2005/06/28 City Council MinutesCITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES for:
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY
June 28, 2005
Tuesday
The Concurrent Meetings of the City of Rohnert Park for
the City Council and the Community Development Commission
met this date in Regular Session at 6:00 p.m. at the Rohnert
Park City Hall, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with
Mayor Mackenzie presiding.
CALL TO ORDER /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Mackenzie CALLED the Council Meeting to order at
6:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: (5) Councilmembers Flores, Smith and Spradlin;
Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez; Mayor Mackenzie
Absent: (0) None
Staff present for all or part of the Regular Session: City
Manager Donley, City Attorney Kenyon, Finance Services
Manager Lauchner, Senior Planner Bendorff, Building
Inspector Bruck, Interim Assistant City Manager /City
Engineer Jenkins, Senior Planner Bendorff, Neighborhood
Preservation Officer Denlis and City Clerk Hauff.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION:
Mayor Mackenzie adjourned Council to Closed Session to
consider Personnel Matters and Real Estate Negotiations.
REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Mackenzie reconvened Regular Session at 6:47 p.m. and
led the pledge of allegiance.
1. MAYOR'S REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION:
Mayor Mackenzie stated that there was no action to report
per the Closed Session.
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2. SCHEDULED APPEARANCES /PRESENTATIONS:
1. Seamus Seanachaoi regarding the Renaissance Fa-re:
Mr. Seanachaoi DISTRIBUTED an informational flier_ and
extended an INVITATION to the Councilmembers to attend
the Heart of the Forest Renaissance Faire at Stafford
Lake in Novato, July 9 through August 14, every
Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. He
encouraged the Councilmembers to step back in time and
support their local artists.
2. Laura Moss regarding making Rohnert Park a
Colon - Cancer Free Zone and Mayor's presentation of
resolution encouraging Colon Cancer Awareness:
Ms. Moss and Sheryl Khoo of the American Cancer
Society, as well as Linda, a colon cancer survivor,
discussed efforts to educate the public toward the
prevention of colon cancer via early detection. Said
group PRESENTED the Mayor with a framed photo of
himself accepting the American Cancer Society's
"Colon- Cancer Free Zone Challenge," as well as a
certificate recognizing Rohnert Park as a Colon
Cancer Free Zone. The group also DISTRIBUTED
informational brochures regarding colon cancer testing
to the Councilmembers. Mayor Mackenzie READ AND
PRESENTED Resolution 2005 -170 to the representatives,
and Councilmembers encouraged members of the public to
get a colonoscopy at the appropriate age depending on
one's family history.
3. Mayor's presentation of resolution recognizing Art
Ibleto, The Pasta King, as an Honorary Citizen of
Rohnert Park: Mayor Mackenzie READ AND PRESENTED said
resolution to Mr. Ibleto, who shared comments about
the freedom in America, his love for the local area
and his passion for making pasta and wine. He noted
that he brought a box of food for each Councilmember.
Councilmembers acknowledged and thanked Mr. Ibleto
for his charity /fund- raising efforts over the past
four decades.
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Council Motion /Discussion /Vote:
A MOTION was made by Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez, seconded
by Councilmember Flores, to adopt Resolution 2005 -205.
Under discussion, Council agreed to call for the
consultant to work'with the gold or the platinum options
and to bring back recommendations to the Council.
Councilmember Flores noted that the platinum option will
provide the City with a showcase building. After said
motion, which was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was waived
and Resolution 2005 -205 was ADOPTED with DIRECTIONS FOR
STAFF to work with the gold or platinum options for future
Council consideration.
RECESS: Mayor Mackenzie declared a five - minute recess
at 8:40 p.m.
RECONVENE: Mayor Mackenzie reconvened the Council at
8:48 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
10. FISCAL YEAR 2005 -06 CITY BUDGET AND THE FIVE -YEAR
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET:
1. Staff Report: Finance Services Manager Lauchner
provided the Staff Reports for both items via a
Power Point presentation, and she responded to
Council questions /comments.
2. PUBLIC HEARING concurrently for 2005 -06 proposed
budgets for City and Five -Year Capital Improvement
Program (CIP): Mayor Mackenzie opened the Public
Hearing at 9:10 p.m. There being no members of the
public interested in speaking on this matter, Mayor
Mackenzie closed the Public Hearing at 9:10 p.m.
3. Resolutions for Adoption:
2005 -206 APPROVING A BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005 -06
Council Motion /Discussion /Vote:
A MOTION was made by Councilmember Flores, seconded by
Councilmember Spradlin, to adopt Resolution 2005 -206.
Under discussion, Councilmember Flores indicated that he
was pleased with the upcoming overlays, the new fire
engines and the suggestions from staff. After the motion,
which was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was waived and
Resolution 2005 -206 was ADOPTED.
2005 -207 APPROVING FIVE -YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005 -06
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Council Motion /Discussion /Vote:
A MOTION was made by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Vice
Mayor Vidak- Martinez, to adopt Resolution 2005 -207.
Under discussion, Mayor Mackenzie noted the efforts of staff
in keeping this document current. Councilmember Smith
stated that the Capital Improvement Program does not use
much money from the General Fund. After the motion, which
was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was waived and
Resolution 2005 -207 was ADOPTED.
RECESS: Mayor Mackenzie recessed the City Council meeting
at 9:14 p.m. to convene the Community Development
Commission (CDC) meeting. He noted that City
Attorney Kenyon has decided that it is best to
separate Community Development Commission meeting
items from the City Council meeting.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
of the
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
AGENDA:
June 28, 2005
Tuesday
The Meeting of the City of Rohnert Park for the Community
Development Commission (CDC) met this date in Regular
Session commencing at 9:14 p.m. at the Rohnert Park City
Hall, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with
Chairperson Mackenzie presiding.
CALL TO ORDER /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Chairperson Mackenzie CALLED the CDC Meeting to order at
9:14 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: (5) Commissioners Flores, Smith, Spradlin and
Vidak- Martinez; Chairperson Mackenzie
Absent: (0) None
Staff present for all or part of the CDC Meeting:
Executive Director Donley, City Attorney Kenyon, Finance
Services Manager Lauchner, Senior Planner Bendorff,
Building Inspector Bruck, Interim Assistant City Manager/
City Engineer Jenkins and Secretary Hauff.
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1. CONSENT CALENDAR
Chairperson Mackenzie asked if there were any questions
about matters on the Consent Calendar. Executive Director
Donley signified the need to defer the Special and Regular
Meeting Minutes of June 14, 2005 due to Secretary Hauff's
staff working on a transcript for a court case.
A. APPROVAL OF CDC PORTION OF CONCURRENT CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES FOR:
SPECIAL MEETING - JUNE 14, 2005 - DEFERRED
REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 141 2005 - DEFERRED
B. APPROVAL OF CDC BILLS /DEMANDS FOR PAYMENT:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION IN THE AMOUNT OF:
$87,588.94,
C. ACCEPTING CASH /INVESTMENTS REPORT FOR MONTH ENDING
MAY 31, 2005 CONCURRENTLY FOR:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
D. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION:
2005 -06 AUTHORIZING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE COVERING A
FUNDING SHORTFALL FOR MANAGEMENT OF THE FIVE
CDCRP -OWNED SHARED HOUSING LIVING HOMES OPERATED
BY COMMITTEE ON THE SHELTERLESS (COTS)
2005 -07 APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. SIX TO THE AGREEMENT WITH
COMMITTEE ON THE SHELTERLESS (COTS) TO PROVIDE
FUNDING TO SUPPLEMENT MANAGEMENT OF THE ALMA STREET
TRANSITIONAL HOME FOR VERY LOW -INCOME MOTHERS WITH
CHILDREN
2005 -08 APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. TWO TO THE AGREEMENT WITH
SONOMA COUNTY ADULT AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT (SCAYD)
AUTHORIZING CONTINUED FUNDING TO PROVIDE HOMELESS
PREVENTION SERVICES FOR LOW INCOME ROHNERT PARK
RESIDENTS AT RISK OF BECOMING HOMELESS
Upon MOTION by Commissioner Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Commissioner Spradlin, reading was waived and a motion to
approve the CDC Consent Calendar, as outlined in the
meeting's agenda, with exception of the Special and Regular
Meeting minutes of June 14, 2005 being deferred, was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
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2. FISCAL YEAR 2005 -06 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
BUDGET:
1. Staff Report: Executive Director Donley
reviewed highlights of the Proposed Budget.
2. PUBLIC HEARING: Chairperson Mackenzie opened the
Public Hearing at 9:18 p.m.
1. Lora Neffson, Coordinator of Sonoma County Adult & Youth
Development ( SCAYD), was recognized and thanked the
Commission for approving continued funding and for
extending their stay at the current site. She noted
several benefits of SCAYD's services, including a
bilingual hotline and food pantries, and she stated
that SCAYD staff receive many thanks from the community.
There being no more members of the public interested
in speaking on this matter, Chairperson Mackenzie
closed the Public Hearing at 9:18 p.m.
3. CDC Resolution for Adoption:
2005 -09 APPROVING CDC BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005 -06
CDC Motion /Discussion /Vote:
A MOTION was made by Commissioner Flores, seconded by
Commissioner Vidak- Martinez, to adopt CDC Resolution
2005 -09. Under discussion, Commissioner Flores expressed
his gratitude for the work of the Committee on the
Shelterless (COTS). Commissioner Smith noted that it is
the citizens of Rohnert Park who actually support the
various CDC programs. Chairperson Mackenzie called for the
CDC to continue with the goals it has set forth, including
Burbank Housing projects and various mobile home park
projects. After the motion, which was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED,
reading was waived and CDC Resolution 2005 -09 was ADOPTED.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Chairperson Mackenzie
adjourned the CDC Meeting at 9:24 p.m.
RECONVENE: Mayor Mackenzie reconvened the City Council
meeting at 9:24 p.m., and noting the arrival
of Emily Wiseman of the Cultural Arts
Commission, he advised Council that the meeting
would return to Agenda Item No. 7 at this time.
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8. Other informational items, if any:
a. Joint Meeting of Planning Commission, Parks and
Recreation Commission and City Council on July 13,
2005: Interim City Manager Donley advised that
the City Council agenda for the Regular Meeting on
July 12 will be light to reserve staff efforts for
the Joint Meeting the following evening.
b. Spreckels Performing Arts Center: Councilmember
Smith and Mayor Mackenzie commended recent efforts
by the PAC staff.
20. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Members of the public desiring to speak were invited to
come forward. No members of the public responded.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Mayor Mackenzie ADJOURNED
the meeting at 11:00 p.m.
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