contractors sometimes hire illegal immigrants for $3.50 an hour, considerably less than the $5.15 - an -hour federal minimum wage - - -- Company hired illegal immigrants to work in county buildings..Advised by the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency that it had illegal aliens on its payroll...ABM opted for the second option, asking the suspected illegal employees to report to a central location last Thursday under the guise of a training session. A total of 42 workers were arrested .... The mission of Old Adobe Developmental Services, Inc., to provide opportunities for Individuals with developmental challenges to reach their fullest potentials The Petaluma Recycling Center opened its doors in 9974 at the corner of Thompson Lane and Bodega Avenue in Petaluma. It was one of the first opportunities for persons with developmental challenges to earn a paycheck Rohnert Park Services specializes in assisting people to resolve behavioral issues within the context of community work and participation. On the job training emphasizes skill development, work quality, job specific body mechanics, use of tools and equipment, in addition to work - related competencies (worker - consumer economic cycle, banking, public transportation). The socialization /communication component, also provided within the context of the community, involves the acquisition of skills to replace those behavioral barriers impeding employment in a less restrictive setting. ABM Janitorial Services, the largest division of giant ABM Industries ( NYSE.ABM ) among the largest facility services contractors listed in the New York Stock Exchange instead of staying with Rohnert Park Services, created by OADS, a Non- Profit who has been around since 9979 because persons with developmental challenges have much to offer the community U� ti l o CITY OF ANAHEIM MAYOR CURT PRINGLE Council: miscellaneous grog Communicat►ons Agenda Copy tot . 5. tri COUP to: D . Sc]irT - August 19, 2008 The Honorable Jake Mackenzie Mayor, City of Rohnert Park 6750 Commerce Blvd. Rohnert Park, CA 94928 Dear Mayor Mackenzie: As the Mayor of the City of Anaheim and a member of the State's Public Employee Post - Employment Benefits Commission of last year, I understand the importance and complexity of providing public employee benefits. For local, state and federal government agencies, funding pensions and health care for both active and retired employees have major short-term and long -term budget implications. The ongoing increases and uncertainty of health care costs make the long -term budget planning even more challenging. As city and county leaders, we know that local governments compete with the private sector for employees and in order to attract and retain top talent, we need to be able to offer competitive benefits packages. Yet we have the obligation to spend the taxpayers' dollars wisely. Here in Anaheim, we recently adopted a new plan to address the funding of retiree medical benefits. I thought you might be interested in learning more about our approach. Starting in 2001 through 2007, the City of Anaheim took the difficult step of closing its defined benefit plan for retiree medical, making us one of the few governmental entities to eliminate a long standing benefit available with most public sector employment. We decided that closing the defined benefit plan and replacing it with a defined contribution plan would protect our city's taxpayers from the risks of increasing healthcare costs. The defined contribution plan created a savings vehicle with a fixed employer contribution and investment earnings to assist our retirees with their post - employment health care costs, which can be one of retirement's greatest expenses. At the same time, Anaheim continues to provide access for all eligible retirees to group medical plans to bridge the gap between age at retirement and eligible age for Medicare. Retirees that are Medicare eligible are then required to enroll in Medicare. 200 South Anaheim Boulevard, Anaheim, California 92805 (714) 765 -5247 • FAX (714) 765 -5164 • www.anaheim.net Although we changed the benefit structure significantly for future retirees, Anaheim is committed to honoring the financial obligations created from the previously offered defined benefit plan and to fulfill the promised benefits to the current retirees and those active employees vested in the closed plan. To do this in the most fiscally responsible manner, the city has, over the past twenty years, set aside a portion of the estimated future costs as determined by an actuarial. On June 10, 2008, the Anaheim City Council adopted a resolution to address our post - employment benefit obligations. I have included a copy of the resolution, but the highlights include: • Adoption of a policy to pre -fund all existing and future obligations • Participation in an irrevocable trust that is well invested under the control of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CALPERS) Board of Administration as allowed for by the passage of AB 554 • Deposit into the trust of approximately $63,000,000 or 50% of the current obligation • Commit to continue to increase investment in the pool until our entire obligation is fully funded. We were committed to taking this important step towards gaining control of future health care costs for our retired employees. If you would like more details on how we created this trust and how it will be used, please don't hesitate to contact me or Kristine Ridge, Anaheim's Human Resources Director (714.765.5209 or Kridgeganaheim.net). Best regards, Curt Pringle Mayor Enclosure RESOLUTION NO. 2008- 071 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM ADOPTING A POLICY TO PRE -FUND THE POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFIT OBLIGATIONS OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM WHEREAS the City of Anaheim, as a public entity within the State, provides certain full time employees post - employment benefits such as healthcare; and WHEREAS these benefits serve the public good by enabling the attraction and retention of qualified public employees; and WHEREAS the Governmental Accounting Standards Board issued Statements 43 and 45, which set forth standards on accounting and reporting for post employment benefits by governmental entities; and WHEREAS the State of California Public Employee Post - Employment Benefits Commission issued a report which sets forth recommendations for addressing unfunded post - employment benefits; and WHEREAS the City of Anaheim recognizes its commitment to identify and make public its post - employment benefits' liability and to fund such obligations in the most financially prudent manner, the City of Anaheim does find that it is in the best interest of the City to adopt the following policy. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Anaheim that the City of Anaheim hereby adopts a policy to pre -fund all existing and future post employment benefit obligations; that with the completion of this fiscal year the City of Anaheim will pre -fund approximately $63,000,000, or 50% of the current post employment benefit obligation, and for each succeeding fiscal year at the adoption of the City's Annual Budget the City Council of the City of Anaheim will dedicate funds to continue to pre -fund this obligation until it is 100% funded at the completion of the amortization period; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all pre - funding contributions will be placed in an irrevocable trust for the exclusive purpose of funding post employment benefits; that such contributions will be well invested in order to receive yield; and that each year the City Council of the City of Anaheim will publicly disclose in all appropriate financial documents the complete amount of the post employment benefits liability and that liability will be determined using the most appropriate actuarial practices and assumptions and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. FA0T4082CS.D0C THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION is approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Anaheim this 10th day of June, 2008 by the following roll call vote. AYES: Mayor Pringle, Council Members Hernandez, Sidhu, Galloway, Kring NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE MAYOR OF THE CITY 09"HEIM ATTEST: -�� 2 � CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM APPROVED AS TO FORM: ,LACK L. 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It was based on the Governor's latest proposal, including the three -year, $675 million take of redevelopment funds. It lost on a party -line vote, 24 -15. Following the defeat of the Senate Democratic budget proposal, Senate Republicans were challenged to present their own proposal. They did so on Saturday. In addition to taking $675 million in redevelopment funds- -the same as in the Governor's and Senate Democrats' proposals —the Republicans proposed taking another $349 million in redevelopment housing set aside funds, bringing their total take to over $1 billion! That housing figure comes. from the FY 2006 -07 Controller's reports from redevelopment agencies which show that agencies have that much in LMIHF which is not encumbered and not designated for housing projects. Where Things Stand The Senate Democrats have already voiced opposition to the proposal but not because of the redevelopment issue. The Governor issued a statement Saturday, stating the proposal is "not fiscally responsible," but again, he did not base his comments on the redevelopment issue. See CRA's response to the three proposals here. The good news is that none of the three plans propose to borrow against local government revenues under Propositions 1A and 42. The Senate and Assembly finished their regular business on August 31 by the constitutional deadline. Both will continue to meet to resolve the Budget impasse with the Senate scheduled to meet every day. We do not know when the next vote on a budget proposal will occur. There do not appear to be any budget packages being formulated in the Assembly.. 93rV$ Al State Legislators Need to Hear from Local Officials and Community Interests It is important that local government officials and other community leaders continue to talk to their legislators about the need to abide by the Constitution and not attempt to take local redevelopment funds to balance their n budget. We urge you to work with your League Field Managers to set up face -to -face meetings with Assembly Members this Thursday and Friday when they are likely to be in their districts. 11W 1r are some old and nevv points that I I %A to be C�imphaslL2d.VV lth yVUl 1 IVI V legislators: Legislators are being told the cut to redevelopment is "only 5%" when State programs are taking larger cuts. That claim distorts the reality in most agencies which have relatively little funding available for new investments after funds are set aside for affordable housing, pass - throughs to schools and counties are paid, debt service on bonds is paid, and past contractual obligations are fulfilled. We know that some agencies have less than 5% of their total funds received available to make new ERAF payments. . The State taking redevelopment funds is like farmers eating their seed corn. That is because redevelopment dollars leverage private sector dollars, which, in turn, put people to work and generate more activity in the overall economy -both of which produce more state and local tax dollars. Through economic modeling, CRA estimates that a take of $675 million will cause a loss of $466 million in State tax revenues! . Another example of the folly of cutting redevelopment funding to balance the State budget comes from the investment banking firm of Stone,& Youngberg (S &Y). S &Y has pointed out that because investors will believe a three -year cut in redevelopment funding will become permanent, there will be a huge reduction in bonding capacity for redevelopment agencies. S &Y estimates the $225 million annual loss of revenues will rob local governments of $2.7 to $3.0 billion of bonding capacity, and thus, that much in investments in local communities. The Senate Republican plan proposes to take another $349 million in redevelopment funds that must be used to improve and increase the supply of affordable housing in California. California's housing woes are well known from chronic shortages of housing that average families can afford to the current melt -down in markets from over- priced mortgages. A recent study done for the California Building Industry Association (CBIA) estimates that each newly built home produces an average of $16,000 in state tax revenues and $3,500 in taxes for the locality. In the words of CBIA, cutting redevelopment funding is a "dubious fiscal strategy." . Takes of redevelopment funds are unconstitutional. Article XVI, Section 16 of the California Constitution specifies that redevelopment tax increment must go to redevelopment agencies. Relying on redevelopment funds to balance the State budget that may be later overturned by a court only continues the chronic imbalance in the State budget. Help CRA Make the Case at the State Capitol If your agency has not yet sent CRA information on how these cuts will adversely affect your community, please do so quickly so that we can make that information available to legislators in the next few days. Thanks to those of you who have sent us or the League Field Managers that information! We are asking that you continue to issue press releases detailing what affects the takes will have on local community projects. (See our last Legislative Update. CRA needs specific information from agencies that would be unable to make payments under the three proposals because of existing indebtedness or other legal obligations. We also need information from agencies which might be able to make the payments but would have little left for making new economic development investments. In addition, we need information about what important economic development investments or community projects will have to be eliminated, delayed, or cut back as a result of having to make ERAF payments which can also be included in your press release. Please send all information and press releases to Ihenegar @calredevelop.org. Upcoming Events (Click here for more info Introduction to Redevelopment Seminar/Workshop Crowne Plaza Anaheim Resort (in Garden Grove) September 24 -25, 2008 Transforming Obsolete Strip Developments into Community Assets Hilton Concord Hotel October 8, 2008 Affordable Housing Conference/Workshop Doubletree Hotel, Sacramento October 29 -30, 2008 Introduction to Redevelopment Seminar/Workshop Hilton Concord February 11 -12, 2009 Annual Conference £i EXPO Monterey Conference Center April 1 -3, 2009 Forward email Email Marketing by ® SafeUnsubscribe@ This email was sent to sdonley @rpcity.org by jfreitas@calredevelop.org. Update Profile /Email Address I Instant removal with Safetlnsubscribe'"^ (Privacy Policy. C+alw6trtcWtact' TRY IT FREE California Redevelopment Association 1 1400 K Street, Suite 204 1 Sacramento I CA 1 95814 Paul D. Stutrud P. O. Box 2205 Rohnert Park CA 94927 -2205 1 September 2008 Jake MacKenzie, Mayor Members of the Rohnert Park City Council 6750 Commerce Boulevard Rohnert Park CA 94928 RE: Neighborhood Preservation Department RECEIt1ED SEP 0 3 2008 CI-PI OF Rf3HNERT PARK Dear Mr. MacKenzie and members of the City Council: Z us tions do.g 1 ' At the last city council meeting, Mr. Lew Taber, came before you to discuss the issue of his newly erected fence in front of his home on Holly Avenue. I had a similar experience when I lived in Novato and I think I should tell my story for the value of comparison. I bought a brand new house in 1975 on San Marin Drive in Novato, Marin County. Two weeks after my family and I moved into our new house San Marin Drive was designated as a "truck route" to service a quarry that was just outside the city limits. The trucks were noisy, messy and apparently the drivers had no regard that San Marin Drive was predominately a residential street. On San Marin Drive, there was an elementary school and a high school and one gas station that eventually closed. There were other developments done a few years later. But we were having a serious problem with the big trucks. In fact, a little girl on her way to the elementary school was run over and killed. There were also several accidents where people's cars were hit as they backed out of their driveways by the big speeding trucks. I decided to build a fence in front of my house because, at that time, I thought it would help break the noise from the numerous big trucks and trailers roaring back and forth on their way to and from the quarry and to Highway 101. I learned later there was more to the noise impact issue. I went to the Novato library and looked up the ordinances to find out if I needed a permit to build a fence. No permit was needed and there was a fifteen back from the front property line and not over six feet tall I would not need a permit. There was a height limitations of 36 inches in the first fifteen feet zone. I built the fence. Six feet high and 20 feet back from the front property line. Several months later, as I was working out in my front yard, a man stopped by who said he was the zoning administrator and that my fence was "illegal" He asked me if I had a tape measure and I said "Sure, I will go get it." He made a measurement from the house side of sidewalk and then told me the fence was illegal because it had to be 20 feet and it was only 17 feet. I told him I understood that the distance was 15 feet. The zoning administrator told me that our tract of houses had a different set back distance than the city's ordinances and that I would have to tear the fence down. I asked jujij toy show life tllc vrdmance. Ile LlO me UY come dv VY11 to b oll cc [It c11�y 1i�iii a[td ile would give me a copy. I got a copy of the ordinance and then I looked at my assessor's map and found that there were two notations. One was that there is a six foot wide "maintenance" easement that included a three foot wide "sidewalk " easement. The property line was at the curb and not on the dwelling side of the sidewalk, just as it was stated in the other "fence" ordinance. At th e city zoning administer's office we discussed the issue of the easements and I thought I had finally had the issue resolved. But, about a year later I got a summons from the count, "State of California vs Stutrud." on the 'legality" of my fence. I went to an attorney and we talked about what had happened, so far. I also told him that I was convinced that my fence was correctly built and that I was not going to tear it down. In our final discussion of the case, I asked the attorney what would happen if the judge and jury still didn't agree with me. The attorney said I would go to jail for being in contempt. I told the attorney, I was prepared to go to jail. I then went home and started my research. I went door to door through out our 101 house tract to those houses that had similar "alleged" violations of the zoning ordinance. Several of the houses directly across the street from my house had been the builder's "model" houses and had been landscaped by the builder. There were various plants that were well over the thirty inch height within the first 20 feet restriction on all of the model houses. There were other similar violations up and down the street in regards to plants and fences that were too tall for the "30 inch high in the first twenty feet" zone. The house right next door to me had a four foot high fence made up of brick columns and wooden rails. There was another house further down the block that had a forty inches high fence. Down the street on the north side was a house that had a six foot high fence that was at the end of garage and was totally legal in terms of the required setback. I explained to each person that I talked to that I was taking the fence issue to court, at the bequest of the city. It is rather interesting that the man at the house with the totally legal six foot fence took it down a couple days after I was there and the house with the forty inch high fence cut it down to 30 inches the following weekend. My day in court was quickly coming. In the meantime, I was also having a magazine article about construction defect problems with the houses in our tract. On the day before I was to go to court, I got a call from New West Magazine asking me to come over to San Francisco to go over the completed article with their attorney to make sure everything was copesetic. While I was there at the New West Magazine meeting I got a telephone call from my wife telling me that the court date had been canceled. City hall did not tell her why. The next day, I went over to City Hall to find out what had happened to the court date. They would not give me a straight answer except to say that "We may come after you later." Some time later, the city attorney lost his employment with the City of Novato. Now, I did further investigations of the matter of fence setbacks and how the city was not enforcing them anywhere else in the city. They were not being enforced. The guy who was the zoning administrator also left his employment with the city. Why? Why did the city all of a sudden, like here in Rohnert Park, start enforcing "zoning details" years later, after a tract has been built and other neighbors have built fences or planted bushes that exceed the set back ordinances? I think that if there is to be an enforcement effort on some ordinance like this one at issue, that there should be appropriate public hearings and notifications published in the newspaper. To suddenly have an enforcement effort without any kind of prior public notification is not the way to run city hall. To have a part-time person out hunting for violations without being consistent to all violators is also not a way to run city hall. I think Mr. Taber should be allowed to keep his fence. The fence I built in Novato is still standing and ... there are trees in the twenty foot height easement area of that house that are twenty feet tall. Who cares? Who makes the issues? Thank you for your consideration, Paul D. Stutrud cc: Lew Taber Community Voice COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (9/08/08) t �, _:. r ' .�'� ?3 s i4 `c...s- Ott ; er .� z ,� -z Z:,,v�. fi` a rte: S�. � ��V� •,� T .�� � r - z r �: s � .c -4t � � 3. �i"1.' �•�� ' � � S+�n -. 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Darrin Jenkins / Director of Engineer Water use Statistics 9/04/08 Lidster, Beth RECEIVED SEP 0 � 2008 From: Jenkins, Darrin Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2008 4:04 PM To: Lidster, Beth Subject: Water Use Statistics Council: Miscellaneous mho` iunicafic Agenda Copy to: CODv to: Please provide the following information to the city council via communications: Page 1 of 1 '! p y 61 The Sonoma County Water Agency asked that its water contractors use no more Russian River water than they used in 2007 during the summer months. From June through August 2007 Rohnert Park used 1190 acre -feet of water. From June through August 2008, Rohnert Park used 1190 acre -feet of water. Rohnert Park is on target to meet the SCWA's request. Darrin Jenkins, PE Director of Engineering Services /City Engineer City of Rohnert Park 6750 Commerce Blvd. Rohnert Park, CA 94928 (707) 588 -2243 dajenkins @rpcity.org 9/4/2OnR COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (9/08/08) o�si., �.�„s"nr'��2•:r °�:%`2�. �'r.,;�.`i_:��IV, � ro �5;.. ,'u .m `.,:x'�S.',r:.F�3'�,�1- Z�'..; �3.£'. 1Fv,�a _`.°f�f���a.`K�a` .z."''4�: .D�,".x. ,..a.�.5 .. Communications Distributed (9103/08) 1. Roger Spinks / Resident Observations and suggestions for Council 8/27/08 2. Diane Reilly Torres / Petaluma ABM Janitorial concerns 8/27/08 3. Mayor Curt Pringle / City of Anaheim Funding of Retiree Medical Benefits 8/28/08 4. H. A. Catts / Resident Supporting OADS 8/28/08 5. Assembl member Jared Huffman 2007/08 Legislation - Final 9102108 6. CA Redevelopment Association State Budget Plans 9/02/08 7. Paul Stutrud / Resident Neighborhood Preservation 9/03/08 Communications Distributed. •• lerherital Packet (9/05/08 8. 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Regional Water Quality Control Board Executive Officer's Summary Report re: Ballot Initiative to 8/15/08 Reduce Current Sewer Services Charges State of California Regional Water Quality Control Board North Coast Region COUNCIL: MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS AGENDA COPY TO: COPY TO: ,..- ITEM: 2 Catherine Kuhlman August 15, 2008 EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S SUMMARY REPORT 8:30 a.m., Thursday, September 11, 2008 Regional Water Quality Control Board Hearing Room 5550 Skylane Boulevard, Suite A Santa Rosa, CA 95403 SUBJECT: Public Hearing to consider Resolution No. R1- 2008 -0103 in the matter of Ballot Initiative to Reduce City of Rohnert Park's Current Sewer Services Charges to Charges in Effect on January 1, 2006 Discussion and Background For the Board's consideration today, staff has prepared tentative Resolution No. R1- 2008 -0103 to take action on this subject matter. On July 22, 2008, the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park adopted a resolution directing that an Initiative to Reduce City of Rohnert Park's Sewer Service Rate to Rates in Effect on January 1, 2006 (Initiative) be presented to the City of Rohnert Park voters at the general election on November 4, 2008. Rohnert Park's sewer system serves 43,000 residents and the City owns and maintains 77 miles of sewer pipes, three sewer pump stations and two -3 mile long pressurized pipes that send sewage to the Laguna Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Laguna Wastewater Treatment Plant and its associated reclamation and disposal system, is owned and operated by the City of Santa Rosa as part of the Subregional Water Reuse System. Rohnert Park, Cotati, Sebastopol and South Park County Sanitation District are under contractual obligations to pay Santa Rosa to treat, and then reuse and /or dispose, all of the sewage generated within the partner communities. A report has been prepared by the City of Rohnert Park detailing the impacts of the initiative measure. The Executive Summary of that report is reproduced below and the full text is included as an attachment. "Sewer Rate Initiative 9212 Report July 2008 Report on the impacts of Initiative Measure to Reduce Rohnert Park Sewer Service Charges in accordance with California Elections Code Section 9212 Executive Summary Item 2 -2- City of Rohnert Park Resolution No. R1 -2008 -0103 Pursuant to Election Code Section 9212, the City of Rohnert Park has prepared this report analyzing the impact of a voter initiative ( "Initiative') that proposes to reduce Rohnert Park's current sewer service charges to the charges in effect on January 1, 2006. The petition for this initiative received sufficient signatures to qualify for the next general election, scheduled for November 4, 2008. If adopted by the voters, the proposed rate reduction would take effect on December 29, 2008. The reduction would lower Sewer Service Charges for both current residential and commercial users, with certain commercial users benefiting significantly. The rate reduction does not provide Rohnert Park with sufficient revenue to cover the cost of providing sewer service. The negative fiscal impact of this Initiative on Rohnert Park is significant. In Fiscal Year 2008 -09, the sewer enterprise fund would realize a revenue loss of $1.6 million. In Fiscal Year 2009 -10, the revenue loss would grow to $3.4 million and effectively wipe -out out the system's operating reserves. At some point in Fiscal Year 2010 -11 or earlier, the system would run out of money and no longer be able to meet its financial obligations. Rohnert Park's ability to operate the sewer system effectively would rapidly decline, making system failures likely. System failures would result in backups that would lead to overflow of raw sewage into the streets. With the collapse of the sewer enterprise fund, Rohnert Park would incur substantial financial and legal liability. Rohnert Park is one of five agencies that sends sewage to the Santa Rosa Subregional System for treatment. Rohnert Park would default on its contractual obligations to the Subregional System. Like most agencies, Rohnert Park uses debt - financing to pay for capital improvements to its sewer system. Rohnert Park would default on its debt payments. Federal and state laws, as well as legal settlements, have imposed a number of requirements on the operation of Rohnert Park's sewer system. Rohnert Park would no longer be able to comply with these requirements. In the short-term, the general fund would be used to address these liabilities. Rohnert Park is in the midst of a multi -year plan to correct a structural deficit in its general fund. The general fund does not have sufficient reserves to cover losses from the sewer enterprise fund. For the general fund to assume the sewer system's liabilities, most non- essential services would be eliminated. Rohnert Park would be required to take drastic action, such as ceasing operation of its parks and recreation system, performing arts center, and senior center. Public safety and administrative services would be reduced to the minimum levels allowed by law. While these cuts would temporarily address the sewer system's liabilities, at some point in Fiscal Year 2010 -11 or Fiscal Year 2011 -12, Rohnert Park would run out of money. Rohnert Park would be required to consider bankruptcy." Tentative Resolution No. R1- 2008 -0103 Throughout the fifty -eight year recorded history of items considered, and actions taken by the North Coast Regional Water Board to protect water quality, the issue of adequate funding for public infrastructure has been discussed and debated countless times. The obligation to protect water quality, public health and the environment imposed by law on government at all levels compels municipal entities to adequately plan, design, construct, operate, and maintain sewer collection, treatment, reuse, and disposal systems. Item 2 -3- City of Rohnert Park Resolution No. R1- 2008 -0103 The one constant theme and consequence repeated throughout history, is that without adequate funding to support the public works activities like those outlined above, the systems eventually fail. Proposed Resolution No. R1- 2008 -0103 recognizes the impact of the subject ballot initiative and underscores the mission of the.Regional Water Board to protect water quality in the region. PRELIMINARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. R1- 2008 -0103 Attachments: 1. Tentative Resolution No. R1- 2008 -0103 2. City of Rohnert Park Resolution No. 2008 -133, adopted by the City Council on August 12, 2008. 3. Full text of the Sewer Rate Initiative 9212 Report. California Regional Water Quality Control Board North Coast Region Resolution No. R1- 2008 -0103 Ballot Initiative to Reduce City of Rohnert Park's Current Sewer Services Charges to Charges in Effect on January 1, 2006 Whereas, On July 22, 2008 the City of Rohnert Park adopted a resolution directing that an Initiative to Reduce City of Rohnert Park's Current Sewer Services Charges to Charges in Effect on January 2006 be on the ballot at the general election of November 4, 2008, and; Whereas, This Board is responsible for ensuring that sewage is collected, treated and disposed of in a manner that is protective of water quality, public health and the environment, and; Whereas, Rohnert Park collects fees from rate payers to fund the City's share of the Santa Rosa Subregional Water Reuse System and to maintain an adequate collection system, and; Whereas, Rolling back rates, according to the Report on the Impact of Initiative Measure to Reduce Rohnert Park Sewer Service Charges in Accordance with California Elections Code Section 9212 (The Report) prepared by the City of Rohnert Park, will jeopardize the ability of the City of maintain a collection system that will prevent frequent and dangerous sewage spills within the community and into its creeks that drain to the Laguna de Santa Rosa and eventually to the Russian River, and; Whereas, Rolling back rates, according to The Report, will jeopardize the ability of the City to maintain its financial obligation to the subregional system without cuts to other City services, and; Whereas, The Board fully understands and supports the public's desire for cost savings and control over development activities in their communities, and; Whereas, Enforcement, and fines against cities that spill sewage to waterways, particularly due to a failure to properly maintain facilities, provide adequate staffing, and plan and execute necessary upgrades, is a priority for this Board, and; Whereas, This Board notes the recent proposed fine of $1.6 million to the Sewerage Agency of Southern Marin for sewage spills resulting from alleged understaffing, inadequate equipment maintenance, and lack of proper expenditures to reliably operate a wastewater treatment plant; Resolution No. R1- 2008 -0103 2 Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board recognizes that the Initiative to Reduce City of Rohnert Park's Current Sewer Services Charges to Charges in Effect on January 2006, if approved by the voters, will result in a significant loss of revenue to the City of Rohnert Park, revenue legally directed at properly maintainina and operatina its sewer collection system, and; Be It Further Resolved, that the City of Rohnert Park is compelled to comply, without exception, with state and federal regulations applicable to the operation of its sewer collection system, and; Be It Further Resolved, that the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board is committed to protecting the public from exposure to sewage spills in their community and to sewage releases into local creeks that lead to the Laguna de Santa Rosa and the Russian River and that discharges of untreated sewage from publicly owned treatment and collection systems to waters of the state are not tolerated, and will be met with enforcement actions and fines. I, Catherine Kuhlman, Executive Officer, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a full, true, and correct copy of a Resolution adopted by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, North Coast Region, on September 11, 2008. Catherine Kuhlman Executive Officer Calendar of Events Next Council Meeting September 23, 2008 Tuesday, 9/9 Women In Business: "The Best in Networking" Sunday, 9/14 Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? Honoring Past Mayor Bob Blanchard 3 -5pm. Community Baptist Church 1620 Sonoma Avenue Thursday, 9/18 Senior Citizens Advisory Commission 1 pm. (PS /AB) Thursday, 9/18 Solar Sonoma County & Solar America Cities Grand Kickoff 4:00- 7:00pm. Sonoma Mountain Village Event Center [program @ 5pm]. Friday, 9/19 Senior Center Volunteer Appreciation Dinner 5:00pm. Community Center (JM/TS) Saturday, 9/20 Sonoma Mountain Art and Wine Festival www.rohnertparkchamber.om for info on Booth Council: X Miscellaneous Communications Agenda: 918108 X 9/3/08 -TG Copy to: September 24 -27 League of CA Cities North Bay Division: Annual Conference & Exposition Long Beach (JM) Saturday, 9/27 Oktoberfest Extravaganza Cotati La Plaza Thursday, 10/9 2008 Going Green Conference sponsored by North Bay Business Journal 7:30 -11:45 a.m. DoubleTree Hotel (JM) Saturday, 10/11 Community Celebration & Ribbon Cutting Event 1 -5pm New City Hall October 16 Mayors & Councilmembers meeting Sebastopol [Santa Rosa plans programs] Thursday & Friday, 10/16 -17 Bridging the Town /Gown Divide 2008 Conference Embassy Suites San Luis Obispo REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/31 for 2008 Legislative Briefings held Wednesday, 11/19 in Emeryville Wednesday, 11/19 2008 Legislative Briefings Emeryville AGENDA FORECAST Tuesday, September 23, 2008 Work Session: Budget: City of Rohnert Park / CIP Budget: Community Development Commission Council: X Miscellaneous Communications Agenda: 918108 X 9/3/08 -TG Copy to: Sonoma State University Student Report —Casey Jones, ASI Representative Presentations Recognizing Eric and Mary Burns for their Landscaping project on Eve Court Recognizing Chris Carreri for his efforts in coordinating volunteer labor to divert 2 tons of material from the building at 130 Avram Consent Calendar 2008 -Award of Contract for Water Quality Study 2008 - Approving Job Description and Salary Range for Administrative Analyst 2008 - Authorizing and Approving an Agreement with the Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce 2008 -Adopt 5 -year Capital Improvements Plan 2008- Amendment to the Affordable Housing Agreement for Watt Communities at Centre Ville LLC for the Centre Ville Project Individual Items ■ Notice of Conflict of Interest Code Amendments Changing Section _ Ordinance Conflict of Interest ■ Adoption of City Budget ■ Adopt Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan ■ Human Resources Staffing and Resources ■ Consideration of Fifth Amendment to the Agreement for Use of Santa Rosa Subregional Sewerage System Amendments to Rohnert Park's Parking Standards for certain Commercial uses ■ Council Protocols ■ Review of Fence Ordinance Ordinances Introduction of Wilfred/Dowdell Prezoning Ordinance Introduction of Ordinance Amending Section 10.20.010 of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code Declaring Prima Facie Speed Limits on certain Streets (RPX from Snyder to Petaluma Hill Road) Council Committee and /or other Reports Senior Citizens Advisory Commission 9/18 — AB/PS General Plan. Update Steering Committee 9/16 — JM/Vvm Economic Development Subcommittee 9/17 — AB/Vvm Other Senior Center Volunteer Appreciation Dinner 9/19 — JM/TS Community Development Adoption of Community Development Commission Budget 2008 - Authorizing an Agreement between COTS and the CDC to provide management services of CDC -owned shared living housing and a COTS - leased transitional home on Alma Street and Authorizing CDC financial assistance 2008 - Authorizing and Approving Amendment No. 6 to the SCAYD and CDC Agreement to provide homeless prevention services for households at risk of becoming homeless due to temporary financial hardship 2008- Approving Funding for Rebuilding Together Rohnert Park - Cotati Home Rehabilitation Services for low and very low income homeowners of Rohnert Park CDC: X Miscellaneous Communications Agenda: 918108 X 9/3/08 -TG Copy to: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION BILLS FOR APPROVAL September 10, 2008 Checks 5078 - 5083 Dated August 22 - September 3, 2008 $5,635.69 TOTAL $5,635.69 To: Steve Donley City of Rohnert Park From: ATUBroadband 707 585 7547 3x22102 13:511P, Page Z of 2 c'_assified advertising dept Contact: ��i✓ I PhonefFax: Target Air Date. 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