2004/07/13 City Council MinutesCITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES for:
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY
July 13, 2004
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 Nordin presiding.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Nordin CALLED the Regular Session to order at
6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: (5) Councilmembers Flores, Mackenzie and
Vidak- Martinez; Vice Mayor Spradlin;
and Mayor Nordin
Absent: (0) None
Staff present for all or part of the Regular Session:
City Manager Leivo, Interim City Attorney Whelan,
Assistant City Manager Donley, Director Public Safety
Bullard, Finance Director Lipitz and Civil Engineer
Jenkins.
1. WORK SESSION:
Community Development Commission Proposed Budget
FY 2004 -05 including:
CDC Budget Review
Community Support Network (CSN) Housing Proposal
The Work Session convened at approximately 6:00 p.m.
Staff reviewed relevant documents and responded to
Council questions. Council RECOMMENDED approval of
the CDC Budget.FY 2004 -05.
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Chamber of Commerce request for funding
The Chamber of Commerce shared a presentation on a
job- training program and,a non - profit housing
organization for the disabled. Council expressed
an interest in giving CDC funds to the Chamber of
Commerce, but RECOMMENDED deferral of its
discussion of the matter until the City has (1)
found out whether the State will be taking any
of its redevelopment money, and (2) resolved its
dispute with the School District regarding the
sharing of tax increment revenue.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION /RECONVENE REGULAR SESSION:
Mayor Nordin adjourned Council to Closed Session at
approximately 6:30 p.m. to discuss Personnel Matters,
Litigation Matters and Real Estate Negotiations. Mayor
Nordin resumed Regular Session at 7:40 p.m. and led the
pledge of allegiance.
2. MAYOR'S REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION:
Mayor Nordin indicated that there was nothing to report
on from the Closed Session.
ANNOUNCEMENT: Mayor Nordin announced that copies of the
revised resolution for Agenda Item No. 9,
the Public Facilities Fee resolution, are
available at the front of the Council
chambers.
3. SCHEDULED APPEARANCES /PRESENTATIONS:
1. Mayor's Presentation of Resolutions of Recognition
toward preserving a healthy environment for present
and future generations through conservation and wise
stewardship of its resources to:
Bank of the West - for diligence in waste reduction
efforts
Alvarado Street Bakery - for superior waste reduction
efforts and results
Codding Enterprises - for superior green waste
collection efforts
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Mayor Nordin noted that representatives for Alvarado
Street Bakery and Codding Enterprises were unable to
attend, and he introduced Connie Cloak from C2
Alternatives. Mayor Nordin presented the Resolution
of Recognition to a representative from Bank of the
West, and he shared the contents of the resolutions
for Alvarado Street Bakery and Codding Enterprises.
2. James Grundman of Rohnert Park Employees Association
(RPEA) Political Action Committee (PAC) - Support
statement to City Council: Mr. Grundman DISTRIBUTED
AND REVIEWED written comments indicating that the
Council acted in the best interest of the City when
it adopted the MOU with the Federated Indians of
Graton Rancheria and expressing opposition to the
upcoming recall.
3. Vince Amato of Rohnert Park Peace Officers
Association (RPPOA) Political Action Committee
(PAC) - Support for Council and urging "no" on
recalls: Mr. Amato and the Executive Board of
RPPOA expressed opposition to the recall and
reviewed the services the MOU will allow the
Department of Public Safety to provide.
4. Larry Esparza regarding recall - Special elections
and City Council meeting agendas, format and conduct:
Mr. Esparza indicated that the RPPOA's opposition to
the recall is not representative of all members of
the force, and he stated that the City's employees'
unions should not be involved in the recall matter.
Mr. Esparza commented on other casino - related
matters, including the influence of developers on
the Council, the question of soil contamination,
his support for Chip Worthington, Linda Lamb and
Jake Mackenzie, and finally an apology he received
from a casino opponent. Councilmember Flores asked
about the propriety of speaking against an individual
who is not present, and Interim City Attorney Whelan
commented on citizens' First Amendment rights.
5. Linda M. Long regarding Golf Course /Wilfred
Interchange: Ms. Long DISTRIBUTED AND REVIEWED
written comments regarding the impact of the
casino traffic on the Golf Course Drive /Wilfred
Avenue Interchange. She discussed traffic, noise
and funding issues, and she urged the Council to
share the project designs with the public and to
let Cal Trans fund the project. City Manager
Leivo commented on Cal Trans' funding of that
interchange project.
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6. Rudy Reischenbock regarding stop signs at Santa
Alicia and Avram: Mr. Reischenbock noted that he
is the manager of an apartment building on Santa
Alicia. He outlined safety issues at Santa Alicia
and Avram, and he requested stop signs at said
intersection. At the suggestion of Councilmember
Flores, Council DIRECTED STAFF to review the matter
and come back with recommendations. City Manager
Leivo told Mr. Reischenbock that he will notify him
when said item comes up on a future agenda.
7. C -CORP Representative regarding Traffic- Calming
Proposal on Adrian Drive: The C -CORP representative
requested Council consideration of their proposal
to place a speed lump on Adrian Drive between Santa
Barbara Court and Bruce Avenue. Council thanked
C -CORP for their ongoing efforts and their
recommendations to Council.
ANNOUNCEMENT: Mayor Nordin announced that Council
videographer Linda Beltz is ill, and he
expressed that she is in Council's
thoughts this evening.
4. STUDENT REPORTS:
SSU - Sonoma State University Associated Students,
Incorporated, by James J. Reilly III, Legislative
Representative: Mr. Reilly discussed the following
items: The new members on the CSU Board of Trustees,
SSU's new dean for the School of Business and
Economics, and upcoming performances at the Green
Music Festival.
5. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES /COMMENTS:
1. Linda Lamb, 5734 Dexter Circle, was recognized and
expressed her opposition to the casino, noting that
it is not a done deal, and outlining how Station
Casinos owes money to the City. She shared quotes
from the National Conference of Gaming States, and
she reiterated that casinos take money out of local
economies.
2. Seamus Seanachaoi, 207 Southwest Boulevard, was
recognized and discussed the ongoing casino matters,
noting that everyone is entitled to worship freely.
He also announced that on July 23rd at 1:00 p.m.
there will be a film festival fundraiser for the
Rohnert Park Senior Center.
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3. Jon Jerigan, 775 Baywood Drive, Suite 318, Petaluma, was
recognized and discussed how a clerical error by the
City's Building Department left him without a final
building permit for a property he co -owns on Redwood
Drive. He asked the City to amend this problem of
oversights. Staff commented on the City's efforts to
handle this situation, and Council DIRECTED STAFF to
continue working on a resolution to the problem.
4. Chuck Scoble, P.O. Box 790, Santa Rosa, was recognized
and noted that he is co -owner of a building on Redwood
Drive that has no final building permit. Mr. Scoble
DISTRIBUTED AND REVIEWED documents relevant to the
permit history. Interim City Attorney Whelan stated
that she will work with City Manager Leivo and the
City's Building Inspectors to resolve this problem.
5. Larry Esparza, 44 Verde Circle, was recognized and
discussed the recall campaign kick -off on July 11th for
Linda Lamb and Chip Worthington. He also discussed a
general breakdown in Council's meetings in terms of
format, management and control.
6. Fred Scares, 4319 Primrose Avenue, Santa Rosa, was
recognized and commended the young people at the meeting
for being involved in politics. He expressed concern
about the real estate negotiations taking place in
Council's Closed Session, and he asked how the Council
plans to deal with all the development taking place.
7. Chip Worthington, 4695 Snyder Lane, was recognized and
questioned the news of a huge shopping center
development on Wilfred Avenue. He expressed concern
about traffic impacts and asked why the people of
Rohnert Park have not had any input on this matter.
He urged the Council to defeat this development, and
he encouraged citizens to support the recall.
6. NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC - CALMING MEASURES:
Consideration of implementation of proposed Neighborhood
Traffic - Calming Measures:
1. Staff Report: City Manager Leivo shared the contents
of the Staff Report and responded to Council
questions.
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2. Public Comments:
1. Laurie Wilson, 382 Bruce Avenue, was recognized and
thanked Assistant City Manager Donley and Senior
Engineering Technician Pedroncelli for their work
in putting together the Phase I package. Ms. Wilson
also DISTRIBUTED information on prefabricated speed
humps and urged the Council to accept C- CORP's
proposal for a speed hump.
3. Resolutions consecutively and separately for adoption:
2004 -162 AWARDING THE CONTRACT TO CHRISP COMPANY FOR
NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC - CALMING PROJECT, PHASE I,
PROJECT NO. 2002 -04
and
2004 -163 APPROVING THE INSTALLATION OF A SPEED HUMP ON
ADRIAN DRIVE
Council Motion /Discussion /Vote:
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Flores, and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, readings
were waived and Resolution Nos. 2004 -162 and 2004 -163 were
ADOPTED IN TOTO. Councilmember Vidak- Martinez shared
brief comments about the placement of the speed hump, and
she acknowledged the efforts of Saint Joseph Health
System. Councilmember Flores commented on additional
signage, and Councilmember Mackenzie discussed efforts
beginning in 2001 for traffic - calming measures.
7. SONOMA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (SCTA) SALES
TAX MEASURE:
Consideration of approving the Traffic Relief Act for
Sonoma County and recommending that SCTA place on the
November 2004 ballot a 1/4 -cent retail transactions and
use tax measure, to be levied for a period not to exceed
twenty (20) years, to fund the programs and projects
described in the Traffic Relief Act for Sonoma County:
1. Presentation by Suzanne Wilford, Executive Director,
SCTA: Ms. Wilford DISTRIBUTED AND REVIEWED a
document outlining the benefits of the Traffic Relief
Act for Sonoma County. Ms. Wilford responded to
Council questions /comments about the Wilfred Avenue
Interchange project.
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2. Council Committee Reports, 6/14/04 and 6/28/04 SCTA
meetings: Councilmember Vidak - Martinez discussed
why this is an important transportation measure.
Councilmember Mackenzie discussed street and road
repairs, rail improvements, bicycle transportation
and other mitigating measures.
3. Public Comments: None.
4. Resolution for Adoption:
2004 -164 APPROVING THE SONOMA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY EXPENDITURE PLAN ENTITLED, "TRAFFIC
RELIEF ACT FOR SONOMA COUNTY," AND RECOMMENDING
A QUARTER -CENT RETAIL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX,
TO BE LEVIED FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED TWENTY
YEARS, BE PLACED ON THE NOVEMBER 2004 BALLOT TO
FUND THE EXPENDITURE PLAN
Council Motion /Discussion /Vote:
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Flores, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED,
reading was waived and Resolution 2004 -164 was ADOPTED.
Councilmember Mackenzie shared final comments about
getting the initiative on the 2004 ballot.
8. FISCAL YEAR 2004 -05 BUDGETS FOR CITY, COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
(CIP):
1. Staff Reports: City Manager Leivo shared
introductory comments. Finance Director Lipitz
provided an overhead powerpoint presentation. City
Manager Leivo commented on the City's reserves.
Assistant City Manager Donley reviewed the
highlights of the CDC and CIP budgets. Staff
responded to Council questions. Councilmember
Mackenzie SUGGESTED that staff take another look
at the possibility of completing the undergrounding
of utilities in the City. Council thanked staff for
their work on the budget.
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2. PUBLIC HEARING - Concurrently for.2004 -05 proposed
budgets for the City, the Community Development
Commission and the Capital Improvement Program:
Mayor Nordin opened the Public Hearing at 9:43 p.m.
There being no members of.the public desiring to
speak on this matter, Mayor Nordin closed the Public
Hearing at 9:43 p.m.
3. Resolutions for Adoption:
City Council Resolution:
2004 -165 APPROVING A BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004 -05
and
Community Development Commission Resolution:
2004 -07 APPROVING A BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004 -05
and
City Council Resolution:
2004 -166 APPROVING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECTS
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004 -05
Council and CDC Motion /Discussion /Vote:
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Vice Mayor Spradlin, and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, readings
were waived and City Council Resolutions 2004 -165 and
2004 -166 and CDC Resolution 2004 -07 were ADOPTED IN TOTO.
Councilmember Mackenzie added that in the past couple
years he has been opposed to the budgets due to
employee salary increases, but he approved this year's
efforts due to reports provided by Finance Director
Lipitz on personnel plans. He did note that putting off
major costs in retiree benefits until 2007 is a bad idea.
At the suggestion of Mayor Nordin, Council CONCURRED to
take Agenda Item 13 out of order.
13. WASTE MANAGEMENT ISSUES: [Taken out of order by
Council CONCURRENCE.]
1. Sonoma County Waste Management Agency (SCWMA):
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a. Report from City Representative: Councilmember
Mackenzie called forward Ken Wells. Mr. Wells,
Executive Director of SCWMA, reported on this
item to receive direction from Council for the
August 18 meeting. Mr. Wells shared highlights
of the language of the new JPA.
b. Council Discussion and Direction regarding New
Joint Powers Authority (JPA) Agreement: Staff
indicated that they had not received the reports
from the County in time to prepare a City Staff
Report for this agenda. Council indicated that
they needed to review said documents, and that
they would provide input in time for the
August 18 meeting. Mr. Wells said he would
PROVIDE ten copies immediately for Council
review.
2. Disposal of Waste at Landfill:
a. Board of Supervisors Work Session Report:
Mr. Wells addressed Council as the representative
of Integrated Waste Management of Sonoma County.
Mr. Wells DISTRIBUTED AND REVIEWED a document
entitled, "Sonoma County Waste Management and
Current Issues, Presentation to the Board of
Supervisors, June 22, 2004."
b. Report from Waste Committee: Councilmember Flores
DISTRIBUTED AND REVIEWED copies of his report for
the meeting. Councilmember Mackenzie shared
comments on the timetable and the need to work
with the Regional Quality Control Board.
c. Staff Report: City Manager Leivo discussed
landfill issues, including tipping fees,
alternatives, an overall study and the need to
reduce waste going to the landfill.
d. Council Discussion and Direction: Council
CONCURRED with Councilmember Mackenzie's
recommendation that Council reflect on the
combined comments /reports and form a sense of
direction before the August 18 meeting.
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9. PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCING PLAN FEE ORDINANCE AND
PUBLIC FACILITIES FEE RESOLUTION:
Consideration of two actions: Second reading and
adoption of ordinance replacing and retitling
Chapter 3.28 of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code to
establish citywide Public Facilities Impact Fees and
repealing Chapter 15.40 of the Rohnert Park Municipal
Code and Ordinance Nos. 322, 604 and 638; and adoption
of resolution establishing a Public Facilities Fee for
all development with the City of Rohnert Park and
repealing Resolution Nos. 98 -25 and 98 -42:
1. Staff Report:
the major chap,
stated FOR THE
the resolution
not projects.
comments about
Interim City Attorney Whelan described
je in the revised resolution, and she
RECORD that both the ordinance and
are exempt from CEQA because they are
Mary Grace Pawson shared brief
the new development clarifications.
2. PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Nordin opened the Public
Hearing at 10:19 p.m.
1. Marie Cooper, Attorney for the University District,
was recognized and thanked staff for their efforts
in addressing the applicant's concerns. Ms. Cooper.
SUBMITTED the original copy of a July 13, 2004 letter
from Bingham McCutchen to the Councilmembers, and
previously distributed in.their agenda packets, re
PFFP Development Impact Fees - Agenda Item 9.
Mayor Nordin closed the Public Hearing at 10:20 p.m.
3. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance:
No. 715 REPLACING AND RETITLING CHAPTER 3.28 OF THE
ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE AND REPEALING
CHAPTER 15.40 OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE
AND ORDINANCE NOS. 322, 604 AND 638
Council Motion /Discussion /Vote:
Upon MOTION by.Councilmember Flores, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED,
reading was waived and Ordinance 715 was ADOPTED.
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4. Resolution for Adoption:
2004 -167 ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC FACILITIES FEE FOR ALL
DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AND
REPEALING RESOLUTION NOS. 98 -25 AND 98 -42
Council Motion /Discussion /Vote:
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED,
reading was waived and Resolution 167, as revised by
staff, was ADOPTED.
10. TRANSPORTATION /OVERSIZE VEHICLE OR LOAD PERMIT
ORDINANCE:
Consideration of ordinance adding Chapter 10.58 for
oversize vehicle and load permit to the Rohnert Park
Municipal Code:
1. Staff Report: City Manager Leivo shared the
contents of the Staff Report.
2. Public Comments: None.
3. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance:
No. 716 ADDING CHAPTER 10.58 "OVERSIZE VEHICLE OR LOAD
PERMIT," TO TITLE 10, "VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," OF
THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE
Council Motion /Discussion /Vote:
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Mackenzie, and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading
was waived and Ordinance 716 was ADOPTED.
11. ENERGY STUDY FOR IMPLEMENTING ENERGY CONSERVATION AND
FACILITY IMPROVEMENT MEASURES:
Consideration of agreement with APS Energy Services Inc.
to provide this Energy Study:
1. Staff Report: City Manager Leivo introduced David
Theriault of APS Energy Services, who recommended
Council's approval to move forward with the energy
study. City Manager Leivo shared brief comments
about investigating solar in terms of re- roofing
the Sports Center.
2. Public Comments: None.
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3. Resolution for Adoption:
2004 -168 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH APS ENERGY SERVICES
INC. TO PROVIDE AN ENERGY STUDY FOR THE PURPOSE
OF IMPLEMENTING ENERGY CONSERVATION AND FACILITY
IMPROVEMENT MEASURES
Council Motion /Discussion /Vote:
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded
by Councilmember Flores, and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED,
reading was waived and Resolution 168 was ADOPTED.
Councilmember Flores shared comments about the
importance of reducing energy expenses to the City.
12. MANAGEMENT UNIT OUTLINE:
Consideration of Management Unit Outline: At the
suggestion of Mayor Nordin, Council CONCURRED TO
DEFER this item to a later Council meeting.
1. Staff Report: DEFERRED
2. Public Comments: DEFERRED
3. Resolution for Adoption: DEFERRED
2004 -169 APPROVING THE OUTLINE OF CERTAIN CONDITIONS OF
EMPLOYMENT, FRINGE BENEFITS AND SALARY
ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE MANAGEMENT UNIT
14. COMMISSION /COMMITTEE /BOARD MATTERS:
1. Bicycle Advisory Committee:
a. Consideration of accepting resignation from
Commissioner with a two -year term to expire
December 31, 2004:
Council action to accept resignation from
Jill Morgan: Council CONCURRED with Councilmember
Vidak- Martinez' recommendation to accept
Ms. Morgan's resignation, and to DIRECT STAFF
to send her a letter of appreciation and to
advertise the vacancy.
Councilmember Mackenzie commented on the
importance of the Bicycle Advisory Committee
for funding purposes.
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b. Consideration of appointment to fill vacancy
with a two -year term to expire December 31,
2004:
Council action to fill vacancy due to previous
acceptance of Gary Jelinek resignation: Mayor
Nordin DIRECTED STAFF to continue to advertise
the vacancy.
2. Cultural Arts Commission - Consideration of
appointment to fill vacancy with a four -year term to
expire December 31, 2006:
Council action to fill vacancy due to previous
acceptance of Crissey Cossey resignation: Vice Mayor
Spradlin indicated that she has received no
applications, and she encouraged anyone interested
to apply.
3. Mobile Home Park Rent Appeals Boards - Consideration
of accepting resignation with a two -year term to
expire December 31, 2005:
Council action to accept resignation from John E.
Abbey, Sr.: Council CONCURRED with Councilmember
Vidak- Martinez' recommendation to accept.Mr. Abbey's
resignation, and to DIRECT STAFF to send him a letter
of appreciation and to.advertise the vacancy.
IS. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND /OR OTHER REPORTS:
1. Water Issues Subcommittee, June 15, 2004 meeting:
Councilmember Flores reported on the status of the
City's wells per his report.
2. Water Advisory Committee, June 28, 2004 meeting:
Councilmember Mackenzie shared brief comments on
the temporary MOU and the restructured agreement
with SCWA contractors.
3. Mayors' & Councilmembers' Association Legislative
Committee, July 2, 2004 meeting: Councilmember
Mackenzie discussed updates on the legislative
efforts.
4. Mayors' & Councilmembers' Association General
Membership, July 8, 2004 meeting: Mayor Nordin
referred to Suzanne Wilford's presentation for the
Traffic Relief Act for Sonoma County.
5. Other informational reports, if any: None.
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16. COMMUNICATIONS:
Communications per the attached outline were brought to the
attention of Council. No communications were discussed.
17. MATTERS FROM /FOR COUNCIL:
1. Residential Basketball Hoops: Councilmember Flores
expressed concerns about basketball hoops in front
of homes, on or obstructing the sidewalk. At his
suggestion, Council CONCURRED TO DIRECT STAFF to
review this matter and prepare proposals. City
Manager Leivo commented on the current status of this
issue, and Mayor Nordin suggested including boats
and trailers in staff's proposals.
2. Schedule of Events and Meetings: Mayor Nordin
declined to review the schedule due to the lateness
of the hour. City Manager Leivo indicated that
Council needs to select a representative at the next
Council meeting to attend the League of California
Cities in Long Beach. Councilmembers Mackenzie and
Flores expressed interest.
3. City Council Agenda Forecast: Provided to Council in
the agenda packets. Vice Mayor Spradlin indicated
that she will not be in town for the July 27 City
Council meeting. Councilmember Mackenzie indicated
that he too may be out of town on July 27.
4. Other informational items, if any:
a. Open Space District: Councilmember Mackenzie
requested that certain open space mitigations
be AGENDIZED for Council's August meeting. He
indicated that he will forward a letter from
Van Logan to Mayor Nordin.
b. Water Analysis: Councilmember Mackenzie requested
that staff prepare a report on the impact of the
conversion to water meters and that a discussion
of said matter be AGENDIZED for Council's August
meeting. He indicated that he will forward a
letter from an interested resident to staff.
c. California Junior Miss: Councilmember Flores
stated that there is a need for host families.
Interested residents should call City staff
(Beth) at 588 -2226.
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d. Golf Course trees: Mayor Nordin indicated that
he has been informed of some dead trees on the
12th tee of the North Course. He REQUESTED that
staff contact CourseCo.
18. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
1. Corp of Engineers' Report regarding former Naval Air
Station Outer Landing Field, Cotati: City Manager
Leivo reported that the investigations did not
discover any incidents of hazardous materials in the
area of the proposed casino and within Rohnert Park.
,2. Fourth of July Fireworks: City Manager Leivo
reported that there were fewer calls for service
and fewer arrests this year compared to last year,
and that Public Safety overtime was down this year.
He noted staff's concern over the use of illegal
fireworks.
3. UC /CSU Host Cities Committee Meeting: City Manager
Leivo discussed the status of the informal committee,
and he spoke about the level of communication between
the City and Sonoma State University. He encouraged
Council to represent itself at the upcoming Long
Beach League of California Cites' meeting, at which
time arrangements will be made with CSU for a special
meeting. He noted that the committee wants to be a
formal special interest group.
4. Other informational items, if any None.
19. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Mayor Nordin asked if there were any questions about the
matters on the Consent Calendar, which were explained in
the City Manager's Council Meeting Memo. The Mayor
signified removal of the following items: Concurrent
Meeting Minutes for June 8 per Councilmember Vidak-
Martinez' recommendation.
B. APPROVAL OF BILLS /DEMANDS FOR PAYMENT CONCURRENTLY FOR:
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK /CITY COUNCIL IN THE AMOUNT OF
$3,821.304.13
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION IN THE AMOUNT OF:
$180,336.50
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C. ACCEPTING CASH /INVESTMENTS REPORT FOR MONTH END,
APRIL 30, 2004 CONCURRENTLY FOR:
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK /CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY
D. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION:
2004 -170 AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT TO RELEASE
CHECKS FROM AUGUST 11, 2004 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 13,
2004 AND BRING FORWARD FOR APPROVAL ON
SEPTEMBER 14, 2004
2004 -171 CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS FOR A CONTRACT FOR
THE PUBLICATION OF LEGAL NOTICES AND CLASSIFIED
ADVERTISING FOR THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
2004 -172 CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS FOR ELECTRIC LIFT
FOR COMMUNITY CENTER COMPLEX
2004 -173 AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
CITY OF SEBASTOPOL FOR CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
SERVICES RELATING TO ANIMAL CONTROL
2004 -174 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH C2 ALTERNATIVE
SERVICES TO PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL, MULTI- FAMILY
AND COMMERCIAL RECYCLING PROGRAMS
2004 -175 AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH
RESTORATIVE RESOURCES FOR FAMILY
GROUP /RESTORATIVE CONFERENCING
2004 -176 APPROVING A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH REBUILDING
TOGETHER ROHNERT PARK, INC. FOR USE OF A CUBICLE
IN CITY HALL TO CONDUCT ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES
FOR HOME REHABILITATION
2004 -177 ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR BENICIA
POOL FILTER SYSTEM PROJECT NO. 2003 -08
2004 -178 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AWARD CONTRACTS
SOLICITED THROUGH THE INFORMAL BIDDING PROCESS
CONSISTENT WITH UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION COST
ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES
2004 -179 APPROVAL OF TASK ORDER NO. 2004 -09 WITH WINZLER &
KELLY ENGINEERS FOR PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES
FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER FLOOR REPLACEMENT
PROJECT NO. 2003 -24
*City Council /Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
July 13, 2004 Page(17)
2004 -180 AWARDING THE CONTRACT TO KNIGHT'S ELECTRIC FOR
VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION
PROJECT NO. 2003 -31
2004 -181 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO TASK ORDER
NO. 2004 -04 WITH WINZLER & KELLY ENGINEERS FOR
ENGINEERING SUPPORT SERVICES DURING CONSTRUCTION
OF VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE REPLACEMENT
PROJECT NO. 2003 -31
2004 -182 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO TASK ORDER
NO. 2003 -11 WITH WINZLER & KELLY ENGINEERS FOR
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR SUPERVISORY
CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION (SCADA) SYSTEM
REPLACEMENT PROJECT NO. 1999 -11
2004 -183 AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR A WATER RECYCLING
FACILITIES PLANNING GRANT
2004 -184 AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR A STATE REVOLVING
FUND LOAN
2004 -185 APPROVING AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE TO THE AGREEMENT
FOR SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AND
JONES & STOKES REGARDING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT FOR THE UNIVERSITY DISTRICT SPECIFIC PLAN
2004 -186 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH DOWLING
ASSOCIATES FOR THE PREPARATION OF A TRAFFIC MODEL
UPDATE FOR THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
E. RATIFICATION OF LETTER OF INTENT TO DEVELOP A LOCAL
HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN (LHMP) PER NOTICE FROM GOVERNOR'S
OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
F. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MATTERS:
CDC RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION:
2004 -08 APPROVING FUNDING OF REBUILDING TOGETHER ROHNERT
PARK- COTATI (RTRP -C) HOME REHABILITATION SERVICES
FOR LOW- AND VERY LOW -INCOME HOMEOWNERS OF ROHNERT
PARK
2004 -09 AUTHORIZING FUNDING TO THE SONOMA COUNTY ADULT AND
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT (SCAYD) TO PROVIDE HOMELESS
PREVENTION SERVICES FOR LOW INCOME ROHNERT PARK
RESIDENTS AT RISK OF BECOMING HOMELESS
*City Council /Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
July 13, 2004 Page(18)
Upon MOTION by Councilmember'Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Mackenzie, the Consent Calendar, as outlined
in the meeting's agenda, with the exception of the June 8
Concurrent Meeting Minutes, was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
Item for Consideration:
APPROVAL OF CONCURRENT MEETING MINUTES FOR:
REGULAR CONCURRENT CITY MEETINGS - JUNE 8, 2004
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez made the following
clarification: Item 6;'Southwest Boulevard Station,
page 7, add the following to the first sentence:
" Councilmember Vidak- Martinez expressed a desire to see
the property put to the best possible use, and she
recommended coordinated uses of the building with
two educational facilities and two museums." Upon
MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Mackenzie, the Concurrent Meeting
Minutes for June 8, 2004 were UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
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20. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Members of the public desiring to speak were invited to
come forward. No members of the public responded.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Mayor Nordin ADJOURNED the
meeting at 10:55 p.m.
J i
Katy Leonard ro y Nordin
Certified Shorthand Reporter Mayor
CSR No. 11599 C1 of Rohnert Park
*City Council /Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
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The Proposed Golf Course Dr. /Wilfred Av Interchange's 4�w-
Design and Financing
—My name is Linda M. Long.
I reside, with my family, at 944 Helene Court in Rohnert
Park, our home for 21 years.
—My street backs up to Golf Course Drive.
—I would like you to address the following concerns
regarding the design and financing of the proposed Golf
Course Drive /Wilfred Avenue interchange project.
—The design of the proposed Golf Course Drive /Wilfred
Avenue interchange has been referred to by one city council
member as "scary" and a "night mare" indicating there were
other "much better" designs (city council meeting May 25,
04).
—If you walk west on Golf Course Drive, stop at 10land
peek over the freeway, you will see that Golf Course Drive
directly aligns with Wilfred Avenue.
Wilfred Avenue is the street on which the entrance to a
proposed casino is to be located.
—The current interchange design has Golf Course Drive
progressing under the freeway straight through to Wilfred
Avenue.
This would cause Golf Course Drive to become a super
highway to the proposed casino.
Stations Casinos, the company financing this casino
project, as part of their business model, primarily garners
patrons from local communities surrounding their casinos
(CNBC July 7, 04)
This particular proposed casino would generate close to a
half billion dollars in annual revenues.
These revenues would be heavily dependent on huge
amounts of traffic to and from their facility.
Stations Casinos would have to reconcile with Cal Trans
concerning the enormous traffic impact on 101.
That would include dumping traffic on to surface streets.
Golf Course Drive would be a primary recipient of this
traffic under this interchange design.
—We have only to look to our neighbors to the north to
realize the impact of this casino traffic.
They have had words creeping into their traffic vocabulary.
Words like brinks trucks, buses, shuttles, jake- braking and
last but not least 24/7.
—Several months ago I learned from the traffic division of
Public Safety that there was no law preventing such vehicles
from making there way down Golf Course Drive.
—I've recently learned that, concerning the Golf Course
Drive /Wilfred Avenue project, Cal Trans has not been able
to include, in their Environmental Impact Report, anything
related to the casino because it's not in anybody's general
plan and there's really no description of the casino project or
an environmental document for the casino project.
There are over 200 condos and homes plus apartments that
either back up to or face Golf Course Drive.
—For us the environmental impact would be huge.
—Golf Course Drive is a tree -lined neighborhood avenue and
I believe it should remain that way.
With regard to the financing of this Golf Course
Drive /Wilfred Avenue project another city council member
reminds us that this project has already been funded by Cal
Trans.
—If the city moves forward without Cal Trans funding, our
city will forfeit the 40 million dollars ear marked by the state
for this project.
—The financing of this project, by the city, would involve
using over 6 million dollars from the General Fund and
eventually attaching fees and assessments to the water and
sewer charges paid for by the residents (also referred to as
`existing users').
—The residents or `existing users', through various taxes,
have already paid for this interchange.
I respectfully request:
1) That all designs regarding the Golf Course
Drive/Wilfred Avenue project discussed and/or shown
to any council members be presented to the public and
considered.
2) That a public hearing be held regarding these
interchange designs.
3) That all residents either backing up to or facing Golf
Course Drive be notified in writing of any hearings on
this interchange design
4) That the schedule for this project be in accordance
with the Cal Trans calendar and funded by Cal Trans
monies already earmarked for this project.
5) That a full public hearing take place with regard to
funding the Golf Course Drive/Wilfred Avenue
Project if the 40 million dollars allocated by Cal trans
is forfeited.
6) That the Cal Trans Environmental Impact Report on
the Golf Course/Wilfred Avenue project include a
description of the casino project and an environmental
document for the casino project.
7) That the Rohnert Park General Plan include a
description of the casino project and an environmental
document for the casino project particularly as it
relates to the Golf Course Drive /Wilfred interchange
project.
—The Cal Trans delay, with regard to this project, allows us
to take a deliberate, measured look at the various designs and
how they would affect the residents of our community.
—It also allows us to use the forty million dollars allocated to
us, in all fairness, by the state and federal governments.
Thank you,
Linda. M. Long