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CITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETING MINUTES FOR: City Council Community Development Commission Rohnert Park Financing Authority
January 9, 2007 Tuesday
The Concurrent Meetings of the City of Rohnert Park for the City Council, the Community Development Commission and the Rohnert Park Financing Authority met this date in Regular Session for a meeting to commence at 6:00 p.m. at the Rohnert Park City Hall, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Vidak-Martinez presiding. Call to Order: Mayor Vidak-Martinez called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Roll Call: Breeze, Mackenzie, Smith, Stafford, Vidak-Martinez Staff present for all or part of the Regular Session: City Manager Donley, Assistant City Attorney Whelan, Assistant City Manager Schwarz, Director of Community Development Bendorff, Housing and Redevelopment Manager Ellena, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Jenkins, Management Analyst Huntley, Deputy City Clerk Griffin, and Videographer Beltz.
CLOSED SESSION: Council adjourned to Closed Session to discuss Real Estate Negotiations.
REGULAR SESSION: Mayor Vidak-Martinez reconvened Regular Session at 6:22 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Jenna Pedroncelli, 3rd grade student, from Evergreen Elementary School, led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Vidak-Martinez PRESENTED Jenna with a card and a pen.
MOMENT OF SILENCE:
At the request of Mayor Vidak-Martinez, City Council and members of the audience observed a Moment of Silence in recognition of Van Norden Logan, proponent of the Northeast Specific Plan and a frequent visitor to City Council meetings.
1. MAYOR’S OPENING COMMENTS FOR THE NEW YEAR:
Mayor Vidak-Martinez DISTRIBUTED AND REVIEWED her comments for the New Year, which consisted of various quotes from past United States presidents and statesmen.
2. MAYOR’S REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION:
Mayor Vidak-Martinez stated that no reportable action was taken in Closed Session.
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES/COMMENTS:
1. Jon Harford, 1809 Alice Drive, was recognized and reviewed the contents of his November 22nd letter to Mayor Tim Smith, thanking the Council for advising Canon Manor residents through David Knight’s office of a possible change of the Sewer Capacity Charge and the opportunity to pay the present amount prior to January 29, 2007. He also reviewed two major points regarding the appropriateness of these sewer charges being levied against houses that were in existence in 2001, and he SUBMITTED a copy of said letter to staff.
2. Dan Hubley, 135 Alma Avenue, was recognized and stated that the reason for his stepping aside from the City’s Planning Commission was to devote more time to his work with the Boys and Girls Club. He recognized all Councilmembers for supporting the Boys and Girls Club and attending various functions, and he expressed appreciation for all future contributions to the Club.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Mayor Vidak-Martinez asked if there were any questions about matters on the Consent Calendar. No matters were raised by Councilmembers. Mayor Vidak-Martinez REQUESTED that staff be directed to prepare a letter of appreciation for Linda Sanders, acknowledging her work on the Parks, Recreation, Open Space Committee (PROS).
A. Approval of City Council Portion of Concurrent Meeting Minutes for: Special Meeting – December 18, 2006
B. Approval of City Bills/Demands for Payment in the amount of $2,688,861.00
C. Resolutions for Adoption: 2007-01 Accepting the Development Impact Fee Report for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2006 2007-02 Accepting Project and Directing the City Engineer to File Notice of Completion for 2006 Street Maintenance Measures, Slurry Seal Project No. 2005-04 2007-03 Authorizing and Approving Amended Agreement for Dedication of Pump Station Site between City of Rohnert Park, Sonoma Green, LLC and KDRP, LLC 2007-04 Electing to Receive a Portion of the Tax Increments Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sections 33607.7 and 33607.5
D. Ratifying Acceptance of Resignation Parks, Recreation and Open Space Committee – Ratifying acceptance of resignation from Linda Sanders (At Large)
Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Mackenzie, seconded by Councilmember Breeze, and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was waived and the Consent Calendar, as outlined in the agenda, was ADOPTED.
5. CABLE COMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISE:
Consideration of adoption of an ordinance establishing a 1% PEG Funding Fee in accordance with the Digital Infrastructure and Video Competition Act of 2006, Assembly Bill (AB) 2987:
1. Staff Report: Management Analyst Huntley reviewed the contents of the Staff Report.
2. Public Comments: None.
3. Waive Further Reading and Adopt Ordinance by Reading Title:
No. 773 Amending Chapter 5.24, “Cable Communications Franchise” of Title 5, “Business Licenses and Regulations” to Add Subsection “F” to Section 5.24.060 of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Breeze, and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was waived and Ordinance No. 773 was ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE.
6. SONOMA COUNTY WATER AGENCY STRATEGIC PRIORITIES:
Consideration of the Sonoma County Water Agency’s (SCWA) Strategic Priorities: 1. Staff Report: At the request of Director of Public Works/City Engineer Jenkins, Council AGREED to wait until the arrival of Mike Thompson from SCWA.
Council discussion/direction/action: To be held later in the meeting.
7. PLANNING AND ZONING/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MATTER:
· 2007-2014 Draft Regional Housing Needs Allocation Methodology:
Consideration of whether to provide comments on the 2007-2014 Draft Regional Housing Needs Allocation Methodology to the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG):
Council discussion/direction/action: Council discussion concluded with CONCURRENCE for staff’s recommendation to withhold providing a letter of comments on the 2007-2014 Draft RHNA to ABAG and to let the parties move forward at this time.
8. FOXTAIL GOLF COURSE:
Consideration of an agreement with Rohnert Park Golf, L.P., RP Golf, Inc., CourseCo, Inc. and Bank of Petaluma consenting to loan documents and refinancing agreements on the Foxtail Golf Course:
1. Staff Report: Councilmembers Smith and Stafford recused themselves from this matter at 6:53 p.m. due to possible conflict-of-interest issues and left the chambers. Assistant City Attorney Whelan agreed to research said issues. City Manager Donley reviewed the contents of the Staff Report.
2. Public Comments: None.
3. Resolution for Adoption:
2007-05 Authorizing and Approving a Consent Agreement; Request for Copy of Notice of Default and of Sale under Civil Code Section 2924b
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Breeze, seconded by Vice Mayor Mackenzie, and APPROVED 3-0-2 with Councilmembers Smith and Stafford abstaining, reading was waived and Resolution 2007-05 was ADOPTED.
Councilmembers Smith and Stafford returned to the chambers at 6:57 p.m. 9. LETTERS TO LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATIVES: Consideration of letters to Assemblymember Jared Huffman and Senator Carole Migden regarding proposed legislation for 2007: Assistant City Manager Schwarz shared brief comments.
Council discussion/direction/action: Council CONCURRED to direct Councilmember Smith to deliver tomorrow two letters to Rohnert Park’s representatives in the California Legislature, with said letters amended per Vice Mayor Mackenzie’s request as follows: Add to the third paragraph of the letter to Jared Huffman, “We would also support an effort on your part to conduct oversight of the State’s implementation of AB 857 (Wiggins). This statute establishes standards for state agency activities with emphasis on sustainable development, land resource protection, and social equity. If this is not possible, we urge you to support Senator Pat Wiggins’ efforts to oversee implementation of her bill”; and add to the fourth paragraph of the letter to Carole Migden, “We would ask that you support Senator Wiggins’ efforts to oversee the State’s implementation of AB 857 (Wiggins), a bill which requires State agencies to review their action with an emphasis on sustainable development, land resource protection, and social equity.”
6. SONOMA COUNTY WATER AGENCY STRATEGIC PRIORITIES: [Out of agenda order]
Consideration of the Sonoma County Water Agency’s (SCWA) Strategic Priorities: 1. Staff Report: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Jenkins introduced Mike Thomspon of SCWA. Mr. Thompson reviewed SCWA’s Strategic Priorities and responded to Council questions and comments.
Council discussion/direction/action: Councilmembers commented on the Occidental Sanitation District, Santa Rosa’s priorities, sustainable use of resources and land management, a focus on results, and Best Management Practices. Council CONCURRED to direct staff to prepare a letter per Councilmember comments this evening, for consideration and full Council approval at the next Council meeting.
10. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE/BOARD APPOINTMENTS: Council action regarding nominations and appointments for terms expired December 31, 2006: City Manager Donley suggested that Council could consider reducing, by way of ordinance, the Parks and Recreation Commission to five members, as only four have expressed interest in reappointment.
Bicycle Advisory Committee: Council CONCURRED with the reappointment of Ken Acton, Earl Cruser, Barbara Denlis, and Carson Williams for two-year terms to expire December 31, 2008. City Manager Donley noted that he has not heard back from Charles Rowell at this time. Cultural Arts Commission: Council CONCURRED with the reappointment of Anita Levin and Emily Wiseman for four-year terms to expire December 31, 2010.
Mobile Home Park Rent Appeals Board: Council CONCURRED with the new appointment of Alan Welch per Councilmember Stafford, and the reappointment of Kurt L. Engelhart for two-year terms to expire December 31, 2008. Councilmembers expressed appreciation for Len Carlson, but indicated that they would support Councilmember Stafford’s nomination.
Parks & Recreation Commission: Councilmembers CONCURRED with the reappointment of Michael Bird, Bonnie Black, and Gerald Griffin, as well as with the new appointment of Nick Aronis per Councilmember Stafford, for two-year terms to expire December 31, 2008. Furthermore, Council CONCURRED (1) to direct staff to advertise the vacancy created by Fred Coleman’s resignation, and (2) to prepare an ordinance, for Council consideration, to reduce the Parks and Recreation Commission to five members.
Planning Commission: Council CONCURRED with the reappointment of Susan Adams and Shawn Kilat, as well as with the new appointments of David Armstrong per Councilmember Stafford and Joseph Callinan per Councilmember Breeze and Amy O. Ahanotu per Councilmember Smith, for two-year terms to expire December 31, 2008. Vice Mayor Mackenzie suggested that the new Planning Commissioners be encouraged to attend U.C. Davis’ Continuing Education day and/or the League of California Cities’ Planning Commissioner training.
Senior Citizens Advisory Commission: Council CONCURRED with the reappointment of Marion Ackerman, Patricia Cassinelli, Janie Hawker, and Elaine Sampson, as well as the new appointment of Steve Bosshard, for two-year terms to expire December 31, 2008.
Sister Cities Relations Committee: Council CONCURRED with the at-large appointments of Faith Adam, Jessika Frazer, and Courtney Pastrick for two-year terms to expire December 31, 2008. Council directed staff to check with Dennis McCormack regarding reappointment, and to advertise the remaining vacancy.
Furthermore, Council CONCURRED to direct staff to send letters of appreciation to those who will no longer be serving on a commission or a committee.
11. PARKS, RECREATION, AND OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE:
Consideration of composition of the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Committee: Assistant City Manager Schwarz reviewed the contents of the Staff Report. Council discussion/direction/action: Council discussion concluded with CONCURRENCE (1) to direct staff to prepare a resolution amending the composition of the PROS Committee to reflect the current membership, (2) to allow the members of the Parks and Recreation Commission to participate from this point forward in the PROS process, and (3) to appoint Councilmember Stafford as the Council liaison to the PROS Committee.
12. CITY COUNCIL LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS FOR YEAR 2007:
1. Sonoma Mountain Business Cluster (SMBC) Advisory Board – Council consideration of adding City Council representation for the SMBC Advisory Board to 2007 list:
A MOTION was made by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Breeze, to add City Council representation for the SMBC Advisory Board to the 2007 list. Under discussion, Councilmember Smith expressed his interest in said appointment, and Councilmember Breeze inquired about potential conflicts of interest. Said motion was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
2. Mayor’s Appointments to City Council Liaisons for 2007: Mayor Vidak-Martinez DISTRIBUTED AND REVIEWED the Liaison and Committee Assignments for 2007, ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL SET OF MINUTES.
13. SONOMA COUNTY MAYORS’ & COUNCILMEMBERS’ ASSOCIATION:
Consideration of upcoming vacancies to be filled at the January 18, 2007, General Membership meeting of the Sonoma County Mayors’ and Councilmembers’Association: (Note: bold = members who did not run for re-election or were not re-elected.)
Council discussion/direction/action: As noted below.
1. City Selection Committee Appointments:
City Selection Committee appointments for Chair and Vice Chair:
Airport Land Use Commission: Gail Pardini Plass (Cloverdale), expires 5/2010 (4 year term)
Council CONCURRED to direct the Mayor to use her discretion with this appointment.
Bay Area Air Quality Management District: Pamela Torliatt (Petaluma), expires 3/2007 (2 year term)
Council CONCURRED to support the appointment of Pamela Torliatt.
Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District: Mike Martini (Santa Rosa), expires 2/2007 (3 year term)
Council CONCURRED to support the appointment of Mike Martini. Council agreed with Councilmember Smith that Mike O’Brien is well qualified.
Metropolitan Transportation Commission: Bob Blanchard (Santa Rosa), expires 2/2007 (4 year term)
Council CONCURRED to support the appointment of Bob Blanchard.
Remote Access Network Board: David Glass (Petaluma), (filled by a mayor, unspecified term)
Council CONCURRED to direct the Mayor to use her discretion with this appointment.
2. Association Appointments:
Association of Bay Area Governments – Executive Board: Steve Rabinowitsh (Santa Rosa), expires 6/2007
Council CONCURRED to direct Mayor Vidak-Martinez to support a deferral on this matter. Councilmember Smith expressed interest in said appointment.
Association of Bay Area Governments – Hazardous Waste Management Facility Allocation Committee (formerly titled Bay Area Hazardous Waste Management, Capacity Allocation Committee): Larry Barnett (Sonoma), unspecified term
Council CONCURRED to support the appointment of Councilmember Smith.
Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation & Open Space District: Gail Pardini-Plass (Cloverdale), expires 6/2007 Kent Mitchell (Healdsburg), expires 6/2007
Council CONCURRED to support Janet Orchard from Cotati and Mike McGuire from Healdsburg.
Sonoma County Child Care Planning Council: Lisa Moore (Cotati), unspecified term
Council CONCURRED to direct the Mayor to use her discretion with this appointment.
Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit II Board of Directors/Sonoma County Transportation Authority: Bob Jehn (Cloverdale), expires 1/2007 Mike Healy (Petaluma), expires 1/2009
Council CONCURRED to support Councilmember Mackenzie and Bob Jehn of Cloverdale.
North Bay Division, League of California Cities: Jane Bender (Santa Rosa), unspecified term Jake Mackenzie (Rohnert Park), unspecified term Pamela Torliatt (Petaluma) – Alternate, unspecified term Vacant – Alternate, unspecified term
Council CONCURRED to support Pat Gilardi of Cotati. Councilmember Smith expressed an interest in serving as an alternate.
Legislative Committee – one representative from each city, with term currently set by each city. Current representatives are:
Cloverdale – Bob Jehn Cotati – Pat Gilardi Healdsburg – Gary Plass Petaluma – vacant (to fill Mike Healy’s position) Rohnert Park – Jake Mackenzie; Now Tim Smith by Council CONCURRENCE. Santa Rosa – John Sawyer Sebastopol – Sam Pierce Sonoma – vacant (to fill Doug McKesson’s position) Windsor – Sam Salmon
14. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND/OR OTHER REPORTS:
1. Santa Rosa Plain Conservation Strategy Implementation Committee (California Tiger Salamander) meeting, 12/20/06: Vice Mayor Mackenzie provided a brief report. 2. Water Issues Subcommittee meeting, 12/20/06: Vice Mayor Mackenzie provided a brief report on matters including flood control and the Urban Water Management Plan. 3. Creeks Master Plan Subcommittee meeting, 12/20/06: Vice Mayor Mackenzie provided a brief report on matters including Copeland Creek. 4. Sonoma County Waste Management Agency meeting, 12/20/06: Councilmember Smith reported on landfill matters and noted that Management Analyst Huntley will attend the next SCWMA meeting due to the Council’s Special Meeting on January 17, 2007. 5. Sonoma County Transportation Authority, 1/8/07: Vice Mayor Mackenzie discussed matters relating to the Rohnert Park annexation and the regional fee concept. Director of Public Works/City Engineer Jenkins provided additional comments. 6. Other informational reports:
National League of Cities – Congress of Cities and Exposition 12/6-12/9/06: Mayor Vidak-Martinez shared comments on various photos and brochures, which she passed around, displaying a variety of events and ideas, including a serenity path, rain gardens, a Fix Up/Clean Up/Spruce Up program, a Free Tool Loan program, and funding for community-related events.
Ribbon Cutting at Ashley Furniture: Councilmember Smith noted his attendance at said event.
Eeve Lewis’ retirement party: Councilmember Smith noted his attendance at said event, and he suggested that the City somehow honor Ms. Lewis for her 35 years of service with the County of Sonoma. Council AGREED.
Conference Call with the California Governor’s Office regarding California Health Care Reform: Councilmember Smith noted his participation in said conference call, and he stated that he will be working on health care matters.
15. COMMUNICATIONS:
International City/County Management Association (ICMA): Mayor Vidak-Martinez called attention to and DISTRIBUTED a letter from ICMA notifying City Manager Donley that he is scheduled to become an ICMA Credentialed Manager in June of 2008.
Correspondence regarding Sewer Connection Fees: Councilmember Smith indicated that he does not support the deferral of payment of said connection fees. Vice Mayor Mackenzie suggested a meeting with Dave Knight and Mike Kerns, and City Manager Donley stated that said matter will be agendized for the City Council’s January 23rd meeting.
Letter from Bob Sutherland commending PSO Eric Matzen: Councilmember Smith called attention to said letter.
City Manager Donley’s letter supporting Safe Routes to School for the Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District: | 
Garbage Fees Effective 12-8-2008
