2005/01/25 City Council MinutesCITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES for:
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY
January 25, 2005
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 regular meeting to commence at
6:00 p.m. at the Rohnert Park City Hall, 6750 Commerce
Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Mackenzie presiding.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Mackenzie CALLED the Council Meeting to order at
6:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: (5) Councilmembers Flores, Smith and Spradlin;
Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez; and Mayor Mackenzie
Absent: (0) None
Staff present for all or part of
City Manager Leivo, Interim City
City Manager Donley, City Engines
Lipitz, Finance Services Manager
Assistant Keller, Senior Planner
Preservation Officer Denlis.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION:
the Regular Session:
Attorney Kenyon, Assistant
=r Jenkins, Finance Director
Lauchner, Housing Programs
Bendorff, Neighborhood
Mayor Mackenzie adjourned Council to Closed Session at
6:02 p.m. to discuss Real Estate Negotiations and Personnel
Matters. Closed Session ended at approximately 7:05 p.m.
REGULAR SESSION:
Mayor Mackenzie resumed Regular Session at 7:05 p.m. and led
the pledge of allegiance.
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1. MAYOR'S REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION:
Mayor Mackenzie reported that no action was taken during
Closed Session and that Council will resume Closed Session
at the close of the regular meeting. He also ANNOUNCED
that when Council met in open session last week, it was
decided that the City will be continuing with McDonough,
Holland & Allen attorneys Michelle Kenyon and Gabrielle
Whelan for City Attorney services, and that himself and
Councilmember Flores will be on the Ad Hoc Subcommittee
to negotiate the City Attorney contract.
2. SCHEDULED APPEARANCES /PRESENTATIONS:
1. Bruce Codding, Vice President, Codding Investments,
Inc. regarding former Agilent Site, Rohnert Park:
Mr. Codding requested the Council's consideration of
his request for a rezone of the Agilent site. At the
request of Mayor Mackenzie, Council CONCURRED TO
AGENDIZE said matter for the first Council meeting in
February. Councilmember expressed their interest in
working together with Codding Investments on this
site.
2. John Records, Executive Director, Committee on the
Shelterless (COTS), to express appreciation for the
City's support of the Shared Housing Program: Diane
Landman, Program Director for COTS, expressed thanks
to Council and City staff, especially Housing
Programs Assistant Keller, for their participation
in the Shared Housing Program. Case Manager Alicia
Sims thanked the Council and gave a brief description
of the current families the program is serving.
Cynthia Morphin and Hilleary Zarate, along with her
son Derreck, both former COTS participants, shared
their stories, and Cynthia's daughter, Julianna,
PRESENTED Mayor Mackenzie with a poster with pictures
representing the City's five COTS houses.
Councilmembers commended the COTS representatives and
the participants for their work on behalf of the
program.
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3. Representative of Hispanic Youth Ministry of Saint
Joseph's Catholic Church in Cotati regarding the
desire to start a public television program for the
Hispanic communities of Rohnert Park /Cotati: Jose
Manzo discussed his Youth Ministry's interest in
starting a program primarily for Hispanic youth on
the public access channel to help keep the youth out
of trouble and to build community support. City
Manager Leivo discussed the cable franchise agreement
with Comcast and the possibility of renegotiating it
to accommodate such a request. Councilmember Flores
SUGGESTED that staff provide Mr. Manzo with contacts
at Comcast and /or KRCB Channel 22. Mayor Mackenzie
REQUESTED that the Council Telecommunications
Subcommittee meet to review this matter, and that
Mr. Manzo keep in touch with the City Manager's
office.
3. STUDENT REPORTS:
SSU - Sonoma State University Associated Students,
Incorporated, by James J. Reilly III, Legislative
Representative: Mr. Reilly DISTRIBUTED his written
comments shared at the last Council meeting. He noted
that the ASI meeting is Monday, January 31 at noon at
SSU, and spring classes start that day as well.
4. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES /COMMENTS:
At this time, Mayor Mackenzie and Interim City Attorney
Kenyon stated that the Public Hearing period for the
Water Supply Assessment was officially closed at the
November 23rd, 2004 Council meeting. Due to the large
number of speaker cards submitted for Item No. 5,
Interim City Attorney Kenyon reiterated that tonight's
comments are for information only and will not be part
of the administrative record.
1. Chip Worthington, 4695 Snyder Lane, was recognized and
described a recent meeting about urban casinos. He
SUBMITTED to City Manager Leivo a multipage document
containing proposals for a number of alternative sites
where the Graton Rancheria casino could be placed. He
stated that there were less controversial sites proposed
in the document, and he urged the Council not to rely on
the casino when making its budget.
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2. Ed Casey, Legal Counsel, OWL Foundation, was recognized
and commented on aspects of fairness, noting that with 30
new pages of tests added to the Water Supply Assessment
(WSA), the public should be given the opportunity to
comment on them, as well as to view the PES Model
information. He SUBMITTED two letters to City Manager
Leivo regarding these matters, and he urged the Council
not to approve the WSA.
3. Joan McLain, 1017 West Railroad Avenue, was recognized
and DISTRIBUTED AND REVIEWED two letters, one to the
Council and one to the Sonoma County Board of
Supervisors, expressing concerns about the declining
water table, particularly near their residence on West
Railroad Avenue, and asking both entities to responsibly
manage their water resources before allowing expansion.
4. Bonnie Kneibler, bk @sonic.net, was recognized and
expressed her opposition to the WSA due to flaws in the
study, which had also been noted by the San Francisco
Water Quality Board. She asked why Council was not more
concerned with water given its importance to a community,
and she noted that wells are still going dry in the area.
5. H.R. Downs, OWL Foundation, was recognized and expressed
his concern that there is no scientific model at the
heart of the WSA. He indicated that the San Francisco
Water Quality Board weighed in on the matter because
Rohnert Park is drawing from the Petaluma Basin, and he
urged Council to reexamine the WSA.
6. Heidi Dieffenbach- Carle, 11001 Minnesota Avenue,
Penngrove, was recognized and, as a registered geologist,
she noted that the WSA's findings are insufficient. She
encouraged Council to oppose the WSA.
7. Joseph Perry, 8175 Davis Lane, was recognized and urged
Council to reconsider the WSA as.there is evidence that
the water table is declining. He cited the history of
his family's well in Penngrove as an example of how the
water table is dropping.
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8. Jay Jasperse, Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA), was
recognized and read to Council the January 13, 2005
letter from SCWA to City - Engineer Jenkins. The letter
specifically addresses SCWA's comments after reviewing
Section B, Surface Water Supply from Sonoma County
Water Agency, of the OWL Foundation comment letter to the
City of Rohnert Park. The SCWA letter addresses
inaccurate, oversimplified and incomplete information
in the OWL letter regarding SCWA's existing water supply
contracts, the Eel River decision, future developments
concerning the Russian River and flaws in the WSA's
analysis of surface water supply from SCWA.
City Engineer Jenkins PROVIDED a copy of SCWA's
January 13th letter to the Council.
9. Tom Giansante, 5051 Lichau Road, Penngrove, was
recognized and expressed his opposition to the WSA as
flawed and paid for by developers. He emphasized the
importance of water and the effects of losing an aquifer.
10. John King, 8617 Petaluma Hill Road, was recognized and
expressed the reasons for his opposition to the WSA
consultants' conclusions that the groundwater table is
not in overdraft. He questioned the recharge rate and
discussed how groundwater levels drop in a dry period
and never fully recover.
11. Craig Roth, 9530 Willow Avenue, Cotati, was recognized
and urged the Council to base its decision on the WSA
on what is happening within the community and not just
facts and figures. He discussed the history of his
family's well, and he reiterated that Rohnert Park's
water situation affects many people outside of the
City's limits.
12. Stephen Carle, 11001 Minnesota Avenue, Penngrove, was
recognized and referred to a letter from the San
Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board.
He questioned the accuracy of a new map, Figure 3 -22,
made of a crucial area for the final WSA, and he
cited other examples of manipulation in the final WSA.
13. Susan Panttaja, 51 Acorn Circle, Petaluma, was
recognized and, as a professional geologist, urged
Council to come up with a plan based on reality and to
put more time and resources into an accurate WSA.
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14. Beth Robinson, 6741 Sebastopol Avenue, was recognized
and, as a Program Associate for Community Clean Water
Institute, she encouraged Council to adopt a Water
Management Plan instead of the WSA. She stated that
allowing development would be irresponsible given the
flaws in the WSA.
15. Kathleen Haynie, 10310 Minnesota Avenue, Penngrove, was
recognized and discussed problems with the wells and the
quality of water in the area. She called for Council to
consider the children's quality of life and to plan a
sustainable groundwater management program.
16. Stephen Fuller - Rowell, 1210 Fulton Road, Sebastopol, was
recognized and, as co- founder of the Sonoma County Water
Coalition and in support of the OWL Foundation's
request, he asked Council to revisit the WSA when a
groundwater management plan in compliance with SB 610 is
in place.
5. WATER SUPPLY ASSESSMENT:
Consideration of approval of the City's Water Supply
Assessment prepared to meet Senate Bill 610 requirements:
1. Staff Report: City Manager Leivo shared opening
comments. City Engineer Jenkins reviewed the contents
of the Staff Report, and Mary Grace Pawson of
Winzler & Kelly Engineers responded to a letter
received by the City today from the San Francisco Bay
Region Water Quality Control Board. City Manager
Leivo noted that he will contact the RWQCB about said
letter. Staff responded to Council questions and
comments.
Interim City Attorney Kenyon referred to McDonough
Holland & Allen's letter of January 19, 2005 assuring
the legal adequacy of the City's Final WSA and
responding to OWL Foundation's November 19, 2004
letter alleging various flaws in the draft WSA. She
noted that some non - substantial errata changes were
made today to MHA's response letter. FOR THE RECORD,
she reiterated that all information received since the
close of the Public Hearing on the WSA on
November 23rd is not part of the administrative record,
but that staff has gone through and analyzed that
material and concluded once again that it is
irrelevant and not true in fact. She also added that
the Final WSA is legally adequate and ready for
action this evening.
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2. Resolution for Adoption:
2005 -24 APPROVING CITY OF ROHNERT PARK WATER SUPPLY
ASSESSMENT
Council Motion /Discussion /Vote:
A MOTION was made by Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez, seconded
by Councilmember Spradlin, to adopt Resolution 2005 -24.
Under discussion, Councilmember Spradlin thanked staff for
the thorough information. Councilmember Flores commented
on water as a valuable resource and how all scientific
studies will generate differences of opinion. He stated
that based on the best information available, the Final
WSA makes sufficient water supply projections.
Councilmember Smith indicated that he has gone through
the contents of the WSA thoroughly; however, since he was
not seated on Council for the November 23rd commencement
of the Public Hearing, he will be abstaining from tonight's
vote. Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez stated that there is always
a difference of opinion with regard to land use, and that
in this case the City's Final WSA has met and exceeded the
requirements of SB 610 and the General Plan process.
Mayor Mackenzie reviewed his past activism in the area of
Rohnert Park's water supply. He stated that the City has
done its best to move forward on this matter in terms of
having a number of years of factual data now available,
reducing its overall water consumption, and the thorough
efforts of staff and consultants. After the discussion
following the motion, which was APPROVED 4 -0 -1 BY ROLL
CALL VOTE with Councilmember Smith abstaining, reading
was waived and Resolution 2005 -24 was ADOPTED.
RECESS & RECONVENE:
Mayor Mackenzie declared a recess at 8:48 p.m. Council
reconvened at 8:58 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
Mayor Mackenzie ANNOUNCED that Council CONCURRED to revise
the agenda accordingly to accommodate Councilmember
Spradlin's need to leave due to illness. He noted that
the Department of Public Safety will return to Council's
first meeting in February to present their Emergency
Operations Plan.
6. BURBANK HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION:
Consideration of Bond Financing for Affordable Housing
Project, "The Arbors ":
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1. Staff Report: City Manager Leivo shared opening
comments, and Assistant City Manager Donley reviewed
the contents of the Staff Report. Staff responded to
Council questions /comments.
2. PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Mackenzie opened the Public
Hearing at 9:05 p.m. There being no members of the
public interested in speaking on this matter, Mayor
Mackenzie closed the Public Hearing at 9:05 p.m.
3. Resolution for Adoption:
2005 -25 APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING
REVENUE BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE
ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE ARBORS
APARTMENTS
Council Motion /Discussion /Vote:
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Flores, seconded by
Councilmember Smith, and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading
was waived and Resolution 2005 -25 was ADOPTED.
7. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN: DEFERRED
Update /Presentation by Department of Public Safety:
DEFERRED BY CONSENSUS of the Council to the first
Council meeting in February.
8. COMMISSION /COMMITTEE /BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
Mayor Mackenzie noted that
later in the meeting due to
by Council consensus.
9. VEHICLE LICENSE FEES (VLF):
this item will be covered
the revision of the agenda
Consideration of exercising option to participate in VLF
"Backfill" Financing Program:
1. Staff Report: City Manager Leivo reviewed the
contents of the Staff Report, and staff responded to
Council questions /comments.
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2. Council Discussion /Direction /Action:
Councilmembers Spradlin and Flores and Vice Mayor
Vidak- Martinez expressed concurrence with staff's
recommendation. Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez,
seconded by Councilmember Spradlin, a motion was made to
accept staff's recommendation not to participate in this
program at this time. Under discussion, Councilmember
Smith expressed gratitude for his meeting with Finance
Director Lipitz yesterday. He noted his lack of confidence
in the State of California and discussed how he would take
another approach to this matter. Said motion was
APPROVED.4 -1 with Counci.lmember Smith dissenting.
RE- ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION:
Mayor Mackenzie re- adjourned Council to Closed Session
at 9:10 p.m.
RECONVENE REGULAR SESSION:
Mayor Mackenzie reconvened Regular Session at 9:30 p.m.
with all Councilmembers present except Councilmember
Spradlin, who left the meeting due to illness. Mayor
Mackenzie stated that he had no action to report per
Closed Session matters.
8. COMMISSION /COMMITTEE /BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
1. Bicycle Advisory Committee - Consideration of
appointment to fill vacancy with a two -year term to
expire December 31, 2006:
Council action to fill vacancy due to Patricia
Cassinelli's lack of interest in re- appointment:
Councilmember Smith confirmed that no applications
have been received to date. Mayor Mackenzie
stated that no action would be taken this evening.
2. Sister Cities Relations Committee - Consideration of
at -large appointment to fill vacancy with a two -year
term to expire December 31, 2005:
Council action to fill vacancy due to previous
acceptance of resignation of Carol Grubler:
Mayor Mackenzie confirmed that no applications have
been received to date, therefore no action would be
taken this evening.
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10. NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION PROGRAM:
File No. PL2004 -036MC - Consideration of amending
Chapter 1.24 of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code (Nuisance
Abatement):
1. Staff Report: City Manager Leivo shared the contents
of the Staff Report.
2. Public Comments: None.
3. Waive Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance by reading
title.
No. 718 AMENDING CHAPTER 1.24 OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL
CODE (NUISANCE ABATEMENT)
Council Motion /Discussion /Vote:
A MOTION was made by Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Flores, to adopt Ordinance No. 718. Under
discussion, Councilmember Smith thanked staff for inserting
his suggestions regarding Nuisance Abatement in the minutes.
After the motion, which was APPROVED 4 -0 -1 BY ROLL CALL
VOTE with Councilmember Spradlin absent, reading was waived
and Ordinance No. 718 was ADOPTED.
11. DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS PERSONAL PROPERTY ORDINANCE:
Consideration of amending Sections 3.04.120, "Disposition
of Surplus Personal Property," to Chapter 3.04,
"Purchasing Systems," of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code:
1. Staff Report: City Manager Leivo reviewed the
contents of the Staff Report.
2. Public Comments: None.
3. Waive Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance by reading
title:
No. 726 AMENDING SECTIONS 3.04.120, "DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS
PERSONAL PROPERTY," TO CHAPTER 3.04, "PURCHASING
SYSTEMS," OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE
Council Motion /Discussion /Vote:
Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Smith, and APPROVED 4 -0 -1 BY ROLL CALL VOTE
with Councilmember Spradlin absent, reading was waived and
Ordinance No. 726,was ADOPTED.
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12. ANIMAL CONTROL:
Consideration of Ordinance amending Title 6, "Animals,"
of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code concerning Animal
Control Regulations to enable resolution establishing
rates and fees:
1. Staff Report: City Manager Leivo shared the contents
of the Staff Report.
2. Public Comments: None.
3. Waive Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance by reading
title:
No. 727 AMENDING TITLE 6, "ANIMALS," OF THE ROHNERT PARK
MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING ANIMAL CONTROL
REGULATIONS
Council Motion /Discussion /Vote:
A MOTION was made by Councilmember Flores, seconded by
Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez, to adopt Ordinance No. 727.
Under discussion, Councilmember Smith noted that he voted
against said ordinance at its introduction, but he has
since spoken to Finance Department staff and resolved any
misunderstandings he had. After said motion, APPROVED 4 -1
BY ROLL CALL VOTE with Councilmember Spradlin absent,
reading was waived and Ordinance No. 727 was ADOPTED.
13. SPEED LIMIT ORDINANCE:
Consideration of ordinance amending Section 10.20.010,
"State Speed Limits - Inappropriate," to Chapter 10.20,
"Special Speed Zones," of the Rohnert Park Municipal
Code:
1. Staff Report: City Manager Leivo shared the contents
of the Staff Report.
2. Public Comments: None.
3. Waive Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance by reading
title:
No. 728 AMENDING SECTION 10.20.010, "STATE SPEED LIMITS -
INAPPROPRIATE," TO CHAPTER 10.20, "SPECIAL SPEED
ZONES," OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE,
DECLARING PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS
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Council Motion /Discussion /Vote:
Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Flores, a motion was made to adopt
Ordinance No. 728. Under discussion, Councilmember Smith
stated that he cannot concede to 40 miles - per -hour speed
limits. After the motion, APPROVED 3 -1 -1 BY ROLL CALL VOTE
with Councilmember Smith dissenting and Councilmember
Spradlin absent, reading was waived and Ordinance No. 728
was ADOPTED.
14. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND /OR OTHER REPORTS:
1. Review results of January 19, 2005 Special Meeting/
Work Sessions and /or further consideration of items
reviewed during this Special Meeting:
Council Discussion /Direction /Action, if any:
a. General Plan Implementation
b. Finance Department Matters:
1. Financial Presentation FY 03 -04
2. Water /Sewer Rates: City Manager Leivo
stated that staff will be scheduling the first
reading for the first Council meeting in
February and the Public Hearing within the
time period before the second Council meeting
in February. Mayor Mackenzie noted that the
matter of scheduling the Public Safety Work
Session is on tonight's agenda as well.
c. Wilfred /Golf Course and Highway 101 Interchange:
City Engineer Jenkins discussed a communication he
received today from Caltrans regarding two items.
Council CONCURRED TO DIRECT STAFF to send a letter
per staff's recommendations in response to
Caltrans' requests.
d. List of Projects to be addressed in 2005 & 2006
and Staff Commitment to Service
e. Hiring Process for Permanent City Attorney:
Mayor Mackenzie noted that he and Councilmember
Flores will meet in February to begin negotiations
with Interim City Attorney Kenyon.
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2. Library Advisory Board, January 18,2005 meeting:
At the suggestion of Councilmember Smith, Council
CONCURRED TO DIRECT STAFF to reciprocate Sister City
Hashimoto's gift of donated books by sending books
back in return. Councilmember Smith suggested staff
work with the Friends of the Library. He also
reported on the new flag at the library, the status of
the xeriscaping project, and a Dine & Donate
Fundraiser for the Rohnert Park /Cotati Library
Foundation on Tuesday, March 8, 2005 (flier provided
to Council).
3. Sonoma County Waste Management Agency, January 19,
2005 meeting: Councilmember Smith reported on the
status of matters with Petaluma, as well as the need
for the Garbage Committee to have a meeting about
tipping fees. He also noted that on January 31st he
will drive around with Ken Wells to view Sonoma
County Waste Management sites. City Manager Leivo
commented on landfill issues.
4. Water Issues Subcommittee, January 19, 2005 meeting:
Councilmember Flores DISTRIBUTED AND REVIEWED a
summary of the meeting covering the Russian River
Watershed Association, Ludwigia; Rohnert Park's WSA,
the proposed Llano Plant Pipeline, Best Management
Practices and Storm Water Disposal. Mayor Mackenzie
stated that he plans to have a discussion with
Randy Poole of SCWA in the near future.
5. Senior Citizens Advisory Commission, January 20, 2005
meeting: Councilmember Flores reported on the
swearing in of Elaine Sampson and discussions about
low -cost affordable housing, the speed limit and
Nuisance Abatement ordinances and the possible sale
of Valley Village Mobilehome Park.
6. Mayors' & Councilmembers' Association, January 20,
2005 meetings: Mayor Mackenzie noted that he gave a
State of the City report, and he reviewed appointments
to the vacancies as follows:
Lisa Moore, Chairperson, City Selection Committee
Jason Liles, Vice - Chair, City Selection Committee
Bob Blanchard, Metropolitan Transportation Commission
Pamela Torliatt, Bay Area Air Quality Management
District
Mike Martini, Golden Gate Bridge, Highway &
Transportation District
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7. Golf Course Committee Report: Councilmember Smith
EXCUSED himself from Council chambers at 9:55 p.m.
pending a report back from Interim City Attorney
Kenyon regarding a possible conflict of interest as
he lives within 500 feet of the Golf Course.
Councilmember Flores DISTRIBUTED AND REVIEWED a
preliminary overview of the meeting regarding the
major fiscal crisis CourseCo is facing. At the
suggestion of Councilmember Flores, Council
CONCURRED TO AGENDIZE for the first Council meeting in
February a full discussion of the lease with CourseCo
and a presentation by CourseCo. Councilmember Flores
noted that the Subcommittee will have another meeting
prior to Council's first meeting in.February.'
Councilmember Smith RETURNED to the chambers at
9:58 p.m.
8. Other informational reports, if any:
a. Board of Supervisors meeting: Mayor Mackenzie
and City Manager Leivo provided a brief update
on the Board's actions regarding Canon Manor.
b. Rohnert Park Retired Employees Association,
January 19, 2005: Councilmember Smith noted that
he attended this meeting.
c. Volunteer Tea at Community Center, January 19,
2005: Councilmember Smith noted that he attended
this event.
d. Rancho Adobe Fire District: Councilmember Smith
reported on a meeting with Jim Ford regarding the
casino and regional protection issues.
e. College Attendance Opportunities: Vice Mayor
Vidak- Martinez reported on a recent meeting she
attended with Councilmember Smith regarding this
topic.
f. Fifth Draft of 11th Amendment
Councilmember Flores referred
draft provided in their agenda
noted that there should be an
year.
15. COMMUNICATIONS:
Agreement with SCWA:
Council to said
packets, and he
agreement within the
Communications per the attached outline were brought to the
attention of the Council.
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Communications from the County Administrator: Mayor
Mackenzie called attention to two communications from
the Sonoma County Administrator, one regarding a
request for extra - territorial jurisdiction and the
other regarding mitigation of traffic impacts in the
Penngrove area. City Manager Leivo updated Council on
staff's meetings with regard to both issues. He noted
staff's support for regional transportation issues.
16. MATTERS FROM /FOR COUNCIL:
1. Schedule Public Safety Work Session in February:
Council discussion concluded with Council CONSENSUS
to schedule the Public Safety Work Session for
Wednesday, February -16th at a 5:00 p.m. Special
Meeting.
2. Schedule of Events and Meetings: As provided in the
agenda packets. Mayor Mackenzie added that he will
be out of the state from the 26th through the 30th.
He informed Council to get a hold of Vice Mayor
Vidak- Martinez for any matters.
3. City Council Agenda Forecast: As provided in the
agenda packets.
4. Other informational items, if any: None.
17. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT, INFORMATIONAL ITEMS, IF ANY:
City Manager Leivo stated that he will be out of office
this Friday, January 28, and he will be attending a
conference next Wednesday, Thursday and Friday,
February 2 -4. He noted that Assistant City Manager
Donley will be the Acting City Manager.
18. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Mayor Mackenzie asked if there were any questions about the
matters on the Consent Calendar, which were explained in
the City Manager's Council Meeting Memo. Mayor Mackenzie
signified removal of the January 11, 2005 Regular Concurrent
Meeting Minutes per Councilmember Smith's recommendation,
and Resolution No. 2005 -28 per his recommendation.
B. APPROVAL OF BILLS /DEMANDS FOR PAYMENT CONCURRENTLY FOR:
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK /CITY COUNCIL IN THE AMOUNT OF
$1,972,935.42
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION IN THE AMOUNT OF:
$67,723.49
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C. ACCEPTING CASH /INVESTMENTS REPORTS FOR MONTH END,
DECEMBER 31, 2004 CONCURRENTLY FOR:
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK /CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY
D. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION:
2005 -26 RATIFYING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO CONTRACT AGREEMENT
WITH M.A. DAVIES BUILDERS, INC. FOR COMMUNITY
CENTER MULTI- PURPOSE ROOM FLOOR REPLACEMENT
PROJECT NO. 2003 -24
2005 -27 ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING CITY ENGINEER TO
FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR COMMUNITY CENTER
MULTI- PURPOSE.ROOM FLOOR REPLACEMENT PROJECT
NO. 2003 -04
2005 -29 ENDORSING AND PRIORITIZING APPLICATIONS FOR THE
2005- 06.COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
FUNDING
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Flores, seconded by Vice
Mayor Vidak- Martinez, a motion to approve the Consent
Calendar, with the exception of the Concurrent Meeting
Minutes for January 11, 2005 and Resolution 2005 -28,
was APPROVED 4 -0 -1 with Councilmember Spradlin absent.
Items for Consideration:
A. APPROVAL OF CONCURRENT MEETING MINUTES FOR:
REGULAR CONCURRENT CITY MEETINGS - JANUARY 11, 2005
Councilmember Smith noted the following amendments and /or
clarifications: (1) Pages 22 -24, inclusion of his
abstention from not only the November 23rd Regular
Concurrent City Meeting Minutes, but also the December 21st
Special Meeting Minutes; (2) Page 14, first paragraph,
clarify to read that Councilmember Smith "discussed how
the ordinance needs to be enforced fairly as situations
arise "; Page 20, Item b, clarify to read, "Council
acknowledged Mayor Mackenzie's interest in the appointment
and DIRECTED him to use his discretion for this
appointment."
Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Smith, a motion to approve the Regular
Concurrent City Meeting Minutes of January 11, 2005 as
amended was APPROVED 4 -0 -1 with Councilmember Spradlin
absent.
*City Council /Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
January 25, 2005 Page(17)
2005 -28 APPROVING CITY'S INTERNET, E -MAIL, AND ELECTRONIC
MEDIA USE POLICY
Mayor Mackenzie PULLED this resolution.
19. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Members of the public desiring to speak were invited to
come forward.
1. John King, 8617 Petaluma Hill Road, was recognized and
clarified that he was completely ethical in presenting
City staff with the letter from the San Francisco
Bay Region Water Quality Control Board. He stated that
Senior Planner Bendorff had a signed copy of said
letter in his possession today. He also referred to
action taken at the September 27th, 2004 Water Advisory
Committee meeting.
Interim City Attorney Kenyon clarified, FOR THE RECORD, that
tonight's comments regarding the WSA will not be part of the
administrative record for the public hearing held on
November 23rd, 2004 for the Water Supply Assessment. She
noted, however, that tonight's comments will be part of the
minutes for this Council meeting.
2. Paul Stutrud, P.O. Box 2205, was recognized and drew
Council's attention to the deplorable conditions of the
City's golf courses. He described puddles of standing
water and trash among other problems. At the REQUEST of
Mayor Mackenzie, Councilmember Flores agreed to do a
brief on -site inspection of the condition of the golf
courses.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Mayor Mackenzie ADJOURNED
the meeting at 10:20 p.m.
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jia e Mackenzie
Mayor
City of Rohnert Park
*City Council /Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financing Authority