2006/12/18 City Council MinutesCITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
FOR:
City Council
Community Development Commission
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
December 18, 2006
Monday
The Concurrent Meetings of the City of Rohnert Park for the City Council, the Community
Development Connnission and the Rohnert Park Financing Authority met this date in Special
Session for a meeting to commence at 6 :00 p-m. at the Rohnert Park City hall, 6750 Commerce
Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Smith presiding.
Call to Order: Mayor Smith called the meeting to order at 5:07 p.m.
Roll Call: Breeze, Flores, Mackenzie, Vidak- Martinez (5:10 p.m.), Smith
Staff present for all or part of the Special Session: City Manager Donley, City Attorney Kenyon,
Assistant City Manager Schwarz, Director of Community Development Bendorff, Building
Official Bruck, Director of Public Safety Bullard, Housing and Redevelopment Manager Ellena,
Director of Public Works /City Engineer Jenkins, City Clerk Hauff,, Deputy City Clerk Griffin,
Director of Administrative Services Lipitz, Senior Engineering Technician Pedroncelli, and
Videographer Beltz_
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Destiny Montero, Student, Evergreen Elementary School, led the Pledge of
Allegiance. Mayor Smith PRESENTED Destiny with a card and a pen.
1. SCHEDULED APPEARANCE /PRESENTATION:
Patrick Lynch, Renewable Energy /Solar Power: Mr. Lynch, of Bay Solar Power Design,
DISTRIBUTED AND REVIEWED materials regarding solar power, and he responded to
Council questions and conunents regarding solar sell - back, federal legislation, and
photovoltaic life spans.
2. SSU STUDENT REPORT:
Sonoma State University Associated Students, Inc. by Whitney Diver, Legislative
Representative: Mayor Smith stated that Ms. Diver is on Winter Break and will return with
a report for the second Council meeting in January, 2007.
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES /COMMENTS:
No members of the public came forward to speak.
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4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Mayor Smith asked if there were any questions about matters on the Consent Calendar. No
matters were raised for removal. Councilmember Flores did wish SCAYD, Resolution 2006-
281, and COTS, Resolution 2006 -282, success with their grant applications.
A. Approval of City Council Portion of Concurrent Meeting Minutes for:
Regular Meeting -- November 28, 2006
B. Approval of City Bills /Demands for Payment in the amount of $1,318,236.99
C. Accepting Cash/Investments Reports for:
Month Ending September 30, 2006
D. Resolutions for Adoption:
2006 -279 Declaring Results of Consolidated General Election and Municipal
Election Held in the City of Rohnert Park on November 7, 2006
2006 -280 Call for Sealed Bids for Street and Park Light Maintenance Contract
2006 -281 Supporting the Sonoma County Adult and Youth Development
Community Development Block Grant Application
2006 -282 Supporting the Committee on the Shelterless Community
Development Block Grant Application
2006 -283 Rejecting the Claim of David Gilliam re: Alleged Damage to Tires
from Curb Covered by water
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Flores, seconded by Councilmember Mackenzie, and
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was waived and the Consent Calendar was
ADOPTED AS SUBMITTED.
5. CITY HALL DESIGN PRESENTATION:
Consideration of design for future City Hall: Mayor Smith indicated that the architects were
stuck in traffic. Council CONCURRED to take Agenda Item 8.1 out of agenda order.
Council discussion /direction: To be discussed later in meeting.
8. COUNCH, COMMITTEE AND/OR OTHER REPORTS: [Out of agenda order]
Santa Rosa Plain Conservation Strategy Implementation Committee (California Tiger
Salamander) meeting 11 /15/06: Councilmember Mackenzie introduced Mike Martini,
Santa Rosa City Councilmember, who discussed reasons for pursuing a Memorandum of
Understanding leading to a Section 7 Consultation regarding conservation strategies. He
SUBMITTED to City Manager Donley a letter to himself from the United States
Department of the Interior regarding implementation plans.
Council discussion/direction: Council CONCURRED to support the use of Section 7
as a legal and appropriate approach to implement the strategy.
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5. CITY HALL DESIGN PRESENTATION:
Consideration of design for future City Hall: Kirk McKim, from the McKim Design Group,
presented a PowerPoint presentation entitled "City Hall Design."
Council discussion /direction: Mr. McKim responded to Council questions and comments
regarding natural light in the chambers, tinted windows, water features, Gold LEED rating,
extensive use of Green Building standards, and the City logo on the clock tower face.
RECESS: Mayor Smith recessed the City Council special meeting at 5:53 p.m. to consecutively and
separately convene the meetings of the Community Development Commission and the
Rohnert Park Financing Authority.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
SPECIAL MEETINGS MINUTES
Monday, December 18, 2006
Call to Order: 5:53 p.m.
Roll Call: Breeze, Flores, Mackenzie, Vidak- Martinez Smith
Also present: Executive Director Donley, Executive Assistant Director Schwarz, General Counsel
Kenyon, Director of Community Development Bendorff, and Recorder Leonard
Unscheduled public appearances: None.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Chairperson Snuth asked the Commissioners if there were any questions about matters on the CDC
Consent Calendar. No matters were raised.
A. Approval of CDC Portion of Concurrent City Meeting Minutes for:
Regular Meeting — November 28, 2006
B. Approval of CDC Bills/Demands for Payment in the amount of $76,594.34
C. Accepting CDC Cash/Investments Reports for:
Month Ending September 30, 2006
D_ CDC Resolution for Adoption:
2006 -32 Approving and Authorizing Execution of Amendment No. 7 to
Agreement for Implementation of the CDCRP Housing Program
with the Sonoma County Community Development Commission
Upon MOTION by Conumssioner Flores, seconded by Commissioner Breeze, and
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was waived and the CDC Consent Calendar, as
outlined in the agenda, was ADOPTED.
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2. CORRIDOR STUDIES PROJECT:
Consideration of an agreement for design services with RBF Consulting for the Commerce
Boulevard /Southwest Boulevard /State Farm Drive Corridors:
1. Staff Report: Director of Community Development Bendorff shared a PowerPoint
presentation. Members of the Economic Development Subconunittee, Commissioner
Flores and Vice Chair Vidak - Martinez, gave a brief report regarding the Corridor
Concept. Plans_
2. Public Comments: None.
3. CDC Resolution for Adoption:
2006 -33 Approving and Authorizing Execution of Agreement with RBF
Consulting to Provide Design Services for the Corridor Studies for the
Commerce Boulevard /Southwest Boulevard /State Farm Drive Corridors
A MOTION was made by Commissioner Flores, seconded by Vice Chair Vidak-
Martinez, to approve CDC Resolution 2006 -33. Under discussion, Commissioner Breeze
discussed what the community could look forward to in terms of fliers, self - guided
corridor tours, and public workshops. She stated that the City must aggressively pursue
businesses that will attract the public into Rohnert Park. Commissioner Flores noted that
this plan is intended to be implemented incrementally_ Vice Chair Vidak- Martinez
discussed the collaborative planning process known as a charrette process, and she stated
that the developers need to be as involved as the public_ Chairperson Smith thanked staff
for its efforts, and he encouraged the public to participate in the corridor studies /public
workshops as they are planned. After the motion, which was UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVED, reading was waived and CDC Resolution 2006 -33 was ADOPTED.
3. ADJOURNEMENT OF THE CDC MEETING:
There being no further business, Chairperson Smith adjourned the meeting of the CDC at 6:08 p.m.
ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY
SPECIAL MEETINGS MINUTES
Monday, December 18, 2006
Call to Order: 6:08 p.m.
Roll Call: Breeze, Flores, Mackenzie, Vidak- Martinez, Smith
AIso present: Executive Director Donley, Executive Assistant Director Schwarz, General Counsel
Whelan, and Recorder Leonard
Unscheduled public appearances: None.
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Administration of Oaths of Office & Presentation of Certificates of Election
to Council Members Elect:
Arnie Breeze Pam Stafford
City Clerk Hauff administered the Oath of Office and presented the Certificates of
Election respectively to Councilmember Breeze and incoming Councilmember
Stafford. Councilmembers Breeze and Stafford signed the requisite documents, and
Councilmember Stafford assumed outgoing Councilmember Flores' seat at 7:41 p.m.
Minute Actions to Select City Council Officers for 2007:
Selection of Mayor:
and
2. Selection of Mayor Pro Tempore (Vice Mayor):
A MOTION was made by Mayor Smith, seconded by Councilmember Mackenzie, to
select Vice Mayor Vidak - Martinez as Mayor and Councilmember Mackenzie as Vice
Mayor. Said motion was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
❖ Perspectives for Future:
1. New Mayor's Perspectives for 2007: Mayor Vidak- Martinez urged the new
Council to continue to be active in 2007 and to uphold efforts in the areas of
sustainability, neighborhood gardens, and emergency preparedness.
2. Other Council Members' Perspectives for 2007, if any: Councilmember
Smith discussed ongoing efforts in the areas of sustainability and unfunded
medical insurance for the City's retirees. Vice Mayor Mackenzie shared
written comments, ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL SET OF
MINUTES. He acknowledged the efforts of City Manager Donley, City
Attorney Kenyon, Recorder Leonard, and Videographer Beltz, and he
thanked his wife Barbara for her support. He encouraged continued work on
matters of sustainability, infrastructure, partnerships, safety, and revenues.
Councilmember Stafford thanked friends and family for their efforts during
her election campaign, and she acknowledged the Planning Department staff
for responding to her inquiries. Councilmember Breeze called for continued
efforts in the areas of economic development, the City Center Plaza,
partnerships, and renovation of the City's parks and pools.
❖ Other Unscheduled Public Appearances, if any: Members of the public were invited
to come forward to speak. No members of the public responded.
❖ Adjournment to Refreshments: There being no further business, Mayor Vidak -
Martinez ADJOURNED the City Council Special Meetings at 7:56 p.m.
aty Leonard
Certified Shorthand Reporter
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Vicki Vidak - Martinez
Mayor
City of Rohnert Park