2007/05/17 Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda Packet City of Rohnert Park♦6750 Commerce Boulevard♦Rohnert Park,Ca.94928
Phone:(707)588-2227•FAX:(707)588-2274•WEB:www.rpcity.org
ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL,
PLANNING COMMISSION, and
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
JOINT SPECIAL MEETING
AGENDA
Thursday, May 17, 2007
MEETING LOCATION: Council Chambers at the City Offices
6750 Commerce Boulevard
Rohnert Park, California
10:00 a.m.
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL JOINT MEETING with the
PLANNING COMMISSION and the PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
Open/Call to Order/Roll Call:
City Council(Breeze Mackenzie_Smith_Stafford_Vidak-Martinez )
Planning Commission(Ahanotu Armstrong Callinan Kilat_Adams )
Parks&Recreation Commission(Armerding_Aronis Bird Griffin Black )
Unscheduled public appearances: For public comment on agenda items if unable to
speak at the scheduled time (limited to 3-5 minutes per person, or allocation of time
based on number of speaker cards submitted, not to exceed a 30 minute total time limit)
[G.C. § 54954.3(a)]
ITEM FOR REVIEW, DISCUSSION AND/OR DIRECTION:
• Corridor Concept Plans - To solicit input and encourage discussion regarding
the proposed Corridor Concept Plans (Commerce Boulevard, Southwest
Boulevard, and State Farm Drive) which will recommend various streetscape and
urban design enhancements to the corridors.
ADJOURNMENT no later than noon.
DISABLED ACCOMMODATION: If you have a disability which requires an interpreter or other person to assist
you while attending this City Council meeting, please contact the City Offices at (707) 588-2227 at least 72 hours
prior to the meeting to ensure arrangements for accommodation by the City. Please make sure the City Manager's
office is notified as soon as possible if you have a visual impairment requiring meeting materials to be produced in
another format(Braille,audio-tape,etc.)
-This agenda has been posted in accordance with Government Code section 54956-
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City of Rohnert Park Joint Special Meeting Minutes For:
City Council
Planning Commission
Parks&Recreation Commission
May 17, 2007
Thursday
The City of Rohnert Park City Council,Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation
Commission attended a joint special meeting this date commencing at 10:00 am with
Mayor Vidak-Martinez.,presiding. 4
SPECIAL MEETING
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Call to Order:
Councilmembers Present: Mayor Vidak-Martinez; Councilmember Stafford
Planning Commissioners Present: Commissioner Ohanotu
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Parks and Recreation Commissioners Present: Chairperson Black
Staff Present:Assistant City Manager Schwarz,Director of Community
Development Bendorff,Director of Public Works/City Engineer Jenkins,
Community Development Assistant Azevedo
CONSULTANT PRESENTATION:
Corridor Concept Plans—To solicit input and encourage discussion regarding the
proposed Corridor Concept Plans(Commerce Boulevard, Southwest
Boulevard, and State Farm Drive)which will recommend various
streetscape and urban design enhancements to the corridors 3
Jason Jones,Bob Klekner, and Jonathan Schuppert,RBF Consulting,were
recognized and gave an overview of the Commerce Boulevard, Southwest
Boulevard and State Farm Drive Corridor Study Community Immersion concept.
They explained that process would involve a three-day public participation
process that will engage business and property owners,community members, and 1
organizations in a visioning process for the three corridors.
Members of the audience were encouraged to participate in a round table
discussion and present ideas and thoughts.for various streetscapes and urban
design enhancements to the corridors. The following are some key points raised
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• Need for a warmer environment
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• Improve visual appeal and expand sidewalks to businesses 3 '
• Permanent frames for non-profit signs 2
• More trees F
• Incorporation of other surface treatments(cobbles,brick, etc.)
• Bike racks,benches, street furniture
• Study pedestrian patterns for proposed SMART station
• Landmarks
• Selecting priorities for treatments(different needs for different areas) 1
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• Evaluate Southwest Boulevard-may be too wide
• Balance of through movement and pedestrian activity
• Incentives for Safeway and Raleys centers to work on long term plan a
• Consider pedestrian overpass on State Farm/Commerce/RPX
• Public Art where possible(inclusion of natural elements)
• Gateway and entry treatments(what to do with existing freeway sign,have
a gateway sign that has local organizations, school teams,etc.)
• Lighting styles and fixtures;low cut-off lighting-timeless look
ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business,the joint special meeting was adjourned at 11:30
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State Farm Drive =` May 17 to May 19, 2007
The City of Rohnert Park is preparing a study of Commerce Boulevard,
Southwest Boulevard, and State Farm Drive corridors that will make a difference.
recommend various streetscape and urban design enhancements.
This project invites business andproperty owners, community
members, and organizations to develop a consensus-based vision for
the future of the corridor areas. To kick-off this project, a three-day shape your community.
Community Immersion program will involve several opportunities to
participate in this transformation process for the three corridors.
Come to as many as you can to ensure the plan includes your ideas! voice your opinions.
You can also help by going online to download a self-guided walking
tour brochure.
Rohnert Park Community Immersion Week-at-a-Glance
Thursday, May 17
10:00 am- 12:00 pm Meeting with Civic Leaders City Hall
1:00 pm-4:00 pm Stakeholder Interviews City Hall
7:00 pm -9:00 pm Public Workshop Library Community Room
Friday, May 18
9:00 am- 10:00 am Walking Tour:Commerce Boulevard Corner of Commerce Boulevard
and State Farm Drive
10:30 am- 11:30 am Walking Tour: State Farm Drive Corner of State Farm Drive and
City Center Drive
12:00 pm- 1:00 pm Walking Tour: Southwest Boulevard Corner of Southwest Boulevard
and Adrian Drive
2:00 pm-5:00 pm Stakeholder Interviews City Hall
Saturday,May 19
9:00 am- 1:00 pm Design Charrette Library Community Room
For more information: ,,.
www.rpcity.org
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NOTICE OF JOINT SPECIAL MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Joint Special Meeting will be conducted between the City
Council, Planning Commission,and the Parks and Recreation Department of the City of Rohnert
Park.
WHERE: Council Chambers at the City Offices
6750 Commerce Boulevard
Rohnert Park, California
WHEN: Thursday, May 17, 2007, between the hours of 10 a.m. and Noon,
PURPOSE: To solicit input and encourage discussion regarding the proposed Corridor
Concept Plans (Commerce Boulevard, Southwest Boulevard, and State Farm Drive)which will
recommend various streetscape and urban design enhancements to the corridors.
Representatives from RBF Consulting—Urban Design Studio will be conducting the meeting with
assistance from City Staff. Related documents are available for review at City Hall upon request.
All persons interested in this matter should appear at the May 17,2007 Joint Special Meeting.
Written statements may be submitted in advance for presentation to the Council as part of the
meeting process.
Questions regarding this matter should be directed to:Judy Hauff, City Clerk(707) 588-2227,
and/or Maureen Rich—Senior Planner 588-2211
Dated: May 11,2007 Judy Hauff, City Clerk