2006/08/08 City Council Agenda PacketCity of Rohnert Park o6750 Commerce Boulevard oRohnert Park, CA 94928
Phone: (707)588-2227+FAX: (707)588-22740 WEB: www.rpeity.org
ROHNERT PARD CITY COUNCIL
Community Development Commission
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
CONCURRENT MEETINGS
AGENDA
Tuesday, August 8, 2006
MEETING LOCATION: CITY HALL - COUNCH, CHAMBERS
6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, California
The Rohnert Park City Council welcomes your attendance, interest and participation at its regular concurrent city
meetings scheduled on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
City CounciUCDC/RPFA Agendas & Minutes may be viewed at the City's website: www.rpcity.or
Council/Commission/Authority may discuss and/or take action on any or all of the items listed on this agenda.
Waiver Warning: 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).
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.)
6:00 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - Call to Order
Roll Call (Breeze Flores Mackenzie Vidak-Martinez Smith
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION TO CONSIDER:
Litigation matters - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - POTENTIAL LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 54956.9-1 case
6:15 p.m.
REGULAR SESSION - Reconvene
Pledge of Allegiance - Led by Michael Wilson, 1' Grade Student this fall,
Cross and Crown Elementary School
1. Mayor's Report on. Closed Session (G.C. 54957.1)
2. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES/COMMENTS:
For public comment on items listed or not listed on the agenda,
limited to 3-5 minutes per appearance & 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
City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Agenda (2) August 8. 2006
for City Council/Community Development CommissronlRohnert Park Financing Authority
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
All items on the consent calendar will be considered together by one action of the
Council unless any Councilmember or anyone else interested in a consent calendar
item has a question about the item.
KA. Approval of City Council Portion of Concurrent Meeting Minutes for:
s Regular Concurrent City Meetings - July 25, 2006
B. Approval of Bills/Demands for Payment concurrently for:
City of Rohnert Park/City Council
C. Resolutions for Adoption:
2006-202Acknowledging, Honoring and Thanking the Rohnert Park/Cotati
Friends of the Library
X2006-203 .Recognizing the Month of September as National Alcohol and Drug
Addiction Recovery Month
2006-204 Recognizing Jan Norton, DeMeo Scholarship Recipient
2006-205 Recognizing Deborah Grissom, DeMeo Scholarship Recipient
2006-206 Adopting Updated Expense Reimbursement and Use of Public .
Resources Policy
006-207 Approving Job Description and Salary Range for Deputy City Engineer
and Authorizing Recruitment for the Position
V 2006-208 Awarding the Contract to Ghilotti Construction Company for the 2006
Street Maintenance Project - Asphalt Overlay, Project No. 2005-04
i 2006-209 Approving Parcel Map No. 177, Lands of Groom, 5800 - 5850
Redwood Drive, Assessor's Parcel Number 143-040-046
2006-210 Rejecting the Claim of Doreen Hanks (re. alleged police action
resulting in broken bicycle)
Copeland Creek Apartments Affordable Units - Update
1. Staff Report
2. Public Comments
3. Council discussion/direction/action
5. Public Art Ordinance - Consideration of providing direction on the desirability of the
development of a Public Art Ordinance
1. Staff Report
2. Public Comments
3. Council discussion/direction/action
City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Agenda (3) August 8,'2066*
for City Council/Communi& Development CommissionMohnert Park Financing Authority
6. Annual Status Report on the General Plan for Calendar Year 2005
1. Staff Report
2. Public Comments
3. Council discussion/direction/action
7. Sonoma -Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) tag item
a Council discussion/direction/action
8. Council Committee &/or Other Reports:
D 1. Golf Course Subcommittee, 7/31/06 mtg. (AF/AB)
L> 2. National Night Out, 8/1/06 (TS)
Coast Guard Reserve Officer of the Year Award, LT Stephen R. Donley, 8/2/06 (TS)
J`+. Cultural Homestay International: Meet the Officials, 8/3/06 (VVM/TS)
L.
Emergency Preparedness Workshop, 8/3/06 (VVM/TS)
6. League of Calif. Cities North Bay Division General Membership Mtg., 8/3/06 (TS)
rx7. Golden Gate Bridge District Meeting, 8/4/06 (TS)
8. Japanese Students: Visit to City Hall, 8/3/06 & Farewell Party, 8/7/06 (TS)
9. Other informational reports, if any
CommunicationsX9
Copies of other communications have been provided to Council for review prior to this meeting.
Council Members desiringto read or discuss any communication may do so at this time.
10. Matters from/for Council:
0( 1. Schedule of Events and Meetings
2. City Council Agenda Forecast
3. Other informational items, if any
11. City Manager's Report:
I Performing Arts Center Director Visit to Tanglewood with Sonoma State University
D 2. Mobile Home Transport Permit
p 3. Public Safety Fire Strike Team Participation in Wildland Fire in Humboldt County
p 4. Legislative Update
5. Other informational items, if any
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS
For public comment on items not listed on the agenda,
or on agenda items if unable to speak at the scheduled time
limited to 3-5 minutes per appearance &.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
ADJOURN the City Council meeting to consecutively & separately CONVENE the meetings of
Community Development Commission & the
Rohnert Park Financing Authority meetings
City ofARohnert Park CONCOMNT MEETINGS Agenda (4) August 8, 2006
for City Council/Community Development CommissionlRohnert Park iFlnancing Authority
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
AGENDA
Tuesday, August 8, 2006
Meeting Location: City Hall, 6750 Commerce Blvd., Rohnert Park, CA
CDC MEETING - Call. to Order, Roll Call (Breeze_Flores_Mackenzie_Vidak-Martinez`Smith_)
Unscheduled public appearances - for public comment on agenda items or other matters
L 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 CDC Portion of Concurrent City Meeting Minutes for:
Regular. Meeting -July 25, 2006
2. Approval of CDC Bills/Demands for Payment
2. Adjournment of CDC meeting
ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY
AGENDA
Tuesday, August 8, 2006
Meeting Location: City Hall, 6750 Commerce Blvd., Rohnert Park, CA
RPFA MEETING - Call to Order, Roll Call (Breeze Flores_Mackenzie_Vidak-Martmez_Smith_j
Unscheduled public appearances - for public comment on agenda items or other matters
L 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.
Approval of RPFA Portion.of Concurrent City Meeting Minutes for:
Regular Meeting - July 25, 2006
2. Adiournment of RPFA meeting
NOTE:. Time shown for any particular matter on the agenda is. an estimate only. Matters
may be considered earlier or later than the time indicated depending on the pace at which the
meeting proceeds. If you wish to speak on an item under discussion by the Council which
appears on this agenda, after receiving recognition from the Mayor, please walk to the rostrum
and state your name and address for the record.
PLEASE MLOUT A SPEAKER CARD PRIOR TO SPEAKING -
Any item raised by a member of the public which is not'agendized and may require Council
action shall be automatically referred to staff for investigation and disposition which may
include placing on a future agenda. If the item is deemed to be an emergency or the need to
take action arose after posting of the agenda within the meaning of Government Code Section
54954.2(b), Council is entitled to discuss the matter to determine if it is an emergency item
under said Government Code and may take action thereon.
JH4 080806AGMA RPCity Council-CAC-RPFA
City of Rohnert Parke 6750 Commerce Boulevard* Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Phone: (707)518-2227 4 FAX: (707)558-2274 # WEB: www.rpeity.org
ROHNERT PARI{ CITY COUNCIL
Community (Development Commission
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
CONCURRENT MEETINGS
AGENDA
Tuesday, August 8, 2006
MEETING LOCATION: CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, California
The Rohnert Park City Council welcomes your attendance, interest and participation at its regular concurrent city
meetings scheduled on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
City CounciUCDC/RPFA Agendas & Minutes may be viewed at the City's website: www.mcity.or.
CouncWCommission/Authority may discuss and/or take action on any or all of the items listed on this agenda.
Waiver Warning: 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).
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.)
6:00 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - Call to Order
Roll Call (Breeze Flores Mackenzie Vidak-Martinez Smith_)
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION TO CONSIDER:
o Litigation matters - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - POTENTIAL LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 54956.9-1 case
6:15 p.m.
REGULAR SESSION - Reconvene
Pledge of Allegiance - Led by Michael Wilson, 1" Grade Student this fall,
Cross and Crown Elementary School
1. Mayor's Report on Closed Session (G.C. 54957.1)
2. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES/COMMENTS: _
For public comment on items listed or not listed on the agenda,
limited to 3-5 minutes per appearance & 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
City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS A enda (2) August 8, 2006
for City Council/Community Development Commission/Rohnert Park Financing Authority
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
All items on the consent calendar will be considered together by one action of the
Council unless any Councilmember or anyone else interested in a consent calendar
item has a question about the item.
A. Approval of City Council Portion of Concurrent Meeting Minutes for:
s Regular Concurrent City Meetings - July 25,2006
B. Approval of Bills/Demands for Payment concurrently for:
City of Rohnert Park/City Council
C. Resolutions for Adoption:
2006-202 Acknowledging, Honoring and Thanking the Rohnert Park/Cotati
Friends of the Library
2006-203 Recognizing the Month of September as National Alcohol and Drug
Addiction Recovery Month
2006-204 Recognizing Jan Norton, DeMeo Scholarship Recipient
2006-205 Recognizing Deborah Grissom, DeMeo Scholarship Recipient
20067206 Adopting Updated Expense Reimbursement and Use of Public
Resources Policy
2006-207 Approving Job Description and Salary Range for Deputy City Engineer
and Authorizing Recruitment for the Position
2006-208 Awarding the Contract to Ghilotti Construction Company for the 2006
Street Maintenance Project - Asphalt Overlay, Project No. 2005-04
2006-209 Approving Parcel Map No. 177, Lands of Groom, 5800 - 5850
Redwood Drive, Assessor's Parcel Number 143-040-046
2006-210 Rejecting the Claim of Doreene Hanks (re. alleged police action
resulting in broken bicycle)
4: Copeland Creek Apartments Affordable Units - Update
1 Staff Report
2. Public Comments.
3. Council discussion/direction/action
5. Public Art Ordinance - Consideration of providing direction on the desirability of the .
development of a Public Art Ordinance
1. Staff Report
2. Public Comments
3. Council discussion/direction/action
City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Agenda Q) August 8,20.06_
for City Council/Community Development Commission/Rohnert Park Financing Authority
6. Annual Status Report on the General Plan for Calendar Year 2005
1. Staff Report
2. Public Comments
3. Council discussion/direction/action
7. Sonoma -Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) tax item
Council discussion/direction/action
8. Council Committee &/or Other Reports:
1. Golf Course Subcommittee, 7/31/06 mtg. (AF/AB)
2. National Night Out, 8/1/06 (TS)
3. Coast Guard Reserve Officer of the Year Award, LT Stephen R. Donley, 8/2/06 (TS)
4. Cultural Homestay International: Meet the Officials, 8/3/06' (VVM/TS)
5. Emergency Preparedness Workshop, 8/3/06 (VVM/TS)
6. League of Cali£ Cities North Bay Division General Membership Mtg.; 8/3/06 (TS)
7. Golden Gate Bridge District Meeting, 8/4/06 (TS)
8. Japanese Students: Visit to City Hall, 8/3/06 & Farewell Party, 8/7/06 (TS)
9. Other informational reports, if any
9. Communications .
Copies of other communications have been provided to. Council for review prior to this meeting.
Council Members desiringto read or discuss any communication may do so at this time.
10. -Matters from/for Council:
1. Schedule of Events and Meetings
2. City Council Agenda Forecast
3. Other informational items, if any
11, City Manager's Report:
1. Performing Arts Center Director Visit to Tanglewood with Sonoma State University
2. Mobile Home Transport Permit
3. Public Safety Fire Strike Team Participation in Wildland Fire in Humboldt County
4. Legislative Update
5. Other informational items, if any
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS
For public comment on items not listed on the agenda,
or on agenda items if unable to speak at the scheduled time
limited to 3-5 minutes per appearance & 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
ADJOURN the City Council meeting to consecutively &. separately CONVENE the meetings of
Community (Development Commission & the
Rohnert Park Financing Authority meetings
City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Azenda (4) August 8, 2006
for City Council/Community Development Commission/Rohnert Park Financing Authority
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARD
AGENDA
Tuesday, August 8, 2006
Meeting Location: City Hall, 6750 Commerce Blvd., Rohnert Park, CA
CDC MEETING - Call to Order, Roll Call (Breeze_Flores_Mackenzie_Vidak-Martinez^Smith
Unscheduled public appearances - for public comment on agenda items or other matters
1. 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 CDC Portion of Concurrent City Meeting Minutes for:
Regular Meeting - July 25, 2006
2. Approval of CDC Bills/Demands for Payment
2. Adjournment of CDC meeting
ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY
AGENDA
Tuesday, August 8, 2006
Meeting Location: City Hall, 6750 Commerce Blvd., Rohnert Park, CA
RPFA MEETING - Call to Order, Roll Call (Breeze—Flores Mackenzie_Vidak-Martinez_Smith--)
Unscheduled public appearances - for public comment on agenda items or other matters
L 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.
o Approval of RPFA Portion of Concurrent City Meeting Minutes for:
Regular Meeting - July 25, 2006
2. Adiournment of RPFA meeting
NOTE: Time shown for any particular matter on the agenda is an estimate only. Matters
may be considered earlier or later than the time indicated depending on the pace at which the
meeting proceeds. If -you wish to speak on an item under discussion by the Council which
appears on this agenda, after receiving recognition from the Mayor, please walk to the rostrum
and state your name and address for the record.
PLEASE FILL OUT A SPEAKER CARD PRIOR TO SPEAKING -
Any item raised by a member of the public which is not agendized and may require Council
action shall be automatically referred to staff for investigation and disposition which may
include placing on a- future agenda. If the item is deemed to be an emergency or the need to
take action arose after posting of the agenda within the meaning of Government Code Section
54954.2(b), Council is entitled to discuss the matter to determine if it is an emergency item
under said Government Code and may take action thereon.
JH4080806AGENDA-Miry Council-CDC-RPFA
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CITY OF ROI3NERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETING MINUTES FOR:
City Council
Community Development Commission
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
July 25, 2006
Tuesday
The Concurrent Meetings of the City of Rohnert Park for the City. Council, the Community
Development Commission and the Rohnert Park Financing Authority mei this date in Regular
Session for a meeting conunencing at 6:00 p.m. at the Rohnert Park City Hall, 6750 Commerce
Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Smith presiding.
REGULAR SESSION:
Call to Order: Mayor Smith called the Regular Session to order at 6:00 p.m.
Roll Call: Breeze (arrived at 6:24 p.m. for Regular Session), Flores, Mackenzie, Vidak-Martinez,
Smith
Staff present for all or part of the Regular Session: -City Manager Donley, City Attorney Kenyon,
Assistant City Manager Schwarz, Director of Community Development Bendorff, Housing and
Redevelopment Project Manager Ellena, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Jenkins, and
Videographer Beltz.
CLOSED SESSION:
Council adjourned to Closed Session to consider Litigation Matters.
REGULAR SESSION:
Council reconvened Regular Session at 6:24 p.m. and Lindsey Pedroncelli, 7" grade student,
Creekside Middle School, led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Smith PRESENTED Lindsey with
a pen and a card_
1. MAYOR'S REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION:
Mayor Smith indicated that there was no reportable action from the Closed Session.
2. SCHEDULED APPEARANCES/PRESENTATIONS:
I. Jette Selberg, Community Services Officer, Department of Public Safety regarding National
Night Out: Officer Selberg explained the event to be held on August I", and she introduced
McGruff the Crime Dog.
2. Mayor's Presentation of Resolution Proclaiming Tuesday, August 1, 2006 as "National Night
Out" to Corrununity Services Officer Jette Selberg: Mayor Smith READ AND PRESENTED
the resolution to Officer Selberg.
City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Minutes (2) July 25, 2006
for City CounciUCommunity Development Commission/Rohnert Park Financing Authority
3. Curt Chiarelli, Rohnert Park resident, requesting the City Council to consider an initiative on
the November 7, 2006 ballot to initiate impeachment .proceedings against U.S. President
George W. Bush: Mr. Chiarelli explained his initiative, and he SUBMITTED a copy of the
Articles of Impeachment to Mayor Smith.
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES/COMMENTS:
1. Don Hendrickson, 7468 Madera Place, was recognized and explained to Council a way for the
City to raise revenue by showing that it has the ability to make a certain financial investment. .
He SUBMITTED four informational packets to Council and requested a meeting with staff for
the first week in August.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Mayor Smith asked if there were any questions about matters on the Consent Calendar.
A. Approval of City Council Portion of Concurrent Meeting Minutes for:
Regular Concurrent City Meetings - July 11, 2006
B. Approval of Bills/Demands for Payment concurrently for:
City of Rohnert Park/City Council in the amount of $2,482,108.69
C. Accepting Cash/Investments Report for Month End, May 31, 2006 for.-
City
or:
City of Rohnert Park/City Council
D. Resolutions for Adoption:
2006-195 Authorizing a Job Description for Human Resources Technician,
Reclassification of a Secretary Position in Human Resources and
Approving the Addition of One, Regular Part -Time Human Resources
Technician Position
2006.-196 Approving Amendment Number Six to the Agreement for Services with
Jones & Stokes Regarding the Environmental Impact Report for the
University District Specific Plan
2006-197 Authorizing the Submission of an Application for a Targeted Rubberized
Asphalt Concrete I-ncentive Grant from the California Integrated Waste
Management Board
2006-198 Approving Task Order 2006-05 with Winzler & Kelly for the Martin
Avenue Storm Drain Project, City Project No. 2006-03
2006-199 Approving the Master Agreement for Professional Services with Winzler
and Kelly Consulting Engineers
2006-200 Calling for Sealed Bids for Legal Classified Advertising Contract for the
City of Rohnert Park
2006-201 Rejecting the Claim of Laurel E. Lindsey (re. injuries from fall on alleged
uneven City sidewalk)
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Flores, seconded by Councilmember Mackenzie, and
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was waived and the Consent Calendar was ADOPTED.
City of Rohnert _Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Minutes (3) July 25, 2006
for City Council/Community Development. Commission/Rohnert Park Financing Authority
5. COPELAND CREEK APARTMENTS AFFORDABLE UNITS — UPDATE:
Staff Report: Housing and Redevelopment.Project Manager Ellena reviewed the contents of
the Staff Reportand responded to Council questions and conuuents. Representatives from The
Reliant Group (TRG), Joe Sherman, President, and Chris Porter, Director of Acquisitions,
reviewed the contents of a Power Point presentation regarding the new ownership and plans
for the Copeland Creek Apartments property. Mr. Sherman and Mr. Porter responded to
Council questions and comments.
2. Public. Comments:
a. June Bradford, 101. Enterprise. Drive, was.recognized and stated that she has been unable to
obtain a copy of TRG's Power Point presentation' upon request. She also noted that she
will have to move, and she expressed concern about the 60 -days' notice.
b. Kriste Taylor, 101 Enterprise Drive; No. _118, was recognized and expressed various
concerns about the interviews, including the time it takes to gather documents and the time
it takes to find out if one qualifies to stay at Copeland Creek. She. also expressed dismay
at the treatment of the residents by the interviewers and the lack of privacy related thereto.
c. Jennifer Kramer, 101 Enterprise Drive, No. 121, was recognized and noted that she is
disabled and has not been able to sleep as a result of her pending interview.
d. Coni McGloyd, 101 Enterprise Drive, was recognized and indicated that while she
applauds TRG's plans for the property,, she has serious concerns about identity theft as a
result of the interviews. She expressed a desire to see security put in place.
e. Jim Powell, 101 Enterprise drive, No. 104, was recognized and expressed concerns about
the privacy.of the documents being faxed in the interviews and about the six-month lease
residents are being forced to, sign.
f. Pat Cassinelli,. 101 Enterprise Drive, No. 131, was recognized. and expressed concern at the
length of the interviews and the. additional documents that the. interviewers were
requesting during the interview. She also expressed concerns about the new ownership's
responses to elderly residents who make inquiries at the office, and she noted that the
meeting at the Senior Center on July 14th was out of control.
g. Charlotte Maples, 101 Enterprise Drive, No. 54, was recognized and stated that meeting on
July 14`h at the Senior Center was out of control. She also noted that residents do not
know when the 60 days' notice begins and that TRG's offer of $500 to defray moving
expenses does not go very far -
h. William "Mike" Hepsley, 101 Enterprise Drive, was recognized and stated that the
improvements that TRG is planning to make to the, property are actually improvements
that' are being done to satisfy City requirements. He asked for Council's assistance in
protecting the close community at Copeland Creek Apartments.
i. David Montgomery, 101 Enterprise Drive, was recognized and indicated that he has lived
in Copeland' Creek Apartments for nine months: He noted that he was never informed of
the plans to sell the property, and he stated that many of the City's most financially and
emotionally vulnerable are being adversely affected by this transition to new ownership.
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for City CounciUCommunity Development Commission/Rohnert Park Financing Authority
Rick Klingbeil, 101 Enterprise Drive, was recognized and expressed concern- that the City
should have looked into the sale of Copeland Creek Apartments more closely. He urged
Council to get involved in the events going on at Copeland Creek concerning the new
ownership.
k. Don Persico, 101 Enterprise Drive, was recognized and stated how difficult it has been to
find a new place, noting that TRG's offer of $500 does not go vey far. He suggested a
sliding scale be used to calculate appropriate reimbursement for moving expenses.
3. Council discussion/direction/action: Councilmember Breeze asked staff to clarify the fact
that the City did not have the ability to approve the sale of Copeland Creek Apartments. City
Attorney Kenyon stated that the City only had the authority to approve the issuance of the
bonds related to the sale of the property. Councilmember Breeze stated that she personally
understands how difficult it is to move, and she suggested that Council consider some type of
financial relief to the residents who must move such as was offered to the residents of Sonoma
Grove. She further suggested that the new property owners have a greater role in assisting in
the relocation process. Councilmember Flores reiterated that the sale of Copeland Creek was a
private transaction. He made the following suggestions to TRG: have representatives present
at all meetings, increase the privacy of the interviews, increase the period to a 75 -day notice,
delay the start of the 75 -day notice as long as possible, and provide financial assistance
immediately to those who must move_ Councilmember Mackenzie suggested a cooling -off
period and a 90 -day notice. He also recommended that TRG increase the privacy of the
interviews, and he noted that improvements to the property are for the benefit of the residents.
Vice Mayor Vidak-Martinez recommended increased professionalism on TRG's part,
improvements in maintaining the .confidentiality of the residents' financial documents, better
communication between TRG and the residents, and a 90 -day notice period. Mayor Smith
reiterated that Council did not approve the sale of the property. He stated that while Council
strongly supports affordable housing, he is distressed by the fact that residents will have to
move. Council CONCURRED to direct staff (1) to review financial relief models such as the
Sonoma County Adult & Youth Development (SCAYD) assistance that was offered to
Sonoma Grove residents, and (2) to AGENDIZE a progress report on Copeland Creek
Apartments for a Council meeting in the near future. They further concurred to make the
following recommendations to TRG staff. ('1) Be more clear on the time extensions and
deadlines; (2) Improve communications with the residents; (3) Improve the privacy of the
interviews; (4) Make the offer of $500 at the time the person is aware they have to move, not
as a reimbursement.
6. PLANNING AND ZONING/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MATTERS:
University District Specific Plan - Consideration of adoption of ordinances pertaining to
applications for an approximately 297 acre site that is generally located on each side of
Hinebaugh Creek, east of the current City limits, south of Keiser Avenue, west of Petaluma
Hill Road, and north of Copeland Creek (APN 045-253-007, 045-253-009 through —012,
045-253-018, 045-262-001 through -004, 047-131-019, and 047-131-024 through -027) as
follows:
1) Prezoning to Specific Plan (S -P) and Public/Institutional (P -I) Districts*;
2) Development Agreement;
3) Annexation of property to the City of Rohnert Park.*
The prezoning to P -I and the annexation would also include the 39 -acre
Creekside Middle School site.
City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Minutes (5) July 25 2006
for City Council/Community Development Commission/Rohnert Park Financing Authority
a. Staff Report: Director of Community Development Bendorff reviewed the contents of
the Staff Report and responded to Council questions and comments.
b. Public Comments:
1. Dawna Gallagher, 5025 Country Club Drive, was recognized and urged the Council
to do a legitimate Water Supply Assessment (WSA) according to the parameters of
SB610, noting that the City's current case regarding its WSA cannot be appealed.
She also expressed concern that the City is not disclosing the outcome of said
lawsuit for which taxpayer money was used.
2. Shawn Gross), Sonoma County, was recognized and asked Council to delay
annexation of the University District until a complete WSA is done.
3. Steven Kostka, Bingham McCutchen, was recognized and requested that the City
proceed with the second reading of the University District Specific Plan ordinances
because of the presumption of validity of the City's WSA due to the appeal, which
effectively suspends the court's order.
c. Ordinances for Adoption:
1. Waive Further Reading and Adopt Ordinance,by reading title:
No. 759 Prezoning property located on each side of Hinebaugh Creek, east of
the current City limits, south of Keiser Avenue, west of Petaluma
Hill Road, and north of Copeland Creek (APN 045-253-007, 045-253-
009 through —012, portion of 045-253-018, 045-262-001 through -004,
047-131-019, and 047-131-024 through -027) to Specific Plan District
SP)
A MOTION was made by Counc)Imember Flores, seconded by Councilmember
Breeze, to adopt Ordinance No. 759. Under .discussion, Councilmember Breeze
stated that she is comfortable that Council has received appropriate legal advice.
Councilmember Flores noted that Council has been well informed by Ms. Cooper
regarding possible courses of action per legal matters. Vice Mayor Vidak-
Martinez reiterated that Council has adequate legal opinion that allows them to
proceed. Mayor Smith stated that lie will be following the advice of City
Attorney Kenyon. After the motion, which was UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVED, reading was waived and Ordinance No. 759 was ADOPTED BY
ROLL CALL VOTE.
2. Waive Further Reading and Adopt Ordinance by reading title:
No. 760 Prezoning property located on the east side of Snyder Lane, north of
Hinebaugh Creek (APN 045-253-014, 045-253-017, and portion of
APN 045-253-018) to Public/Institutional District (P -I)
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by Vice Mayor
Vidak-Martinez, and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was waived
and Ordinance No. 760 was ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE.
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for City CounciUCommunity Development Commission/Rohnert Park Financing Authority
3. Waive Further Reading and Adopt Ordinance by Reading Title:
No. 761 Approving a Development Agreement for a Specific Plan for the
University District on property located on each side of Hinebaugh
Creek, east of the current City limits, south of Keiser Avenue, west
of Petaluma. Hill Road, and north of Copeland Creek (APN 045-
262-001 through -004, 047-131-019, and 047-131-024 through -027)
Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Vidak-Martinez, seconded by
COUncilmember Breeze, and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was
waived and Ordinance No. 761 was ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE.
RECESS/RECONVENE: Mayor Smith declared a break at 8:15 p.m. Council reconvened at
8:25 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
2. Corridor Concept Plans for Commerce Blvd./Southwest Blvd./State Farm Drive -
Request for Proposals - Consideration of authorizing Staff to distribute Request for
Proposals for the Commerce Blvd./Southwest Blvd./State Farm Drive Corridor Concept Plans:
a. Staff Report: Director of Community Development Bendorff reviewed the contents of
the Staff Report and responded to Council questions and comments.
b. Public Comments: None.
c. Council discussion/direction/action: Councilmember Breeze commended aspects of
the Request for Proposals, including the objectives of visual appeal, pedestrian comfort,
redevelopment of unutilized properties, public art, and the establishment of
neighborhood -focused businesses. Councilmember Flores suggested that Southwest
Boulevard should be the priority, followed by Commerce Boulevard and State Farm
Drive respectively. Councilmember Mackenzie concurred with Councilmember Flores'
suggested priorities_ Vice Mayor Vidak-Martinez commended the City for being pro-
active on this matter, and she suggested the Project Objectives should help create a sense
of place in the City by developing distinct destinations. Mayor Smith expressed a desire
to learn more about staff's plans for the City's sign on Commerce Boulevard.
7. SONOMA COUNTY OPEN SPACE DISTRICT TAX ITEM:
Mayor Smith discussed this item with Council. Councilmember Mackenzie explained his support
for the organization, Friends of Sonoma County Open Space and Clean Water. He SUBMITTED
to Council information regarding said ballot measure.
Council discussion/direction/action: Council discussion concluded with a MOTION by Vice.
Mayor Vidak-Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Mackenzie, to endorse the Open Space
District ballot measure with a letter over the Mayor's signature.. Said motion was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED. Councilmember Mackenzie requested that said letter of
endorsement be sent or faxed to the Friends of Sonoma County Open Space and Clean Water.
City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Minutes (7) July 25 2006
for City Council/Community Development CommissionlRohnert Park Financing Authority
8. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND/OR OTHER REPORTS:
1. Golf Course Subcommittee Meeting, 7/12/06: Per staff advice, Mayor Smith recused
himself from this report at 8:40 p.m. Councilmembers Breeze and Flores discussed the
physical condition of the courses, the decrease industry -wide in play, and concern over
CourseCo's note. They noted that their next meeting will be on Monday. Mayor Smith
returned to the Chambers at 8:45 p.m.
2. Old Adobe Development Services (ORDS) Birthday Party, 7/12/06: Mayor Smith noted
his attendance at said event.
3. Enrobing Ceremony of Arthur Andrew Wick as a Judge of Sonoma County Superior
Court, 7/13/06: Mayor Smith commented on the addition of Honorable.Judge Wick to
the Superior Court bench.
4. Mayors' & Councilmembers' Assn. General Membership Mtg, ,7/13/06: Mayor Smith
thanked Sonoma Mountain Village and its representatives for hosting the meeting.
5. Climate Protection Everybody Profits II,Meeting: Councilmember Mackenzie noted his
attendance at said event and provided a brief report on plans for Climate Protection III.
6. Cotati's 14`h Annual Kids Day Parade & Festival, 7/15/06: Mayor Smith noted his
attendance at said event.
7. Library Advisory Board Mtg., 7/18/06: Mayor Smith briefly reported on the meeting,
and he expressed a desire for a resolution honoring the Friends of the Library group.
8. Santa Rosa Plain Conservation Strategy Implementation Committee/California Tiger
Salamander (CTS), 7/19/06 mtg.: Councilmember Mackenzie signified his attendance at
said meeting, noting that work is progressing slowly.
9. Moonlighters - Big Band Dance, 7/19/06: Mayor Smith noted his attendance at said
event.
10. Community Choice Power: The Solution to California's Energy do Climate Crisis: At the
suggestion of Mayor Smith, Council CONCURRED to invite said group, represented by
Daniel Sofnit, Director, to come speak at a future Council meeting. Council further
concurred to invite Ann Hancock from the Climate Protection Campaign and a
representative from PG&E to said presentation as well.
11. Russian River Watershed Assn., 7/20/06 mtg.: Councilmember Mackenzie briefly
reported on said meeting.
12. Mayor's Business Outreach Visit: Mayor Smith briefly reported on his outreach visits to
the O'Dell Printing on 7/18/06 and. to Safety Kleen on 7/20/06.
13. Other informational reports, if any:
a. Kitchen Kut -ups.: Mayor Smith reported on a sold -out performance he attended at
the Performing Arts Center.
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for City CounciUCommunity Development Commission/Rohnert Park Financing Authority
9. COMMUNICATIONS:
Conununications per the attached outline were brought to the attention of Council. No
communications were raised at this time.
10. MATTERS FROM/FOR COUNCIL:
Training Opportunity at Sonoma State University (SSU) Workshop: Vice Mayor Vidak-
Martinez DISTRIBUTED brochures to Council about a workshop entitled, "The
Psychology of Disaster," regarding emergency preparedness and the role of
elected/appointed officials in working with the public.
Council discussion/direction/action: At the suggestion of Vice Mayor Vidak-Martinez,
Council CONCURRED (1) to allow her to attend said workshop and to report back to
Council. Council further concurred (2) to add Sonoma State University and Santa Rosa
Junior College to its List of Approved Conferences and Conventions per the City's
Policy of Reimbursement for Official Duties_
2. Schedule of Events and Meetings: Document provided to Council in the agenda packet.
Councilmember Mackenzie stated that he will be out of town from August 3rd -10`h and
therefore will not be present for the August 81h Council meeting.
3. City Council Agenda Forecast: Document provided to Council in the agenda packet.
4. Other informational items, if any:
a. Skateboard Park: Councilmember Breeze inquired if Council could do anything to
assist the citizens interested in a skateboard park. Vice Mayor Vidak-Martinez
noted that such a park is suggested for the Northeast Specific Plan, and Assistant
City Manager Schwarz stated that the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Committee
PROS) will be making a presentation to Council regarding that topic at the August
22nd
City Council meeting.
11. CITY MANAGER'S/CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS:
1. Mobile Home Park Utility Rates: City Manager Donley reviewed the contents of the
Staff Report and responded to Council questions and co runents.
2. Workforce Housing Reward Program Award: City Manager Donley reviewed the
contents of the Staff Report.
3_ Legislative Update: Assistant City Manager Schwarz provided a brief oral report
touching on matters related to Proposition 9 and AB 1368.
4. Other informational items, if any:.
a. U.S. Conference of Mayors: City Manager Donley explained this item, and Council
CONCURRED not to subscribe to the U.S. Conference.of Mayors publication, but
rather to use the money for organizations, conferences and/or training that would
more directly benefit the City.
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for City CounciUCommunity Development Conunission/Rohnert Park Financing Authority
b. August 8`h City Council meeting: City Manager Donley stated that .Assistant City
Manager Schwarz will be sitting in his place for the next Council meeting as he will
be attending a redevelopment meeting.
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Mayor Smith invited members of the public interested in speaking to come forward. No members
of the public responded.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Smith declared a recess of the City Council meeting at 9:12 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
MINUTES .
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Call to Order: 9:12 p.m.
Roll Call: Breeze, Flores, Mackenzie, Vidak-Martinez, Smith
Also present: Executive Director Donley, General Counsel Kenyon and Recorder Leonard
Unscheduled public appearances: None.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
Chairperson Smith asked the Commissioners if there were any questions about matters on the CDC
Consent Calendar. No matters were raised.
1. Approval of CDC Portion of Concurrent City Meeting Minutes for: July 11, 2006
2. Approval of CDC Bills/Demands for Payment in the amount of $39,310.80
3. Accepting CDC Cash/Investments Report for Month Ending, May 31, 2006
4. CDC Resolutions for Adoption:
2006-16 Referring the Proposed Third Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for
the Rohnert Park Redevelopment Project to the Planning Commission of
the City of Rohnert Park for Report and Recommendation
Upon MOTION by Commissioner Mackenzie, seconded by Commissioner Flores, and
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was waived and the CDC Consent Calendar,
as outlined in the agenda, was approved.
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for City CounciUCommunity Development Commission/Rohnert Park Financing Authority
2. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Chairperson Smith adjourned the CDC
meeting at 9:12 p.m.
ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY
AGENDA
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Call to Order: 9:13 p.m.
Roll Call: Breeze, Flores, Mackenzie, Vidak-Martinez, Smith
Also present: Executive Director Donley, General Counsel Kenyon and Recorder Leonard
Unscheduled public appearances: None.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Chairperson Smith asked the Members if there were any questions about matters on the RPFA
Consent Calendar. No matters were raised.
1. Approval of RPFA Portion of Concurrent City Meeting Minutes for: July 11, 2006
2. Accepting RPFA CashAnvestments Report for Month Ending: May 31, 2006
A MOTION was made by Member Flores, seconded by Vice Chair Vidak-Marti nez, to approve the
RPFA Consent Calendar as outlined in the agenda. Said motion was UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVED.
2. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Chairperson Smith adjourned the Meeting of
the RPFA at 9:13 p.m.
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Certified Shorthand Reporter
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Tim Smith
Mayor
City of Rohnert Park
Council
Miscellaneous
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CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
BILLS FOR APPROVAL
August 2, 2006
Checks 162435 - 162558
Dated July 20 - Aug 1. 2006 $225,237.47
TOTAL $225,237.47
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
BILLS FOR APPROVAL
August 8, 2006
REVISION NO. 1
Checks 162435 - 162558
Dated July 20 - Aug 1, 2006 $225,237.47
Subtotal $225,237A7
Fieldstone Construction Co
Hinebaugh Creek Bike Bridge Project No. 2003-15 $27,084.00
Ashlin Pacific Construction, Inc.
Commercial Water Meter Replacement Project No. 2004-14 — Phase III $70,573.28
Subtotal: $97,657.28
TOTAL $322,894.75
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Resolution No. 2006-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
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Acknowledging, Honoring, and Thanking the
ROHNERT PARK/ COTATI FRIENDS of the LIBRARY
WHEREAS, The Rohnert Park / Cotati Friends of the Library was created in 1975 and since that time has donated nearly $400,000 to the Rohnert Pari
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Cotati Regional Library; and
WHEREAS, In June of 2003, the Friends of the Library Board opened a bookstore in the new Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library and currently staff
l 43.5 hours per week from volunteers from our community; and
WHEREAS, the eleven -person Friends' Board holds three book sales per year as well as operating the bookstore. Members: Shirley Albert, Chll
DeBrunner, Anneliese Eggert, Margaret Fuller, Dorothy Greninger, Pam Novelly, Charlotte Pedersen, Olwen Peterson,. Joan Schmutz, Margery Swa
and Paula Young sort and price literally hundreds of thousands of used books in order to raise vital funds for the Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Libra
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and
I_ WHEREAS, these funds have been used to purchase thousands of books, videos, and DVDs for adults and children. Dozens of programs for childre
and adults, including u eteers, theater for children, magicians, musical programs (includingthe annual Moonlighters Bi Band concerthave beechargeofferedtoourcommunitypreeofbecauseoftheeffortsofFriends• Friends also sponsors the Children's Reading Program and th
summer Teen Read Program; and
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WHEREAS, without the support of the Friends of the Library, the Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library would have substantially less to offer th
community in the way of books, materials, and programs.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park that it joins the Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library i
recognizing, honoring, and thanking the Friends of the Library for the valuable service they provide.
DULYAND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 811 day of August, 2006.
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For Rohnert Park Cotati Friends of.the Library proclamation
The Rohnert Park Cotati Friends of the Library has been in continuous existence since
1975.
All proceeds earned by the Friends of the Library goes to support services of the Sonoma
County Library in general, and the Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library in particular.
The 11 -person Friends board (Shirley Albert, Chloe DeBrunner, Anneliese Eggert,
Margaret Fuller, Dorothy Greninger, Pam Novelly, Charlotte Pedersen Olwen Peterson,
Joan Schmutz, Margery Swartz and Paula Young) puts on 3 book sales a year and runs a
bookstore, sorting and pricing hundreds of thousands of used books to do so.
In June 2003 opened a bookstore in the new library and it operates 43.5 hours per week.
The bookstore provides high quality, low cost books to the community with all proceeds
going to support the library.
The bookstore, managed by the Friends board, is staffed by 40 community volunteers.
Over $424,000 has been donated to the library since 1976, $53,000 of it this past year.
Thousands of books, videos, DVDs for adults and children have been purchased for use
by the community with funds from the Friends.
Dozens of programs for children and adults, including puppeteers, theater for children,
magicians, musical programs, including the annual Moonlighters Big Band concert have
been offered free to the community.
The Friends are annual sponsors of the children's Summer Reading Program_ and the
summer Teen Read program
The Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library would have substantially less to offer the
community in the way of books and materials to borrow and use, and programs for adults
and children without the support of the Friends of the Library.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY'COUNCIL OF THECITY:OF: ROHNERT PARK p
Recognizing
The Month of September as
National Alcohol and Drug Addiction. Recovery Month
WHEREAS, 74% of Amencans say that addiction to alcohol has' had some impact on them at
some pointin:their lives; whether it was their own personal addiction, that of a friend orfamily
member, or.any other expenence with addiction; and
WHEREAS, a, 63% majority of Americans also say that addiction to either drugs or alcohol has
had a gre-at deal orsome jmpact on their lives; and
WHEREAS, stigma and discrimination present obstacles and canbe a mark of disgrace to -those
wiestalth substance use disorders 'who need access to treatment facilities, and for those who want`to
relrsh their place in the community by entering :th&'workforce; and
WHEREAS, educating our community about how substance use disorders affect children, families
and communitymembers is essential to overcoming stigma and discrimination; and
WHEREAS, substance use disorders are a treatable, yet serious health care problem, and we can
take steps; to, address it and, in the process, build a stronger and healthier community.'
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park that it
proclaims the month of September 2006 as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month
d calls upon our citizens to support this year's theme: "Join the Voices for Recovery: Build,a
Stronger, Healthier Community."
DULYAND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 811 day of August, 2006.
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Dear Mayor Smith:
Substance Abuse and Mental
Health Services Administration
Center for Mental Health Services
Center for Substance Abuse
Prevention
Center for Substance Abuse
Treatment
Rockville MD 20857
National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month (Recovery Month) is observed each September.
This year's theme, "Join the Voiccor Recovery: _ Build a Stronger„,Healthier_Community,” lets people
know that there is hope, and that help for alcohol and drug use disorders is available. Overall, this vital
observance, now in its 17"' year, promotes the benefits of alcohol and drug use disorder treatment and
recovery, and highlights the contributions of treatment providers.
Many Americans in need of substance use disorder treatment do not receive help. In 2004, an estimated
23.5 million individuals (9.8 percent of the total population) needed treatment for an alcohol or illicit drug
use problem. Yet, only 2.3 million of these individuals (9.9 percent of the people who needed treatment)
actually received treatment at a specialty facility. Untreated addiction continues to take an economic toll
on the nation, and the human costs on affected individuals, their families, and their communities are
staggering. These costs are reflected in the increased demands on the health care, social services, and
legal systems, as well as lost productivity of American businesses.
Helping those in need of treatment is a national priority, and the President is committed to help expand
treatment capacity and recovery support services in our country. As a result the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services' Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is
leading the Access to Recovery initiative, a consumer -driven approach for obtaining treatment and
sustaining recovery through a State-run voucher program. SAMHSA is also working with all levels of,
government, communities, businesses and society as a whole in creating a healthcare system that both
embraces and understands the need for more treatment services for drug and alcohol problems.
The annual Recovery Month observance is one way we reach out to the American public with the
message that treatment is effective and recovery is possible. As the Federal coordinator for the Recovery
Month observance, SAMHSA partners each year with other public sector entities, national and local
coalitions, and other organizations to develop a Recovery Month activities toolkit, as well as other special
events. The enclosed copy of the toolkit is for your review and use.
This year SAMHSA-sponsored community events will be held throughout the country during the month
of September. These community events will examine key treatment and recovery -related issues in local
communities, and will define specific objectives and action steps to broaden support and access for
individuals in recovery. Each event seeks to unite a range of stakeholders in taking action, including
individuals in the recovery community and -their families and friends; policymakers and community
leaders; judges; insurers; health professionals; treatment providers, educators/schools; community-based
and faith -based organizations; the criminal justice system; diverse racial, ethnic and cultural groups; and
members of the media.
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To get the latest information on these and other events nationwide, and to find those nearest to
you, go to our Recovery Month Web site at www.recoverymonth.gov. Click on the 2006
Recovery Month icon and select events.
The enclosed toolkit was also sent to Federal, State and local officials. We encourage you to
contact your local elected officials or your State Substance Abuse Director to offer your
assistance in coordinating Recovery Month activities in your area, and in drafting a proclamation
or organizing a media event. Please show your support by participating in the community events
in your area, or develop your own community event.
In addition, please post any planned activities within your State, district, city, town, or
municipality on the Recovery Month Web site at www.recoverymonth.gov. For additional
information about this observance, please contact. SAMHSA's Center for Substance Abuse
Treatment Consumer Affairs. office at (240) 276-2750, or www.recoverymonth.gov.
We look forward to your participation and support in this year's Recovery Month activities.
Sincerely,
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Council:
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM TRANSMITTAL REPORT
Meeting Date:
Department:
Submitted By:
Name & Title)
Submittal Date:
Agenda (Subject Only) Title:
August 8, 2006
Administration
Dan Schwarz, Assistant City Manager
August 2, 2006
Reimbursement for City Council Expenses
Requested Council Action: Approve attached resolution.
Miscellaneous _
Communications
Agenda : 0(1
Copy to:
Copy.to:
Summary: At its July 25, 2006 meeting, the Council requested that staff review the City's policy
concerning reimbursement of expenses and determine if changes are necessary to allow Council members
to attend seminars and course offered by local educational institutions. Staff reviewed two relevant
resolutions: Resolution No. 2004-19 ("Policy for Reimbursement of Expenses for City Council
Members") and Resolution No. 200642 ("Expense Reimbursement and Use of Public Resources').
Resolution No. 200642 is the more comprehensive policy and was adopted by the Council on January
24, 2006 to ensure compliance with Assembly Bill 1234. Under the terms of Resolution No. 200642,
attendance by a Council Member of any in-state educational seminar "designed to improve the official's
skill and information levels" is considered an approved expense; a Council Member must seek the
approval of the entire Council for an out-of-state seminar. Under the terms of the older, more narrowly
focused Resolution No. 2004-19, approval of the entire Council was required for all seminars (regardless
of location) not offered by the League of California Cities, the National League of Cities, the Local
Government Commission, or the Association of Bay Area Governments.
Staff has reviewed both policies and recommends that they be consolidated to eliminate confusion.
Resolution No. 2006-42 is incorporated in its entirety. Two elements of Resolution No. 2004-19 that are
not covered in Resolution No. 200642 have been added: (1) it is the City's policy that city -owned fax
machines and other necessary communication equipment shall be provided to Council Members and (2) it
is the City's policy that Council Members receive one ticket to each performance at the Performing Arts
Center. .
The specific question asked of staff is whether Council Members need to request the authorization of the
entire Council to attend educational seminars at Sonoma. State. Under the consolidated policy, this
request is not necessary. Attendance of seminars at Sonoma State is considered an authorized expense.
Enclosures: Resolution
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: --Q) Consent Item ( ) Regular Time
Approval (.} Public Hearing Required
Not Recommended () Submitted with Comment
Policy Determination by
City Comments:
City Manager's Signature: Date:.
Revi 062 06) JH -S:0.5 -b
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RESOLUTION NO. 2006 - 206
RESOLUTION ADOPTING UPDATED EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT AND
USE OF PUBLIC RESOURCES POLICY
WHEREAS, Government Code section 36514.5 provides that city council
members may be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the
performance of official duties; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rohnert Park ("City") adopted a "Policy for
Reimbursement of Expenses for City Council Members" by Resolution No. 2004-19; and
WHEREAS, the City adopted a Policy for "Expense Reimbursement and Use of
Public Resources" by Resolution No. 2006-42; and
WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 1234, which took effect on January 1, 2006, adds
Article 2.3, commencing with Government Code section 53232, to the Government
Code, addressing expense reimbursement to public officials; and
WHEREAS, this policy satisfies the requirements of Government Code sections
53232 and following;
WHEREAS, the City Council -wishes to consolidate its expense reimbursement
policies into one resolution;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council resolves that Resolution Nos. 2004-19
and 2006-42 are hereby repealed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the updated "Expense Reimbursement and
Use of Public Resources Policy," attached as Exhibit A to this Resolution, is hereby
adopted.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 8h
day of August, 2006.
ATTEST: CITY OF ROHNERT PARD
City Clerk Mayor Tim Smith
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CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT AND USE OF PUBLIC RESOURCES POLICY
WHEREAS, the City of Rohnert Park ("City") takes its stewardship over the use
of its limited public resources seriously;
WHEREAS, public resources should only be used when there is a substantial
benefit to the city; and
WHEREAS, such benefits include:
The opportunity to discuss the community's concerns with state and federal
officials;
2. Participating in regional, state and national organizations whose activities
affect the City;
3. Attending educational seminars designed to improve officials' skill and -
information levels; and
4. Promoting public service and morale by recognizing such service; and
WHEREAS, 1) legislative and other regional, state and federal agency business
is frequently conducted over meals; 2) sharing a meal with regional, state and federal
officials is frequently the best opportunity for a more extensive, focused and
uninterrupted communication about the City's policy concerns;. and 3) each meal
expenditure must comply with the limits and reporting requirements of local, state and
federal law; and
WHEREAS, this policy provides guidance to elected and appointed, officials on
the use and expenditure of City resources, as well as the standards against which those
expenditures will be measure; and
WHEREAS, Municipal Code Section 2.12.050 provides that City Council
Members are to be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the
performance of official duties for the City; and
WHEREAS, this policy supplements the definition of actual and necessary
expenses for purposes of state laws relating to permissible uses of public resources; and
WHEREAS, this policy also supplements the definition of necessary and
reasonable expenses for purposes of federal and state income tax law; and
WHEREAS, this policy also applies to any charges made to a City credit card,
cash advances or other line of credit.
The City's expense reimbursement policy is set forth below:
AUTHORIZED EXPENSES
City funds, equipment, supplies (including letterhead), titles, and staff time must only be
used for authorized City business. Expenses incurred in connection with the following
types of activities generally constitute authorized expenses, as long as the other
requirements of this policy are met:
1. Communicating with representatives of regional, state and national
government on City adopted policy positions;
2. Attending educational seminars designed to improve officials' skill and
information levels;
3. Participating in regional, state and national organizations whose activities
affect the City's interests;
4. Recognizing service to the City (for example, thanking a longtime employee
with a retirement gift or celebration of nominal value and cost);
5. Attending City events; and
6. Implementing a City -approved strategy for attracting or retaining businesses to
the City, which will typically involve at least one staff member.
All other expenditures require prior approval by the City body.
The following expenses also require prior governing body approval:
1. International and out-of-state travel.
Examples of personal expenses that the City will not reimburse include, but are not
limited to:
1. The personal portion of any trip;
2. Political or charitable contributions or events;
3. Family expenses, including partner's expenses when accompanying official on
agency -related business, as well as children or pet -related expenses;
4. Entertainment expenses, including theater, movies (either in -room or at the
theater), sporting events (including gym, massage and/or golf related expenses), or other
cultural events,
5. Non -mileage personal automobile expenses, including repairs, traffic citations,
insurance or gasoline; and
6. Personal losses incurred while on City business. any questions regarding the
propriety of a particular type of expense should be resolved by the approving authority
before the expense is incurred.
COST CONTROL
To conserve City resources and keep expenses within community standards for public
officials, expenditures should adhere to the following guidelines. In the event that
expenses are incurred which exceed these guidelines, the cost borne or reimbursed by the
city will be limited to.the costs that fall within the guidelines.
TRANSPORTATION
The most economical mode and class of transportation reasonably consistent with
scheduling needs and cargo space requirements must be used, using the most direct and
time -efficient route. Government and group rates must be used when available.
Airfare - Airfares that are equal or less than those available through the enhanced Local
Government Airfare Program offered through the League of California Cities
www.cacities.org/travel), the California State Association of Counties
http://www.csac.counties.org) and the State of California are presumed to be the most
economical and reasonable for purposes of reimbursement under this policy.
Automobile.- Automobile mileage is reimbursed at Internal Revenue Service rates in
effect at the time the expense is occurred. These rates are designed to compensate the
driver for gasoline, insurance, maintenance, and other expenses associated with operating
the vehicle. This amount does not include bridge and road tolls,. which are also
reimbursable.
Car Rental - Rental rates that are equal or less than those available through the State of
California's website (http://www.catravelsmart.com/default.htm) shall be considered the
most economical and reasonable for purposes of reimbursement under this policy.
Taxis/Shuttles Taxis or shuttles fares may be. reimbursed, including a 15 percent
gratuity per fare, when the cost of such fares is equal or less than the cost of car rentals,
gasoline and parking combined, or when such transportation is necessary for time -
efficiency.
LODGING
Lodging expenses will be reimbursed or paid for when travel on official City business
reasonably requires an overnight stay.
Conferences/Meetings - If such lodging is in connection with a conference, lodging
expenses must not exceed the group rate published by the conference sponsor for the
meeting in question if such rates are available at the time of booking. If the group rate is
not available, see next section.
Other Lodging - Travelers must request government rates, when available. A listing of
hotels offering government rates in different areas is available at
http://www.catravelsmart.com/lodguideframes.htm. Lodging rates that are equal or less
to government rates are presumed to be reasonable and hence reimbursable for purposes
of this policy.
In the event that government rates are not available at a given time or in a given area,
lodging rates that do not exceed the General Services Administration per diem rates for a
given area are presumed reasonable and hence reimbursable.
MEALS
Meal expenses and associated gratuities will be reimbursed at the rates specified in the
General Services Administration published per diem rate
The City will not pay for alcohol/personal bar expenses.
TELEPHONE/FAX/CELLULAR
Officials will be reimbursed for actual telephone and fax expenses incurred on City
business. As necessary, officials will be provided a city -owned fax machine and any
other equipment as the City Council determines necessary to use in the conduct of its
official business. Telephone bills should identify which calls were made on City
business. For cellular calls when the official has a particular number of minutes included
in the official's plan, the official can identify the percentage of calls made on public
business.
Long-term parking must be used for travel exceeding 24 -hours.
Baggage handling fees of up to $1 per bag and gratuities of up to 15 percent will be
reimbursed. Expenses for which City officials receive reimbursement from another
agency are not reimbursable.
SPRECKELS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Each official shall be issued one complimentary ticket for each performance at the
Spreckels Performing Arts Center.
CASH ADVANCE POLICY
From time to time, it may be necessary for an official to request a cash advance to cover,
anticipated expenses while traveling or doing business on the City's behalf. Such request
for an advance should be submitted on a Check Requisition form to the Director of
Administrative Services seven (7) days priouto the need for the advance with the
following information:,
1. The purpose of the expenditure(s);
2. The benefits of such expenditure to the residents of City;
3. The anticipated amount of the expenditure(s) (for example, hotel rates, meal
costs, and transportation expenses); and
4. The dates of the expenditure(s).
Any unused advance must be returned to the Finance Department within one week of the
official's return, along with an expense report and receipts documenting how the advance
was used in compliance with this expense policy.
In the event the Director of Administrative Services is uncertain as to whether a request
complies with this policy, such individual must seek resolution from the City governing
board.
CREDIT CARD USE POLICY
City does not issue credit cards to individual office holders but does have an agency
credit card for selected City expenses. City office holders may request the City to use the
City's credit card for such purposes as airline tickets and hotel reservations. Receipts
documenting expenses incurred on the City credit card and compliance with this policy
must be submitted by the cardholder when received to the Finance Department.
City credit cards may not be used for personal expenses, even if the official subsequently
reimburses the city. There will be no, cash advances on credit cards.
EXPENSE REPORT CONTENT AND SUBMISSION DEADLINE
All cash advance expenditures, (credit card expenses) and expense reimbursement
requests must be submitted on an expense;report form provided by the City. This form
shall include the following advisory:
All expenses reported on this form must comply with the
City's policies relating to expenses and use of public
resources. The information submitted on this form is a
public record. Penalties for misusing public resources and
violating the City's policies include loss of reimbursement
privileges, restitution, civil and criminal penalties as well as
additional income tax liability.
Expense reports must document that the expense in question met the requirements of this
policy. For example, if the meeting is with a legislator, the local agency official should
explain whose meals were purchased, what issues were discussed and how those relate to
the City's adopted legislative positions and priorities.
Officials must submit their expense reports within 30 days of an expense being incurred,
accompanied by receipts documenting each expense. Restaurant receipts, in addition to
any credit card receipts, are also part of the necessary documentation.
Inability to provide such documentation in a timely fashion may result in the expense
being borne by the official.
AUDI'T'S OF EXPENSE REPORTS
All expenses are subject to verification that they comply with this policy.
REPORTS TO GOVERNING BOARD
At the following City governing body meeting, each official shall briefly report on
meetings attended at City expense. If multiple officials attended, a joint report may be
made. .
COMPLIANCE WITTII LAWS
City officials should keep in mind that some expenditures may be subject to reporting
under the Political Reform Act and other laws. All agency expenditures are public
records subject to disclosure under the Public Records Act.
VIOLATION OF THIS POLICY
Use of public resources or falsifying expense reports in violation of this policy may result
in any or all of the following: 1) loss of reimbursement privileges, 2) a demand for
restitution to the City, 3) the agency's reporting the expenses as income to the elected
official to state and federal tax authorities, 4) civil penalties of up to $2,000 per day and
three times the value of the resources used, and 5) prosecution for misuse of public
resources.
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FOR RESO. NO. aZ 0 0& _ 2-07
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM TRANSMITTAL REPORT
Meeting Date: August 8, 2006
Department: Engineering Division, Public Works Department
Submitted By: Eydie Tacata, Management Analyst
Submittal Date: July 24, 2006
Miscellaneous
Communications
Agenda 4gl
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Agenda (Subject Only).Title: Approving Job Description and Salary Range for Deputy City Engineer
and Authorizing Recruitment for Position
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Requested Council Action: Adopt resolution approving the job description and salary range of Deputy
City Engineer and authorize recruitment of said position.
Summary:
On June 13, 2006, the Rohnert Park City Council authorized the creation of a Deputy City Engineer job
classification to provide professional engineering expertise, capital project management and development
review oversight.in the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department. The department requested
the position in the FY 2006-2007 City Budget, which was approved by the Council on June 25, 2006.
The incumbent in the position will relieve the City Engineer/Public Works Director of direct supervision
of engineering staff and some project consultants. The incumbent will also serve as Acting City
Engineer/Public Works Director in the absence of the City Engineer/Public Works Director. Due to the
supervisory responsibilities overseeing a division, the Deputy City Engineer is proposed as a management
position.
The recommended salary range for Deputy City Engineer is 94M. Internally, this rate is 21% below the
City Engineer salary and 19% above the Civil Engineer salary. The proposed salary is 5% or less below
salaries for similar level classifications in larger agencies such as the City of Santa Rosa (Deputy Director
Engineering), County of Sonoma (Engineering Division Manager) and Sonoma County Water Agency
Principal Engineer). The proposed salary is about 4% above the comparable classification in the Town
of Windsor (Assistant Town Engineer). It is important to note that recruitment for qualified engineers in
this geographic area is extremely competitive.
The position description is attached.- Once the job description and salary range are approved by the City
Council, a recruitment will be conducted as soon as possible. The position is funded by development
review fees (50%) and Public Facilities Fee (50%).
Enclosures: Resolution, Deputy City Engineer 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 RECOMMENDATIONS(<Consent Item O Regular Time
Approval O Public Hearing Required
Not Recommended () Submitted with Comment
O Policy Determination by Council
City Comments:
V ICity Manager's Signature: Date: Q
RESOLUTION NO. 2006 - 207
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT
PARK APPROVING JOB DESCRIPTION AND SALARY RANGE FOR
DEPUTY CITY ENGINEER AND
AUTHORIZING RECRUITMENT FOR THE POSITION .
WHEREAS, staff has reviewed the workload of the Engineering Division of the
Public Works Department and has determined a need for an additional professional
engineer position to provide professional engineering expertise, manage capital projects,
oversee development review; and
WHEREAS, a full-time position of Deputy City Engineer was approved with the
newly -adopted FY 2006-2007 City Budget; and
WHEREAS, staff has developed a job description and conducted a salary survey;
and
WHEREAS, the City Manager recommends the position be designated as a
Management position, report to the City Engineer/Public Works Director, and be placed
at the following salary range and rate:
Position Range Monthly S alary
Deputy City Engineer 94M $7,427 - $9,027
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Rohnert Park that the job description and salary range for Deputy City Engineer. is.hereby
approved and the City Manager (Personnel Officer) or designee is authorized to recruit
for a Deputy City.Engineer.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of
Rohnert Park this 8t' day of August, 2006.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
Mayor Tim Smith
City of Rohnert Park
DEPUTY CITY ENGINEER
DEFINITION
Under general direction plans; directs, manages, and oversees the functions of the
Engineering Division of the Engineering/Public Works Department, including any
engineering responsibility for the .City's parks, traffic, transit, transportation, 'streets,
water and sewer functions, subdivisions, civil works construction, building construction,
and landscaping; coordinates activities with other departments, governmental agencies
and other outside organizations; and performs other work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Deputy .City Engineer is a management level position in the Engineering/Public
Works Department, This classification "is distinguished from the classification of City
Engineer / Public Works Director in that the latter has overall management responsibility
of the Engineering / Public Works Department. This classification is further distinguished
from the next lower classification of Civil Engineer in that the latter is a non -supervisory,
professional classification.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED `
Policy direction is provided by the .City Council and administrative direction is provided
by the City Engineer / Public Works Director. Supervisory responsibility entails direct
and indirect supervision of technical and professional staff in the Engineering Division
and outside consultants.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary)
Plans, organizes, supervises, coordinates and performs professional engineering
work in the design and construction of streets, sidewalks, sewer and water lines,
flood control projects, ground water .and aqueduct systems, traffic signals and
circulation, and related public works projects
Coordinates capital improvement projects with contractors, utility companies and
other agencies; administers construction contracts; monitors and participates in
the Work of staff or consultants responsible for reviewing design conformance
and accuracy of public and. private development projects
Responsible for the design and development of public works and utility structures
and the preparation of project specifications; consults with contractors; reviews
plans submitted by consultants and developers to ensure conformity with
established standards and regulations; provides advice and instruction to
subordinates on design standards and problems from the construction phase to
completion of the project; provides supervision of field work; prepares, reviews
and recommends change orders
City of Rohnert Park
Deputy City Engineer
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Directs, supervises, and participates in engineering review of land development
projects, prepares development conditions approval, reviews of subdivision
maps, site development plans, security agreements and conformance with
development codes and requirements
Represents the City in land development proposals; justifies and discusses
development proposals in a complex political environment; negotiates complex
agreements; prepares, reviews, and interprets agreements and contracts
Provides professional engineering expertise for the development of long-range
planning issues and programs
Supervises and participates in the preparation of the capital improvement
program and budget
Provides professional civil engineering consultation to the City Council and City
Manager regarding public works and engineering activities
Participates in the preparation of professional engineering and environmental
studies and reports
Coordinates engineering activities with other City departments, divisions,
sections, and outside agencies .
Serves as Acting City Engineer/Public Works Director as assigned; may serve as
the City Traffic Engineer and Superintendent of Streets
Formulates, implements, and evaluates Engineering Division operating policies
and procedures; selects, supervises, trains, and evaluates the performance of
assigned staff
Reviews and signs engineering drawings, work orders, and purchase orders
Prepares and provides correspondence, staff reports, ordinances, and
resolutions to the City Manager, City Council, committees, City departments,
outside agencies and the public
City of Rohnert Park
Deputy City Engineer
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Meets with individuals and community organizations concerning the engineering
functions;. responds to inquiries and complaints regarding engineering functions;
serves as staff to boards, commissions, and committees as may be required;
makes presentations to City Council and other boards, commissions and citizen
groups
QUALIFICATIONS
ExperiencelEducation
Sufficient experience and education in civil engineering activities to direct, manage, and
perform the City's engineering functions in an effective and cost-efficient manner. A
typical way of obtaining the. required qualifications is, to possess the equivalent of a
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering ora closely -related field from an accredited
college or university and five years' experience related to professional civil engineering
involving the design and construction of public works projects including at least two
years in a supervisory capacity. Experience dealing with transportation issues is highly
desirable. Experience in land development proposal review is desirable.
Knowledge of:
Comprehensive knowledge of civil engineering design and construction principles
and practices as applied to public works projects and building construction
Methods of preparing designs, plans, specifications, estimates, and acquiring
funding for the. development of public works facilities and building construction
Design and legal requirements of water and wastewater systems
Transportation. issues
Principles of supervision, training, and management
Principles ofpublic financing, ,contracting, and budgeting; local, 'State, and
Federal laws and regulations impacting public transportation issues
Skill to:
Quickly and accurately perform math and engineering calculations
Ability to:
Plan, organize, direct, coordinate, perform and evaluate the engineering
functions of the City
Provide supervision and training to assigned staff
Formulate, evaluate, and. make recommendations on policies and procedures
affecting the City's engineering services
Perform comprehensive professional engineering review in the development of
designs, plans, drawings, and specifications for public works, building
construction, and alteration projects; prepare annual budget. requests and control
expenditures
City of Rohnert Park
Deputy City Engineer
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Administer and track contracts and projects
Provide Gear, concise, and professionally sound consultation to the City Council,
City Manager, and other interested parties on public works, building and
engineering issues
Prepare comprehensive and concise technical reports
Prepare grant applications and administer grant programs
Make effective public presentations
Communicate professionally and effectively with members of the public, the
development community, and staff of other public agencies
Learn and utilize new technology
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
License/,Certificate Requirements: (Positions in this Gass typically require)
Possession of a Class C California Driver's License by date of appointment
o Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the
California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers
Working Conditions:
Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning,
kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. It
requires grasping, repetitive hand movement, and fine coordination in preparing and
reviewing construction plans, statistical reports and data, and using a computer key
board. Additionally, the position requires near, far, and color vision in reading reports,
reviewing plans and blueprints, and using the computer. Hearing and speaking is
required in communicating with individuals and groups. When visiting construction sites,
the incumbent may be required to walk on uneven and slippery surfaces, be exposed to
all weather conditions, dust and pollen, noise, and mechanical hazards. such as
construction equipment.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employee Unit: Management
Approved By: City Council
Date Approved: August 8, 2006
FOR RESO. NO. 9 00(v--OT0T
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM TRANSMITTAL REPORT
Meeting Date: August 8, 2006
Department: Department of Public Works/Engineering Division
Submitted By: Ellen Beardsley, Administrative Assistant
For: Darrin Jenkins, City Engineer
Submittal Date: July 28, 2006
Council: X
Miscellaneous
Communications
to:
70.
Agenda Title: 2006 Street Maintenance Measures, Project No. 2005-04, Asphalt Overlay, Award of
Contract
Requested Council Action: Accept the bids and award contract for the 2006 Street Maintenance Asphalt
Overlay Project to Ghilotti Construction Company for amount not to exceed $1,261,666.50.
Summary:
Authorization for sealed bids was approved by City Council on June 27, 2006. Bids were solicited
thorough builders exchanges and one construction trades publication, as well as posted in a general
circulation newspaper per requirements of the Public Contracts Code. Bids were opened on July 27,
2006. A summary of the bids received is shown in the table below:
Company Bid Amount
Ghilotti Construction Company 1,261,666.50
Argonaut Constructors 1,345,945.00
Ghilotti Bros. Inc. 1,379,705.00
North Bay Construction, Inc. 1,393,273.00
The 2006 Street Maintenance Project - Asphalt Overlay, Project 2005-04 includes design for overlays on
several street segments to extend their useful lives. The segments will be overlaid in a sequential order
until this year's funding limit of $500,000 is reached.
The project will utilize rubberized asphalt concrete (RAC) in lieu of conventional asphalt. The City has
authorized staff to apply for a $175,000 grant available to Northern California jurisdictions to fund the
use of RAC on this project. The remainder of the project will be funded through Gas Tax and Measure M
funds.
Enclosures: Resolution
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
s) Approval () Public Hearing Required
Not Recommended () Submitted with Comment
Policy Determination by
O City Continents:
City Manager's Signature: Date: 0
Revised 062806) JH -S:05 -b
RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -208
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ROHNERT PARK
AWARDING THE CONTRACT TO
GHILOTTI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
FOR THE 2006 STREET MAINTENANCE PROJECT — ASPHALT OVERLAY
PROJECT NO. 2005-04
WHEREAS, the Notice Inviting Sealed Bids was approved by Council on June
27, 2006;
WHEREAS, the Project was advertised for bids and bids were opened on July
27, 2006, with the lowest responsible bidder being Ghilotti Construction Company.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of
Rohnert Park that the bids for the 2006 Street Maintenance Project - Asphalt Overlay are
accepted, and the contract is awarded to Ghilotti Construction Company for the amount
of $1,261,666.50.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is authorized to execute
the contract upon approval by the City Attorney as to format, and is also authorized to
approve cumulative contract change orders up to ten percent (10%) of the value of the
original contract.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of
Rohnert Park this 8th day of August, 2006.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor Tim Smith
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CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM TRANSMITTAL.REPORT
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Agenda (Subject Only) Title:
August 8, 2006
Engineering
Richard F. Pedroncelli, Senior Engineering Technician
July 24, 2006
Parcel Map No. 177 Approval, Lands of Groom, 5800 Redwood Dr.
Requested Council Action: Adopt Resolution Approving Parcel Map
Summary:
The City of Rohnert Park Planning Commission conditionally approved the tentative map to subdivide
the property into one common area lot plus three condominium lots located at 5800 Redwood Drive
APN 143-040-046) on December 9, 2004, by PC Resolution No. 200443. The property is currently
developed with three separate buildings. Each building is a separate condominium lot.'
The map has been reviewed by the City Engineer's office. The Map is ready for City Council approval
pursuant to Rohnert Park Municipal Code, section 16.12.080. Attached for the City Council's reference
is a copy of the map.
Enclosures: Resolution, Map
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 Hearing Required
Not Recommended () Submitted with Comment
Policy Determination by 700CityComments:
City Manager's Signature:Date:
Rem 0¢-2806) ht -s:05 -b
RESOLUT ION NO. 2006 -209
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
APPROVING PARCEL MAP NO. 177, LANDS OF GROOM,
5800 — 5850 REDWOOD DRIVE, APN 143-040-046
WHEREAS, The City of Rohnert Park Planning Commission approved the Tentative
Map of this project on December 9, 2004, by PC Resolution No. 200443;
WHEREAS, all conditions of approval required on said PC Resolution No. 200443 have
been satisfied;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert
Park that it does hereby find that the Parcel Map No. 177 is in substantial compliance with the
previously approved tentative map.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park
hereby approves Parcel Map No. 177.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 8th day of August, 2006.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
Mayor Tim Smith
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KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS THAT THE UNDERSIGNED ARE THE ONLY PERSONS HAVING ANY
RECORD TITLE INTEREST IN THE LANDS SUBDIVIDED AND SHOWN HEREON AND DO HEREBY CONSENT
TO THE PREPARATION AND RECORDATION OF THIS MAP ENTITLED ROHNERT PARK PARCEL MAP NO,
177 IN THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK, SONOMA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA COMPOSED OF TWO (2) SHEETS.
THAT THE SUBSCRIBERS TO THIS STATEMENT ARE ALL WHO ARE NECESSARY TO PASS CLEAR TITLE
TO THE LANDS SUBDIVIDED AND SHOWN ON THIS MAP. THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK OR ANY OTHER
MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OR DISTRICT SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT OF INGRESS AND EGRESS INTO AND
UPON ALL EXISTING EASEMENTS SHOWN UPON THIS MAP FOR THE PURPOSE OF .IMPROVING,
MAINTAINING OR REPAIRING THE SAME PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT SAID RIGHT SHALL NOT IMPOSE
UPON SAID CORPORATION OR DISTRICT THE OBLIGATION OF MAINTENANCE, IMPROVEMENTS OR
REPAIRS. " OWNER: GROOM LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
BY: — ---- — --------- _---------------- __—_ JAMES GROOM
AS TRUSTEE OF THE GENERAL PARTNER
JAMES H. GROOM AND PEARL D. GROOM DECLARATION OF TRUST DATED DECEMBER 20, 1989
BY:
PEARL GROOM
AS TRUSTEE OF THE GENERAL PARTNER
JAMES H, GROOM AND PEARL D. GROOM DECLARATION OF TRUST DATED DECEMBER 20, 1989
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF SONOMA) .
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THAT THEY EXECUTED THE.SAME IN THEIR AUTHORIZED CAPACITIES, AND THAT BY THEIR
SIGNATURES ON THE INSTRUMENT THE PERSONS, OR THE ENTITY UPON BEHALF OF WHICH THE
PERSONS ACTED, EXECUTED THE INSTRUMENT.
WITNESS BY HAND AND OFFICIAL SEAL.
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SIGNATURES OF OWNERS OF THE FOLLOWING INTERESTS MAY BE OMITTED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF
SECTION 66445 (e) OF THE SUBDIVISION MAP ACT, THEIR INTEREST IS SUCH THAT IT CANNOT RIPEN
INTOA FEE TITLE AND SUCH SIGNATURES ARE NOT REQUIRED BY THE GOVERNING BODY.
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CITY OF ROHNERT PARK 241 MAPS 19 EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES FACILITIES
THIS MAP WAS PREPARED BY ME, OR UNDER MY DIRECTION, AND IS BASED UPON A FIELD
SURVEY IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SUBDIVISION MAP ACT AND LOCAL
ORDINANCE AT THE REQUEST OF JAMES GROOM.I HEREBY STATE THAT THIS PARCEL MAP
SUBSTANTIALLY CONFORMS TO THE APPROVED, OR CONDITIONALLY APPROVED TENTATIVE MAP, IF
ANY, AND THAT ALL MONUMENTS ARE OF THE CHARACTER AND OCCUPY THE POSITIONS
INDICATED AND ARE SUFFICIENT TO ENABLE THE SURVEY TO BE RETRACED.
DATED :
RAY C. CARLSON LS 3890
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK. A MUNICIPAL
CORPORATION, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ON THIS ___–__DAY OF --------- 200_, BY MOTION
REGULARLY PASSED AND ENTERED IN THE MINUTES OF SAID COUNCIL. DID APPROVE THIS MAP AS
HEREON SHOWN.
CITY CLERK, GTY pF ROHNERT PARK, A MUNICIPAL CORP
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
LOCATION MAP
NOT TO SCALE
I HEREBY STATE THAT THE MAP OF THIS SUBDIVISION WAS EXAMINED BY ME OR UNDER MY
DIRECTION:THAT IT IS SUBSTANTIAI_I.Y THE SAME. AS IT APPEARED ON THE TENTATIVE MAP AND
ANY APPROVED ALTERATIONS THEREOF', THAT ALL -PROVISIONS OF THE SUBDIVISION MAP ACT AS
AMENDED. AND ANY LOCAL ORDINANCES APPLICABLE AT THE TIME OF THE APPROVAL OF THE
TENTATIVE MAP HAVE BEEN COMPLIED WITH.
DARREN JENKINS_F1W CNGINCER. R.C.E.58805 DATED
LICENSE EXPIRES 5/30/07
IHEREBY STATE THAT THE MAP OF THIS SUBDIVISION WAS EXAMINED By ME OR UNDER MY
DIRECTION ON BEHALF OF THE CITY ENGINEER ANO I AM SATISFIED THAT SAID MAP IS
TECHNICALLY' CORRECT.
75-- JONATHAN R. OLIN, P.L.S. _ 7590 DATED
LICENSE EXPIRES 3/31/06
P .IA ASS SSM NTS .ERTIFICATE
I. JUDY HAUFF, IN AND FOR THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION. STATE
OF CALIFORNIA, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT, AS OF THIS DATE, THERE ARE NO SPECIAL
ASSESSMENTS PENDING AGAINST SAID TRACT OF LAND OTHER THAN THOSE WHICH HAVE BEEN
RECORDED AND OF WHICH THE SONOMA COUNTY TREASURER'S OFFICE SHOULD BE AWARE.
JUDY HAUFF, CITY OF ROHNERT PARK, A MUNICIPAL
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
I CERTIFY THAT ALL BONDS. MONEY, OR NEGOTIABLE BONDS REQUIRED UNDER THE
PROVISIONS OF THE SUBDIVISION MAP ACT TO SECURE PAYMENT OF TAXES AND
ASSESSMENTS HAVE BEEN FILED WITH AND APPROVED BY THE COUNTY OF '
SONOMA, NAMELY BOND(S) UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE ""O"S 66493 (a) AND
66493 (c) IN THE SUMS OF S_– ---------- _– AND
S_______RESPECTIVELY.
DATED :
CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERNSORS
COUNTY OF SONOMA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
TAX COLLECTOR'S CFRnFICATE
ACCORDING TO THE RECORDS IN THE OFFICE OF THE UNDERSIGNED, THERE ARE
NO LIENS AGAINST THIS SUBDIVISION, OR ANY PART THEREOF, FOR UNPAID
STATE. COUNTY, MUNICIPAL; OR LOCAL TAXES OR SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
COLLECTED AS TAXES, EXCEPT TAXES OR SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS COLLECTED AS
TAXES NOT YET PAYABLE, MY ESTIMATE OF TAXES AND SPECIAL
ASSESSMENTS COLLECTED AS TAXES NOT YET PAYABLE 15
i ---- _------------- THE LAND IN SAID SUBDIVISION IS NOT SUBJECT TO
A$PECIAL ASSESSMENT OR BOND WHICH MAY BE PAID IN FULL. SECURITY
REQUIRED PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66493(8) AND 66A93(c)
ARE HEREBY ACCEPTED AND APPROVED.
DATED : ___---------- DY_–___—_ - TOM FORD, TAX COLLECTOR
C.OUN TY OF SONOM A, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
RECORDER'a STATEMENT
FILED THIS ___ DAY Of .._._..___.._--- ._.200___ AT _....... U. IN
BOOK _ ....... OF VAPS, AT PAGE(S)_____ AT THE .PEOUEST OF
THE COUNTY SURVEYOR.
DOC.
SONOMA COUNTY PECORDER
FEE_._.__...___..__ _____.________
DEPUTY COUNTY RECORDER
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
PAR.CEL. MAP NO. 1 77,
BEING A CONDOMINIUM SUDDIVSION OF ME LANDS OF GROOM LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP AS DESCRIBED IN THAT DEFO RECORDED NOVEPBFP 3, 1976. IN
OFFICIAL RECORDS AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 1959-0028796. BEING PARCEL 4
AS SHOWN ON CITY OF ROHNERT PARK PARCEL MAP NO. 25. -1LED IN BOOK
241 OF MAPS, PAGE 19, SONOVA COUNTY RECORDS.
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
COUNTY OF SONOMA STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Ray Carlson &
Associates, Inc.
q LAND SURVEv1Ng_.. I I I RP IAII A u^SO Rnna. GOrlip nl0 95403
707) 528 549 • (707) 571-5541
CERTIFICATE SHEET
APN 143-040-046 APRIL 2005 SHEET 1 OF 2 JOB N0. 2004-050.MNS
BU)IDPR\IDRIVE
PADRE PKWT,
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LOCATION MAP
NOT TO SCALE
I HEREBY STATE THAT THE MAP OF THIS SUBDIVISION WAS EXAMINED BY ME OR UNDER MY
DIRECTION:THAT IT IS SUBSTANTIAI_I.Y THE SAME. AS IT APPEARED ON THE TENTATIVE MAP AND
ANY APPROVED ALTERATIONS THEREOF', THAT ALL -PROVISIONS OF THE SUBDIVISION MAP ACT AS
AMENDED. AND ANY LOCAL ORDINANCES APPLICABLE AT THE TIME OF THE APPROVAL OF THE
TENTATIVE MAP HAVE BEEN COMPLIED WITH.
DARREN JENKINS_F1W CNGINCER. R.C.E.58805 DATED
LICENSE EXPIRES 5/30/07
IHEREBY STATE THAT THE MAP OF THIS SUBDIVISION WAS EXAMINED By ME OR UNDER MY
DIRECTION ON BEHALF OF THE CITY ENGINEER ANO I AM SATISFIED THAT SAID MAP IS
TECHNICALLY' CORRECT.
75-- JONATHAN R. OLIN, P.L.S. _ 7590 DATED
LICENSE EXPIRES 3/31/06
P .IA ASS SSM NTS .ERTIFICATE
I. JUDY HAUFF, IN AND FOR THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION. STATE
OF CALIFORNIA, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT, AS OF THIS DATE, THERE ARE NO SPECIAL
ASSESSMENTS PENDING AGAINST SAID TRACT OF LAND OTHER THAN THOSE WHICH HAVE BEEN
RECORDED AND OF WHICH THE SONOMA COUNTY TREASURER'S OFFICE SHOULD BE AWARE.
JUDY HAUFF, CITY OF ROHNERT PARK, A MUNICIPAL
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
I CERTIFY THAT ALL BONDS. MONEY, OR NEGOTIABLE BONDS REQUIRED UNDER THE
PROVISIONS OF THE SUBDIVISION MAP ACT TO SECURE PAYMENT OF TAXES AND
ASSESSMENTS HAVE BEEN FILED WITH AND APPROVED BY THE COUNTY OF '
SONOMA, NAMELY BOND(S) UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE ""O"S 66493 (a) AND
66493 (c) IN THE SUMS OF S_– ---------- _– AND
S_______RESPECTIVELY.
DATED :
CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERNSORS
COUNTY OF SONOMA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
TAX COLLECTOR'S CFRnFICATE
ACCORDING TO THE RECORDS IN THE OFFICE OF THE UNDERSIGNED, THERE ARE
NO LIENS AGAINST THIS SUBDIVISION, OR ANY PART THEREOF, FOR UNPAID
STATE. COUNTY, MUNICIPAL; OR LOCAL TAXES OR SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
COLLECTED AS TAXES, EXCEPT TAXES OR SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS COLLECTED AS
TAXES NOT YET PAYABLE, MY ESTIMATE OF TAXES AND SPECIAL
ASSESSMENTS COLLECTED AS TAXES NOT YET PAYABLE 15
i ---- _------------- THE LAND IN SAID SUBDIVISION IS NOT SUBJECT TO
A$PECIAL ASSESSMENT OR BOND WHICH MAY BE PAID IN FULL. SECURITY
REQUIRED PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66493(8) AND 66A93(c)
ARE HEREBY ACCEPTED AND APPROVED.
DATED : ___---------- DY_–___—_ - TOM FORD, TAX COLLECTOR
C.OUN TY OF SONOM A, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
RECORDER'a STATEMENT
FILED THIS ___ DAY Of .._._..___.._--- ._.200___ AT _....... U. IN
BOOK _ ....... OF VAPS, AT PAGE(S)_____ AT THE .PEOUEST OF
THE COUNTY SURVEYOR.
DOC.
SONOMA COUNTY PECORDER
FEE_._.__...___..__ _____.________
DEPUTY COUNTY RECORDER
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
PAR.CEL. MAP NO. 1 77,
BEING A CONDOMINIUM SUDDIVSION OF ME LANDS OF GROOM LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP AS DESCRIBED IN THAT DEFO RECORDED NOVEPBFP 3, 1976. IN
OFFICIAL RECORDS AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 1959-0028796. BEING PARCEL 4
AS SHOWN ON CITY OF ROHNERT PARK PARCEL MAP NO. 25. -1LED IN BOOK
241 OF MAPS, PAGE 19, SONOVA COUNTY RECORDS.
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
COUNTY OF SONOMA STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Ray Carlson &
Associates, Inc.
q LAND SURVEv1Ng_.. I I I RP IAII A u^SO Rnna. GOrlip nl0 95403
707) 528 549 • (707) 571-5541
CERTIFICATE SHEET
APN 143-040-046 APRIL 2005 SHEET 1 OF 2 JOB N0. 2004-050.MNS
FOR RESO. NO. 9-6D6 —a I o council:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2006- COPy to:
Co y to:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK/off
REJECTING THE CLAIM OF
Doreen Hanks
Alleged Police Action resulting in broken Bicycle]
BE TI' RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park that that Claim for
alleged damages dated June 28, 2006 and received July 24, 2006 is hereby rejected.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 8`h da off August 2006.
CITY OF R014NERT PARK
M r Tim Smith
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Rohnert Park Claim No. 2006-24
CITY OF ROHNERT PARD
COUNCIL. AGENDA ITEM TRANSMITTAL REPOR'
Meeting Date: August 8, 2006
Department: Community Development Department
Submitted By: Cas Ellena, Housing & Redevelopment Manager
Submittal Date: July 28, 2006
Agenda Title: Update Regarding Copeland Creek Apartments
Requested Council Action: 1) Receive report regarding Copeland Creek Apartments; and 2) Direct staff
to perform research regarding the need for an urgency condo conversion moratorium and if warranted,
prepare an urgency ordinance for the City Council's consideration.
Summary: On July 25, 2006, the City Council heard an update regarding the recent purchase of the
Copeland Creek Apartments Complex (the "Complex') by TRG Copeland Creek ("TRG') and the impact
of this purchase to residents. Representatives from TRG, Joe Sherman and Chris Porter
Representatives") presented a power point presentation and responded to City Council members'
questions. TRG explained that it acquired the Complex through the use of federal tax credits and because
of this funding source, certain income restrictions apply (i.e. residents of the Complex must earn no more
than 60% of the area median). Complex managers have been and will continue to meet with residents to
obtain income verification. Should a household be determined to be over the 60% of median income, they
would be given 60 -days to vacate (TRG is only required to provide a 30 -notice to move but had decided
to extend the period to 60 -days). Additionally, Representatives reported that TRG would provide to each
over income household $500 to go toward moving expenses and that every household required to move
would receive their entire rental deposit back regardless of conditions. Several residents spoke to the
Council expressing concerns regarding lack of / or unsuccessful communication by the Complex
managers, privacy/security and other issues with the income qualification process, and worries over
being able to find other accommodations. The City Council asked the Representatives if TRG could
address the privacy/security lack of communication and professionalism issues and, if possible, to extend
the 60 -day move out period to 90 -days. The Council directed staff to work with TRG as much as possible
to help lessen the impact to residents and to provide an update regarding the Complex at the next City
Council meeting.
Representatives reported that the privacy issue was taken care of on the Wednesday morning following
the Tuesday July, 25h City Council meeting. The Complex managers have set up private areas for the
resident interviews and will communicate to each resident that their information will remain confidential
and secured in locked facilities at all times. They have directed managers to communicate more
effectively and sensitively and to make clear that the move out period will not commence until and unless
the household has been notified that it is over income. Complex Managers have been provided with
information regarding the SCAYD program to provide to residents. The SCAYD program provides rental
and deposit assistance to qualified households earning no more than 80% of median income.
Representatives reported that the 6 -month lease is a requirement of the federal tax credit guidelines. The
Representatives will be holding another resident meeting in August to ensure lines of communication.
Representatives said TRG will consider a longer move -out noticing period beyond the 60 -days but their
ability to do so will depend upon the number of affected households. They anticipate gaining an
understanding of the magnitude of affected households sometime by the end of the month.
The City has recently received two applications for condominium conversions in the City, one for The
Commons at 333 Enterprise Drive and one for Holly Manor at 400 Santa Alicia. It is staff's
understanding that the Complex was also considered by developers for a condominium conversion but
due to the City's senior restrictions on the property, this concept was abandoned. At this point, TRG
moved forward, purchased the Complex and retained it as a rental property but with affordability
restrictions for low and very low income households for fifty-five years. As the conversion from multi- .
family residential rental units to home -ownership condominiums impacts the City's supply of rental units
and as the City is currently experiencing an impact to its supply of rental units due to the two conversion
applications already in process, the City may want to consider a condominium conversion moratorium on
future conversions. if the City Council were to consider a moratorium on condominium conversions: 1)
the City Council would need to make findings that the moratorium was necessary to prevent an immediate
threat to public health and safety (Gov. Code section 65 858) and 2) the moratorium would not apply to
applications that were deemed complete prior to the effective date of the ordinance.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the Council direct staff to perform the research necessary to
determine whether or not condominium conversions pose a threat to the public health and safety and
whether therefore an urgency condo conversion ordinance is warranted and if warranted direct staff to
prepare an urgency, ordinance for the City Council's consideration. .
CITY ATTORNEY'S REVIEW:
Relevant documents for this agenda item have been reviewed and approved as to form by the City Attorney.
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Consideration of Public Art Ordinance
City Council
August 8, 2006
General Plan re: Public Art
3.4 Public Art
As in the past. the City should continue efforts to
promote arts and culture. including in cooperation with
Sonoma State University. and as part of development
and redevelopment.
GOALS: PUBLIC ART
CDW Promote art and culture in Rohnert Park
POLICIES: PUBLIC ART
CD -57 Encourage the integration of art and cultural
components in public places and facilities.
CD -58 Include art and cultural components in areas of.
new development and redevelopment.
Public Art - University District
Opportunity for public art to be made a component of
that project through development agreement.
Section 5.04 of the agreement requires the developer to
pay [the] City a fee for public art in [an] amount equal to
one percent (1%) of the assessed valuation,. calculated
as of the time of completion of construction of all
commercial and retail buildings and associated
improvements within the Project."'
Section 5.04 further states that the developer may install
public art and receive a credit for such installation.
provided that approach is approved by the City's.Cu@ural
Arts Commission and the City Council.
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Benefits of Public Art
r For Community
Way for developers to give something special to the
community in return for approval of a project.
Appreciated by residents; something to be proud of.
Celebrates and provides patronage to the local art
community.
Provides insights into an area's history.
Enhances the identity and character of a community.
Supports tourism efforts and contributes to a city's
economic development (i.e. City of Santa Rosa's
Charlie Brown- sculpture campaign in 2005 and the
current "Woodstock' displays.)
Benefits of Public Art
r For a developer or property owner
Can increase the value of the property itself. as public art
is an amenity associated with a project.
Can be used as a trade-off for increased project density.
reduced parking requirements. or other incentives.
Tenants of a project like artwork and appreciate the
identity it gives to project and the surrounding area.
Generates good will and shows a connection between
the owner of a project and the community.
Provides an opportunity for a developer to be a part of
the process of creating a community s image. going far
beyond just the act of placing a building on a site within a
community.
Approaches to Providing Public Art
I Percent -for -Art Ordinance
Common way of funding public art projects.
Percentage of project construction costs (generally 0.5-
2.0 percent) for the installation of art on the project site
or as an in -lieu fee contribution to a Citywide art fund.
Minimum project budget size can be specified as a
threshold (e.g. $1 million).
Very straightforward and easy for all participants to
understand.
Can result in timely benefits if developers choose to
install public art pieces. but in -lieu approach could take
longer for the art fund to grow to a point where can fund
desired art installations.
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Approaches to Providing Public Art
Design Review
Site plan and architectural review can be used to require
that public art is incorporated in specific projects through
conditions of approval.
Works well if there is an established set of standards for
Planning Commission to rely on.
Alternatively, could be a condition placed on projects of a
certain size that would require the developer to work with
Staff and the Cultural Arts Commission to select an
appropriate art piece for a project. This approach is
applied to the design of individual project sites, so may
not work as well for larger art installations (e.g. public
parks, civic plazas. landscaped medians.)
Approaches to Providing Public Art
s Redevelopment
Intended to revitalize properties within the Project Area.
A portion of the redevelopment budget (20 percent) is
set aside for the development of affordable housing.
Council may wish to consider a public art set aside to
encourage the integration of public art in redevelopment
projects. Would help revitalize Project Area. but would
likely not result in art installations outside of the Project
Area, where another approach would be necessary.
Approaches to Providing Public Art
Density Bonus
Offers a developer an increase in floor area ratio (F.A.R.)
or allowable units in exchange for including public art
within a project.
Similar to City's Housing Density Bonus provisions for
projects that exceed the basic affordable housing.
requirements.
For the density bonus system to successfully result in
public art, the incentive of increased project density
additional floor space or height) must be attractive to a
developer.
Limitation is the potential to allow a site to be overbuilt.
so approach should specifically state what maximum
incentives can be given for a project.
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Approaches to Providing Public Art
Development Agreements
Informal way to add public art through negotiation
between the developer and the City.
Done successfully with the University District Speck
Plan Area
Approach can continue to be used in the negotiation of
development agreements for future projects: however it
assumes that such agreements will continue to be
pursued by developers. which may not necessarily be
the case.
Other Communities' Approaches
Percent -for -Art on Private and Public Proiects
Brea, CA: Projects % $1.5 million are required to provide 1.0 percent
of their total value in outdoor sculpture for public display.
Concord. CA: Projects > $40.000 in value (excluding single-family
homes) within the central area of Concord are charged 0.5 percent
of the associated development costs.
La una Beach. CA: Projects provide artwork that represents at
least 1.0 percent of the total project valuation or provide an in -lieu
fee equal to 1.25 of the total project valuation
Petaluma CA: Projects provide 1.0 percent of the pro ect'sconstructioncostforpublicart (on-site or in -lieu fee.) residential'
developers also encouraged to provide artwork voluntarily.
San Diego CA: CIP projects contribute 2.0 percent of their budgets
for public art. private developments > $5 million contribute 1.0
percent of their total building permit valuation for on-site artwork. As
an alternative, developer may deposit 0.5 percent of the permit
valuation in the Public Art Fund.
Other Communities' Approaches
Percent -for -Art on Public Projects
Alameda County, CA: 2.0 percent of the cost of County public
works projects devoted to public art elements.
Mountain View, CA: 1.0 percent of major public projects> $1 millior
devoted to public art.
Oakland. CA: CIP projects dedicate 1.5 percent of total project cost
to thePublic Art Project Account to fund design. selection.
ac Ms purchase, commissioning, installation, examination
andlor display or artworks, the maintenance of artworks, public
education, and program administration.
Richmond CA: 1.5 percent of all eligible CIP projects > $300.000
for the acquisrhon, installation, and maintenance of public art work.
San Jose, CA: 2.0 percent of a CIP project's budget.
Ventura, CA: 2.0 percent of CIP project costs.
Other Communities' Approaches
Informal7Desion Review
Walnut Creek. CA: Bargaining tool.
Can occur during the initial project negotiations between the City
and the developer. as well as during design review.
Can be used as a tradeoff to allow an increase in the size of the
project or to allow a reduction in City requirements (e.g.. to allow a
reduction in the required amount of on-site parking.)
No clear guidelines stipulating what percentage of a project s value
is to be used to determine a public art fee contribution, - left up to
negotiation between the City and the developer.
City may be looking at a percent -tor -art ordinance to apply to
condominium developments in the future.
Public Art Ordinance
Staff requests that the City Council consider
the information presented and provide
direction on the desirability of the
development of a Public Art Ordinance -
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CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM TRANSMITTAL REPORT
August 8, 2006
Community Development
Ron Bendorff, Director of Community Development
August 1, 2006
Public Art Ordinance
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The provision of public art is seen by many communities as an essential element of urban life that
benefits residents and visitors. Recognizing this, Page 343 of the City's General Plan contains the
following Section regarding public art:
3.4 Public Art
As in.the past, the City should continue efforts to promote arts and culture, including in cooperation with
Sonoma State University, and as part of development and redevelopment.
GOALS: PUBLIC ART
CD -M Promote art and culture in Rohnert Park
POLICIES: PUBLIC ART
CD -57 Encourage the integration of art and cultural components in public places and facilities.
CD -58 Include art and cultural components in areas of new development and redevelopment."
To date, this goal has been implemented largely on an informal basis. For example, the discussions
regarding othe development agreement for the University District Specific Plan presented an opportunity
for the City to ensure that public art could be made a component of that project. This discussion resulted
in Section 5.04 of the agreement, which requires the developer to "pay [the] City, a fee for public art in
an] amount equal to one percent (I%) of the assessed valuation, calculated as of the time of completion
of construction of all commercial and retail buildings and associated improvements within the Project."
Section 5.04 further states that the developer may install public art and receive a credit for such
installation, provided that approach is approved by the City's Cultural Arts Commission and the City
Council.
While development agreements for future projects can continue to be used to help fund public 'art within
the community, Staff would like the Council to consider whether or not an ordinance specifically
requiring developers to provide such funding and/or to physically install public art is desirable. The
following presents a discussion of things to be considered in the development of a public art ordinance as
well as examples of how public art is encouraged and provided in other communities.
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discussion of things to be considered in the development of a public art ordinance as well as examples of how
public art is encouraged and provided in other communities.
Benefits of Public Art
The incorporation of public art in a project and the funding of off-site works of art benefit both the community
at large and the developers and tenants of a project that includes such artwork. The funding and installation of
public art can be seen as a good way for developers to give something special to the community in return for the
approval to construct a project. Public art is appreciated by residents and gives them something to be proud of.
It is a way to celebrate and provide patronage to the local art community, providing public "galleries" for
Sonoma County artists. It can provide insights into an area's history, educating residents and visitors about how
a city developed and who was here before the present community. It can also help enhance the identity and
character of a community, and this can support tourism efforts and contribute to a city's economic development.
A local example of this is the City of Santa Rosa's "Charlie Brown" sculpture campaign in 2005 and the current
Woodstock" displays.
For a developer or property owner, the inclusion of public art in a project can increase the value of the property
itself, as public art is seen as an amenity that is associated with that project. As explained below, public art can
be used as a trade-off for increased project density, reduced parking requirements, or other incentives. If such a
trade-off results in additional floor space for a project, the income potential of the project is increased, and this
is a tangible benefit to the developer. The tenants of a project also typically like artwork and can appreciate the
identity it gives to project and the surrounding area.. The incorporation of public art in a project can also
generate good will and show a connection between the owner of a project and the community. Public art also
provides an opportunity for a developer to be a part of the process of creating a community's image, going far
beyond just the act of placing a building on a site within a community.
Approaches to Providing Public Art
The following approaches that may be considered in the crafting of a public art ordinance. This list is not meant
to be definitive, and it should be noted that a combination of approaches may be appropriate for inclusion in an
ordinance:
Percent -for -Art Ordinance
This type of ordinance is a common way of funding public art projects. It requires developers to set aside a
percentage of project construction costs (generally 0.5-2.0 percent) for the installation of art on the project site
or as an in -lieu fee contribution to a Citywide art fund. To determine what projects would be subject to the
percent fee, a minimum project budget size can be specified as a threshold (e.g. $1 million) and those projects
that are above that threshold would be required to pay the fee. This type of approach is very straightforward
and easy for all participants to understand. It can result in timely benefits if developers .choose to install public
art pieces themselves, but if in -lieu fee contributions are relied upon, it could take time for the art fund to grow
to a point where sufficient funding is available to complete the desired art installation(s).
Design Review
Most new development within the City must undergo site plan and architectural review before the Planning
Commission prior to development. This review can be used to require that public art is incorporated in specific
projects. For example, a larger commercial center can be conditioned to include a piece of art in an outdoor
seating area, or a multi -family project can be required to have a piece of statuary in its common area. This
approach could work well if there is. an established set of standards that would guide the Planning Commission
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in the determination of what type of art is appropriate for a given project. Alternatively, there could be a
condition placed on projects of a certain size that would require the developer to work with Staff and the
Cultural Arts Commission to select an appropriate art piece for a project. Since this approach is applied to the
design of individual project sites, it may not work as well for larger art installations (e.g. art installations that are
intended for public parks, civic plazas, landscaped medians, or other 'areas that have communitywide
importance.)
Redevelopment
The City uses redevelopment for the revitalization of properties within the Project Area. A portion of the
redevelopment budget (20 percent) is set aside for the development of affordable housing and the Commission
may wish to consider the inclusion of a public art set -aside to encourage the integration of public art in
redevelopment projects. This would help revitalize the areas. where .redevelopment funds are targeted, but
would likely not result in art installations outside of the Project Area, where another approach would be
necessary.
Density Bonus
A density bonus system is a way to offer a developer an increase in floor area ratio (F.A.R.) or allowable units
in exchange for including public art within a project, similar to what is done with the City's Housing Density
Bonus provisions for projects that exceed the basic affordable housing requirements. For the density bonus
system to successfully result in public art, the incentive of increased .project -density (additional floor space or
height) must be attractive to a developer. An obvious limitation with the density bonus approach is the potential
to allow a site to be overbuilt, so this type of approach should specifically state what maximum incentives can
be given for a project.
Development Agreements
Public art can also be included within a project or in off-site locations on an informal basis through negotiation
between the developer and the City. As noted previously, the development agreement for the University
District Specific Plan Area requires that a percentage of the assessed valuation of that project's commercial and
retail construction be devoted to public art. This approach can continue to be used in the negotiation of
development agreements for future projects; however. it assumes that such agreements will continue to be
pursued by developers, which may not necessarily be the case.
Examples from Other Communities
Staff has researched the approaches taken by a sample of other. California communities in providing public art
and offers the following cases:
Alameda County, CA: Alameda County requires that 2.0 percent,of the cost of County public works, projects. be
devoted to public art elements. The art may be integrated into the design of a structure or landscaped .area, or it
may be affixed to or be in proximity to the project.
Brea. CA: Developments over $1.5 million are required to provide 1.0 percent of their total value in outdoor
sculpture for public display... The art installations are selected by the developers; remain in the developer's
ownership, and are to be privately maintained.
Concord, CA: Development projects over $40,000 in value (excluding single-family homes) that are within the
central area of Concord are charged a fee of 0.5 percent of the associated development costs. This applies to
rehabilitation and tenant improvements as well as new construction. Fees are paid into a Public Arts -Fund at the
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time that the certificate of occupancy for the project is granted. The City allows the following options to paying
the full fee amount:
the provision of a permanent gallery space for the display of art in the main public foyer of the project,
along with a contribution to the Public Arts Fund equal to 75 percent of the 0.5 percent fee;
2. the inclusion of on-site visual artwork, along with a contribution to the Public Arts Fund equal to 50 percent
of the 0.5 percent fee; or
3. the preservation of an identified historic structure, along with a contribution to the Public Arts Fund equal to
25 percent of the 0.5 percent fee.
The, majority of developers have chosen to make the full contribution rather than use the above options. In
addition to the public art fee, the City's Redevelopment Agency contributes 1.0 percent of its annual tax bond
and tax increment monies to the Concord Redevelopment Art in Public Places program, which is used to fund
art projects exclusively within the redevelopment area.
Fairfield, CA: Projects within the City's North Cordelia (NC) District are required to provide a public art fee
equal to 0.0025 percent of the project's building permit valuation. In lieu of this fee, a developer may purchase
art or construct public art for incorporation in the project. The City of Fairfield's Zoning Ordinance specifies
that public art includes "water features, sculptures and tapestries" but does not include design features in the
architecture of a building, such as "cornices, pilasters, or special paving materials."
Laguna Beach CA: The City of Laguna Beach requires that the following projects provide artwork that
represents at least 1.0 percent of the total project valuation or provide an in -lieu fee equal to 1.25 of the total
project valuation:
1. new commercial or industrial developments;
2. remodeling, repair or reconstruction of existing commercial or industrial property which exceeds $225,000
in expenditures;
residential subdivision or development of more than four lots or units, including the repair, remodeling or
renovation of units, if expenditures are to exceed $225,000; and
4. City parks and public works projects (e.g. bridges, viaducts, gates or other structures upon or over land
owned by the City) if expenditures are to exceed $225,000.
Exemptions are granted for underground public works projects, street or sidewalk repairs, tree planting,
remodeling, repair, or reconstruction of structures damaged by natural disasters, affordable housing projects,
and projects to be occupied by a nonprofit, social service agency, or institution.
Mountain View, CA: 1.0 percent of the budget for all major public projects valued at $1 million or more is
required to be devoted to public art.
Oakland, CA: All City capital improvement projects are required to dedicate 1.5 percent of the total project
cost to the Public Art Project Account, which is used to fund the design services of artists, the selection,
acquisition, purchase, commissioning, installation, examination .and/or display or artworks, the maintenance of
artworks, public education, and program administration.
Petaluma, CA: The City of Petaluma requires that any private or public construction or reconstruction project
within the City's commercial, industrial, and planned, development districts or within the Central Petaluma
Specific Plan area provide 1.0 percent of the project's construction cost for public art. This art may be provided
on-site, or the developer can pay a public art in -lieu fee to fund artwork on public sites. Residential developers
are also encouraged to provide artwork voluntarily. A copy of the City of Petaluma's Public Art Ordinance is
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attached for the Council's reference.
Richmond, CA: The City of Richmond requires that 1.5 percent of all eligible capital improvement projects
with budgets in excess of $300,000 be used for the acquisition, installation, and maintenance of public art work.
The 1.0 percent is earmarked for fees and costs related to the art work's acquisition and installation and the 0.5
percent is set aside for maintenance, community outreach, publicity, promotion, and administration.
San Diego, CA: Certain Capital Improvement Projects are required to contribute 2.0 percent of their budgets
for public art and private developments over $5 million must contribute 1.0 percent of their total building permit
valuation to the City's Public Art Fund for on-site artwork. As an alternative, a developer may deposit 0.5
percent of the permit valuation in the Public Art Fund to be used for art in public spaces at the City's discretion.
San Jose, CA: The City of San Jose was one of the first communities in California to adopt a public arta
ordinance, which requires a public art fee equaling 2.0 percent of a capital improvement project's budget.
Ventura, CA: An allocation of 2.0 percent of eligible capital improvement project costs is required for the
commissioning of artist design services and artwork integrated into the construction of public work projects.
Walnut Creek, CA: Public art is seen as a bargaining tool in the City of Walnut Creek. This bargaining can
occur during the initial project negotiations between the City and the developer, as well as during the design
review process for a project. In the latter, public art can be used as a trade-off to allow an increase in the size of
the project or to allow a reduction in City requirements (e.g., to allow a reduction in the required amount of on-
site parking.) There are no clear guidelines stipulating what percentage of a project's value. is to be used. to
determine a public art fee contribution, so it's all left up to negotiation between the.City and the developer.
Staff understands that the City may be looking at a percent -for -art ordinance to apply to condominium
developments in the future.
Staff requests that the City Council consider the information presented and provide direction on the desirability
of the development of a Public Art Ordinance. Please contact me if you require any further information or have
questions regarding this matter.
Attachment: City of Petaluma Public Art Ordinance
CITE' ATTORNEY'S REVIEW:
Relevant documents for this agenda item have been reviewed and approved as to form by the City Attorney.
CM MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION: () Consent Item J;,-) Regular Time
Approval O Public Hearing Required
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Ordinance N.C.S.
AMENDING ORDINANCE 1072 N.C.S. (THE ZONING ORDINANCE) TO ADD
ARTICLE 19.6, PUBLIC ART, REQUIRING PUBLIC ART AS PART OF ALL NENV
DEVELOPMENT IN CERTAIN COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES IN THE
CITY OF PETALUMA
WHEREAS, the City of -Petaluma has determined that public art is a critical element of
public health and welfare; and
WHEREAS, research has shown that the arts foster economic development, revitalize
urban areas and improve the overall business climate. Additionally, a well -conceived work of art
can increase the value of a development project, help to lease space more quickly, enhance the
corporate linage of the community, promote cultural tourism and provide a visible and lasting
contribution to the community in return for the ability to build; and
WHEREAS, public art expresses the confidence, vitality and optimism of the community
and reflects the highest ideals of its citizens resulting in a more beautiful and liveable city; and
WHEREAS, Public Art enriches and celebrates our: community identity by developing
a collection of artworks which have strong inherent aesthetic quality, represent diverse
conununities and a wide range of artistic styles and disciplines; and
WHEREAS, in order to insure that public art is present throughout the community it is
necessary to require that all new development in certain zoning designations in the City of
Petaluma include an element of public art or, where appropriate, contribute to a City fund for
public art, in an amount to be determined by the City Council, in lieu of providing said art; and
WHEREAS, amending the Zoning Ordinance to require public art is consistent with
Program 37.1 of the 1987-2005 General Plan, which encourages a program of public art in parks,
public -buildings and public open spaces.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Ordinance 1072 N.C.S. is hereby amended to add the following:
Article 19.6
Public Art
19.6-100 Purpose
19.6-200 Definitions
19.6-300 Public Art Required in Certain Zones
19.6-400 Public Arts Committee
19.6-500 Public Art Fund
19.6-100 PURPOSE.
The purpose of this ordinance is to authorize the establishment of guidelines, procedures and
standards for the integration of public art into new private and public development and
redevelopment projects
Public art helps make our city more livable and more visually stimulating. The experience of
public art makes the public areas of buildings and their grounds more welcoming, it creates a
deeper interaction with the places we visit. and in which we work and live. Public art illuminates
the history of a community while it points to the city's aspirations for the future. A city rich in
art encourages cultural tourism which brings in visitor revenues.
To achieve these goals, public art planning should be integrated into project planning at the
earliest possible stage, and the selected artist should become a member of the project's design
team early in the design process.
19.6-200 DEFINITIONS.
Construction cost" shall mean the total value of the project as detennined by the Community
Development Department. Calculations shall be based on construction costs as declared on all
building permit applications, but shall not apply to costs solely attributable to tenant
improvements. Building permit applications shall include, but not be limited to all grading,
building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical permit applications for the project.
Construction or reconstruction" means new construction or the rehabilitation, renovation,
remodeling or nprovement of an existing building, except those construction activities solely
attributable to tenant improvements, having a construction cost as defined in this Chapter of
500,000.00 -or more.
Public artworks" means works of art are to be enduring original artworks. They should be of
the highest quality and craftsmanship. They should engage one's mind and senses while
enhancing and enriching the quality of life of the city. The artworks will be generally sited and
an integral part of the landscaping and/or architecture of the building, considering the historical,
geographical and social/cultural context of the site. The artworks shall be constructed in a scale
that is proportional to the scale of the development.
Public artworks may include sculpture, furnishings or fixtures, including but not limited to gates,
walls, railings, street lights or seating, if created by an artist as unique elements. The artworks
can include water elements and walkways.
Public artworks may include artistic or aesthetic elements of the overall architecture . or
landscape design if created by a professional artist or a design team that includes a professional
visual artist.
Public artworks may include sculpture, murals, photography and original works of graphic art,
water features, neon, glass, mosaics, or any combination of forms of media, furnishing or
fixtures permanently affixed to the building or its grounds, or a combination thereof, and may
include architectural features of the building.
Public artworks do not include the following:
a.) Art objects that are mass- produced of standard design such as playground equipment,
benches or fountains;
b) Decorative or functional elements or architectural details, which are designed solely
by the building architect as opposed to an artist commissioned for this purpose working
individually or in collaboration with the building architect;
c) Landscape architecture and landscape gardening except where these elements are
designed by the artist and are an, integral part of the work of art by the artist;
d) Directional elements such as super graphics, signage, or color coding except where
these elements are integral parts of the original work of art or executed by artists in unique
or limited editions.
e) Logos or corporate identity.
Public art in -lieu fee" means the fee paid to the City of Petaluma pursuant to this Chapter equal
to one percent of construction cost as defined herein. In -lieu fees shall be placed in the Public
Art Fund. The fund shall be used for public art on public property. The fund shall be used
exclusively to (1) provide sites for works of art, (2) acquire and install works of art, (3) maintain
works of art, or (4) support the exhibition of art which is publicly accessible.
Public art project" means the cost for the development, acquisition, and installation of the
public art required by this ordinance. It shall include the costs for the administration of this
public art program.
Public construction project" means any publicly funded construction or reconstruction project,
except as provided in Section 19-300(B), of the City of Petaluma or the Petaluma Community
Development Commission with an engineer's estimate of the project cost of $500,000.00 or
more, including but not limited to, the adopted 5 -Year Capital Improvement Program, as
amended from time to time.
Visual Art Professional" shall mean any of the following: professional artist in any medium,
curator, art critic, art historian, arts educator, architect or other design professional with a visual
arts background or fine arts collector.
19.6-300 PUBLIC ART REQUIRED IN CERTAIN ZONES.
A) Public artworks, as defined in Section 19.6-100, shall be required as part of any
private or public construction or reconstruction project, as defined by Section 19.6-
100, located in the following zoning districts:
1) .Administrative Professional Office District (C -O).
2) Neighborhood Commercial District (C -N).
3) Central Commercial District (C -C), including mixed use.
4) Highway Commercial District (C -H), including mixed use.
5) Light Industrial District
6) General Industrial District (M -G).
7) Planned Unit District (PUD) and Planned Community District (PCD), except
residential I'UD's and ]'CD's; but including mixed use.
8) T-5 and T-6 Zones, as established by the Central Petaluma Specific Plan
Smart Code, except projects that are entirely residential, but including mixed
use.
9) Any City Zoning District for any public construction project as defined by
this ordinance.
B) Exceptions: The requirements of this chapter shall not apply to the following
activities:
1) Underground public works projects,-
2)
rojects;
2) Street or sidewalk repair;
3) Tree planting;
4) Remodeling; repair or reconstruction of structures which have been damaged by
fire, flood, wind, earthquake or other calamity;
5) Affordable housing construction, remodel, repair or reconstruction projects;
6) Seismic retrofit projects as defined by Petaluma Municipal Code Chapter 17.34;
7)Construction, remodel, repair or reconstruction of structures owned and occupied
by public -serving social service and non-profit agencies.
8) Utility pump stations and reservoirs.
9) Fire sprinkler installation projects as defined by Petaluma Municipal Code
Section 17.20.070 .
C) Any private residential only project of 50 units or more, as permitted in anyzoning
district, may choose to voluntarily participate in the public art program. Residential
developers choosing to voluntarily participate in the program shall follow the procedures
set forth in this Section. Applicants choosing to voluntarily participate in the public art
program shall provide public art on the project site, as provided by this Article, and are
not eligible to pay the in -lieu fee.
D) The public art project shall cost an amount not less than one percent of the construction
cost for a private or public project, including all administrative costs borne by the City, as
they may relate to that project. The public art may be located (1) in. areas on the site of
the building or addition clearly visible from the public street or sidewalk, or (2) on the
site of the approved open space feature of the project, or (3) upon the approval of any
relevant public agency on adjacent public property, or (4) in a publicly accessible area of
the development project.
E) The creator of public art shall be a practitioner in the visual arts who is not a member of
the project architect; engineering or landscape architect firm. Public art shall be
displayed in a manner that will enhance its enjoyment by the general public.
F) Compliance with the provisions of this Chapter shall be demonstrated by the owner or
developer at the time of filing a building permit application in one of the following ways:
1) Payment of the full amount of the public art in -lieu fee; or
2) Written proof to the Community Development Department of a contractual agreement
to commission or purchase and install the _required public artwork on the subject
development site and a written acknowledgement by the project artist and the owner or
developer, in a form approved by the City, that the proposed public artwork complies
Willi the following criteria:
A) The art shall be designed and constructed by any person experiences] in the
production of such art and recognized by critics and by his/her peers as one
who produces works of art;
b) The art project shall require a low level of maintenance and that the
proposed maintenance provisions are adequate for the long-term integrity
and enjoyment of the work;
c) The art work shall be related in terms of scale, material, form and content to
immediate and adjacent buildings and architecture, landscaping or other
setting so to complement the site and its surroundings and shall be
consistent with any corresponding action of the Planning Commission, Site
Plan and Architectural Review Committee or City Council as it may relate
to any development entitlements;
d) Permanent art work shall be a, fixed asset to the property;
e) The art work shall be maintained by the property owner in a manner
acceptable to the City;
I) The art work meets all applicable building code requirements.
G) In the event that the City determines that the proposed public art project does not comply
with criteria (a) through (f), above, the matter shall be referred to the Public Arts
Committee for review and a determination as to the project's compliance with criteria (a)
through (f). The determination of the Public Arts Committee may be appealed to the City
Council in the manner prescribed by Zoning Ordinance Section 26-408 (B) and (C).
H) The owner or developer shall provide the City with proof of installation of the required
public artwork on the development .site prior to the issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy.
1) Title to all artworks required by and installed pursuant to this Chapter shall pass to the
successive owners of the development. Each successive owner shall be responsible for
the custody, protection and maintenance of such works of art.
J) If, for any reason, the current owner shall choose to replace any public artwork installed
pursuant to this Chapter, the following requirements shall be met before the artwork is
replaced:
1) The cost of the replacement shall be equal to, or greater than, the cost of the art
to be removed.
2) The location of the replacement shall meet the requirement for public
accessibility in effect at the time of the replacement.
3) The replacement art shall conform, in every respect, to all standards in effect at
the time of the replacement.
4) The replacement work, location and installation shall violate no other
ordinance.
5) The replacement art shall be available for public view not more than 180 days
after the existing art is removed, unless the period is extended by the
Community Development ,Director.
19.6-400 PUBLIC ARTS COMMITTEE.
A Public Arts Committee is hereby established by the City Council.. Terms of office for each of
the Committee members shall be four-year, staggered terms. Said Committee shall be comprised
of seven members as lollows:
A) Three members shall be "Visual Arts Professionals", as defined herein, and appointed by
the City Council from the community at -large.
B) One member shall be a member of the Parks, Music and Recreation Commission, as
designated by the members of the Parks, Music and Recreation Commission.
D) One member shall be a member of the Petaluma Arts Council, as nominated by the Arts
Council and appointed by the City Council.
E) Two members shall be appointed by the City Council from the community -at -large.
The Committee shall perform the duties required of this ordinance and any other ordinance or
resolution of the City Council pertaining to the City of Petaluma's public art program.
19.6-500 PUBLIC ART FUND.
All fees collected under this ordinance shall be held in a special fund designated "Public Art
Fund," maintained, managed and reviewed by the City Manager, or his/her designee. The Public
Arts Committee shall, as part of the City's annual budget process, estimate the administrative
costs of the public art program for the given fiscal year, including but not limited to staff support
and related expenses; curatorial services; documentation; publicity, community education and
any other services or programs in accordance with the intent of this ordinance. Revisions to the
adopted annual budget for the Public Art Fund shall be subject to the review and approval of the
City Manager, who may determine that said revisions also require the approval of the City
Council
Section 2. Applicability. The provisions of this ordinance shall apply to any project that
receives any required entitlement approvals (tentative map, rezoning or prezoning, General Plan
amendment and related environmental determination) from the Planning Commission and City
Council after the effective date of this ordinance. If SPARC approval is the only required
entitlement for a project; then the project must receive final SPARC approval prior to the
effective date of this ordinance. If .a building permit is only required and none of the
circumstances listed in this Section apply to the application, then the building permit must be
issued for the project prior to the effective date of this ordinance. However; when a development
agreement or some other agreement authorized by the City Manager is in place that clearly
establishes provisions for the payment of in -lieu fees, said project may be exempt from the
requirements of this ordinance.
Section 3. City Council Review. The City Council shall review the provisions of this
ordinance and the effectiveness of the Public Art program following a period of time deemed
appropriate by the City Council, but not to exceed five years after the effective date of this
ordinance.
Section 4. Exemption from CEQA. The City Council finds, pursuant to Title 14 of the
California Administrative Code, Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15378(a), that this ordinance is
exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in that it is
not a project which has the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.
CITY OF ROIiNERT PARK
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM TRANSMITTAL REPOR
Meeting Date: August 8, 2006
Department: Community. Development Department
Submitted, By: Ron Bendorff, Director of Community Development
Submittal Date: August 1, 2006
Agenda Title: Annual Status Report on the General Plan for Calendar Year 2005
Requested Council Action: Receive and file.
INTRODUCTION
Government Code Section 65400(b)(1) mandates that all cities and counties submit to
their legislative bodies an annual report on the status of the general plan and its
implementation. Staff notes that recent changes_ to this Section require that this report be
presented by April l" of each year; however for 2006 the report must be given by October
I". For purposes of the report, each of the General Plan's nine elements are summarized
below with a brief description of the activities taken to date to implement specific
policies of that particular element. Since the elements are interrelated, many of the
activities apply to more than one policy. Please note that many of the policies are
summarized, so for a complete reading of the policies, please refer to the General Plan
document. Also, since the annual review is occurring later this year than usual,
applicable information from the first seven months of 2006 is also included.
Land Use and Growth Management Element
Summary: This Element provides the physical framework for the future growth of the
community. It includes a discussion of the community form and the historic and
projected population growth of the City, a definition of each of the land .use
classifications, the General Plan Diagram, and the guiding principles, goals and policies
for the land use framework. The Land Use section is followed by the growth management
goals and policies; which include incorporation of Measure N, the urban growth boundary
measure adopted by the voters in November 2000.
Implementation of Specific Policies.
LAND USE
LU -1: Update the City's,Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations contained in the
Municipal Code for consistency with the General Plan, including the General Plan
Diagram; LU -9: Assure that the Zoning Ordinance provides for [lists specific
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provisions]; and LU -10: As part of the Zoning Ordinance, establish the following density
bonuses for residential projects [bonuses listed are those consistent with state law].
Implementation: The City Council approved the Zoning Ordinance and related Zoning
Map in 2003. The City's Subdivision Regulations were revised in 2005.
LU -JA: At the time of updating the Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning map, examine, and
update where necessary, the General Plan Diagram and/or the Zoning designation for
parcels located within areas of existing development.
Implementation: To address this and reflect development patterns, Office overlay districts
were placed on certain Industrial properties along Commerce Boulevard and Redwood
Drive. Potential updates to General Plan designations and concurrent rezonings will be
examined for other properties as needed.
LU -2: Require sites designated as Mixed Use—University District, City Center,
Southwest Shopping Center, and near Bodway Parkway/Valley House Road—to be
developed with a variety of residential and non-residential uses, in accordance with the
delineated land use program for the Specific Plan areas in this chapter; and LU -4:
Develop the City Center as a mixed-use, pedestrian -oriented center.
Implementation: Construction is underway for a mixed-use project that will include 76
residential units (townhomes, condominiums and live/work space) and a commercial
tenant space on the northwest corner of State Farm Drive and the present Padre Parkway
and a 56 -unit affordable residential project with frontage commercial tenant space on the
old Teen Center site. The City is in the process of initiating improvements to City Center
Drive and is commencing the design work for the City Center Plaza, which will be
adjacent to the Department of Public Safety and Library buildings.
The Specific Plan for the University District includes a mixed-use core area consistent
with the General Plan. The Southeast Specific Plan also features a mixed-use component
and the processing of that project is underway. In addition, Staff has held preliminary
meetings with the owner of a portion of the Southwest Shopping Center regarding
redevelopment of the site with a mixed-use project.
LU -3: Develop the University District as a mixed-use, pedestrian -oriented center.
Implementation: The Specific Plan for the University District is consistent with this
policy.
LU -5: Encourage development of the northwest growth area along Wilfred Avenue and
on the area designated as Mixed Use on Bodway Parkway, south of Canon .Manor, as
mixed-use centers (that is, with different uses at different levels in a building), while
permitting single- or multi -use (that is more than one use on the site, but in separate
buildings) development.
Implementation: The Specific Plan application for the Northwest Area has been
withdrawn, due to the sale of the property to an alternate owner. The new owner has not
formally approached the City regarding the development of the Area; however .this goal
will be discussed at such time as talks take place. The Wilfred/Dowdeil Specific Plan is
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still in process. The Southeast Specific Plan, which is also in process, shows a small
mixed-use component at the Northeast corner of.Bodway Parkway.
LU -6: Locate new Medium and High Density Residential development adjacent to parks,
creekways or other open space, in order to maximize residents' access to recreational
uses; or adjacent to a Mixed -Use or Neighborhood Commercial Center, to maximize
access to services.
Implementation: The University District Specific Plan and the Draft Specific Plans for
the Northeast. and Southeast Areas meet this policy.
LU -7: Encourage new neighborhood commercial facilities and supermarkets to be located
to maximize accessibility to all residential areas.
Implementation: The University District Specific Plan and the Draft Specific Plans for
the Northeast and Southeast Areas meet this policy.
LU -8: Require that residential development projects comply. not only with the stipulated
maximum density for the range, but the minimum density as well.
Implementation: To date, there have not been any residential developments proposed
below the minimum density. The University District Specific Plan and all of the Draft
Specific Plan areas are proposed for development at greater than the minimum densities
assigned these areas.
LU -10A: Coordinate.the.adoption of each specific.plan in a manner that provides for the
systematic implementation of the General Plan, as is consistent with the growth
management and public facilities goals and policies of this General Plan. In order to
carry out this policy, the City Council may elect to adopt one specific plan at a time,
determine priorities for the adoption.of each specific plan., initiate the preparation of a
specific plan, or otherwise take action to ensure that the adoption of specific plans.adhere
to the growth management and public facilities goals and policies of this General Plana
Require that all. specific plans prepared pursuant to this General Plan include the
following components: [10 components listed]; LU -10B: Include within each specific
plan, standards and criteria by which development will be phased and standards for the
conservation, development, and utilization of natural resources; and LU -10D: As part of
development of specific plans, through site planning and other techniques, ensure
adequate transitions between incompatible uses, while promoting the General Plan intent
of integrated development of compatible uses.
Implementation: On August 28, 2001, the City Council approved a Specific Plan
Ordinance to facilitate.the preparation, adoption and implementation of specific.plans
consistent with these policies. The Specific Plan for the University District was approved
by the.City Council on.May 2,3, 2006. The Draft Specific Plans for the Northeast Area
and the Southeast Area are currently. undergoing environmental review and are being
assessed for consistency with the above and. other applicable :General Plan policies..A
supplemental environmental review is also being undertaken for the Wilfred/Dowdell'
Specific Plan Area, allowing for this Plan to be reviewed by the Planning Commission
and City Council later this .year.
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LU -IOC: Permit hospitals, schools, police and fire stations, parks and other- facilities that
serve a vital public interest, subject to findings and necessary environmental review, to be
located in a specific plan area, even if a specific plan for the area has not been adopted.
Implementation: Parks are proposed within each of the specific plan areas. Except for a
public safety station on the west side.of the.freeway, there has not been a need identified
for either a hospital or school site. The ultimate location for the west side public safety
station is being considered in conjunction with the planning of the Stadium Area, where
property is appropriately zoned "Public/Institutional District." In addition, the
Development Agreement for the University District directs that a public safety substation
shall be provided in the commercial core area of that project.
LU -11: Require preparation of Specific Plan prior to approval of any development in
Canon Manor, with the amount of development controlled by the underlying land use
designations. LU -12: Maintain existing uses in Canon Manor north of Alice Drive.
Introduce Low Density Residential uses south of Alice Drive, where few lots have been
developed. LU -13A: Ensure that uses along Petaluma Hill Road are limited to Open
Space, Park and Recreation, or Rural Estate Residential only. LU -1313: As part of the
preparation of the Canon Manor Specific Plan, develop standards for public facilities that
appropriate for the area.
Implementation: In October 2001, the City entered, into an Agreement with Sonoma
County to provide public wastewater service to the Canon Manor West Area. Under the
Agreement the County is required to develop a specific plan for the Canon Manor area as
part of their General Plan .Update process and to consider adopting and imposing
development standards.for the Canon Manor West Area that are consistent with the City's
development standards. An EIR was approved for this project in Spring, 2005 and
construction of the necessary infrastructure is underway.
LU -14: Require preparation of a Specific Plan prior to approval of any development in
the University District; and LU -15, LU -16, and LU -18: [these policies specify a general
land use.prograrn for the University District area].
Implementation: The University District Specific Plan was approved by the City Council
on May 23, 2006.
LU -19: Require preparation of a specific plan prior to approval of any development in
the Northwest Area; and LU -20 and LU -21 [these policies specify a general land use
program for the Northwest Area].
Implementation: In 2003, the City Council voted to allow separate Specific Plans to be
prepared for the north and south components of the Northwest Area. A Draft Specific
Plan was subsequently submitted for the south portion (south of Wilfred Avenue.) The
Specific Plan application for the Northwest Area has been withdrawn, due to the sale of
the property to an alternate owner. The new owner will be required to approach the City
regarding the development of the Area; and this goal will be discussed at that time.
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LU -22: Require preparation of a specific plan prior to approval of any development in
the Southeast Area; and LU -23, LU -24, LU -25, and 'LU -26 [these policies specify a
general land use program for the Southeast area].
Implementation: 'A Preliminary Draft Specific Plan for the Southeast Area was submitted
in March 2002. The Planning Commission reviewed it in April 2002 and the City
Council in May 2002. The Draft Southeast Specific Plan is currently in review and
Planning Commission/City Council review*of this Specific Plan is expected to take place
in the next few months.
LU -27: Require preparation of a specific plan- prior to approval of any development in
the Northeast Area; and LU -28 and LU -29: [these policies specify a general land use
program for the Northeast area].
Implementation: The applicant for, the Northeast Specific Plan Area submitted a
Preliminary Specific Plan application in October 2001. Concurrently with the University
District Specific Plan application, the Planning Commission reviewed the application in
December 2001 and the City Council in January 2002. The .Draft Northeast Specific Plan
is currently in review and _ an EIR is being prepared for this project. Planning
Commission/City Council review of this Specific Plan is expected later this year.
LU -30: Prepare and adopt a City Center Concept Plan to guide development and
redevelopment in the City Center area. LU -31: Allow, but do not require, mixed- or
multi -use development.
Implementation: The City Center Concept Plan was approved by the City Council in
November 2002. Mixed use has been incorporated into two projects in the area which are
currently under construction (Centreville and the Arbors.) In addition, design work for
the City Center Plaza and the City Center Drive improvements is underway.
LU -32: Ensure development is in accordance with the adopted Specific Plan for the area.
Wilfed-Dowell). LU -33: In preparing and adopting the Wilfred. -D ow dell Specific Plan,
incorporate provisions that ensure integration of land uses and design concepts with the
adjacent Northwest Specific Plan Area.
Implementation: The Wilfred-Dowdell Specific Plan has been revised, but not yet
adopted..A supplemental EIR is underway and must be completed before the Plan can be
considered for adoption. The application for the Northwest .Specific Plan has been
withdrawn, however provisions have been incorporated'into the revised Wilfred-Dowdell
Specific Plan to provide for a transition between these areas.
LU -34: Areas in the City Planning area, outside the Urban Growth Boundary, should be
maintained in agricultural and open space uses consistent with the land use designation in
the Sonoma County General Plan.
Implementation: This policy is monitored on an on-going basis.
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GROWTH MANAGEMENT
GM -1: Prepare and adopt a Growth Management Ordinance that implements policies in
this Element; .and GM -2: A twenty-year (Year 2020) Urban Growth Boundary is
established in accordance with ballot Measure N (2000).... [Gives text of the Measure
including the requirement for a growth management program].
Implementation: The text of Measure N was incorporated into the second edition of the
General Plan following the November 2000 election. The Growth Management Program
Ordinance was adopted by the City Council on July 24, 2001.
GM -3: Establish a "trigger cap" on annual residential development approvals with the
following characteristics, in order to maintain an average development pace of 225
housing units per year for any three-year period:....; GM -4: Undertake an annual policy
review of the "trigger cap" and establish priorities for the coming year, including priority
development areas and allocation of "trigger cap" to specific housing types and/or
densities; and GNI-5: In determining preference for allocation of development approval
in case demand for residential approvals exceeds availability, ensure that projects with
affordable housing components that go beyond the minimum receive adequate preference.
Implementation: The adopted Growth Management Program Ordinance includes
provisions consistent with these policies. The Ordinance was amended in 2004 to refine
the trigger cap calculations to use building permit implementation rather than final map
filing to better reflect actual population increases and in 2006 to clarify in -fill residential
exemptions and the list of building permit allocation priorities. The City Council
conducted its fourth Annual Policy Review of the Growth Management Program on May
23, 2006.
GM -6: Require that new development be contiguous with existing or approved
development or that development is located within 1,000 feet of City limits existing at the
time, in order to obtain development approval.
Implementation: Except for the Specific Plans currently in review, no new development
has been proposed outside the existing City limits. The implementation of the Specific
Plans will require their annexations to the City.
GM -7: Encourage applicants to enter into development agreements with the City, which
would also grant vested development rights, including against any changes that may result
from the City Council annual policy review (GM -4), to develop a site over a multi-year
period.
Implementation: A Development Agreement Ordinance (No. 676) prescribing the
procedure for consideration of development agreements was approved by the City
Council on December 11, 2001. The City currently has a development agreement with
Kisco Senior Living for the Oak View senior housing complex. A development
agreement for the University District Specific Plan Area was approved by the City
Council in 2006.
GM -8: For those residential development approvals that do not require the approval of a
subdivision map, or otherwise not vested through a development agreement with the City,
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approvals shall expire after a 24 -month period, unless extended for special circumstances
by the City Council.
Implementation; This would be made a condition of future residential development
approvals.
GM -9: Require that each specific plan -Include a Public Facilities Financing Plan that
explains how streets, water, wastewater, solid waste, and parks, all meeting City
standards, will be. provided to the project....; GM -10: Require that economic, physical
and legal feasibility (Policy GM -9). include the method of financing. or: otherwise paying
for the facilities and the plan for receiving approval of all regulatory agencies....; GM -
I: Allow, only with the approval of the City Council some required public facilities
GM -9) to be deferred for a specific time period by adopting a Statement of Public Policy
Considerations. ...; GM -1.2: As provided in GM -10, the City Council may allow an
exception to the requirement that all public facilities must be, provided prior to
completion of . the development for streets/highways/intersections only, for projects
subject_ to a development agreement if it can be demonstrated that although adequate
street/highway/intersections are unable to be provided for the development at the time
occupancy is projected, such facilities will be provided within two years of the time
occupancy is projected. ...; and GM -11 Require that new development maintain
parkways, creeksides, and open spaces that are part of the development or are required to
support it,....
Implementation: The Specific Plan District Ordinance adopted by the City Council on
August 28, 2001 includes provisions consistent with these policies. Representatives for
four of the specific plan areas have provided the funds for the preparation of a citywide
Public Facilities Financing Plan (PFFP) to address common infrastructure and service
needs that will result from development in each of the specific plan areas. The PFFP was
adopted by the City Council in May, 2004 and updated in 2006, and current development
fees reflect the amounts approved under the latest version of the PFFP.
GM -14: Require new development to dedicate land to the City in the appropriate amount
and location for parks and recreational space, in accordance with the General Plan
Diagram, the Specific Plan for the area, and the City's park dedication requirements.
Implementation: A Park and Recreation Dedication and Fees Ordinance (No. 675)
prescribing the provisions under which a dedication of land and/or payment of a fee is
required was approved by the City Council in December of 2001.. The Parks and
Recreation Commission reviewed the proposed park sites for the Northeast, Southeast,
and University District Specific Plans and found that they are conceptually consistent
with the General Plan. The payments of fees or credits for private open space and/or
improvements shall be determined prior to the final subdivision maps for these projects.
GM -15: Prepare, adopt, and implement a Capital Improvement Program (CIP), based on
established performance standards, to provide a framework to undertake necessary
citywide, public facility improvements. Ensure that the program reflects expected growth
and estimated cost of improvements.
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Implementation: The City's first Five -Year Capital hnprovement Program (FY '02-'03 to
FY'06-`07) was approved by the City Council in June of 2002. The CIP for FY'06-07 to
FY'10-1 1 is currently under review and the estimated costs of improvements required for
certain projects are included in this CIP, based on the Public Facilities Financing Plan.
The Planning Commission reviewed the current draft CIP for consistency with the
General Plan on June 8, 2006 and the CIP was subsequently approved by the Council.
GM -16: As part of preparation and approval of specific plans and any other
implementing ordinances, regulations and development agreements, and allocation of
development entitlements for areas of new development, balance non-residential
development with residential development over the different phases and require that the
contemplated balance of housing types is attained at buildout.
Implementation: This policy will be implemented as applicable to the review and
approval of the implementing actions.
GM -17: Consider initiating annexation of Canon Manor Specific Plan Area only if the
following conditions are met: adequate public facilities, meeting Rohnert Park's Rural
Estate Residential standards established for the area, established either separately or as a
part of the Specific Plan, are installed prior to annexation, or a program do so, with secure
funding sources, is established to the City's satisfaction; no facility improvement costs
are borne by the City of Rohnert Park; and all land in Canon Manor is included in the
annexation. Canon Manor shall be deemed to have provided the adequate public facilities
when all sites within Canon Manor meet established standards for water, wastewater,
streets, lighting, fire hydrants, and other public facilities and services.
Implementation: In October 2001, the City entered into an Agreement with Sonoma
County to provide public wastewater service to the Canon Manor West Area. Under the
Agreement the County is required to develop a specific plan for the Canon Manor area as
part of their General Plan Update process and to consider adopting and imposing
development standards for the Canon Manor West Area that are consistent with the City's
development standards. Further, the County is to refer all applications for development
within the Canon Manor West Area to the City for review, comment and consultation
prior to taking action on such applications. Sonoma County .has also entered into an
agreement with the Penngrove Water Company to provide water service to the .Canon
Manor West Area. An EIR for this project was approved by the County in Spring, 2005
and the required infrastructure is currently being installed.
GM -18: Explore the feasibility of annexation of the Sonoma State University Campus.
GM -19: Work with Sonoma State University to establish a planning group to coordinate
access and development.
Implementation: Although a formal planning group has not been established,
coordination with Sonoma State University is ongoing.
GM -20: Work with Sonoma County to ensure that all land in the Planning Area outside
Rohnert Park's Urban Growth Boundary is preserved as open space.
Implementation: This policy is implemented on an ongoing basis.
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GM -21: Request that the County allow City review and comment on development
proposals submitted to the County on unincorporated land in the Rohnert Park Planning
Area; and GM -23: Continue joint city / county efforts; such as the Policy -Makers
Working Group, to address the Community Separator mitigation issue.
Implementation: These policies are addressed in the September 25, 2001 agreement
between the City and Sonoma County; which was developed pursuant to Government
Code Section 56425.
GM -22: Encourage Santa :Rosa to designate land within the Wilfred Channel
Community Separator and adjacent to it as open space.
Implementation: Staff provided input on Santa Rosa's General Plan update.
GM -24: Undertake periodic review to monitor General Plan implementation, with the
first review scheduled to occur within three years of Plan adoption.
Implementation: The first State -mandated review began in 2002 and the first Annual
Report on the Growth Management Program was prepared in 2003. These reviews have
continued to be conducted on an annual basis.
Community Design Element
Summary: This Element provides the goals and policies for protecting and enhancing
Rohnert Park's physical and visual character. They provide a framework for reinforcing
Rohnert Park's positive attributes, such as compact. form and well-defined
neighborhoods, and for fostering the creation of distinctive centers with pedestrian and
community orientation.
Implementation of Specific Policies.
URBAN FORM AND STR UCTURE
CD -1: .....ensure that the University District and the
citywide destinations and with a pedestrian orientation.
Implementation:. The Specific Plan for the. University
Concept Plan reflect this policy.
City Center are developed as
District and the City Center
CD -2: Develop linkages between different parts of the city, and foster creation of unique
elements that provide identity to the city and the neighborhoods and result in the creation
of diverse and distinctive places. Examples include a linear park connecting the eastern
neighborhoods with the Sonoma State University campus, interconnected network of.
streets, public plaza in the University District Area, and extension of creekside greenway.
Implementation: This policy is reflected in the University District Specific Plan and the
Draft Specific Plan for the Northeast Area.
CD -3: Designate gateway points at major entrances to the city, and prioritize their design
and implementation through the City's Capital Improvement Program. Use landscaping,
signs, lighting, and other streetscape design techniques along streets to announce the
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gateway, and establish development regulations to provide visual emphasis to the
gateway.
In7plementation: There are several gateway signs located at key entryways into the City.
Tlie Development Agreement for the University District requires that the developer
contribute funding to gateway monuments on Rohnert Park Expressway at Petaluma Hill
Road and Highway 101.
VIE 1415
CD -4 through CD -8: These policies relate to the protection of view corridors along
Petaluma Hill Road, Snyder Lane, Bodway Parkway, Rohnert Park Expressway and other
major roadways in the City.
Implementation: These policies are being implemented through the Northeast, Southeast,
and University District Specific Plans.
EDGES
CD -9 through CD -14: These policies relate to the land use, landscaping, setbacks, and
urban design treatments along transitional edges between urban areas and open space.
Implementation: These policies are being implemented through the Specific Plans.
NEIGHBORHOODS AND FOCUS AREAS
CD -15: Establish thresholds and procedures for design of new neighborhoods; CD -16:
Require neighborhood design to be responsive to natural and institutional elements; CD -
18: Prepare a design standards checklist for design reviews; CD -19: ... adopt standards to
foster pedestrian orientation of new development in Mixed -Use and Neighborhood
Commercial areas; CD -20: Encourage buildings to foster a sense of place by providing
transitions between street and building....as part of development standards or any design
guidelines that may be prepared; CD -21: Minimize the visual dominance of garages...;
CD -22: Provide streets at the edges of each phase of development in order to provide
flexibility and better continuity for later phases; CD -23: Establish design guidelines for
Estate Residential uses to ensure new buildings are consistent with the surrounding areas.
Implementation: On November 27, 2001, the City Council approved a set of Design
Guidelines that apply to lands within the existing City limits and in the new development
areas. The specific plans for the individual areas also include design criteria specific to
the individual development areas.
CD -17: Allow townhomes and multifamily dwellings to be integrated with single-family
residences.
Implementation: This type of development would be permissible within the mixed-use
and high-density residential areas and are included in the Specific Plans. Townhomes are
also permitted within the medium -density residential areas.
CD -24: Ensure that the Subdivision Regulations encourage a fine-grained and integrated
pattern of streets that provide continuity between neighborhoods, have a human scale, and
enhance the character of neighborhoods and activity centers. Ensure that the Subdivision
Regulations...
Implementation: The Subdivision Ordinance was revised in 2005.
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CSD -25: Use traffic cahnIII2 measures to reduce traffic speeds in residential areas rather
than limiting the street connections.
Implementation: In July of 2001, the City Engineer organized a public workshop on
traffic calming measures with Dan Burton. Neighborhood traffic calming measures are
included in the Capital Improvement Program. The City Engineer is currently in the
process of implementing traffic control measures for the City's "A" and `B" residential
sections. The Specific Plans are also being reviewed relative to the design concepts
presented by Mr. Burton.
CD -26: Design local streets to not only accommodate traffic, but also to serve as
comfortable pedestrian environments. These should include, but not be limited to...;
CD -27: Allow sound walls only for development along US 101 and the NP Railroad, as
shown in Figure 3.2-6; CD -28: Ensure that development standards do not result in
disincentives for providing closely spaced local streets.
Implementation: These policies are implemented through the review of the, specific plans
and as new development is proposed.
CD -29: To establish flexibility in parking standards, review residential parking
requirements in the Zoning Ordinance, and consider implementing the following
provisions and exceptions, where appropriate,....
Implementation: The update of the Zoning Ordinance revised the City's existing parking
standards accordingly.
CD -30: Encourage development of parking assessment districts for the mixed-use. areas.
Upon establishment and participation in such a district, do not require parking on
individual sites.
Implementation: This policy may be considered in the development of the City Center
area and possibly within the mixed-use area of the University District Specific Plan area.
CD -31 through CD -39: Relate to the development of the University District Specific
Plan.
Implementation: These policies are included in the Specific Plan, or have been amended
accordingly to reflect the updated plan for this.area.
CD -40: Use an adopted City Center Concept Plan (Policy LU -30) as the basis for the
development character of the area.
Implementation: The City Center Concept Plan was approved by the .City Council in
November of 2002 and has been used in reviewing the City Center Townhomes project
approved in 2003 and the Burbank Housing affordable housing project (the Arbors)
approved in 2004.. Staff is currently working on design for the proposed Plaza for this
area, as well as enhancements to City Center Drive through this area.
CD -41 through CD -43: Relate to the development of the Northeast Specific Plan,
Implementation: These policies are being reviewed and implemented through the review
and development of the Specific Plan. .
CD -44 through CD -48: Relate to the development of the Northwest Specific Plan.
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Implementation: These policies are will be implemented through the review and
development of the Specific Plan, which is currently on hold.
CD -49 through CD -52: Relate to the development of the Southeast Specific Playa.
Implementation: These policies are being reviewed and implemented through the review
and development of the Specific Plan.
CD -53: Ensure that new development in existing neighborhoods is respectful of the
character of existing uses and causes minimal design intrusion.
Implementation: This policy is implemented through the Planning Commission's Site
Plan and Architectural Review process and the City's adopted Design Guidelines
CD -54: In cooperation with merchants, undertake a streetscape program for Commerce
Boulevard that provides high branching trees that permit the stores to be seen but provide
a canopy to the street. Provide shrubs to screen parking from the streets.
Implementation: This policy has not yet been implemented throughout the area, but is
implemented as properties develop/redevelop. The City will be undertaking a corridor
study to determine how best to redevelop the streetscape along this thoroughfare.
CD -55: Require all development within commercial districts to provide pedestrian
amenities, including: Pedestrian walkways through parking lots to connect buildings on
opposite sides of parking areas; Sidewalks wide enough to accommodate pedestrian use;
Sidewalk intersection bulbs, to reduce the walking distance across streets, Pedestrian
lighting, benches, street trees, and other sidewalk amenities; and Landscaping that
complements pedestrian circulation and eliminates barriers to pedestrian access.
Implementation: This policy is implemented through the Planning Commission's Site
Plan and Architectural Review process and the City's Design Guidelines.
CD -56: As part of the Zoning Ordinance, maintain development standards for all
development within commercial districts that include, but are not limited to.....
Implementation: This policy was implemented through the update of the Zoning
Ordinance.
CD -57: Encourage the integration of art and cultural components in public places and
facilities; and CD -58: Include art and cultural components in areas of new development
and redevelopment.
Implementation: These policies are implemented through the Planning Commission's
Site Plan and Architectural Review process and through the review of conditional use
permit applications, when appropriate. The development of the Specific Plan Areas will
include the installation of public art where appropriate. The University District
Development Agreement includes a provision for public art funding. Staff will also be
approaching the Council to discuss the desirability of instituting a Public Art Ordinance
to fund future art installations.
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Transportation Element .
Summary: This Element provides the goals,policies, programs and standards to
maintain mobility and reduce traffic congestion, improve connections between different
parts of the city, further an integrated multi -modal transportation system, and provide
incentives for travel demand reduction.
Implementation of Specific Policies.
STRZ L T ,SYSTEM
TR -1 : Establish LOS C as the minimum standard for all arterial and collector roadway
segments ("segments") and intersections, except for....; and TR -2: Require mitigation
measures; as needed, for new development that increases traffic such that LOS levels fall
below the established minimum standard.
Implementation: This policy is implemented through the preparation of traffic studies for
large projects that may impact the LOS at major intersections, and the development of
appropriate mitigation measures. The EIRs for the Specific Plans include traffic analyses
that include this information.
TR -3 through TR -12: These policies relate primarily to development within the Specific
Plan areas and to the City's Capital Improvement Program.
Implementation: These policies are being reviewed and implemented through the review
and development of the Specific Plans.. The City's CIP has been developed as a
mechanism for addressing the prioritization of the public works projects as well as other
City infrastructure and facility projects.
I'R-13: Explore the feasibility of undertaking measures to address localized congestion
at school drop-off and pick-up locations.
Implementation: Some of the localized improvements in front of schools will occur with
the roadway iinprovements that will be required as part of the development of the
Specific Plan areas.
TR -14: Work with CalTrans to coordinate widening projects, interchange improvements,
and other improvements along US 101.
Implementation: Rohnert Park is an active member of the Sonoma County Transportation
Authority (SCTA), the body responsible for programming State and Federal
transportation funds in the county. Rohnert Park has encouraged funding options for
improvements to Highway 101, including sales tax measures and bonding.
TR -15: Encourage CalTrans, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), and
the Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA) to plan, fund, and implement
improvements to the Wilfred Avenue interchange along US 101
Implementation: Rohnert Park successfully advocated for this project as the highest
priority in the unfunded projects when the 2002 STIP was being drafted. The Golf
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Course/Wilfred interchange is included in the 2010 Construction Strategy for Highway
101 in Sonoma County and is scheduled to begin construction in 2008.
TR -16: Encourage CalTrans, in cooperation with the City of Cotati, to relocate the
northbound on-ramp at the SR 116 interchange along US 101.
Implementation: The improvements to the Highway 101/SR 116 interchange are included
on the list of interchanges in the Countywide Transportation Plan, including the
relocation of the northbound onramp.
TR -17: Encourage CalTrans, Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), and
Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA) to plan, fund, and implement high -
occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes along US 101 between Santa Rosa Avenue and SR 116.
Implementation: As an active member of the SCTA, Rohnert Park has voted in favor of
the current bond financing that will facilitate the construction of the HOV lanes in a 10 -
year time period.
TR -18: Work with Sonoma County and SCTA to maintain LOS standards along
congested segments of the designated Monitored Transportation Network within the
Rohnert Park Planning Area. TR -19: Work with Sonoma County to coordinate
improvements to major roads in the unincorporated parts of the Rohnert Park Planning
Area. TR -20: Work with Sonoma County and SCTA to plan improvements to Petaluma
Hill Road.
Implementation: The City has expressed a willingness to work with Sonoma County and
the SCTA on a plan to improve traffic flow along Petaluma Hill Road and other regional
routes within the Rohnert Park Planning Area. The Development Agreement for the
University District includes a requirement for a regional traffic improvement fee to act as
a placeholder until such time as the necessary improvements have been identified and the
required nexus study completed.
TR -21 A: Work with Sonoma County, the City of Santa Rosa, the City of Cotati, and the
City of Petaluma ("Contributing Jurisdictions") and the Sonoma County Transportation
Authority (SCTA) to plan and implement selected improvements necessary to mitigate
impacts of increased traffic congestion on major roads and intersections in Penngrove
Regional Mitigation Plan").
Implementation: This policy is addressed in the Government Code Section 56425
agreement between the City and Sonoma County and in the City's expressed willingness
to work with the respective agencies and the development of a plan to improve traffic
flow in the Penngrove Area. Sonoma County is currently working with residents of the
Penngrove community to develop alternative traffic mitigation scenarios which are being
reviewed as part of the Sonoma County General Plan update. The Development
Agreement for the University District includes a requirement for a regional traffic
improvement fee to act as a placeholder until such time as the necessary improvements
have been identified and the required nexus study completed.
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TR -21 B: Work with City of Cotati and Sonoma State, University to determine feasible
measures to mitigate impacts of increased traffic on East Cotati Avenue associated with
the proposed growth assumptions in the 2000 General Plan....
Implementation: Impacts and feasible mitigation measures have been studied through the
traffic study prepared for the :Public Facilities Financing Plan and the individual studies
being undertaken for the specific plan EIRs.
TRA NSPORTA TION DEMAND MA NA GEMENT
TR -22: In cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce, adopt a non -mandatory
employer -based transportation demand management (TDM) program for Rohnert Park
businesses. TR -24: Adopt and implement at. TDM program to encourage the use of
alternative modes by City Employees.
Implementation: No work has occurred with respect to these policies.
TR -23: Allow reductions in transportation impact fees on new non-residential
development commensurate with provision of TDM measures and develop. reduction
parameters.
Implementation: With the slowing of the economy there has not been an opportunity to
implement this policy as written. Provisions for parking reductions for businesses that
have a TDM program have been approved in the Zoning Ordinance update.
TR -25: As part of the Zoning Ordinance update and preparation. of specific plans,
establish parking standards that help reduce automobile trips by.....
Implementation: The Zoning Ordinance was approved by the City Council in May of
2003'and includes these provisions..
TRANSIT.
TR -26: Work with Sonoma County Transit and Golden Gate Transit to increase bus
service between Rohnert Park and other cities. in the Bay Area. TR -27: Work with
Sonoma County Transit and Golden Gate.,Transit to develop an expanded bins route
system, in order to serve areas of new development in Rohnert Park. TR -28: Work with
SSU to explore the feasibility of a campus shuttle. TR -29: Explore the feasibility of
offering additional student discounts on monthly bus passes, in consultation with SSU,
Sonoma County Transit, and Golden Gate, Transit. TR730: In consultation with Golden
Gate Transit and Sonoma County Transit,_ determine appropriate locations of new bus
stops, in conjunction with increased service and expanded routes; TR -31: Require
project proponents to provide bus stops and shelters in conjunction with new
development; and TR -32: Work with Sonoma County Transit, Golden Gate Transit, and
private developers to ensure that bus stops and shelters adhere to the following
standards:....
Implementation:. The, planning for transit service to new development is being
implemented during the review of project applications and the specific plans. For
example, the University District Specific Plan includes a transit plan to serve the future'
residents of that development.
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TR -33: Encourage the Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA) to continue in
their efforts to develop commuter rail service along the NorthwesternPacific(NP) right-
of-way. Work with SCTA to resolve issues regarding commuter rail design and operation
in Rohnert Park....; and TR -34: Undertake a comprehensive study to evaluate and
implement a multi -hub transit corridor along Rolmert Park Expressway...
Implementation: Members of the City Council and City staff continue to -participate with
SCTA and in discussions on the development of the SMART commuter rail service.
TR -35: Work with CalTrans to implement plans for the park-and-ride lot in the northeast
quadrant of the Rohnert Park Expressway interchange along US 101. TR -36: Explore the
feasibility of additional park and ride lots at the Rohnert Park Expressway and Wilfred
Avenue interchange along US] 01.
Implementation: The construction of the park-and-ride lot at the northeast section of
Rohnert Park Expressway interchange has been completed. Also planned is an expansion
of the park and ride lot at the Wilfred Avenue interchange to accommodate both
carpooling and a future SMART train station.
PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE CIRCULATION
TR -37: Provide continuous sidewalks along all existing and future streets. TR -38:
Establish pedestrian -friendly amenities along streets that run through or adjacent to areas
designated for Mixed Use, High Density Residential, Public or Parks. Ensure that...; and
TR -41: Ensure that bikeways are continuous and interconnected, and that access points
into bikeways minimize conflicts with bicycle and traffic, circulation.
Implementation: These policies are implemented during the review of project
applications.
TR -39: Update the Bicycle Master Plan to incorporate Class I bikeways shown in Figure
4.44. Develop locations and alignments for Class .11 and Class III bikeways: TR -40:
Implement comprehensive design standards for bikeways, as part of the Bicycle Master
Plan. Ensure that adequate lighting, signage,'and other amenities are provided. TR -42:
Make bikeway improvements a funding priority.
Implementation: Bikeway improvements have been included in the Capital Improvement
Program. The Bicycle Advisory Committee meets monthly to establish .priority
recommendations for bikeway improvements. Staff has worked to secure funding for
uncompleted portions of the bike path systems, including the Commerce
Boulevard/Hinebaugh Creek bridge.
TR -43: Establish requirements for bicycle parking as part of the Zoning Ordinance
update. Ensure that secure bicycle parking is provided in conjunction with new
development ...
Implementation: Bicycle parking requirements are included in the updated Zoning
Ordinance and are included as conditions of approval on Site Plan and Architectural
Review applications.
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Open Space, Parks,. and Public Facilities Element
Summary: This Element addresses the valuable park and open space resources within
and around Rohnert Park. It also address public resources, including schools, water
service, and wastewater collection and disposal
Implementation of Specific Policies.
OPEN SPA CE
OS -1: Work with Sonoma County to ensure that land in the Planning Area designated as
Open Space in the Rohnert Park General Plan is maintained in rural use or as pennanent .
open space; OS -3: Aspart of the Northwest Area Specific Plan, which will include
development in the County -designated Northwest Community Separator, require the
permanent preservation of open space in an area that. provides visual relief from
continuous urbanization and is a special type of scenic border. Except as provided in OS -
4A, a minimum of one acre of open space land will be required for each acre . of
Community Separator land converted to urban uses; OS -4: Approximately 180 acres of
land will be required to be preserved based upon approximately 180 acres of land in the
Northwest Community Separator that will be developed with urban uses; OS -4A: The
geographic area suitable for Community Separator mitigation is limited to lands within
the Rohnert Park Planning Area......; OS -4C: Ensure that permanent preservation of
open space takes the form of grants in fee title or easement to the appropriate
governmental body (other than the City, of Rohnert Park) or third party land trust, and that
provision is made for the maintenance of the open space; and OS -4D: The City shall
adopt an adequate and ' appropriate mechanism to ensure that the required open space
mitigation will occur through acquisition of open space land within the areas described in
OS -4A or payment of a fee in lieu of acquisition.....
Implementation: These policies are addressed in• the Government Code Section 56425
agreement between the City and Sonoma County.
OS -2: Encourage dedication of the open space buffers along .the westside of Petaluma
Hill Road as part of the University District, Northeast and Southeast Specific Plans.
Implementation: These open space buffers are shown on the Draft Specific Plan
submitted for the Northeast Area and the_Specific.Plan for the University District. The .
open space. buffer previously proposed for the Southeast Specific Plan area has been
removed from the Plan area and the City's sphere -of -influence, in compliance with the
judgment with Penngrove.
OS -5: Ensure that open space parcels are aggregated to the maximum extent feasible, in
order to. avoid piecemeal acquisition that would not serve to mitigate the loss of
community separator lands. However, acquisition of individual open space parcels may
occur...
OS -6: Require property developers adjacent to sites where agricultural use is permitted or
conducted to inform subsequent buyers of potential continued agricultural. production.....;
OS -7: Use creek protection zones for permanent public open space and compatible
purposes including habitat conservation, bike and walking paths, wildlife habitat, and
native plant landscapings. OS -S: Explore the feasibility of integrating natural and
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restored wetlands and vernal pool areas with new development or open space areas. OS -
9:. As part of the specific plan process, institute mechanisms for maintenance of Open
Space west of Petaluma Hill Road. Establish standards and schedules for the
maintenance and management of any City -owned open space. OS -9A: Undertake a study
to explore the feasibility of mitigating open space loss on the East Side.
Implementation: These policies are implemented as the specific plans and development
proposals are reviewed and processed.
PARKS
OS -10: Prepare a Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Master Plan as the
implementing tool for General Plan park and recreation policies and proposals...; OS -14:
Continue cooperating with. the Cotati-Rohnert.Park School District to develop parks near
schools as joint use facilities and coordinate maintenance and management of park/school
sites; OS -15: Integrate citywide plans for bicycle and pedestrian paths with park plans;
OS -16: Expand the city's network of bike and pedestrian paths in areas of new
development; and OS -17: Ensure that parks and recreation facilities are safe secure
areas.
Implementation: The Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan is still in
development. The PROS Committee has been formed to work on this Plan and meets
monthly.
OS -11: As part of the update of the Subdivision Regulations, establish parkland
dedication or in lieu fee at a standard of five acres of community and neighborhood parks
per 1,000 new residents. Require development in high-intensity employment -generating
areas—such as the University District—to provide additional parkland for employees at I
acre per 250,000 square feet of non-residential development. OS -12: Acquire and
develop new parks in the approximate locations and sizes shown on Figures in the
General Plan.
Implementation: A Park and Recreation .Dedication and Fees Ordinance (No. 675)
prescribing the provisions, under which a dedication of land and/or payment of a fee are
required was approved by the City Council in December 2001. This Ordinance was
incorporated in the recent amended Subdivision Ordinance, approved in 2005. Further,
the applicants for the specific plans have been required to show the locations of the parks
within their plan areas and to provide conceptual plans for the development of the parks.
The Parks and Recreation Commission has also reviewed the proposed park sites within
the Specific Plan Areas for consistency with the General Plan and will review the
improvements proposed for the individual park sites prior to the approval of final
subdivision maps in these areas.
OS -13: Develop the approximately 50 -acre area north of Crane Creek west of Petaluma
Hill Road as community recreation fields within City limits.
Implementation: City staff has had several discussions with the Agricultural Preservation
and Open Space District regarding future grant opportunities for acquisition of the site.
The PROS Committee has been formed to work on this Plan and meets monthly.
OS -16: Expand the city's network of bike and pedestrian paths in areas of new
development, and OS -17: Ensure that parks and recreation facilities are safe secure areas.
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Implementation: These policies are implemented through the review of new development
project applications. The City's Bicycle Advisory Committee is planning to review
project applications to ensure their confonnity with the existing Bicycle Master Plan and
the Committee's proposed concepts for the updated Plan. The City's Public Safety, Public
Works, and Recreation Departments also implement policy OS -17 on an ongoing basis.
SCHOOLS
PF -1: Work actively with the, Cot ati-Rohnert Park Unified School District (CRPUSD) to
amend school district boundaries, so that all new development under this General Plan is
included in the CRPUSD. 'Encourage .CRPUSD, the Bellevue. Union School District
BUSD), and the Santa Rosa High- School District (SRHSD) to reach a negotiated
agreement on the boundary changes; PF -2: Work with the Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified
School District (CRPUSD) to provide adequate .high school sites and facilities; PF -3:
Require developers to dedicate any necessary school sites to the CRPUSD; PF -4: Work
with the Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District (CRPUSD) to ensure that CRPUSD
land that is part of the Creekside Middle School site and is not needed for school facilities
is developed in accordance with the General Plan Diagram; and' PF -6: In case CRPUSD
determines that the vacant... site... adjacent to Creekside Middle School is no- longer
need ed...,encourage its development with Medium Density Residential use.
Implementation: The Specific Plan EIRs study boundary reorganization and analyze the
need for additional school -facilities. CRPUSD still owns vacant land near Creekside
Middle School which is within the University District Specific Plan Area and has been
determined to be surplus ;land that may be sold for potential development. A need for
additional land has not been identified.
PF -5: Work .with CRPUSD to reuse any closed elementary school sites, and ensure that
the new uses are compatible with adjacent uses.
Implementation: The CRPUSD relocated the El Camino High School to the former
Crane School facility and moved the District offices from the SSU campus to the former
El Camino High School location.
WASTEWATER
PF -7: Continue participation in the planning, financing,and construction of wastewater
treatment capacity expansions of the': Subregional Wastewater Disposal System. Explore
opportunities for increasing reclaimed water use and decreasing potable water demand.
Implementation: -The City is an active member of the Subregional System and is
working to expand the use of reclaimed water, wherever feasible. In the newly.developed
areas, the use of reclaimed water will be expanded as feasible. ' The City' has also
participated in the preparation of the Incremental Recycled. Water Program master plan,
which identifies a potential reclaimed water storage area on the east side -of Petaluma Hill
Road that could serve future reclaimed water needs.
PF -8: Undertake a detailed evaluation of the wastewater capacity needs associated with
General Plan buildout. Seek from the City of Santa Rosa an increase in Rohnert Park's
wastewater treatment. capacity allocation that would become available -in time to -serve
anticipated growth. Re-examine General Plan. growth projections and development
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approval processes if additional capacity does not become available by 2012. PF -9:
Require developers to install or pay for sewer lines and other sewer improvements needed
to accommodate new development.
Implementation: The City of Santa Rosa has agreed to loan the City of Rohnert Park
sewer capacity until the Subregional System is expanded. This effectively eliminates
sewer capacity as a constraint on growth. Further, the Public Facilities Financing Plan
addresses the .infrastructure and service needs of the City associated with General Plan
buildout.
PF -10: Continue to work with residents in Canon Manor to coordinate the provision and
timing of wastewater services and facilities.
Implementation: In October 2001, the City entered into an Agreement with Sonoma
County to provide public wastewater service to the Canon Manor West Area. An EIR has
been approved by Sonoma County for this project and construction is underway.
WATER
PF -I1: Based upon the groundwater study prepared for the City in May, 2000 entitled
City of Rohnert Park Groundwater Study, monitor the operation of the municipal well
field on a monthly, basis to ensure that production .does not exceed the recharge rates
quantified in the study so as to result in a substantial lowering of groundwater levels in
the vicinity of the Urban Growth Boundary; PF -11A: Develop a monthly municipal
wellfield monitoring program that (i) identifies points of compliance; (ii) establishes the
factors to be considered in determining when production which exceeds the recharge rates
will result in a substantial lowering of groundwater levels ("thresholds"); and (iii)
includes any other information necessary to implement PF 1 l ; PF -11 B: In the event that
the monthly municipal wellfield monitoring program concludes that a substantial
lowering of groundwater levels in the vicinity of the Urban Growth Boundary will occur
because development proposed in the area outside the existing City limits as of July 1,
2000 requires production that exceeds the appropriate recharge rates, the City shall either
disapprove such development or deny such development connection to the water system
until such time that the program. concludes that the City is in compliance with the
standard established in PF -11; and PF -13: Continue to collect and analyze monthly
groundwater level data to assist in management and operation of Rohnert Park's
municipal wellfield. Coordinate with other agencies on regional drawdown impacts.
Implementation: The City is undertaking its groundwater monitoring program by
gathering groundwater data at key locations in the city. The City also prepared a Water
Supply Assessment, approved in January, 2005, that analyzes the City's future water
requirements and the ability of the existing and future water supply to address those
needs. (Note: The City's Water Supply Assessment was found to require additional
analysis by the Sonoma County Superior Court in 2006 (O.W.L. Foundation v. City of
Rohnert Park). An appeal of the court's ruling has been filed, which stays that judgment.)
PF -12: Work with the Sonoma County Water Agency and other water contractors who
rely on the Petaluma Aqueduct System to ensure adequate water deliveries. for all the
contractors' needs.
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Implementation: Rohnert Park is an. active member of the Water Advisory Committee to
the Sonoma County Water Agency; and works to ensure adequate water supplies to all the
water contractors.
PF -14: Require developers.to dedicate new well sites in locations identified by the City
and to pay for the cost of new wells, water lines, and other water supply infrastructure
needed to accommodate new development.
linpleinentation: The water supply infrastructure needs and financing of the specific plan
areas are being studied through the preparation of the related EIRs and will be
implemented through the Public Facilities Financing .Plan. The City's Water Supply
Assessmentalso examined the City's ability to provide water to future development. The
Stipulated Judgment settling a lawsuit on the General Plan EIR effectively eliminates the
use of wells within specific plan area properties, so the City of Rohnert Park is not
requiring dedication of well sites.
CONSERVATION
PF -15: Continue to require water -conserving devices for all new development; and PF -
16: Require non-residential uses to implement water conservation practices as a condition
of development.
Implementation: These policies are implemented through conditions of approval and at
the time of building permit review pursuant to Title 24.
PF -17: Develop a comprehensive wastewater ,flow reduction program for existing and
new non-residential uses.
Implementation: Rohnert Park continues to fund its toilet and showerhead replacement
program, offering free utra-low-flow toilets and low -flow showerheads to residents and
rebates to homeowners who do their own toilet replacement. Water meters have been
installed Citywide and water rates were established by the City Council in 2003. The
City's sewer flow is now over 10% lower than in prior years.
PF -18: Work with SCWA to offer rebates on water bills for non-residential uses that
reduce water usage.
Implementation: Rohnert Park works through the WAC to request water conservation
funding through the Sonoma County Water Agency's annual budget process.
PF -19: In cooperation with the business community, develop best management practices
for water conservation for Rohnert Park business, and then make. the information
available to the public.
Implementation: Rohnert Park . offers free toilet replacements, free flush -valve toilet
upgrades, and free urinal upgrades to the commercial water customers in the city. Water
conservation literature is made available to the business owners who wish to reduce their
water consumption. Businesses are also encouraged to connect to the reclaimed water
system for irrigation uses wherever feasible. Water meters have been installed Citywide
and water rates were set by the City Council in 2003.
PF -20: At the request of businesses, conduct water audits and work with them to develop
plans for reducing wastewater and discharge; PF -21: Continue to use reclaimed
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wastewater to irrigate parks, recreational facilities, and landscaping; and PF -24:
Implement applicable large landscape conservation programs and incentives, as identified
in the proposed MOU Regarding Water Transmission System Capacity Allocation During
Temporary hnpairment (4/24/00).
Implementation: The City does have water audit programs for commercial properties and
is implementing all programs and incentives identified in the Temporary Impairment
MOU. The majority of the large landscape water users are currently connected to the
reclaimed water system in Rohnert Park. Other businesses are encouraged to connect to
the system wherever feasible.
PF -22: Adopt and implement a comprehensive water conservation program to encourage
efficient water use by City employees and other users of City facilities.
Implementation: The City has replaced all of the old toilet and lavatory fixtures in City
buildings with current low -flow devices. The remodel of the future City Hall building
will include water conservation features.
PF -23: Commit to implement Best Management Practices (BMPs) of water conservation.
Implementation: The City Council signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the
California Urban Water Conservation Council (CUWCC) in October of 2001. Tile
CUWCC has been instumental in formulating the water BMPs, and requires the signatory
agencies to implement them in a reasonable time frame.
PF -25: Adopt a water conservation rate schedule that: increases as the quantity of water
used increases (i.e., a tiered rate schedule); and/or provides seasonal rates or excess -use
surcharges to reduce peak demands during summer months.
Implementation: Rohnert Park has completed installation of residential water meters and
has established a metered -rate water billing system. A commercial water meter
installation program is also underway. Water meters have been installed Citywide and
conservation based water rates, providing an incentive for conserving users, were set by
the City Council in 2005.
Environmental Conservation Element
Summary: This Element contains goals and policies to address the conservation and
proper management of the community's its natural resources including its developed and
undeveloped open spaces, creeks, agricultural resources, and areas with high potential to
sustain wetlands, vernal pools, and wildlife. It also addresses the conservation of the
area's historic and archaeological resources.
Implementation of Specific Policies.
HISTORICAND ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES
EC -1: Undertake an inventory of historic resources to detennine sites or buildings of
federal, State, or'local historic significance.
Implementation: The Specific Plan EIRs contain analyses of historic resources and,
where applicable, mitigation measures to address any impacts on these resources.
EC -2: Insure the protection of known archaeological resources in the city by requiring a
records review for any development proposed in areas that are considered
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archaeologically sensitive for Native American and/or historic remains. Require
construction activities and development adjacent to sites of historic or archaeological; and
EC -3: In accordance with CEQA and the State Public Resources Code, require the
preparation of a resource mitigation plan and monitoring program by a qualified
archaeologist in the event that archaeological resources are discovered.
Implementation: These policies are implemented on an on-going basis through the
project application review process.
IIARITAT AND BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
EC -4: Cooperate with State and federal agencies to ensure that development does not
substantially affect special status species appearing on any State or federal list of rare,
endangered, or threatened species. Require assessments of biological resources prior to
approval of any development within 300 feet of any creeks, high potential wetlands, or
habitat areas of identified special status species, as depicted in Figure 6.2-1; EC -5:
Require development in areas with high and moderate wetlands potential and habitat
areas delineated in Figure 6.2-1, as well as other areas where wetland or habitat for
special -status species is present, to complete assessments of biological resources; and
EC -7: Encourage planting of native vegetation in new development sites, parks, public
areas, and open space.
Implementation: These policies are implemented on an. on-going basis through the
project application review process.
EC -8: As part of the City's Park, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan (see Chapter
5: Open Space, Parks, and Public Facilities), institute an ongoing program to remove and
prevent the re-establishment of invasive plant species from ecologically sensitive areas,
including City parks and other City -owned open space.
Implementation: This policy will be under consideration by the Recreation and Parks
Department, the Recreation and Parks Commission, and the PROS Committee in the
preparation of the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan.
EC -9: As part of the City's Capital Improvement Program (see Policy GM -15 in the
Chapter 2: Land Use and Growth Management), incorporate a tree planting program for
new and existing streets and maintenance of existing trees.
Implementation: Although not included in the City's Capital Improvement Program, the
City has an ongoing program for planting new street trees and maintaining existing trees.
Tree maintenance is included in the City's standard landscaping contracts: Further, the
landscape standards in the Zoning Ordinance update include a provision requiring
bonding to ensure plants get established and are maintained. New development within
the .specific plan areas will require street tree palettes to direct the planting of trees in
these areas.
EC -10: As part of development approval m any new growth area, require participation in
a landscape assessment district, with responsibility for maintaining creekways, open
spaces, landscaped medians, and other similar features.
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Implementation: This policy is being implemented through the review and processing of
the various specific plans and through the maintenance of the citywide Public Facilities
Financing Plan. The University District Specific Plan Area will utilize a homeowners'
association for landscape maintenance; and the Development Agreement includes
provision for a Maintenance Annuity Fee that will provide additional funding for the
maintenance of such areas.
EC -11: As part of the update of the City's Zoning Ordinance, establish landscape and tree
planting standards, including provisions for large paved areas such as parking lots.
Implementation: This policy is being implemented through the updated Zoning
Ordinance.
EC -12: Protect oaks and other native trees that are of significant size through the
establishment of a Heritage Tree Protection Ordinance.
Implementation: A Tree Presenvation Ordoinace has been preparted by Staff and will be
reviewed by the Planning Commission and City Council in Fall/Winter 2006.
EC -13: Maintain creek protection zones extending a minimum of 50 feet (measured
from the tops of the banks and a strip of land extending laterally outward from the top of
each bank) for creeks, with extended buffers where significant habitat areas or high
potential wetlands exist....
Implementation: This policy is implemented on an on-going basis through the project
application review process. Creek protection zone standards are included in the Zoning
Ordinance update. The approved University District Specific Plan includes wide buffers
along creeks.
EC -14: As part of specific plans, require evaluation and implementation of appropriate
measures for creek bank stabilization, and any necessary steps to reduce erosion and
sedimentation, but preserve natural creek channels and riparian vegetation.
Implementation: This policy is being implemented through the review and processing of
the specific plans.
WATER QUALITY
EC -15: Continue working with the Regional Water Quality Control Board to protect .
water quality: EC -16: Regularly monitor water quality to maintain high levels of water
quality for human consumption and ecosystem health: EC -17: Work with the relevant
agencies to ensure that groundwater supplies are not contaminated in the recharge areas .
east of the city; EC -18: Protect waterways by prohibiting the dumping of debris and
refuse in and near waterways and storm drains; EC -19: Require new construction to
utilize site preparation, grading, and foundation designs for erosion control to prevent
sedimentation andcontamination of streams:.
Implementation: These policies are implemented on an on-going basis.
EC -21: Establish development standards for new construction adjacent to riparian zones
to reduce sedimentation and flooding.
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Implementation: Creek setback zones are being established for new developments in the
Specific Plan areas, in coordination with requirements from the Regional Water Quality
Control Board pertaining to stonn drain runoff prior to creeks.
AIR QUALITY
EC -22: Cooperate with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District to achieve
emissions reductions for nonattainment pollutants, including carbon monoxide, ozone,
and PM -10, by implementation of air pollution control measures as required by State and
federal statutes; EC -23: Use the City's development review process and the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) regulations to evaluate and mitigate the local and
cumulative effects of new development on air quality; EC -24: Adopt the standard
construction dust abatement measures included in BAAQMD's CEQA Guidelines; EC -
25: Prohibit emission -generating facilities in the Northwest Specific Plan area or in the
planned industrial areas in the southeast; and EC -26: Encourage new residential
development and remodeled homes to install clean -burning fireplaces and wood stoves.
Implementation: These policies are implemented on an on-going basis. Planning staff
attends local workshops regarding BAAQMD standards and CEQA review updates.
Health and Safetv Element
Summary: This Element addresses the protection of the community from risks posed by
environmental hazards as well as emergency preparedness and management.
Implementation of Specific Policies.
SEISMIC AND GEOLOGIC HAZARDS
HS -L Require new construction to utilize site preparation, grading, and foundation
designs in accordance with site-specific soil conditions. Require submittal of a
preliminary soils report, prepared by a registered civil engineer; and HS -2: Continue
requiring all new buildings in the city to be built under the seismic requirements of the
Uniform Building Code and Uniform Plumbing Code.
Implementation: These policies are implemented on an on-going basis.
DRAINAGE, EROSION, STORMWA TER, AND FLOODING
HS -3: Prepare and implement a Storm Water Management Plan to ensure protection of
the surface and groundwater resources.
Implementation: The City has prepared a plan that complies with EPA regulations. The
City is also exploring the preparation/adoption of a Standard Urban Storm Water
Mitigation Plan to comply with Federal standards.
HS4: Ensure that the City's regulations pertaining to subdivision design, zoning,
building, and grading ordinances and policies continue to. include measures to minimize
erosion and sedimentation.
Implementation: This is an ongoing program.
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HS -5: As part of the building permit process, require all development projects to comply
with hydrology and drainage policies....; HS -6:. As pert of the building permit process,
require new development greater than five acres in size to prepare and implement a site-
specific storm water pollution prevention plan....
Implementation: These policies are primarily implemented through the preparation and
adoption of the specific plans for the expanded areas of the City and through the
development review process for other projects. Implementation for Policy HS -6 has been
changed to construction projects that disturb one acre or more of soil pursuant to the
statewide General Permit adopted by the California State Water Resources Control
Board.
HS -7: Prepare engineering studies when necessary to update drainage and flood zone
maps and, during rainstorms, conduct surveys and document locations of flooding.
Implementation: The surveys and documentation of flooding locations is done on an
ongoing basis.
HS -8: Systematically conduct maintenance, make repairs, or improve drainage facilities
to minimize localized flooding during rainstorms. Provide treatment to first -flush runoff
flows, street sweeping programs, and additional source controls to minimize non -point
source pollution; HS -9: Use the City's development review process to ensure that
proposed development located in 100 -year flood zones undertakes measures to provide
adequate protection from flood hazards; FIS -10: Continue to use the National Flood
Insurance Program standards and regulations as guidelines for implementation...; and
HS -11: In cooperation with the Sonoma County Water Agency, maintain flood plain
areas, drainage channels, and other drainage structures, and improve drainage channel
capacity in ways that will preserve the natural character of habitat areas, riparian
corridors, and waterways to the maximum extent feasible.
Implementation: These. policies are implemented on an on-going basis,
SOLID WASTE MANA GEMENT AND RECYCLING
HS -12: Continue to work toward reducing solid waste and increasing recycling, in
compliance with the Sonoma County Integrated Waste Management Plan.
Implementation: This policy was considered in the City's selection of a waste
management firm. The City has worked with and continues to work with Rohnert Park
Disposal to improve recycling services.
HS -13: As part of development review and environmental analysis, ensure that new
multifamily residential and all non-residential . development comply with the City's
Source Reduction and Recycling Element and Household Hazardous Waste Element, as
well as the Sonoma County Integrated Waste Management Plan; HS -14: As part of the
City's CIP, the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan....explore the feasibility
of installing recycling receptacles... in parks and other public areas....; HS -15: Require
new multifamily residential and all non-residential development to incorporate attractive
and convenient interior and exterior storage areas for recyclables into new or remodeled
buildings, to make.recycling activities more convenient for those who,use the buildings.
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Implementation: The provision of appropriate recycling storage collection areas has been
made a condition of project approvals and is included in the updated Zoning Ordinance.
Recycling receptacles have been placed in City parks.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
HS -16: Promote joint, countywide ' programs to address the generation and disposal of
hazardous materials including the Sonoma County Hazardous Waste Management Plan;
HS -17: Develop and implement programs that provide convenient means for residents to
properly dispose of household hazardous waste materials; HS -18: Support efforts to
establish a permanent hazardous waste collection and temporary storage facility at the
Central Landfill;. and HS -20: Support SCWMA .in their hazardous waste education
efforts.
Implementation: The City coordinates with the Sonoma County Waste Management
Agency on hazardous waste collection events and the dissemination of information
regarding hazardous material management. A collection event is held annually in
Rohnert Park.
HS -19: Maintain existing signs discouraging hazardous waste dumping above all storm .
drain in the city.
Implementation: The signs are maintained on an ongoing basis, as needed.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT,
HS -21: Maintain and regularly update the Standardized Emergency Management Plan;
HS -22: Conduct periodic emergency management exercises to familiarize key City
personnel and surrounding jurisdictions and agencies with their roles and responsibilities
to ensure emergency facilities will function in the event of a disaster; and BS -23: Prepare
and disseminate information to help households prepare for emergency situations.
Implementation: The City is working with the County to implement the City's Emergency
Management Plan. SEMS training began in 2001 and a Countywide functional exercise
was held in May of 2002. Additional exercises. for City, Staff have been held, with the
latest occurring in Spring, 2006. The City is also a participant in ABAG.'s Regional
Hazard Mitigation Plan, for which an annex for the City of.Rohnert Park has been
adopted.
Noise Eleinent
Summary: This Element identifies existing noise problems in the community and
guidance for avoiding future noise problems.
Implementation of Specific Policies.
NS -1: During project review and approval, use Figure 8.3-1 to determine acceptable uses
and .analysis and insulation requirements in noise -impacted areas; , NS -2: Forall
residential uses, establish 45 dB Ldn as the standard for interior,noise levels and 60 dB
Ldn as the standard for exterior noise levels. Require appropriate siting of residential -uses
and/or mitigation measures to meet the standards; NS73: Update the Noise Ordinance and
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the Zoning Ordinance to require control of noise at, the source through site design,
building design, buffering, hours of operation, and other regulations, for any noise -
emitting use; NS -4: Continue to require control of noise or mitigation measures for any
noise -emitting construction equipment or activity; NS -5: Continue to work with County,
State, and other agencies to reduce noise from sources outside the City's Sphere of
Influence and to minimize impacts on site within the SOI; NS -6: Require buffers or site
planning techniques for all new development within 65. dB Ldn noise contours. However,
avoid visible sound walls except along US 101 and along the Northwestern Pacific (NP)
Railroad right-of=way; and. NS -7: Require new development within existing or projected
65 dB Ldn noise contours to undergo a technical acoustical analysis, which shall serve as
the basis for designing mitigation measures. Require the technical analysis to be
conducted by a professional acoustical engineer.
Implementation: These policies are implemented on an on-going basis through project
application review. The Zoning Ordinance includes noise performance standards that
assist in this review.
Housina Element
Summary: This Element includes an assessment of housing needs in the City, an
identification of constraints upon the maintenance, improvement, and development of
housing for all income levels, an inventory of resources available to the City to meet these
needs, a statement of the community's goals, quantified objectives, and policies related to
the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing, and a schedule of actions
the City is undertaking or intends to undertake to implement the policies and achieve the
goals and objectives of the Housing Element.
Implementation of Specific Policies/Programs.
140-1: Promote residential development within the`l999 city limits.
1.1 Require that development of the, following.sites designated as "Mixed Use" by the
General Plan Diagram include at least the specified number of multi -family units:
a) The City Center area: a riminirnum of 180 multi -family units
b) The Southwest Boulevard Shopping Center redevelopment site: a
minimum of 50 multi -family units
Implementation: A proposal to construct a 76 -unit townhouse and live/work project with
15% affordable units in the City Center area ("CentreVille") was approved in 2003 and is
currently under construction. A 56 -unit affordable housing development with accessory
commercial space ("The Arbors") was approved in 2004 and is also under construction.
One of the properties within .the Southwest Shopping Center"has been purchased and the
new owner is considering a mixed-use development on that property.
1.2 Meet with property owners of both the City Center Area and the Southwest
Boulevard Shopping. Center on an ongoing basis to discuss and facilitate redevelopment
of the sites.
Implementation: The City has met, on a number of occasions, with several of the
property owners from both the subject areas. As noted under Program 1.1, a 76 -unit
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project and a 56 -unit project were approved for the City Center. The City also explored
an affordable project with Mercy Housing for the construction of the Southwest Shopping
Center; however, no further action was taken due to difficulties in obtaining property
owner support for the project. One of the properties within the Southwest Shopping
Center has been purchased and the new owner is considering a mixed-use development
on that property.
1.3 Use Redevelopment housing funds to encourage construction of housing and seek
grants, where .possible, for funding of additional site improvements particularly for the
City Center Area, Southwest Boulevard Shopping Center, and the current City Hall site.
Implementation: As noted -under Program 1.1, the City's Community Development
Commission has entered into agreements with Burbank Housing for the construction of
56 affordable units in the City Center and considered an affordable project with Mercy
Housing for the Southwest Shopping Center. The latter is considering alternative
locations for this project, due to the difficultiesinobtaining property owner support for
the project. The owner of a portion of the Southwest Shopping Center is considering a
mixed-use project on that property.
HO -2: Facilitate residential development within the growth areas.
2.1 Coordinate the preparation of specific plans and annexation applications. If no
applications for specific plans have been received by the end of October 2001, identify a
priority area,and initiate preparation of a specific plan.
Implementation: Draft Specific Plan applications for the Southeast, Northeast, and
University District were submitted. The former two are in process and the latter was
approved by ,the City Council in May, 2006. After approval of the Specific Plans,
annexation applications are planned to be submitted to LAFCO.
2.2 Deny proposals for residential downzonings or reclassifications of residentially -
designated property to nonresidential uses if such changes would have adverse impacts on
the achievement of the City's Quantified Objectives that could not be offset or minimized.
Implementation: No proposals for residential downzoning have been received. A
proposal to build 232 residential units on a commercially designated property at' the
northwest corner of Rohnert Park Expressway and Labath Avenue was approved in 2003
and was completed.: Within the development, 35 units are affordable to low-income
households and the developer.has contributed funds to the City's Housing Trust Fund to
assist with the construction of 17 very -low income units offsite (e.g., monies could
provide assistance.to non -profits for affordable projects).
2.3 Following the approval of a specific plan, require the applicant to post sites
designated for high-density housing with. visible, durable signs containing information
about the site's development potential. Require such information to be provided in
appropriate sales offices and provided to prospective buyers of nearby homes.
Implementation: The above will be implemented for each specific plan after, adoption of
the respective plan..
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HO -3: Ensure that residential sites are served by adequate infrastructure and services.
3.1 Continue to work with regional agencies to ensure an adequate long-term water
supply and wastewater disposal system.
Implementation: The City is an active member of the subregional system and is working
to expand the use of reclaimed water, wherever feasible. The City does not control the
development of this infrastructure per se, and its provision is dependent on. completing
any required environmental review (e.g. biological surveys for the California Tiger
Salamander.) In any newly developed areas, the use of reclaimed water will be expanded
and it will be the responsibility of the developer to provide. adequate storage for same.
City staff has an Agreement with the City of Santa Rosa for the provision of additional
sewer capacity to meet the City's needs until the Incremental Recycled Wastewater
Program is in place. This Program is also .dependent on the resolution of the above-
mentioned biological issues. Rohnert Park is also an active member of the Water
Advisory Committee to the Sonoma County Water Agency, and works to ensure adequate
water supplies to all the water contractors.
3.2 Continue to establish assessment districts and utilize subdivision agreements to
finance adequate infrastructure.
Implementation: The City approved a Public Facilities Financing Plan that was recently
updated, and it identifies needed infrastructure and is intended to ensure that appropriate
financing mechanisms are in place to. ensure this infrastructure is provided to meet future
needs.
H04: Promote a diversity of housing types, including single-family detached and
attached residences, mobile homes, multi -family rental and ownership units, second units,
and units combined with non-residential uses..
4.1 During the application and review process for specific plans, ensure that they
provide for the diversity of housing types specified in the Land Use and Growth
Management Element.
Implementation: The Specific Plans propose a diversity of housing types consistent with
this policy and the General Plan goals for each of the areas.
4.2 Amend the Zoning Ordinance to allow for second units on owner -occupied lots
with single-family, detached homes, either simultaneously with or after the construction
of the primary unit, subject to appropriate standards. In the amendment include allowing
the approval by the Planning Director of second units to existing owner -occupied lots if
specified criteria are met, and allowing reduced parking and modified parking designs for
second units.
Implementation: Pursuant to State law, administrative approval of second units was
required after July 1, 2003. This provision was incorporated into the City's Zoning
Ordinance, which was approved in May of 2003..
4.3 Continue to work with the Kisco Corporation to facilitate development of the
Wellness Center with 20% of units in senior independent living phase for very -low and
low-income households.
Implementation: The Planning Commission approved the 207 unit Oak View Terrace
Senior Independent Living Project (aka the Wellness Center or Kisco Project) on June 14,
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2002 with 41 affordable housing units (20%) for very -low and low-income households.
Construction of the project is completed.
HO -5: Minimize governmental constraints on the provision of housing that is affordable
to lower-income households.
5.1 Add density bonus definitions and provisions to the Zoning Ordinance to facilitate
the review of projects that propose a state housing density bonus.
Implementation: Density bonus definitions and provisions were incorporated . into the
Zoning Ordinance that was approved by the City Council in 2003, and these provisions
were updated in 2005 to comply with present Federal and State Laws.
5.2 Revise the Zoning Ordinance's parking standards to provide reduced parking
requirements for studio and one -bedroom apartments, and for student housing near
Sonoma State University.
Implementation: Reduced parking requirements for studios and one -bedroom apartments
have been incorporated into the Zoning Ordinance that was approved by the City Council
in 2003. No specific provisions for student housing have been included, but may be
considered on a case-by-case basis should off -campus student housing be proposed.
5.3 Revise the Zoning Ordinance's parking standards to provide clear requirements
for guest parking in multi -family projects.
Implementation: Parking standards for guest parking in multi -family projects has been
clarified in the Zoning Ordinance (One guest space for every four units) that was
approved by the City Council in 2003.
5.4 Amend Section 17.62.070 of the Zoning Ordinance to streamline the process for
appealing an action of the Planning Commission, by eliminating the step of having the
City Council first determine if they will hear an appeal before actually hearing the appeal
itself
Implementation: This revision to the appeal process has been included in the Zoning
Ordinance that was approved by the City Council in 2003.
5.5 Amend Chapter 17.40 of the Zoning Ordinance to clarify the design review
authority for residential projects.
Implementation: This has been done in the Zoning Ordinance approved by' the City
Council in 2003.
5.6 Amend the Zoning Ordinance. to add single room occupancy housing as a
permitted use in districts allowing multi -family housing.
Implementation: The Zoning Ordinance allows SRO housing as an administratively
permitted use. This Ordinance was approved by the City Council in 2003.
5.7. Consider deferring . development fees for housing projects targeted to lower-
income households when needed to ensure project feasibility.
Implementation: In June of 2001, the City Council adopted a policy allowing the.deferral
of permit and inspection fees for housing projects targeted to lower-income households
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when approved by the Council based on the need to ensure project feasibility. A similar
policy was included in the updated development fee schedule.
5.8 Implement Article 34 authority approved by voters in November 2001 to allow
construction of very -low and low-income housing units with the assistance of
redevelopment set-aside housing funds.
hnplenventation: This. policy is implemented on an on-going basis as projects are
proposed.
5.8A. Use Redevelopment Housing Funds to purchase the City Hall building at 6750
Commerce Blvd. for the construction of affordable housing.
Implementation: Budget constraints have delayed the construction of a new City Hall
building; therefore, this program was not implemented in the recent City Budget.
Redevelopment Housing Funds were used, however, to purchase the former Teen Center
site and an adjacent parcel in the City Center area for the construction of affordable
housing by Burbank Housing. The 6750 Commerce Boulevard site was rezoned for high
density residential' use in 2003 to allow its future redevelopment with an affordable
housing project. The City is retrofitting a building at 130 Avram for use as City
administrative offices, and the completion of that project will allow redevelopment of the
existing City Hall site.
5.9. Maximize potential residential development by amending the Zoning Ordinance
to revise. its definition of "dwelling unit" to stipulate that for the purposes of calculating
density, duplex studio units whose total square footage does not exceed 850 square feet
shall be considered a single unit. Revise the appropriate ordinances that require
residential development fees to stipulate that for the purposes of calculating fees, duplex
studio units whose total square footage does not exceed 850 square feet shall be
considered a single multi -family, one -bedroom unit.
Implementation: This revised definition of "dwelling unit" has been incorporated into the
Zoning Ordinance that was approved by the City Council in 2003.
5.10 Maximize the potential for farmworker housing by amending the Zoning
Ordinance to add farmworker housing as a permitted use in districts allowing multi-
family housing.
Implementation: This amendment has been included in the Zoning Ordinance that was
approved by the City Council in 2003.
5.11 Help to maintain existing and future mobile home parks by amending the Zoning
Ordinance to add a mobile home park overlay district.
Implementation: On March 26, 2002, the City Council approved the addition of a mobile
home, park overlay district to the City's Zoning Ordinance. The overlay was added to the.
existing mobile home parks upon adoption of the Zoning Ordinance and related Zoning
Map in 2003. It was also placed on the Sonoma Grove trailer park site to allow the
potential redevelopment of that site as a mobile home park.
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5.12 Review zoning and building codes to remove impediments, if any, to construction
of permanent ,supportive housing for persons with disabilities. In preparation of the
updated Zoning Ordinance; insure that zoning regulations relative to housing for persons
with mental disabilities are consistent with applicable Fair Housing Laws.
Implementation: The Zoning Ordinance, which was, approved by the City Council in
2003, is consistent with Fair Housing Laws and no zoning or building code impediments
have been identified.
5.13 At the time of the annual review required pursuant to Policy GM -4 and the
Growth Management Ordinance, re-evaluate the Growth Management Program, including
the trigger cap, to ensure that the City's fair share allocations can be achieved within the
context of the Growth Management Program Ordinance.
Implementation: The fourth annual policy review of the Growth Management Program
was completed in May, 2006 did not result in the triggering of a development cap. The
Growth Management Program has not created an impediment to the City achieving its
fair share allocations.
HO -6: Facilitate the availability of market -rate housing to low- and moderate -income,
first -tune homebuyers.
6.1 Continue to issue, in cooperation with other jurisdictions in Sonoma County,
mortgage credit certificates to qualified low- and moderate -income, first-time
homebuyers. Work with the Sonoma County Housing Authority to ensure that Rohnert
Park receives a share of future allocations. (Potential number of households assisted: 75
total, 10 first-time buyers)
Implementation: Mortgage Credit Certificates are available to first time homebuyers
through the Sonoma County Mortgage Credit Certificate Program. From July 2003 — July
2005, seventeen (17) MCCs were issued to qualified buyers.
6.2 Continue the First Time Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program -to low -
and median -income households. Review the program parameters. at least annually and
make program adjustments as may be indicated by changes in the housing market.
Potential number of households assisted: 20)
Implementation: This program was discontinued in FY 2004-2005 and the
Redevelopment Agency hands that would have been set aside for this program were
redirected to develop affordable rental units.
6.3 Expand the First Time Homebuyer Down -payment Assistance Program to low-
income households that are outside of the Redevelopment Project Area. (Potential
number of households .assisted: 20)
Implementation: As mentioned above, the First Time Homebuyer Down -payment
Assistance Program was discontinued due to escalating home prices. The funds were
redirected to help develop affordable rental units.
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HO -7: Comply with the affordable housing requirements of California Community
Redevelopment Law to maximize the number of affordable units provided.
7.1 Ensure that at least 30 percent of all dwelling units developed by the CDCRP are
affordable to low- or moderate -income households, and that not less than 50 percent of
these are affordable to very low-income households. Ensure that at least 15 percent of all
dwelling units developed in the redevelopment project area by public or private entities or
persons other than the agency are affordable to low- or moderate -income households, and
that not less than 40 percent of these are affordable to very low-income households.
Implementation: On-going monitoring of existing units developed or assisted by the
CDCRP housing funds. Future developments will be subjected to the same monitoring
mechanisms and measures. This fiscal year, the City adopted a updated Five -Year
Implementation Program containing a section describing the Community Development
Commission's ("CDC") low- and moderate -income housing programs. The City also has
an Inclusionary housing ordinance that requires 15% of the units in new rental residential
developments be affordable to low- and very low-income households and that 15% of the
units in new for -sale residential development be affordable to low- and moderate -income
households. (Municipal Code Section 17.07.020(N).) Also, the City adopted a density
bonus ordinance that provides a density bonus to developers who construct housing
affordable to low- and very low-income households.
7.2 Develop a structured program with specific actions and timelines for using
Redevelopment Housing Funds consistent with California Community Redevelopment
Law.
Implementation: This past fiscal year, the City adopted a updated Five -Year
Implementation Program containing the specific goals and objectives of the City of
Rohnert Park CDC for the Rohnert Park Redevelopment Project Area and estimated
expenditures proposed to be made during the next five years as well as an explanation of
how these will eliminate blight with the project area and implement the low- and
moderate income housing requirements.
The City approved an ordinance in May 2006 eliminating the time limit to incur debt, and
extending the time limit on the effectiveness of the Redevelopment Plan and the time
limit on the CDC's ability to pay indebtedness or receive tax increment by one year. This
will allow the CDC to continue all of its activities under the Redevelopment Plan,
including undertaking new projects and entering into contracts until the expiration of the
Redevelopment Plan, and lessen the financial impact caused by the CDC's 2003-04
ERAF payment. Additionally, the CDC is moving forward with a Redevelopment Plan
Amendment which would increase the $80 million cap on the amount of bonded debt
principal that may be outstanding at any one time.
HO -8: Make the maximum use of resources available for the provision of housing
affordable to lower-income households.
8.1 Continue to work with other agencies to take advantage of their administrative
resources and receive a reasonable share of federal, state and private funding for housing.
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Implementation: The City of Rohnert Park is a member of the Sonoma County Housing
Coalition. CDCRP staff attends Sonoma 'County Continuum of Care (CofC) Planning
meetings and participates in the CofC Housing DevelopmentCommitteeactivities. Staff
also attends Sonoma County Task Force on the Homeless Meetings, and is on the board
of the Sonoma County Technical Advisory Committee. CDCRP has •participated in the
Affordable Housing Week every year since 2003.
Implementation: The following accomplishments stem from this policy:
1. The City has contracted with Economic Planning Systems to update the Workforce
Housing Linkage Fee commissioned by the cities and Sonoma County in 2001 in
order to reevaluate the potential of this fee to provide additional affordable housing.
2. The CDCRP has contracted with the Sonoma County Community Development
Commission ("SCCDC") to administer the CDCRP Owner -Occupied Housing
Rehabilitation Program since July of 1999. The City adopted the Sonoma County
CDC's updated guidelines for the Housing Rehabilitation Program to include three
key program changes which help the Program be more effective and self-sustaining;
namely: 1) The revised Program helps to assure future program funding by providing
fully secured loans rather than grants; 2) the revised Program allows for more
compatibility with other funding sources; and 3) the revised Program allows for
rehabilitation of low-income multi -family rental units.
3. The City's Community Development Commission entered into a Disposition and
Development Agreement with Burbank .Housing for the development of "The
Arbors," which will include 56 units affordable to low- and very low-income
households. The project is expected to be completed fall of 2006.
4. The City's Community Development Commission entered into an Affordable
Housing & Loan Agreement with Vida Nueva Partners for the development of the
Vida Nueva" which will provide 24 -units to very low income special needs and at
risk households and committee funding for an on-site social service provider to keep
residents housed.
5. The City's Community Development Commission entered into a Participation
Agreement with Caritas Affordable Housing, Inc.. for an allocation of funds to
rehabilitate the Valley Village Senrior Mobile Home Park, within which 40 percent of
the spaces whall be reserved as affordable to very low -and low-income households for
a minimum of 55 years.
6. The CDC provided assistance to Millennium Housing Corporation for the purchase
and rehabilitation of Las Casitas de Sonoma and the Rancho Feliz Mobile Home
Parks in order to provide affordability covenants.
7. Because of the Inclusionary Ordinance, CentreVille Townhomes which is currently
under development and expected to be completed during the fall of 2006, will provide
for twelve (12) for -sale units to low- and moderate income households (6 to low
income and 6 to moderate income households).
8. Also because of.the City's Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, 35 of the 197 newly
constructed units at Redwood Creek Apartments are available and affordable for low-
income households.
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9. The Ground Lease between the City and Kisco Senior Living, the Oakview
Apartments provides for 41 units available and affordable to low- and very -low
income households.
10. The City passed a resolution in 2006 supporting the -bond financing of the Copeland
Creek Apartments which would provide for the rehabilitation of 171 units with
affordability restrictions requiring 10% of the units to be rented at 50% of income
levels and 90% at 60% income levels.
1 l . The City determined to exempt housing affordably to low- and very low-income
households from the City's cap on housing units contained in its growth management
ordinance.
In total since 1999, the City and CDC have been instrumental in providing 214 very -low
income units, 362 low-income units, 488 moderate income units. This includes mobile
home affordability covenants.
8.2 Maintain contacts with nonprofit housing organizations to benefit from their
expertise in developing and supporting affordable housing. Refer potential developers of
such housing to these organizations for assistance.
Implementation: The City has had ongoing discussions with Burbank Housing regarding
the development of City owned sites for affordable housing and has referred potential
developers as well. The City is also exploring the development of additional affordable
units by Mercy Housing.
8.3 Continue to partner with local mortgage brokerage firms to minimize
administrative costs to the city. The firms provide advertising, process applications,
secure first mortgages, and address legal paperwork for the first-time homebuyer
program.
Implementation: As mentioned above, the First Time Homebuyer Down -payment
Assistance Program was discontinued due to escalating home prices. The funds were
redirected to help develop affordable rental units.
8.4 Publicize affordable housing .programs through the city's public communications
and.publications.
Implementation: Advertise the Home Rehabilitation Program on.the City's website, as
well in local newspapers (i.e. Press Democrat, Community Voice), and utility billings.
This program is also.advertised by Sonoma County. Housing Authority. Once marketing
begins for the new CentreVille Affordable For -Sales units, these will be advertised on the
City's website. City staff has undertaken an ongoing process of updating the City's
Housing & Redevelopment webpages to reflect current and on-going programs and
projects.
8.5 Work with other Sonoma County jurisdictions to explore the feasibility of
enacting a housing impact fee on businesses that generate a significant number of jobs in
the community. Following enactment of a housing impact fee, establish an affordable
housing trust fund.
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Implementation: The City has adopted a workforce housing linkage _fee that will go into
effect in 2008 and provide funding for affordable housing, paid for through fees on
commercial development.
130-9: Require the provision of affordable housing as part of residential development
throughout the community.
9.1 Require non . -market rate housing to be included as part of residential projects, as
follows:....
Implementation: Consistent with this policy program, the City Council approved the
Housing Trust Fund and Inclusionary/In-Lieu Fee Requirements ordinance on March 26,
2002, with the latter included in the Zoning Ordinance approved by the City Council in
2003. Projects approved since that time have been required to provide affordable units
per the Requirements.
110-10: Preserve the affordability of the City's existing affordable housing stock.
10.1 Continue to enforce Chapter 9.70, which controls space lease increases to protect
the interests of mobile home park residents and park owners, and provide staffing to the
Mobile Home Rent Appeals Board.
Implementation: This is an ongoing program.
10.2 Continue to enforce Chapter 16.58 of Title 16 (Subdivisions), which regulates the
cessation of use, change of use, or conversion of use in mobilehome parks.
Implementation: In June 2001, the City approved a Mobile Home Park Conversion
ordinance to replace Chapter 16.58. The new ordinance incorporates and expands the
provisions of former Chapter 16.58 including the added provisions of a conditional use
permit requirement and preparation of a Relocation and Purchase Assistance Plan. This
ordinance is included in. the Zoning Ordinance adopted in 2003.
10.3 Refrain from considering or approving the report referenced in Program 10.2 until
the City Council is able to adopt zoning regulations which, to the maximum extent
feasible and legally possible, protect and maintain the affordable housing provided to the
residents of the City of Rohnert Park by mobile home.parks in Rohnert Park.
Implementation: In June 2001, the City approved a Mobile Home Park Conversion
ordinance to replace Chapter 16.58 and this ordinance is included in the Zoning
Ordinance adopted in 2003.
10.4 Work to ensure the ongoing affordability of the Country Club Village apartments,
whose income restrictions are set to expire in May 2001, by, in part, contacting the
entities interested in participating in the First Right of Refusal program and the Sonoma
County Housing Authority.
Implementation: The affordability of the Country Club Village apartments was
successfully completed by the Sonoma County Housing Authority for residents whose
income restrictions were set to expire in May 2001 The County Housing Authority
negotiated with the owner of the Country Club Village apartments to . allow Section 8
vouchers for residents of the complex. No residents had to relocate. However, HUD's
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Section 8 voucher program may have large cutbacks and it is possible that it may affect
the residents of this complex. The Continuum of Care, in conjunction with the So.
County Housing Authority; Sonoma County's Housing Authority are working on this
issue.
10.5 Similar to the recent purchase by Millennium Housing Corporation of the Las
Casitas Mobile Home Park, work with and financially assist Millennium Housing
Corporation and other nonprofits to purchase existing mobile home parks within the City
and to maintain the parks as affordable places to live.
Implementation: Millennium Housing Corporation of California purchased Rancho Feliz
Mobile Home Park from the City's Housing Financing Authority. The City's Community
Development Commission entered into a Participation Agreement with Caritas
Affordable Housing, Inc. for an allocation of funds to rehabilitate the Valley Village
Senior Mobile Home Park, within which 40 percent of the spaces shall be reserved as
affordable to very low -and low-income households for a minimum of 55 years.
HO -11: Ensure the long-term affordability of units developed or provided with city
assistance.
11.1 Impose resale or rent controls on all units that receive city financial assistance or
state housing density bonuses for not less than 30 years.
Implementation: This is an ongoing program.
11.2 Impose long-term re -sale or rental controls on affordable units provided through
the inclusionary housing program or city subsidies to ensure that they remain affordable
to the targeted income groups.
Implementation: Provisions for . imposing long-term re -sale or rental controls on
affordable units are included in the adopted Housing Trust Fund and Inclusionary/In-Lieu
Fee Requirements Ordinance.
11.3 Continue to record affordability covenants upon homes that receive silent second
loans through the first-time homebuyers program.
Implementation: As mentioned above, the First Time Homebuyer Down -payment
Assistance Program was discontinued due to escalating home prices. The funds were
redirected to help develop affordable rental units.
11.4 Encourage and facilitate to the extent possible, participation by property owners in
federal for -sale and rental housing assistance programs that maintain affordability for
very low and low income residents.
Implementation: This is an ongoing program.
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12.1 Consider deferring city fees for housing projects that meet special needs when
necessary to improve the financial feasibility of such projects.
Implementation: In June of 2001, the City Council adopted a new permit fee schedule
that provides for deferring permit and inspection fees for housing projects targeted to
lower-income households based on the need to ensure project feasibility.
110-13: Address the,need for rental units for larger families.
13.1 Require apartment projects that receive CDCRP funding to include units with
more than two bedrooms.
Implementation: This program is implemented, as appropriate, on an ongoing basis.
HO -14: Address the need for disabled -accessible units and housing for the disabled.
14.1 Give a high-priority to projects that include disabled -accessible units when
allocating, CDCRP support and funding.
Implementation: This program is ongoing.
14.2 Target households with disabled persons, when promoting the CDCRP's
rehabilitation program. The program allows the financing of repairs and modifications
that improve accessibility for.disabled occupants.
Implementation: Two _programs currently exist within the City of Rohnert Park. These
programs are available to disabled persons and households: 1) the Owner -Occupied
Home Rehab Program, and 2) Rebuilding Together Rohnert Park. Both programs use
CDCRP housing funds.
14.3 Support efforts to provide housing for mentally- or emotionally -disabled adults.
Implementation: This program is ongoing. The Muirfield Apartment complex is an
example of this program implementation.
14.4 Install sidewalk access ramps in the . oldest sections of the city to facilitate the
mobility of the disabled (number of ramps installed in 2000: approximately 96). Apply
for additional CDBG funding to install additional ramps.
Implementation: Continuing to install sidewalk. access ramps in the oldest sections of the
City to facilitate the mobility of the disabled. Applications for additional CDBG funding
are submitted annually.
14.5 Review City building codes to determine their consistency with HUD regulations
and State law concerning housing for -persons with disabilities. Require City building
inspectors to require developers to strictly comply with these regulations in order to
increase the stock of housing accessible to persons with disabilities.
Implementation: This is an ongoing program.
HO -15: Address the need for housing for the elderly.
15.1 Amend the Zoning Ordinance to permit lower parking requirements for senior
housing.
Implementation: Reduced -parking requirements for senior housing (one per unit) have
been incorporated in the Zoning Ordinance that was. approved by the City Council in
2003.
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15.2 Target elderly households when promoting the CDCRP's rehabilitation program.
The program allows the financing of repairs and modifications that improve accessibility
for elderly occupants.
Implementation: Two programs currently exist within the City of Rohnert Park. These
programs are available to elderly persons and households: 1) the Owner -Occupied Home
Rehab Program, and 2) Rebuilding Together Rohnert Park. Both programs use CDCRP
housing funds.
HO -16: Prevent homelessness and support efforts to provide housing for the homeless.
16.1 Revise the Zoning Ordinance to allow emergency and transitional shelters as
permitted uses in conjunction with an existing Church and other places of religious
assembly, and in appropriate districts, (residential and commercial) either by right (6 or
less persons) or by use permit (7 or more persons) to facilitate the provision of such
shelters. (Note: With these revisions to the Zoning Ordinance, the sites identified in
Program 16.2 will not require rezonings to allow for homeless or transitional shelters).
Implementation: The revisions have been incorporated into the Zoning Ordinance that
was approved by the City Council in 2003.
16.2 In addition to the three COTS. transitional homes, potential locations for a shelter
include the following surplus well sites: Camino Colegio north of E. Cotati Ave (5,200
sq. ft. -Multi -family zoning) and Rohnert Park Express Way west of Food4Less
70,000sq.ft.-Commercial zoning); two additional well sites, may also be available, but
may not be viable due deed restrictions, size, and location behind big box retail outlets:
Behind Walmart (6,000 sq.ft., Commercial zoning) and Behind Home Depot (4,300 sq.fi.,
Commercial zoning). Additional potential locations include the following sites when
they become available after construction of the new city hall: former library, and former
finance office building, and any school sites determined to be surplus. Further, provide
additional funding support for the purchase of three additional transitional homes by
COTS or another non-profit.
Implementation: The City currently owns five homes and contracts with COTS to
administer them as "Transitional Housing Homes" for single parent families transitioning
from homelessness. Additionally, since 1999, the Community Development Commission
has been providing management funds to COTS to supplement this program. In
addition, the City's Community Development Commission entered into an Affordable
Housing & Loan Agreement with Vida Nueva Partners for the development of the "Vida
Nueva" project which will provide 24 -units to very low income special needs and at risk .
households and committed funding for an on-site social service provider to keep residents
housed.. It is anticipated that the CDC will enter into an agreement with COTS once the
project is developed to provide the social services. This project was formerly known as
COTS Commons".
16.3 Continue providing homeless prevention and support services by providing
funding to Petaluma People Services, Homeless Prevention Group, or similar agencies.
Estimated Rohnert Park households assisted: 618, estimated. Rohnert Park persons
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assisted: 2,112) Provide additional funding to homeless prevention and support services
from Redevelopment Housing funds for homeless shelter facilities within the City.
Implementation: Developed a Homeless Prevention Program with the CDCRP funding
currently allocated to outside agencies to provide this service. One-time only grants are
made to renters at risk of becoming homeless due to eviction because of temporary
financial difficulties. A partnership with a Rohnert Park agency, Sonoma County Adult
and Youth Development (SCAYD) has been developed to provide immediate financial
assistance and follow-up counseling and training needed to combat repeat occurrences
and the threat of homelessness. Outside funding will also be sought to help fund this
program by SCAYD. SCAYD continues to operate the program with great success.
They have obtained funding from Sonoma County CDBG, City of Cotati, PPS and United
Way to support their efforts in preventing homelessness.
16.4 Continue working with the Committee on the Shelterless to provide shared
housing for families who would otherwise become homeless.
Implementation: This is an ongoing program.
16.5. Provide infonnation regarding homeless services to city employees who are likely
to be in contact with those needing shelter. Direct employees to refer- such persons as
appropri ate.
Implementation: This is an ongoing program.
HO -17: Address the need for affordable and accessible housing for Sonoma State
University students..
17.1 Support the development of multi -family housing for university students on the E.
Cotati Avenue/Bodway Parkway site and on and around the University campus.
Implementation: Given the site's "Neighborhood Commercial" zoning, the owner of this
property chose. to develop a commercial development on the, site with uses suitable to
serving the student population. The Planning Commission approved the proposal on June
13, 2002 and it has been completed. The University District Specific Plan is planned to
include higher -density housing that would be affordable to students.
HO -17A: Support efforts for providing farmworker housing both ' within and around
Rohnert Park.
17A.1 Set aside a portion of the Redevelopment Agency's housing funds for contribution
to a non-profit agency providing affordable farmworker housing.
Implementation: Complete 2000 Census data relating to farm worker housing need has
not yet been made available, however, data -to -date indicates a very small farmworker
population in Rohnert Park. No research has been conducted that targets migrant "farm
worker -specific" housing since the adoption of the Housing Element.
17A.2 Continue to research and quantify farmworker housing need based upon 2000
Census and work with the California Human Development Corporation and the.Sonoma
County Farm Bureau to develop programs for assisting and encouraging the 'development
of farmworker housing based on that need.
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Implementation: Complete 2000 Census data relating to farm worker housing need has
not yet been made available, however, data -to -date indicates a very small farrnworker
population in Rohnert Park. No research has been conducted that targets migrant "farm
worker -specific" housing since the adoption of the Housing Element.
17A.3 Inform the California Human Development Corporation and the Sonoma County
Farm Bureau and other agencies that assist with fannworker housing during the early
application stage of project proposals for multi -family residential development.
Implementation: The California Human Development Corporation and the Sonoma
County Fane Bureau are on the City's mailing list for notification of multi -family
residential development projects.
HO -18: Discourage discriminatory housing practices.
18.1 Provide information about the Sonoma County Rental Information and Mediation
Service and Fair Housing of Sonoma County to city employees who are likely to receive
fair housing complaints. Direct employees to refer such persons as appropriate.
Implementation: This is an ongoing program.
18.2 Post information regarding local, state and federal fair housing programs in such
public places as City Hall, Community Center, Senior Center, and the post office.
Implementation: This is an ongoing program.
18.3 Continue to review the fair housing records and practices of agencies and firms
during contract negotiations, and include provisions in contracts allowing city inspection
of fair housing documentation.
Implementation: This is an ongoing program.
18.4 Continue to include fair housing practices among the items addressed by the
CDCRP's auditor during annual visits to the sites of contracting agencies and firms.
Conduct occasional site visits and program audits of agency contractors for fair housing
and discrimination compliance.
Implementation: This is an ongoing program.
18.5 Continue to monitor the occupancy characteristics of housing projects targeted to
lower-income households to ensure that minorities, families, and the disabled are fairly
represented.
Implementation: This is an ongoing program.
18.6 Continue to monitor the racial and ethnic characteristics of loan recipients in city -
supported projects and programs to promote equal representation and discourage
discrimination or restrictions in housing choice.
Implementation: This is an ongoing program.
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18.7 Continue- to require contractors to file monthly or annual progress reports that
include information on program beneficiaries. Review fair housing and discrimination
compliance when these reports are examined.
Lnplementation: This is an ongoing program.
18.8 Continue to provide equitable public services throughout the City, including
public transportation, crime prevention, police.protection; street lighting, street cleaning,
trash collection, recreational facilities and programs, and schools..
Implementation: This is an ongoing program.
18.9 Continue to publicize openings on city boards and commissions through several
newspapers.
Implementation: This is an ongoing program.
18.10 Continue to ensure that an over -concentration of lower-income housing does not
occur in neighborhoods.
Ithplementation: This is an ongoing program.
18.11 Contact Fair Housing of Sonoma County to inform them of possible rental
discrimination against students, and request an investigation of its existence, followed by
possible remediation:
Implementation: This is an ongoing program.
18.12 Investigate . and work with SSU students on their recent claims of housing
discrimination within the City of Rohnert Park.
Implementation: Working with SSU students, the City Manager's staff contacted local
multi -family property owners to encourage them to allow parent's to co-sign on student
applications .for housing.. This- program was successful.. At about the same time,
however, the economy changed and the housing market became more flexible relative to
student housing.
HO -19: Promote the maintenance of the existing housing stock.
19.1 Continue administering the adopted housing rehabilitation program, seeking to
rehabilitate as many units as possible. (Potential households assisted: 14)
Implementation: In October 1999, the redevelopment agency Iapproved the owner -
occupied housing rehabilitation program. In September, 2005, the City adopted .the
Sonoma County CDC's updated guidelines for the Housing Rehabilitation Program ,to
include three key program changes which help the Program be more effective and self
sustaining, namely: 1) The, revised Program helps to assure future program funding by
providing fully secured loans rather thangrants; 2) the revised Program allows fof more
compatibility with other funding sources; and 3) the revised Program allows for
rehabilitation of low-income multi -family rental units. The program provides amortized
loans and deferred -payment loans with below=market interest rates for households earning
no more than 80% of median income:. The purpose 'of the program is to address Health
and Safety standards and moderate -quality improvements necessary to assure that the
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homes meet code requirements and basic housing quality standards. The CDCRP
continues to allocate funds for this program and applying for CDBG funding to
supplement the housing stock outside the Redevelopment Project Area.
19.2 Expand the housing rehabilitation program to low-income households outside of
the redevelopment project area. (Potential households assisted: 8)
Implementation: In September 2005, the City Council and the Community
Development Commission adopted resolutions making findings that the use of the
Rohnert Park Redevelopment Project Area Low- and Moderate Income Housing
Funds outside of the Project Area is of Benefit to the Project Area in Accordance
with Section 33334.2 of the Health and Safety Code.
19.3 Coordinate a Rebuilding Together (formerly Christmas in April) program in
Rohnert Park, focusing on lower-income households, particularly the elderly and people
with disabilities. (Total households assisted in 2000: seven,including five elderly
households, one city -owned home provided to Committee on. the Shelterless, and one
home of a 55 -year old disabled woman with severe arthritis.)
Implementation: 21 homeowners were assisted by the program in FY2005-06.
HO -20: Work towards improving living conditions in the Canon Manor area.
20.1 Continue to work with Canon Manor residents and property owners to establish an
assessment district to pay for adequate water supply, wastewater disposal, and circulation
systems.
Implementation: Last fall/winter, Sonoma County took action. to establish an assessment
district in the Canon Manor area to pay for water, wastewater, and circulation
infrastructure. In October 2001, the City entered into an Agreement with Sonoma County
to provide public wastewater service to the Canon Manor West Area. Under the
Agreement, the County is required to develop a specific plan for the Canon Manor area as
part of their .General Plan Update process and to consider adopting and imposing
development standards for the Canon Manor West Area that are consistent with the City's
development standards. Water service would be obtained ' from the Penngrove Water
Company. An EIR for the project was approved by the County in Spring, 2005 and
construction of the required infrastructure is underway.
HO -21: Maintain the Sonoma Grove Trailer Park as a form of shelter for very low-income
students and households that, in nearly every case, could not afford other housing available in
Rohnert Park.
21.1 Consider requests by the trailer park owner for the funding of appropriate projects that,
would maintain the park.
Implementation: No requests for assistance with projects to physically maintain the trailer
park were received from the prior owner. The trailer park was purchased by an alternate
owner in 2005 who intends to operate the trailer park as a transient occupancy site. Although
not pertinent to this policy, the City made available $50,000 in gap funding to help residents
pay their rents while seeking permanent housing.
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1=10-22: Minimize the extent of potential earthquake damage to housing.
22.1 Encourage owners of wood -frame homes to ensure that they are adequately
secured to foundations and have adequate bracing by providing guidelines and sample
plans at the Building ,Department.
Implementation: This is an ongoing program. The City has hired a consultant to review
existing buildings to determine where seismic retrofitting may be needed.
22.2 Infonet owners of multi -family housing whose structures may be highly
susceptible to seismic.damage, and help owners obtain financing for retrofitting.
Implementation: Informing owners is done on an ongoing basis. As mentioned above; a
consultant has been hired to determine which buildings may need seismic retrofits.
22.3 Include information about the need for residential seismic retrofitting and
retrofitting methods in the city's communications with residents. Publicize Fannie Mae's
Project Impact Disaster Prevention Loan Program.
Implementation:This program is ongoing. The inventory of buildings currently
underway will provide needed information to the City for the potential development of
standards to address this.
22.4 Consider funding and implementing another mobilehome bracing program. A
previous bracing program reinforced more than 474 of the city's mobilehomes.
Implementation: This program is still to be implemented.
HO -23: Use the provisions of California Community Redevelopment Law to ensure that a
share of housing units that are rehabilitated are affordable to lower-income households.
23.1 Continue to ensure that at least. 30 percent of all dwelling units substantially
rehabilitated by the CDCRP are affordable to low= or moderate -income households, and
that not less than 50 percent of these are affordable to very low-income households.
Ensure that at least 15 percent- of all dwelling units substantially, rehabilitated in the
redevelopment project area by public or private entities or persons other than the agency
are affordable to low- or moderate -income households, and that not less than 40 percent
of these are affordable to very low-income households.
Implementation: This is an ongoing.. program.
HO -24: Promote the use of energy conservation features in the design of residential
development.
24.1. Continue to evaluate residential projects for consistency with Section 66473.1
Energy Conservation) of the Subdivision Map Act during the development review
process.
Implementation: This.program is implemented on an ongoing basis as applications for
development are reviewed. The City is in the process of developing a green
building/sustainability ordinance that will address this.
24.2 Continue to require the planting of trees as part of residential projects to provide
cooling during the summer months.
Implementation: This.is an ongoing program.
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U10-25: Promote energy conservation in the city's older homes.
25.1 Encourage participants in the CDCRP's rehabilitation program to include energy
conservation measures, such as insulation and weather stripping, in their improvements.
Implementation: This is an ongoing program.
HO -26: Provide an active leadership role in fulfilling the programs of the Housing
Element.
26.1 Follow through on the actions and programs prescribed in the Housing Element in
a timely manner and monitor progress annually.
Implementation: The intent of this report is to monitor the progress of implementation of
the City's Housing .Element as well as the complete General Plan.
26.2 Provide information to the city's staff and decision -makers about the
characteristics of affordable housing, high-density development, and lower-income
families so that they can act in an informed manner and education the community.
Implementation: A packet of infonnation regarding affordable housing and high density
housing was distributed 2003 and is available in the Community Development library.
HO -27: Use the growth management program to promote the city's housing program.
27.1 As part of any allocation criteria related to implementation of the city's growth
management ordinance, give priority to projects that address the housing needs identified
in this element and further the city's housing program.
Implementation: To date, the City's growth management program has not resulted in the
need for allocations.
27.2 To ensure the adequate provision of, streets, water, wastewater, solid waste and
parks require a Public Facilities Financing Plan for all new developing areas
demonstrating completion of all necessary infrastructure and public facility improvements
concurrently with development. Working with the developers on the development of
those plans and associated development agreements, establish assessment districts,
developer impact fees, etc. to facilitate and fund infrastructure improvements (e.g., .
establishment of an assessment district, developer fees, etc.).
Implementation: A citywide Public Facilities Financing Plan was adopted to address
common infrastructure and service needs that will result from development in each of the
specific plan areas. The Plan has resulted in fees that are being assessed of all new
development to fund needed improvements.
27.3 In the year 2003, to ensure progress toward the Quantified Objectives outlined in
Table 9.5-1, review the number of constructed, approved and proposed housing units for
each household level relative to the planning period objectives. If sufficient progress has
not been achieved 'to assure the accomplishment of the objectives by the end of the
planning .period, condition future projects so as to achieve consistency with the
objectives.
Implementation: Progress has been made towards meeting the City's Quantified
Objectives. Table 9.5-1 indicates that a total of 2,124 units are to be approved/produced
during the Housing Element period (i.e. 401 units for very Iow income households, 270
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for low income households, 597 for moderate income households, and 856 for above
moderate income households). Of the 2,124 units, 858 of these units would be infill ones,
with 114 of these units to be affordable to very low income households. 88 to low income
households, and 453 to moderate income households. (Note: Although Sonoma State
University is included in the list, the units estimated to be constructed there are not
included in the City's Quantified Objectives.)
During the planning period, 928 infill units have already been constructed or issued
building permits, 65 of which are or will be affordable to very low households, 142 to
low income households, and 406 to moderate income households. In lieu fees to produce
an additional 17 units for very low income households have also been collected for the
Redwood Creek Apartments" project. An additional 96 units have been approved for
the "Creekwood" project but have not been issued building permits, with 7 of these units
to be affordable to very low income households, 7 to low income households, and 82 to
moderate income households. This brings the total number of built/approved infill units
to 1,024 units, or roughly 119 percent of the infill units to be developed under the City's
Quantified Objectives.
The number of affordable infill units built/approved is 72 units for very low income
households (63 percent of infill need), 149 for low income households (169 percent of
infill need), and 488 for moderate income households (108 percent of infill need.) With
the aforementioned in -lieu fees for 17 additional units, a total of 1,041 infill units would
be built, with 89 of these to be affordable to very low income households (approximately
78 percent of infill need.) In addition, a total of 355 affordability covenants have been
placed on mobile homes within the Housing Element period (142 very low income and
213 low income), and this brings the total number of affordable infill units produced to
576, or 350 percent of infill.need for very low and low income households.
In addition, the City is considering four Draft Specific Plan applications (Northeast,
Northwest (South), Southeast, and University District) that would result in .the
development.of over 3500 units in areas yet to be annexed by the City, with a minimum
of 15 percent of these units to be affordable. Table 9.5-1 of the City's General Plan
shows that a total of 1,263 units are to be built in these areas, with 224 of these units to be
affordable to very low income households, 154 to low income households, and 313 to
moderate income households. The processing of these applications has taken longer than
originally anticipated when the General Plan was adopted, due to the need to prepare the
environmental documents for the Specific Plans and the supplemental studies that these
documents require (e.g. Water Supply Assessment, California Tiger Salamander surveys),
as well as to the aforementioned litigation regarding the City's Water Supply Assessment.
These areas are expected to be annexed and developed in the near future. None of the
projected units in these Areas have, therefore, been constructed. A planned development
district has also been proposed for the former Rohnert Park Stadium site and adjacent
properties, within which an additional 330 units are proposed, with 15 percent of these to
be affordable.
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Attached for the Council's reference is a copy of the Housing Needs Production Form
that will be submitted to State Housing and Community Development (HCD), showing
the City's progress in meeting its housing production goals. (Note: The numbers in the
attached form do not necessarily match those in the above report, as they reflect units
constructed and do not include those approved which have not been built.)
Attachment: Housing Needs Production Forin
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:( ) Consent lten, ) Regular Time
Approval O Public Hearing Required
Not Recommended O Submitted with Comment
Policy Determination t
City Comments:
City Manager's Signature:
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Date: %
Housing Need Production Fonn
Organization: City of Rohnurt Park
Contact: Ron Bendorff Title: Director of Community Dev.
Address: 6750 Commerce Boulevard
City: Rohnert Park, CA Zip: 94928
Email: rbendorff@rpcity.org Phone: (707) 588-2231
Report year: 2005
Report time period:
Calendar Year (January I - December 31) ® Fiscal Year (July I - June 30)
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City of Rohnert Park
Annual Status Report on the General Plan
for Calendar Year 2005
City Council
August 8, 2006
Annual Status Report on the General Plan for
Calendar Year 2005
Government Code Section 65400(b)(1) mandates that
legislative bodies receive an annual report on the status
of the general plan and its implementation.
Recent changes require that this report be presented by
April 1st of. each year, however for 2006 the report must
be given by October 1st
The following are highlights from report:
Annual Status Report on the General Plan for
Calendar. Year 2005
LU -1: Update .the City's Zoning. Ordinance and
Subdivision Regulations contained in the Municipal Code
for consistency with the General Plan, including the
General Plan Diagram
Implementation: The City Council approved the Zoning
Ordinance and related Zoning Map in 2003. The Citys
Subdivision Regulations were revised in 2005.
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Calendar Year 2005
LU -2: Require sites designated as Mixed Use... to be
developed with a variety of residential and non-
residential uses, and LU4: Develop the City Center as a
mixed-use, pedestrian -oriented center.
Implementation: Construction of Centreville (76 -unit
mixed use project) and the Arbors (56 -unit affordable
mixed use project) within City Center. The City is in the
process of initiating improvements to City Center Drive
and is commencing design work for the City Center
Plaza.
University District and Southeast Specific Plans include
mixed-use.
Staff has held preliminary meetings with the owner of a
portion of the Southwest Shopping Center regarding a
mixed-use project.
Annual Status Report on the General Plan for
Calendar Year 2005
LU -14: Require preparation of a Specific Plan prior to
approval of any development in the University District;
and LU -15, LU -16, and LU -18: [these policies specify a
general land use program for the University District
area).
Implementation: The University District Specific Plan
was approved by the City Council on May 23, 2006.
Annual Status Report on the General Plan for
Calendar Year 2005
GM -3: Establish a "trigger cap" ... to maintain an
average development pace of 225 housing units per year
for any three year period:....; GM -4: annual policy
review of the "trigger cap'; and GM -5: ensure that
projects with affordable housing components that go
beyond the minimum receive adequate preference.
Implementation: Growth Management Program
Ordinance consistent with these policies. The Ordinance
was amended in 2006 to clarify in -fill residential
exemptions and building permit allocation priorities.
The City Council conducted its fourth Annual Policy
Review of the Growth Management Program on May 23,
2006.
Annual Status Report on the General Plan for
Calendar Year 2005
GM -7: Encourage applicants to enter into development
agreements with the City, which would also grant vested
development rights, including against any changes that
may result from the City Council annual policy review
GM -4), to develop a site over a multi-year period.
Implementation: Development Agreement Ordinance
was approved by the City Council on December 11,
2001. City currently has a development agreement with
Kisco Senior Living for the Oak View senior housing
complex. A development agreement for the University
District Specific Plan Area was approved by the City
Council in 2006.
Annual Status Report on the General Plan for
Calendar Year 2005
GM -14: Require new development to dedicate land to
the City in the appropriate amount and location for parks
and recreational space...
Implementation: The Parks and Recreation Commission
reviewed the proposed park sites for the Northeast,
Southeast, and University District Specific Plans and.
found that they are conceptually consistent with the
General Plan. The payments of fees or credits for
private open space and/or improvements shall be
determined prior to the final subdivision maps for these
projects.
Annual Status Report on the General Plan for
Calendar Year 2005
CD -54: In cooperation with merchants, undertake a
streetscape program for Commerce Boulevard that
provides high branching trees that permit the stores to
be seen but provide a canopy to the street. Provide
shrubs to screen parking from the streets.
Implementation: The City will be undertaking a corridor
study to determine how best to redevelop the
streetscape along this thoroughfare.
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Calendar Year 2005
CD -57: Encourage the integration of art and cultural
components in public places and facilities; and CD -58:
Include art and cultural components in areas of new
development and redevelopment.
Implementation: Implemented through Site Plan and
Architectural Review and through the review of
conditional use permit applications, when appropriate.
Specific Plan Areas will include the installation of public
art where appropriate.
University District Development Agreement includes a
provision for public art funding.
Public Art Ordinance?
Annual Status Report on the General Plan for
Calendar Year 2005
TR -21 A: Work with Sonoma County, the City of Santa
Rosa, the City of Cotati, and the City of Petaluma
Contributing Jurisdictions") and the Sonoma County
Transportation Authority (SCTA) to plan and implement
selected improvements necessary to mitigate impacts of
increased traffic congestion on major roads and
intersections in Penngrove...
Implementation: The Development Agreement for the
University District includes a requirement for a regional
traffic improvement fee to act as a placeholder until such
time as the necessary improvements have been
identified and the required nexus study completed.
Annual Status Report on the General Plan for
Calendar Year 2005
EC -12: Protect oaks and other native trees that are of
significant size through the establishment of a Heritage
Tree Protection Ordinance.
Implementation: A Tree Preservation Ordinance has
been prepared by Staff and will be reviewed by the
Planning Commission and City Council in FallMinter
2006.
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Calendar Year 2005
Quantified Objectives in Housing Element
Implementation: Regional Housing Needs Assessment
RHNA) shows a total of 2,124 units are to be
approved/produced during the Housing Element period.
Of the 2,124 units, 858 of these units would be infill
ones.
928 infill units have already been constructed or issued
building permits and an additional 96 units have been
approved but have riot been issued building permits.
This brings the total number of built/approved infill units
to 1,024 units, or roughly 119 percent of the infillunits to
be developed under the City's Quantified Objectives.
Annual Status Report on the General Plan for
Calendar Year 2005
City has also collected in lieu fees to produce an
additional 17 very low income units, bringing total to
1,041 infill units approved/built.
In addition, a total of 355 affordability covenants have
been placed on mobile homes within the Housing
Element period (142 very low income and 213 low
income); and this brings the total number of affordable
infill units produced to 576, or 350 percent of infill need
for very low and low income households.
Annual Status Report on the General Plan for
Calendar Year 2005
Draft Specific Plan applications (Northeast, Northwest
South), Southeast, and University District) would result
in the development of over 3500 units in areas yet to be
annexed by the City, with a minimum of 15 percent of
these units to be affordable.
General Plan shows that a total of 1,263 units are to be
built in these areas, allowing satisfaction of RHNA.
Processing of Specific Plans has taken longer due to the
need to prepare environmental documents for the
Specific Plans.
Planned development district has also been proposed for
the former Rohnert Park Stadium site and adjacent
properties, within which an additional 330 units are.
proposed, with 15 percent of these to be affordable.
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Calendar Year 2005
And that completes my report...
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ITEM
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
POLICE ANI) FIRE SERVICES. Thomas R. Bullard, Director
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NATIONAL NIGHT OUT A
Contact: Jette Selberg (707) 584-2649 copy
Copy to.
Come and participate!!! On Tuesday, August 1, from 4:30pm-8:30pm, Rohnert Park will join cities
and towns throughout California and the.nation for National Night Out.a/66
National Night Out is designed to (1) Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; (2) Generate
support for, and participation in,. local anticrime efforts; (3) Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police -
community partnerships; and (4) Send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are
organized and fighting back.
From 4:30 to 8:30 PM on August 1, there will be a gathering at the Rohnert Park Community Center,
5401 Snyder Lane. Displays by local businesses and civic organizations will present ideas that
detect, protect and deter crime. Other exhibits will teach fire safety, disaster preparedness, child
passenger safety and more.
There will be fire engines, police cars, motorcycles and the K-9. Visit with McGruff and Smokey Bear.
Register your bicycle for free, donate blood, and watch helicopters land!
Food and refreshments will be on sale.
Come learn and have fun. Bring the whole family, or even the neighborhood!
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 2006 -August 1, 4:30-8:30 PM
500 CITY CENTER DRIVE - ROHNERT PARK, CALIFORNIA - 94928-2118
phone: (707) 584-2600 fax: (707) 584-2683
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PROGRAM
Luncheon
Pledge Of Allegiance
Invocation
Lieutenant Commander George Younger
USCG Eleventh District Chaplain
Welcome
Mr. Don Hale
President, Pacific Central Region
NAVY LEAGUE OF THEUNITED STATES
Presentation of Awards
Remarks
Rear Admiral Manson K. Brown
Commander, Maintenance & Logistics Command Pacific
We are grateful to Sea West Coast Guard Federal Credit Union for providing
100.00 certificates to each award recipient.
Our Host
US. Coast Guard, ISCAlameda
Integrated Support Command provides a wide variety of services in direct
support of Coast Guard activities throughout the West Coast. Among these are the
management of approximately 958 CG -owned housing units — 1,207,139 million
square feet at 10 locations: Concord, Alameda, Novato, Pt Reyes, Eureka, Ferndale,
Noyo River, Rio Vista, Vallejo, and Monterey, California. Shore side Anti -Terrorist
and Force Protection for CG Island, warehousing, health care services, work -life
services, transportation, operation of non -appropriated fundactivities (excluding the
CG Island Exchange), and personnel support services. Facilities maintenance is
provided to all tenant commands on CG Island, .and industrial support is provided
throughout the West Coast, Integrated Support Command Alameda is a field unit of
Maintenance & Logistics Command Pacific, with a permanent staff of 254 personnel:
15 Coast Guard officers, 5 Public Health Service officers, 236 Coast Guard enlisted
personnel, 52 civilian employees, 15 Coast Guard Reserve personnel, and 14 non -
appropriated fundactivity employees.
CG Island is home to 17 tenant commands including: 3 Flag Commanders
Pacific Area; Eleventh Coast Guard District, and Maintenance & Logistics
Command Pacific); Sector San Francisco Bay, Training Team One, Naval
Engineering Support Unit Alameda; Electronics Support Unit Alameda; and
homeport for 4 High Endurance Coast Guard Cutters: CGC SHERMAN, CGC
MORGENTHAU, CGC MUNRO, and the CGC BOUTWELL. Also, we operate a
buoy depot on Yerba Buena Island.
ISC Alameda serves over 3,000 Coast Guard personnel and their, families at 50
units located in Northern California, Nevada, and Utah. We provide industrial and
pharmacy support to units _throughout the Pacific Area. We also manage training and
temporary augmentation assignments in California and serve over 1,000 members of
the Selected Reserve. Furthermore, we provide service to many Department of
Defense personnel and their families as well as a large retired population.
Our main facilities (600,000 square feet) are located on Coast Guard Island, a 68 -
acre parcel located in the Oakland Estuary between Alameda and Oakland,
California.
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THE BRIDGE TO "?
EXCELLENCE
Maintenance & Logistics Command Pacific'
T The mission of Maintenance & Logistics Command (MLC) Pacific is to support the
operational readiness of Pacific Area, which includes Coast Guard vessels and shore
facilities. To accomplish this, MLC Pacific provides a broad range of electronics, civil
engineering, personnel, health, safety, financial management, logistics, human relations,
innovation consulting, and legal support services. The Commander, MLC Pacific also
serves as Logistician for the Commander, Maritime Defense Zone Pacific in support of
Coast Guard's national security missions.
MLC Pacific coordinates and provides these support services from its headquarters on
Coast Guard Island in Alameda, California. MLC Pacific accomplishes it missions
through a widespread network of Integrated Support Commands, Civil Engineering Units,
Naval Engineering Support Units, Electronics Systems Support Units„ and Facilities
Design and Construction Center. Working with .civilian contractors, these specialists
provide the expertise to keep our ships and shore facilities operating at top efficiency.
List of MLC Commander
RADM W. T. Leland 1987-1989
RADM P. A. Bunch 1989-1991
RADM G'. D. Woolever 19.91-1993
RADM G. G. Piche 1993-1996
RADM F. L. Ames 1996-1998 .
RADM J. L. Parker 1998-2001
RADMT. H. Gilmour 2001-2003
RADML J. A. Breckenridge 2003-2006
RADML M. K. Brown 2006-
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NA VY LEA GUEAWARD WINNERS
2006
JUNIOR OFFICER OF THE YEAR AWARD (Operational)
LTJG Megan L. Drewniak
Sector San Francisco, DI I
JUNIOR OFFICER OF THE YEAR AWARD (Operational Support)
LT Andrew D. DeGeorge
ESU Alameda, MLCPAC
SENIOR ENLISTED OF THE YEAR AWARD (Operational).
NONE
SENIOR ENLISTED OF THE YEAR AWARD (Operational Support)
HSI Kristopher D. McGhee
Sector San Francisco, DI 1
JUNIOR ENLISTED OF THE YEAR AWARD (Operational)
EM2 Brian S. Atkison
USCGC ASPEN (WLB 208)
JUNIOR ENLISTED OF THE YEAR AWARD (Operational Support)
YN2 Dale T. Whitaker
MLCPAC (1)
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
OSC Alex J. Hulett
CAMSPAC, PACAREA
SERVICE MERIT AWARD (Heroism)
AST2 Dennis M Moyer
Air Station San Francisco,,Dl I
CIVILIAN EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR AWARD
Mr. Paul Hofbauer
Sector/Air Station. Humboldt Bay, DI I
COAST GUARD RESERVE OFFICER OF THE YEAR AWARD
LT Stephen R. Donley
Sector San Francisco, Dl l
COAST GUARD RESERVE ENLISTED OF THE YEAR AWARD
MST2 Monica Allison
Strike Team, PACAREA
COAST GUARD AUXILIARIST OF THE YEAR AWARD
Mr. Ronald C. Clark
Air Station Sacramento, DI 1
MILTON L. STANNARD, JR. AWARD
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ADOPTED COAST GUARD UNITS
Pacific Central Region, Navy League of the United States,
COAST GUARD UNITS
CG Sector San Francisco
USCGC BOUTWELL (WHEC 719)
Maintenance & Logistics Pacific Command
CG Station Morro Bay
CG Aids to Navigation, YBI
CG Station Vallejo
USCGC ASPEN (WLB-208)
CG Aids to Navigation Team, Samoa, CA
CG Samoa Boat Station
USCGC BARRACUDA (WPB 87301)
USCGC DORADO (WOB-87306)
CG Station Noye River
CG Sector Humboldt Bay
CG Air Station Humboldt Bay
Marine Safety Office, Humboldt Bay
Coast Guard/Navy Recruiters
USCGC SHERMAN (WHEC 720)
Integrated Support Command Alameda
USCGC MUNRO (WHEC 724)
Pacific Strike Team, Hamilton
CG Station Monterey
USCGC HAWKSBILL (WPB_ 87312)
PACAREA
USCGC MORGENTHAU'(WHEC 722)
MSST Alameda (91105) _
CG Station Lake Tahoe
USCGC SOCKEYE (WPB 87337)
CG Air Station Sacramento
CG Station San Francisco
CG Station Golden Gate
CG Communications, CAMSPAC
USCG Training Center, Two Rock
CG Station Rio Vista
CG Station Bodega Bay
USCGC TERN (WPB -87343)
CG Air Station San Francisco
USCGC PIKE (WPB -87365)
NAVY LEAGUE COUNCILS .
Contra Costa Council
Alameda Council
Alameda Council
California Central Coast Council
Contra Costa Council
Contra Costa/Vallejo Councils
Contra Costa/Humboldt Bay Councils
Humboldt Bay Council
Humboldt Bay Council
Humboldt Bay Council
Humboldt Bay Council
Humboldt Bay Council
Humboldt Bay Council
Humboldt Bay Council
Humboldt Bay Council
Humboldt Bay Council
Sonoma/Lake Merritt Councils
Lake Merritt Council
Marini County Council
Marin County Council
Monterey Peninsula Council
Monterey Peninsula Council
Oakland Council
Oakland Council
Oakland Council
Reno Council
Sacramento Council
Sacramento/Placer Councils
San Francisco Council
San Francisco Council
Sonoma Council
Sonoma Council
Stockton Council
Napa Valley Council
West Contra Costa Council
Santa Clara Valley Council
Santa Clara Valley Council
Rear Admiral Manson K. Brown
Commander, Maintenance & Logistics Command Pacific
Rear Admiral (lower half) Manson K. Brown is a native of Washington, DC. He
graduated from the U. S. Coast Guard Academy in 1978 with a Bachelors of Science
degree in Civil Engineering. Rear Admiral Brown holds a Masters of Science degree
in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois at Champaign -Urbana and a
Masters of Science degree in National Resources Strategy from the Industrial College
of the Armed Forces. He is, a registered professional civil engineer. He assumed
command of Maintenance & Logistics Command Pacific in June 2006.
Previous tours of duty include Assistant Engineering Officer in USCGC
GLACIER, Project Engineer at Civil Engineering Unit Miami, Deputy Group
Commander at Coast Guard Group Mayport, Engineering Assignment Officer in the
Officer Personnel Division at Coast Guard Headquarters Facilities Engineer at
Support Center Alameda, and Assistant Chief, Civil Engineering Division at
Maintenance & Logistics Command Pacific.
Rear Admiral Brown's previous commands include Commander, Coast Guard
Sector Honolulu and Commander, .Coast Guard Group Charleston. From 1999 to
2002, he served as the Military Assistant to the U. S. Secretary of Transportation
DOT), including duty as the Acting Deputy Chief of Staff for six months after the
terrorist attacks of. September 11, 2001. In May 2003, he served as the Chief of
Officer Personnel Management at the Coast Guard Personnel Command. From'April
to July'2004, he was temporarily assigned as the Senior Advisor for Transportation to
the Coalition Provisional Authority in Baghdad, Iraq. Working in a combat zone, he
oversaw restoration of Iraq's major transportation systems, including two major ports.
Rear Admiral Brown's military decorations include the U. S. Transportation
Secretary's Gold Medal,, Legion of Merit, four Meritorious Service Medals, two
Coast Guard Commendation Medals, the Transportation 9-11 Medal, three Coast
Guard Achievement Medals, the Iraq Campaign Medal and several other personal and
unit awards. In 1994, Rear Admiral Brown was honored as the first recipient of the
Coast Guard's Captain John G. Witherspoon Award for Inspiration Leadership. He is
married to the former Herminia Banez of California, and has three grown sons: Justin,
Robert, and Matthew.
The Sonoma County Department of Health Services
cordially invites you to attend the Redwood Regional
Public Health Preparedness training conference "The
Anatomy of an Outbreak of Pandemic Influenza," on
Thursday, August 3rd, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon at the
DHS Conference Center in Santa Rosa.
This half-day, scenario -based workshop for local
stakeholders and regional partners will focus on topics
related to an outbreak of pandemic influenza in Sonoma
County, including presentations on:
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Early Detection and Surveillance
Incident Command and Management
Laboratory Systems
Public Health Law
The Public Health Law section features discussion about
the implications of isolation and quarantine.
Target Audience
Hosp'it al'and community.clinic administrators,
Boardl of Supervisors, County CAO and department
heads, DHS division directors, City mayors and
managers, Police and fire chiefs.
Thursday, August 3rd
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Sonoma County
DHS Conference Center
475 Aviation Boulevard,
Suite 230
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Registration is required
to attend this event.
To register, please visit our
website:
www.sonoma-county.org/
phtraining
or call 707-565-4496
Directions to the DHS
Conference Center
Take Hwy. 101 to Airport
Blvd.
Go west on Airport Blvd. to
first traffic light (Aviation
Blvd.)
Turn right onto Aviation
Blvd.
Continue to 475 Aviation
Blvd. (right-hand side)
The DHS Conference Room
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RECEIVED
AUG 0 3 2006
July 27,2006 MY OF ROHNERT PARK
Honorable Tim Smith :
Agenda
Rmt:i
YOBMayorofRohnertPark
California, U.S.A.
s '4
8 9,
0DearMayorSmith,
I am pleased to hear that you are in the best of health. I hope things
are going well for you and your great city. Rohnert Park is a place that is
definitely suitable to be known as a Friendly City. I believe Rohnert Park is an
energetic city and that it has a strong volunteer spirit.
There has been positive communication and interactions between the city of
Rohnert Park and Hashimoto ever since 1983 when they became sister cities.
Both cities have been able to have successful overseas visits in addition to
various communications between the public officials as well as the citizens. Over
the years, our cities have been able to maintain our sister city relationship and
the friendship between our cities has grown.
This year two junior high students, six high school students and two leaders
of Hashimoto city will travel to the great city of Rohnert Park. They will be
the fifth group of students to travel to your city since the first students
visited in 1990. Please give our sincere thanks to the Sister City Committee
members, the Rohnert Park Authorities and a very special thanks to all the host
families who have opened their homes to our students.
This student group from. Hashimoto will have the opportunity to visit your city
and meet the splendid people of Rohnert Park. During that time I am certain
that they will learn a lot from one another and I expect that the friendship and
the ties between our cities will continue to grow. I hope that the students of
Hashimoto will make the most of this experience, improve their knowledge and
have a chance to grow as a citizen of the world.
I sincerely hope that relations of both cities will continue to become closer and
closer. I think our sister city relationship is very valuable and I hope that it
will last for many years to come. V
Finally, I wish Mayor Tim Smith and
happiness and prosperity.
Sincerely,
Yoshiyuki Kinoshita
Mayor of Hashimoto City
the citizens of Rohnert Park continued
91
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS 08/08/06
M-Mv M1.
1. Julian Meisler, Restoration Project Mgr. Ludwigia Control Status Report: Week 6
Letter re Mobile Home Transport Permits
10.
Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation
Agenda]
2. Patricia. Cassinelli, Resident E-mail Thanking Council for allowing Copeland Creek Apt.
Letter re Japanese Student Visit to City Hall on 8/3/06
Residents to talk at last meeting
3. Don & Allice Reed, Residents Letter supporting ban on fireworks
ommunical'fibhi Distributed at - U' M in
wl? IU M,
O1VI SUBJECT ILEA RN
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4. Sam Knapp, Resident Letter re Mobile Home Transport Permits
10.
Luke Ba an Canon Manor West
Agenda]
11.
5. Yoshiyuki Kinoshita, Mayor of Hashimoto Letter re Japanese Student Visit to City Hall on 8/3/06
City
LAgendal
6. Steve Donley, City Manager City of Proposed Time out of the Office – August 23-25, Military
o nert Park Leave
7. Bridget Wright / Resident E-mail opposing increase to refuse service fees
8. Margaret Nicholls / Resident Artificial Lawns may help with water/noise/chemicals, etc.
ommunical'fibhi Distributed at - U' M in
wl? IU M,
9. Paul Stutrud Resident Requesting different rate for minimum use of garbage can
10.
Luke Ba an Canon Manor West
Protest Increase in Sewer/Water Hookup Fees on behalf
of Canon Manor West Homeowners. . Requests Response.
11.
Page, 1 of 1
Lidster, Beth Council:
From: Donley, Steve _ Communications 1
oty
Sent: Monday, July 31, 2006 2:01 PM Agenda pt/'
Copy to:
To: Lidster, Beth Copy to:
Subject: FW: Ludwigia Control Status Report: Week 6
For Communications.
Steve Donley
City Manager
City of Rohnert Paris
6750 Commerce Blvd.
Rohnert Paris, CA 94928
voice: (707) 588-2226 fax: (707) 588-2263
From: Julian Meisler[mailto:julian@lagunafoundation.org]
Sent: Friday, July 28, 2006 3:55 PM
To: Julian Meisler
Subject: Ludwigia Control Status Report: Week 6
This is an update on the Ludwigia Control Project for the week of July 24-28, 2006. If you would like to be
removed from this list please. let me know. Please be aware that we have progress reports with pictures on our
website at http://www. lagunafoundation.org/ludwigia status:html
Department of Fish and Game's Laguna Wildlife Area (near Sebastopol)
No herbicide application or mechanical removal occurred this week,
Sonoma County Water Agency channels (near Rohnert Park
No herbicide application or mechanical removal occurred this.week.
Proposed work for the week July 31 - August 4:
During the coming week touch-up herbicide application will occur at each site in areas where Ludwigia has not
responded to the initial application. As usual, work will begin in the early morning hours when the air is calm; no
work will occur after the wind reaches 10 MPH.
Automatic continuous water quality monitoring continues at both sites and will remain in place until the project is
complete.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any further questions.
Julian Meisler
Restoration Project Manager
Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation
PO Box 7886
Santa Rosa, CA 95407-7886
Phone: (707) 527-9277
Fax: (707) 527-5075
http//www.lagunafoundation.org
7/31/2006
Page 1 of 1
L dster, etn - RECEIVED
From: citygirl@sonic.net JUL 2 8 2006
Sent: Friday, July 28, 2006 9:25 AM MY OF ROHNERT PARK
Tos..,._:;; ; Admin
Subject:' RP city contact form submission
The Following information was submitted from the RP city site: Council:
Submitted by: Patricia Cassirielll Miscellaneous
Email Address: citygirl@sonic.net Communications
Agenda
Address: 101 enterprise dr # 131 Copy to:
City. rohnert park Copy to:
State: calif . ..
Phone: 588-5830
Comments:
Just wanted to. thank you all for giving the residents of copeland creek the time to talk to you all at the
last city council meeting. Thank You Patricia Cassinelli
7/28/2006
Job
DECEIVED
JUL 2 5 2006
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
l4R Tt4SArTR I MAYORjRORNERT PARK;.CA)
SIE KNOW YOtI AREA fARE OF THE VARIOM REM, OI W14Y
lN.kE OVERALL lITEREST O.TI E COttlllTY.
LET TNE-PEOPLEVOTE ON -IT. GET IT ON T14E NOVEMBER. BALLOT.
TNANKINVIYOU- FOR YOUR EFVORTS "
DON &'AUC'E REM
202.APPL-E LANE
RM . T BARK (RE-9rDENTS .F THE PAST 13 YES }
A CRISIS FOR ROHNERT
July 26, 2006
Dear Mobile Home Owner:
JUL 3 1 2006
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
WE RESIDENTS
C
Owners of mobile. and manufactured homes seem to be targeted again by the City
Rohnert Park.
to: S . be &te4TC: D.ckw
Uof
Sal=itz. X
Since April 1, 2006, the city has required but refused to issue a single mobile home
transportation permit.
What this means is that you and I cannot upgrade our existing mobile homes as the
transporters cannot get a permit to pull our old homes out or bring a new home in. The
city is requiring the transporter to provide insurance that is seemingly impossible to get.
As a dealer I have personally worked with several transporters and visited the City on
their behalf as recently as this afternoon, all to no avail.
National as well as West Coast transporters are able to obtain permits in thousands of
cities across the U.S: and hundreds of city in California with their existing insurance
coverage; some with as much as $10,000,000 liability policies. Their insurance carriers
will not customize a policy to meet Rohnert Park's unusual requirements.
There are mobile home owners who have demolished old homes and prepared their
spaces for their new homes but are unable to get them delivered.
It is my understanding that a couple homes have been bootlegged in; however; most
legitimate transporters won't attempt this. Something must be done now!
T 1 1'' T 7 1 ..'l til iNot 6ing-arr attorney -or &pop ticiuri, 1 dont km -ow- I i.ic city could be sued for
discriminating and creating undue hardships against mobile home residents; however;
here are some things we can all do:
Contact our Congressmen: Lynn Woolsey, 1101 College Avenue, Santa Rosa,
CA 95404 (707) 542-7182.
2. Contact our State Senator: Carol Migden, 3501 Civic Center Dr., San
Raphael, 94903 (707) 935-4471.
3. Contact the City Manager: Stephen Donley, 6750 Commerce Boulevard,
Rohnert Park, CA 94928 (707) 588-2226.
4. Contact the City Mayor: Tim Smith, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert
Park, CA 94928 (707) 588-2226.
5. Contact the City Council Members:
Vicki Vidak-Martinez, Amie Breeze, Armando Flores, Jake Mackenzie
All can be reached at .6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, CA 94928
707) 588-2226..
You may be the next person who is unable to place a new home in your space.
Remember, if you cannot upgrade, your existing home could possibly depreciate.
Sincerely,
am Knapp
P.O. Box 1926
Rohnert Park, CA. 94927
707-888-9188
R RECEIVED
AUG 0 3 2006
JulyJuly 27,2006 Cly OF ROHNERT PARK
Honorable Tim Smith coa"a C0`""""' e 4 16
Council:
Mayor of Rohnert Park Miscellaneous
California, U.S.A.
Communications
Copy to:
Dear Mayor Smith, Copy to:
I am pleased to hear that you are in the best of health. I hope things
are going well for you and your great city. Rohnert Park is a place that is
definitely suitable to be known as a Friendly City. I believe Rohnert Park is an
energetic city and that it has a strong volunteer spirit.
There has been positive communication and interactions between the city of
Rohnert Park and Hashimoto ever since 1983 when they became sister cities.
Both cities have been able to have successful overseas visits in addition to
various communications between the public officials as well as the citizens. Over
the years, our cities have been able to maintain our sister city relationship and
the friendship between our cities has grown.
This year two junior high students, six high school students and two leaders
of Hashimoto city will travel to the great city of Rohnert Park. They will be
the fifth group of students to travel to your city since the first students
visited in 1990. Please give our sincere thanks to the Sister City Committee
members, the Rohnert Park Authorities and a very special thanks to all the host
families who have opened their homes to our students.
This student group from Hashimoto will have the opportunity to visit your city
and meet the splendid people of Rohnert Park. During that time I am certain
that they will learn a lot from one another and I expect that the friendship and
the ties between our cities will continue to grow. I hope that the students of
Hashimoto will make the most of this experience, improve their knowledge and
have a chance to grow as a citizen of the world.
I sincerely hope that relations of both cities will continue to become closer and
closer. I think our sister city relationship is very valuable and I hope that it
will last for many years to come. ()VC--i
Finally, I wish Mayor Tim Smith and the citizens of Rohnert Park continued
happiness and prosperity.
Sincerely,
Z
Yoshiyuki Kinoshita
Mayor of Hashimoto City
MEMORANDUM
Office of the City Manager
Council:
Miscellaneous
Communications
Copy to:
Coov to:
DATE: August 3, 2006
TO: Honorable Mayor Smith and Members of the City Council
CC: Michelle .Kenyon, City Attorney; Gabrielle Whelan, Assistant City
Attorney; Dan Schwarz, Assistant City Manager; Tom Bullard, Director of
Public Safety; Darrin Jenkins, Director of Public Works/City Engineer;
Sandy Lipitz, Director of Administrative Services; Ron Bendorff,
Community Development Director
FROM: Steve Donley, City Manager
SUBJECT: PROPOSED TIME OUT OF THE OFFICE
I wanted to inform you about my upcoming time out of the office. I propose to be out of
the office for the following time period:
August 23-25, Military Leave. This concludes my military duty obligation for the year.
My military duty will consist of training at Coast Guard Island in Alameda.
During this absence, Dan Schwarz will be the Acting City Manager. However, if you
need to contact me, I will still be available,via cell phone.
Lidster; Beth
From: bw_schneider@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, August 04, 2006 12:04 AM
To: Admin
Subject: RP city contact form submission
RECEIVED
AUG 0 4 2006
CTPY OF ROHNERT PARK
Page 1 of 1
The Following information was submitted from the RP city site: Council:
Submitted by: Bridget Wright lvlissclinitiet u. '
Coi i tanitialio sEmailAddress: bw schneider@yahoo.com Aasriu
Address: 1542 Garfield Court Copy. to
City: Rohnert Park C `.t
State: CA
Zip: 94928
Comments:
Dear City Council, I received my public notice in the mail with regards to the refuse company wanting
a 16% raise. I am not able to attend your public hearing. So I thought I'd email all of you instead. My
question to you is does the average citizen that lives in Sonoma County receive a 16% raise annually? I
certainly don't. The cost of living here continues to increase ... however the income in Sonoma County
does not, unless you work for the state, the county, the city, or the garbage company. I.urge you to vote
against this increase. The increase is too steep. And the odds are pretty good that they will be around
next year for the same pay increase. I hope you will consider this before voting. Thank you for your
time. Bridget Wright
8/4/2006
Page 1 of 1
Lidster, Beth
From: mmnicholls@aol.com
r.
Sent: Monday, July 31, 2006 8:23 PM
To: Admin
Subject: RP city contact form submission
b/
The Following information was submitted from the RP city site:
Submitted by: Margaret Nicholls
Email Address: mmnicholls@aol.com
Address: 12.18 Marque Dr.
City: Rohnert Park
State: Ca
Zip: 94928
Phone:415-499-7102
Comments:
7/31/06: Hi, Today I read in the Marin IJ and saw, on TV, a story about a pilot program for artificial
lawns in Novato. Novato may initiate a rebate program for those who want to switch their real lawns to
artificial. I'm all for it! I would be first to sign-up for an artificial lawn. It would save water, reduce
fertilizer/chemical drain -off, reduce power lawn mower noise, and not to forget: conserve gas (lawn
mowers). I know of two companies: "Dream Greens" and "Heavenly Greens" that install lawns in
stadiums, dog parks, you name it. Please let me know if you have any comments. Thank you and have a
nice day.
8/4/2006
S FOR ROHNER BILE HOME RESIDENTS
nck- C1 V Eli Council:
July 26, 2006 1krH 1' Miscellaneous
JUL 3 1 2006 R¢s Communications 17—
AgendagjobTT—
Dear Mobile Home Owner:CITY OF ROHNERT PARK Copy to:.5,bv tf ,
Copy.t0: D,Sc u.
Owners of mobile and manufactured homes seem to be targeted again by the City of A,Sc„itis k
Rohnert Park. Xs,t 1'+z,
Since
x
Since April 1, 2006, the city has required but refused to issue a single mobile home
transportation permit.
What this means is that You and I cannot upgrade our existing mobile homes as the
transporters cannot get a permit to pull our old homes out or bring a new home in. The
city is requiring the transporter to provide insurance that is seemingly impossible to get.
As a dealer I have personally worked with several transporters and visited the City on
their behalf as recently as this afternoon, all to no avail.
National as well as West Coast transporters are able to obtain permits in thousands of
cities.across the U.S. and hundreds of city in California with their existing insurance
coverage; some with as much as $10,000,000 liability policies. Their insurance carriers
will not customize a policy to meet Rohnert Park's unusual requirements. .
There are mobile home owners who have demolished old homes and prepared their,
spaces for their new homes but are unable to get them delivered.
It is my understanding that a couple homes have been bootlegged in; however; most
legitimate transporters won't attempt this. Something must be done now!
Not treurgan-attorn-eyor a°pui tre un; i doii't kaiow if the -city could be sued for
discriminating and creating undue hardships against mobile home residents; however;
here are some things we can all do:
1. Contact our Congressmen: Lynn Woolsey, 1101 College Avenue, Santa Rosa,
CA 95404 (707) 542-7182.
2. Contact our State Senator: Carol Migden, 3501 Civic Center Dr., San
Raphael, 94903 (707) 935-4471.
3. Contact the City Manager: Stephen Donley, 6750 Commerce Boulevard,
Rohnert Park, CA 94928 (707) 588-2226.
4. Contact the City Mayor: Tim Smith, 6750 Commerce Boulevard; Rohnert
Park, CA 94928 (707) 588-2226.
1
5. Contact the City Council Members:
Vicki Vidak-Martinez, Arnie Breeze, Armando Flores, Jake Mackenzie
All can be reached at.6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, CA 94928
707) 588-2226.
You may be the next person who is unable to place a new home in your space.
Remember, if you cannot upgrade, your existing home could possibly depreciate.
Sincerely,
am Knapp
P.O. Box 1926
Rohnert Park, CA, 94927
707-888-9188
RECEIVED
AUG 0 3 2006
July 27,2006 MY OF ROHNERT PARK
Honorable Tim Smith COaAd l comm'' ` ¢ °
Council:
Mayor of Rohnert Park Miscellaneous
California, U.S.A.
Communications
Copy to:
Dear Mayor Smith, Copy to:
I am pleased to hear that you are in the best of health. I hope things
are going well for you and your great city. Rohnert Park is a place that is
definitely suitable to be known as a Friendly City. I believe Rohnert Park is an
energetic city and that it has a strong volunteer spirit.
There has been positive communication and interactions between the city of
Rohnert Park and Hashimoto ever since 1983 when they became sister cities.
Both cities have been able to have successful overseas visits in addition to
various communications between the public officials as well as the citizens. Over
the years, our cities have been able to maintain our sister city relationship and
the friendship between our cities has grown.
This year two junior high students, six high school students and two leaders
of Hashimoto city will travel to the great city of Rohnert Park. They will be
the fifth group of students to travel to your city since the first --students
visited in 1990. Please give our sincere thanks to the Sister City Committee
members, the Rohnert Park Authorities and a very special thanks to all the host
families who have opened their homes to our students.
This student group from Hashimoto will have the opportunity to visit your city
and meet the splendid people of Rohnert Park. During that time I am certain
that they will learn a lot from one another and I expect that the friendship and
the ties between our cities will continue to grow. I hope that the students of
Hashimoto will make the most of this experience, improve their knowledge and
have a chance to grow as a citizen of the world.
I sincerely hope that relations of both cities will continue to become closer and
closer. I think our sister city relationship is very valuable and I hope that it
will last for many years to come. () V e1
Finally, I wish Mayor Tim Smith and .the citizens of Rohnert Park continued
happiness and prosperity.
Sincerely,
Yoshiyuki Kinoshita
Mayor. of Hashimoto City
MEMORANDUM
Office of the City Manager
DATE: August 3, 2006
Council:
Miscellaneous '3(D&
Communications
Copy to:
coov to:
TO: Honorable Mayor Smith and Members of the City Council
CC: Michelle Kenyon, City Attorney; Gabrielle Whelan, Assistant City
Attorney; Dan Schwarz, Assistant City Manager; Tom Bullard, Director of
Public Safety; Darrin Jenkins, Director of Public Works/City Engineer;
Sandy Lipitz, Director .of Administrative Services; Ron Bendorff,
Community Development Director
FROM: Steve Donley, City Manager
SUBJECT: PROPOSED TIME OUT OF THE OFFICE
I wanted to inform you about my upcoming time out of the office. I propose to be out of
the office for the following time period:
August 23-25, Military Leave. This concludes my military duty obligation for the year.
My military duty will consist of training at Coast Guard Island in Alameda.
During this absence, Dan Schwarz will be the Acting City Manager. However, if you
need to contact me, I will still be available,via cell phone.
Page 1 of 1
L.idster, Beth RECEIVED
From: bw_schneider@yahoo.com AUG 0 4 2006
Sent: Friday; August 04, 2006 12:04 AM
To: Admin
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
Subject: RP city contact form submission
The Following information was submitted from the RP city. site: Council:
Submitted by: Bridget Wright
Email Address: bw schneider@yahoo.com
Address: 1542 Garfield Court Copy. to
City: Rohnert Park c +
State: CA
Zip: 94928
Comments:
Dear City Council, I received my public notice in the mail with regards to the refuse company wanting
a 16% raise. I am not able to attend your public hearing. So I thought I'd email. all of you instead. My
question to you is does the average citizen that lives in Sonoma County receive a 16% raise annually? I
certainly don't. The cost of living here continues to increase... however the income in Sonoma County
does not, unless you work for the state, the county, the city, or the garbage company. I. urge you to vote
against this increase. The increase is too steep. And the odds are pretty good that they will be around
next year for the same pay increase. I hope you will consider this before voting. Thank you for:your
time. Bridget Wright
8/4/2006
Lidster; Beth
From: mmnicholls@aol.com
Sent: Monday, July 31, 2006 8:23 PM
To: Admin
Subject: RP city contact form submission
Page 1 of 1
b!
The Following information was submitted from the RP city site:
Submitted by: Margaret Nicholls
Email Address: mmnicholls@aol:com
Address: 1218 Marque Dr.
City: Rohnert Park
State: Ca
Zip: 94928
Phone: 415-499-7102
Comments:
7/31/06: Hi, Today I read in the Marin IJ and saw, on TV, a story about a pilot program for artificial
lawns in Novato. Novato may initiate a rebate program for those who want to switch their real lawns to
artificial. I'm all for.it! I would be first to sign-up for an artificial lawn: It would save water, reduce
fertilizer/chemical drain -off, reduce power lawn mower noise, and not to forget: conserve gas (lawn
mowers). I know of two companies: "Dream Greens" and "Heavenly Greens" that install lawns in
stadiums, dog parks, you name it. Please let me know if you have any comments. Thank you and have a
nice day.
8/4/2006
Paul Stutrud
P. O. Box 2205
Rohnert Park CA 94927-2205
3 August 2006
Mayor Tim Smith
6750 Commerce Boulevard
Rohnert Park CA 94928
Re: Refuse Collection Rate increases
Dear Mayor Smith:
RECEIVED
AUG 0 8 2006
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
P
cil:
Miscellaneous/
ommunications FA1,14
genda k1
to:
to:
I received the Notice of Public Hearing about proposed refuse collection rate changes and I would
like to make a statement.
First of all, I would like to put on the record that there is no provision for people who are serious
recyclers and only have a minimum amount of real garbage. I am one of those people. I only
have to put my minimum 20 gallon sized garbage can out at the curb about once every six weeks.
And even at the rate of every six weeks I do not have a full garbage can. I recycle and I have
been doing serious recycling for more than 30 years. I am also president of the board of directors
of Garbage Reincarnation Inc. (GRI) a 501(c)(3) non-profit recycling company that runs Recycle
Town at the County Dump on Meacham Road and at other sites in the county. GRI has been
operating in this county for about 30 years.
Before I moved to Rohnert Park, more than 20 years ago, I did not have garbage service. I went
to the land fill about every three months with a single can of mostly plastic waste. Everything else
I recycled. Between then and now recycling has become more user friendly and includes a much
broader realm of what is taken in for recycling.
I think that serious recyclers, like I am, should be given a break on the garbage can charge. We
should only be charged by the can and not be charged on a bi-monthly basis. Or, if you really
want to get serious, let those who are like me and only put out a garbage can every six weeks or
two months, take care of going to the dump ourselves.
Yeah, I know that the city needs to be assured that every house hold is properly disposing of their
garbage but what about those people, like me, who are serious recyclers? Why do we have to
subsidize those people who don't recycle or who are only half-hearted in their recycling efforts?
Perhaps a special colored garbage can could be used for those who are minimal garbage can users
and a bi-monthly rate be created that would reflect that minimum service.
Thank you, '
I . Atrt,/
Paul D. Stutrud
FROM : LUKE&ROBIN
August 8, 2006
PHONE NO. Aug. oe 2006 12:47PM P1
Luke Ragan
1.805 Lynn Drive
Penngrove, CA 94951
707)793-9575
R.ohinert Park City Council Members
6.750 Commerce Blvd:
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Fax.# 707 588-2274
Re: Canon Manor West Sewer & Water Hook-up Fees
Dear Council Members,
AUG 0 8 70
CITY. OF
ROHNERT PARK
LCouncil:
Miscellaneous
We faxed a. petition to you on July 25, 2006 in protest of the proposed increase in the sewer and
water hookup fees. More than half of the Canon Manor West homeowners have signed this
petition. We would Iike a written response from you within thirty days regarding this matter.
Sincerely,
Luke Bagan
on behalf of Canon Manor West Homeowners)
Ki
Communications
Upcoming Events A ends
Next Council Meeting August 8, 2006 Copy to: .
Please let Beth know the events that you wish to attend Copy to: .
Note: City Manager Donley—Confererice/Vacation.8/7-11
Councilmember Mackenzie out of town 8/3 — 8/10/2006
Friday, 7/28 (this is the time they are being picked up by host families. You do not need
to attend this).
Reception at the Performing Arts Center or the Community Center
For Visiting Japanese Students
7:00pm. RSVP Courtney Pastrick
Monday, 7/31/06
Golf Course Subcommittee Meeting (AB/AF attending)
Tuesday, 8/1
National Night Out
4:30-8:30pm. Rohnert Park Community Center. (TS attending)
Wednesday, 8/2
Noon Times
Diann Rogers: Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse
11:30am. Foxtail
Thursday, 8/3
Cultural Homestay International. 8 students/2 teachers visiting from Hashimoto.
Meet with City Officials
3:30 p.m. City Hall (TSIVVMattending)
Thursday, 8/3
3 d Quarterly Division League of CA Cities meeting
Petaluma Golf & Country. Club (TS attending)
Thursday, 8/3
Emergency Preparedness Workshop: The Anatomy of an Outbreak of Pandemic Influenza
DHS Conference Center: 475 Aviation Blvd., Ste 230; SR 565-4496, (TS attending)
Friday, 8/4 & 8/11
55 Alive Classes .9am- l pm.
AARP Driver Safety 8 -hour Refresher, designed for drivers 55 and older
Friday, 8/4
Transportation Committee Meeting
So. Co. Administration Center. 575 Administration Dr., SR
loam. (TS attending)
Sunday -Wednesday, 8/6-8/9
CA Resource Recovery Association Conference
San Jose 916 441-CRRA, crra@crra.com
Monday, 8/7
Farewell Party for Host Families, Sister Cities Commissioners, and City Officials
presented by Hashimoto Japanese students and teachers.
7:00-9:00pm. Community Center (TS attending)
Monday, 8/7
WAC — 1" meeting under the Restructured Agreement
9am at UP
Monday, 8/7
Lung Cancer: Drive it off the Earth Golf Tournament
Millbrae, CA 415-357-1278
Tuesday, 8/8
Women in Business: Dr. Wayne Sutton, DDS on cosmetic dentistry
11:45am DoubleTree
Wednesday, 8/9
City of Rohnert Park inducted into California Junior Miss Hall of Fame
DoubleTree (TS/AF attending)
Wednesday, 8/9
Teehnieal Advisory Committee Cancelled
10am-4300 Llano Rd., Santa Re-sa
Friday, 8/11
Sonoma County Farm Bureau VIP/Legislative BBQ
6pm. Gail Ann's Vineyard; Windsor (TS attending)
Friday, / 11
Last Day to File Nomination Papers with Office of City Clerk (unless incumbent does
not file; then nomination period extended until 8/16 for public)
Wednesday,
Outreach meeting
6pm. (WM/AB attending)
Friday
Employee Appreciation Picnic (Council Welcome!)
Noon — 5:00. Alicia Park (TS attending)
Saturdays 8/19
Police. Officers' Association Pancake Breakfast
Pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage and orange juice - $5
9-11 am. Senior Center.
AGENDA FORECAST r, -
August 22, 2006 City Council Meeting
Gabrielle: 510-273-8787
Councilmember Mackenzie out of town 8/3-8/10/2006
City Manager Donley out of town 8/7-8/11/2006
Work Session: Sustainability Ordinance Workshop (5:00-6:30pm)
Closed Session:
Pledge of Allegiance: Cooper Nicks – Monte Vista Elementary School
Scheduled Public Speakers:
Mayors Presentation of Proclamation to Jan Norton, resident at CDC owned, COTS administered
Education House acknowledging receipt of DeMeo Scholarship
Mayors Presentation of Proclamation to Debra Grissom, resident at CDC owned, COTS administered
Education House acknowledging receipt of DeMeo Scholarship
Consent Calendar:
2006- Legal Classified Advertising Contract, Award of Bid
2006- Water Main Improvement Project, Award of Bid
2006- Eastside Trunk Sewer & Snyder Lane & Bridge Widening Project: Award of Bid .
2006- Lease Agreement between the City and Neighbors Organized Against Hunger (NOAH)
2006- Lease Agreement between the City and Redwood Food Bank .F,"°
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Individual Items: __._--_—.
Amy O'Gorman: League of CA Cities Legislative Update on Proposition 90 and other issues
attachments in my file)
City Hall Master Schedule update by Architect: Floor Plans, Site Plans, and Exterior Elevations
Ordinances
1St Reading of Water/Sewer Ordinance
Emergency. Condo Conversion Moratorium Ordinance
Committee Reports:
Steve Donley Recipient of Coast Guard Employee of the Year Award 8/2 - TS
Sonoma County Farm Bureau VIP/Legislative BBQ 8/11 - TS
CA Junior Miss Pageant 8/12 - TS/AF-
Water Issues Subcommittee Meeting 8/16 – AF/JM
City Center Plaza Committee Report 8/16 – VVM/AB
Creeks Master Plan Subcommittee 8/16 – AF/JM
Employee Appreciation Picnic 8/18 –.TS
City Manager's/City Attorney's Report
Dissolution of Housing Financing Authority
Community Development Commission
Amendment to Parking Lot Agreement with Burbank Housing
Contract for Bond Underwriting Services associated with proposed CDC Bond Issuance
FOR ROHNERT
July 26, 2006
Dear Mobile Home Owner:
JUL 3 1 2006
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
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Council:
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Owners of mobile and manufactured homes seem to be targeted again by the City of ..4,>,5tink_ks k
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Since April 1, 2006, the city has required but refused to issue a single mobile home
transportation permit.
What this means is that you and I cannot upgrade our existing mobile homes as the
transporters cannot get a permit to pull our old homes out or bring a new home in. The
city is requiring the transporter to provide insurance that is seemingly impossible to get.
As a dealer I have personally worked with several transporters and visited the City on
their behalf as recently as this afternoon, all to no avail.
National -as well as West Coast transporters are able to obtain permits in thousands of
cities.across the U.S. and hundreds of city in California with their existing insurance
coverage; some with as much as $10,000,000 liability policies. Their insurance carriers
will not customize a policy to meet Rohnert Park's unusual requirements.
There are mobile home owners who have demolished old homes and prepared their
spaces for their new homes but are unable to get them delivered.
It is my understanding that a couple homes have been bootlegged in; however; most
legitimate transporters won't attempt this. Something must be done now!
Not C1Iig-an attOTn-F-y"oT"d p011t1Cia11,'1 don't i`rI`3W if the city could be Si.td for
discriminating and creating undue hardships against mobile home residents; however;
here are some things we can all do:
Contact our Congressmen: Lynn Woolsey, 1101 College Avenue, Santa Rosa,
CA 95404 (707) 542-7182.
2. Contact our State Senator: Carol Migden, 3501 Civic Center Dr., San
Raphael, 94903 (707) 935-4471.
3. Contact the City Manager: Stephen Donley, 6750 Commerce Boulevard,
Rohnert Park, CA 94928 (707) 588-2226.
4. Contact the City Mayor: Tim Smith, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert
Park, CA- 94928 (707) 588-2226.
5. Contact Ithe City Council Members:
Vicki Vidak-Martinez, Amie Breeze, Armando Flores, Jake Mackenzie
All can be reached at 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Pa.k, CA 94928
707) 588-2226.
You may be the next person who is unable to place a new home in your space.
Remember, if you cannot upgrade, your existing home could possibly depreciate.
Sincerely,
am Knapp
P.O. Box 1926
Rohnert Park, CA 94927
707-888-9188
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Schwarz, Dan
From: Bullard, Tom
Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 11:15 AM
To: Schwarz, Dan
Subject: Information for the City Manager's Report
Importance: High
Good morning, Dan.
Per your request for your City Manager's Report at tomorrow's City Council Meeting, here is an update on the
resources we have committed on the strike team at the Orleans Complex Fire in Humboldt County.
1- Type 3 Engine (9960) with the following personnel:
Engineer — Mike MacKenzie (Crew Boss Trainee)
Engineer — Matt Hughes
Firefighter— Matt Mattei
t. Dave Welch s the Strike Team Leader for the Sonoma County engines (including 9960). Greg Martin of
Cou' nfyDepartment of Emergency Services is with Dave as a Strike Team Leader Trainee.
As of today, Engine 9960 and Dave Welch are due to demobilize and return to the city on Friday, 8/11.
The current crew relieved the crew of Engine 9960 last Thursday, 8/3/06. Our involvement in this fire began on
July 27th. Our commitment to State OES under the Master Mutual Aid Agreement is 14.) days. We are going to
honor that commitment. We were asked by State OES to commit for anot _ r 4 days. We declined their request
because of (2) IODs in the Fire Division, the fact that we have officers away 57hing, and we are at peak
vacation time.
As of this weekend the Orleans Complex fire was only 10% contained.
Let me know if you need any further information.
Tom B.
8/8/2006