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Regular Session Agenda - January 10, 2006 Print E-mail
City of Rohnert Park¨6750 Commerce Boulevard¨Rohnert Park, California 94928
Phone: (707)588-2227¨FAX: (707)588-2274¨WEB: www.rpcity.org
ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL
Community Development Commission
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
CONCURRENT MEETINGS
AGENDA
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
MEETING LOCATION:
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, Ca.
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 Council/CDC/RPFA Agendas & Minutes may be viewed at the City’s website: www.rpcity.org
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).
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6:00 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING - REGULAR SESSION - OPEN
Call to Order
Roll Call (Breeze__Flores__Mackenzie__Vidak-Martinez__Smith__)
1. Pledge of Allegiance - Led by Autumn Hera, Student, Goldridge Elementary School
2. Mayor’s OPENING COMMENTS for the NEW YEAR
3. SCHEDULED APPEARANCES/PRESENTATIONS:
1. Mayor’s Presentation of Proclamation Commending and Thanking Guy Miller,
Recreation Services Manager and Maya van den Heuvel, Recreation Supervisor,
for Heroic Response to a Cardiac Emergency at the Callinan Sports Center
2. Introductions of New City Employees
· Maureen Rich, Senior Planner, Community Development
· Linda Huntley, Management Analyst, Finance Department
3. Julian Meisler and Dan Schurman, Laguna Foundation, regarding
Ludwigia Control Project
4. Candace Birchfield regarding Sonoma Grove rent increase concerns
5. Barbara Greene regarding Creeks Report
City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Agenda ( 2 ) J anuary 10, 2006
for City Council/Community Development Commission/Rohnert Park Financing Authority
6. Cultural Arts Commissioners regarding Cultural Arts Update
7. Vida Neuva Proposed Affordable Housing Development - Presentation by
Burbank Housing Development Corporation and Morse & Cleaver Architects
For items to be listed on the agenda, written requests must be submitted to the
City Manager’s Office prior to finalization of meeting agendas, i.e.
by noon on the Tuesdays preceding City Council meetings regularly scheduled
o n the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month
4. SSU STUDENT REPORT:
· Sonoma State University Associated Students, Inc. By
James J. Reilly, III, Legislative Representative
5. 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
6. C O N S E N T C A L E N D A R
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:
· Special/Regular Meeting - December 13, 2005
B. Approval of Bills/Demands for Payment concurrently for:
· City of Rohnert Park/City Council
C. Accepting Cash/Investments Report for Months Ending,
October 31, 2005 & November 30, 2005 concurrently for:
· City of Rohnert Park/City Council
D. Resolutions for Adoption:
2006-01 Recognizing and Declaring Hertzel Harrison an Honorary Citizen
2006-02 Recognizing and Commending the California Institute of Human Services
for Recycling Efforts Resulting in Significant Solid Waste Reduction
2006-03 Recognizing and Commending Rheodyne for Recycling Efforts Resulting
in Significant Solid Waste Reduction
2006-04 Recognizing and Commending Sonoma Piano for Recycling Efforts
Resulting in Significant Solid Waste Reduction
2006-05 Recognizing and Commending Valley Furniture for Recycling Efforts
Resulting in Significant Waste Reduction
2006-06 Recognizing Scott Weaver for Outstanding Community Service for
“Weaver’s Winter Wonderland” Sharing a Magical Holiday Experience
City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Agenda ( 3 ) J anuary 10, 2006
for City Council/Community Development Commission/Rohnert Park Financing Authority
2006-07 Recognizing Phillip Davies for Outstanding Community Service for His
“Christmas Funhouse” Sharing a Magical Holiday Experience
2006-08 Calling for Sealed Proposals for Independent Audit Services
2006-09 Calling for Sealed Proposals for VHF Remote Receiver for Public Safety
Northern Station
2006-10 Authorizing Certain Positions to Invest Funds on Behalf of the City and
to Open Accounts with Financial Institutions
2006-11 Authorizing Certain Positions with the Power to Invest Monies in the
Local Agency Investment Fund
2006-12 Determining Assessment District Surplus and Ordering Disposition Thereof
(Project No. 1977-04) Transport Avenue Extension Assessment District
2006-13 Determining Assessment District Surplus and Ordering Disposition Thereof
(Project No.1978-01) Snyder Lane/Hinebaugh Creek Assessment District
2006-14 Determining Assessment District Surplus and Ordering Disposition Thereof
(Project No. 1979-05) Classic Court Assessment District
2006-15 Determining Assessment District Surplus and Ordering Disposition Thereof
(Project No. 1979-10) Laguna Verde Assessment District
2006-16 Determining Assessment District Surplus and Ordering Disposition Thereof
(Project No. 1983-10) Professional Center Drive Assessment District
2006-17 Rescinding Resolution Nos. 2003-128 and 2003-26 Approving an Interfund
Loan Repayment Plan Between the City’s General Fund and the Endowment
Fund for the Electronic Freeway Message Sign Project Cost and Directing
All Revenue From the Sign to the Performing Arts Center
2006-18 Adopting the Development Impact Fee Report for the Fiscal Year Ending
June 30, 2005
2006-19 Adopting the “Manual of Standards, Details and Specifications” (Volumes 1,
2 & 3) to Replace the “Engineering Design and Construction Standards”
2006-20 Approving an Amended Environmental Consultant List, Authorizing the City
Manager to Execute Contracts Pertaining to the Preparation of
Environmental Documents, and Extending the Effective Period of the
Amended List
2006-21 Approving an Agreement for Services with Keyser Marston Associates for
Assistance in Evaluating the Development Economics of the Proposed
Brookfield Homes Development (University District Specific Plan) on an
As-Needed Basis
2006-22 Authorizing and Approving an Agreement with Rohnert Park Youth Soccer
for the Use of Office and Storage Space at the Boys and Girls Club
2006-23 Authorizing and Approving a Reimbursement Agreement with University
District, LLC and Vast Oak
2006-24 Approving an Antenna Site Lease Agreement with T-Mobile at Benicia Park
(Assessor’s Parcel No. 143-160-008)
2006-25 Rejecting the Claim of Charles Kitchen (re. alleged broken window from
golf ball)
2006-26 Rejecting the Claim of Mishel Kaufman (re. damage to property by alleged
police action)
City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Agenda ( 4 ) J anuary 10, 2006
for City Council/Community Development Commission/Rohnert Park Financing Authority
7. Sonoma Grove - Consideration of options responding to public comments regarding
rent increases for trailer spaces at Sonoma Grove trailer park
· Council discussion/direction/action
8. Commission/Committee/Board Appointments
1. Council action regarding nominations and appointments
for terms expired December 31, 2005
· Mobile Home Parks Rent Appeals Board 3 - TWO year terms
· Sister Cities Relations Committee 6 - TWO year terms
2. Council action to fill vacancies due to recent resignations
a. Cultural Arts Commission - Consideration of appointment to fill
vacancy with a four (4) year term to expire December 31, 2008
· Council action to fill vacancy due to previous
acceptance of Catherine Isett resignation (JM nomination)
b. Parks & Recreation Commission - Consideration of appointment to
fill vacancy with a two (2) year term to expire December 31, 2006
· Council action to fill vacancy due to previous
acceptance of Chuck Rogers resignation (VVM nomination)
c. Parks, Recreation & Open Space Committee (PROS) - Ratifying a
Committee Member Appointment by the Parks & Recreation Commission
· Council ratification of Parks & Recreation Commission
appointment of Bonnie Black to fill vacancy due to
previous acceptance of Chuck Rogers resignation (At-Large)
9. Mayor’s Appointments to City Council Liaisons for Year 2006
10. Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) Project Draft Environmental Impact
Report (EIR) - Consideration of City’s comment letter on the SMART Draft EIR
· Council discussion/direction/action
11. Ahwahnee Water Principles for Resource-Efficient Land Use - Consideration of
resolution endorsing Ahwahnee Water Principles for Resource-Efficient Land Use
1. Council Committee Report (JM)
2. Resolution for adoption:
2006-27 Supporting the “Ahwahnee Water Principles for Resource-Efficient
Land Use” and Encouraging the Use of the Principles in Future Land
Use Decisions
a. Council motion
b. Council discussion
c. Council vote
City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Agenda ( 5 ) J anuary 10, 2006
for City Council/Community Development Commission/Rohnert Park Financing Authority
12. Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) Proposed Revised Restructured Agreement
Consideration of City’s comments and/or support of proposed language for SCWA
Revised Restructured Agreement with Amendment to Section 2.4 - Potter Valley Project
1. Council Committee Report - Water Advisory Committee, 1/9/06 mtg. (JM)
2. Council discussion/direction/action
13. Council Committee &/or Other Reports:
1. Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA), 1/9/06 mtg. (JM)
2. Other informational reports, if any
14. Joe Nation, Assemblyman, Sixth District - Review of proposals for second year of
the 2005-2006 Legislative Session - Consideration of letter over the Mayor’s signature
responding to Assemblyman Joe Nation’s request for Assembly Bill ideas for next year
· Council discussion/direction/action
15. Communications
Copies of other communications have been provided to Council for review prior to this meeting.
Council Members desiring to read or discuss any communication may do so at this time.
16. Matters from/for Council:
1. Blood Bank Drive Challenge with Santa Rosa (TS)
2. Safe Routes to School - Meeting with School District Staff, 12/15/05 (TS)
3. Meeting with Mayor Daley, City of Chicago, 12/20/05 (TS)
4. Noon Times speech at Foxtail Golf Course, 1/4/06 (TS)
5. Valley Village Reception for new ownership, 1/4/06
6. Schedule of Events and Meetings
7. City Council Agenda Forecast
8. Other informational items, if any
17. City Manager’s Report:
1. Update on Flood
2. Assistant City Manager Recruitment - Update
3. National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) letter
4. Economic Development Study Session
5. Other informational items, if any
18. 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
ADJOURNMENT
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 Agenda ( 6 ) J anuary 10, 2006
for City Council/Community Development Commission/Rohnert Park Financing Authority
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
AGENDA
Tuesday, January 10, 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. C O N S E N T C A L E N D A R
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 - December 13, 2005
2. Approval of CDC Bills/Demands for Payment
3. Accepting CDC Cash/Investments Report for Months Ending,
October 31, 2005 & November 30, 2005
4. CDC Resolutions for Adoption:
2006-01 Authorizing Certain Positions to Invest Funds on Behalf of the City and to
Open Accounts with Financial Institutions
2006-02 Authorizing Certain Positions with the Power to Invest Monies in the Local
Agency Investment Fund
2. Adjournment of CDC meeting
ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY
AGENDA
Tuesday, January 10, 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
1. C O N S E N T C A L E N D A R
All items on the consent calendar will be considered together by one action of the Authority unless
any Authority Members or anyone else interested in a consent calendar item has a question about the
item.
1. Approval of RPFA Portion of Concurrent City Meeting Minutes for:
2. Accepting RPFA Cash/Investments Report for Month Ending,
October 31, 2005 & November 30, 2005
2. Adjournment of RPFA meeting
City of Rohnert Park CONCURRENT MEETINGS Agenda ( 7 ) J anuary 10, 2006
for City Council/Community Development Commission/Rohnert Park Financing Authority
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. JH-h:011006AGENDA-RPCity Council
 
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