2004/09/14 City Council MinutesCITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES for:
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
September 14, 2004
Tuesday
The Concurrent Meetings
the City Council and the
met this date in Regular
commence at 6:00 p.m. at
6750 Commerce Boulevard,
presiding.
CALL TO ORDER:
of the City of Rohnert Park for
Community Development Commission
Session for a regular meeting to
the Rohnert Park City Hall,
Rohnert Park, with Mayor Nordin
Mayor Nordin CALLED the Regular Session to order at
6:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: (5) Councilmembers
Martinez; Vice
Nordin
Absent: (0) None
Flores, Mackenzie and Vidak-
Mayor Spradlin; and Mayor
Staff present for all or part of the Regular Session:
City Manager Leivo, Interim City Attorney Whelan;
Neighborhood Improvement Officer Denlis, Senior Planner
Bendorff, and City Engineer Jenkins.
1. WORK SESSION:
Sonoma County Housing Coalition
Public Policy and Financing Tools for Affordable Housing
City Manager Leivo introduced Jim Leddy from the Sonoma
County Housing Coalition. Mr. Leddy DISTRIBUTED AND
REVIEWED a document entitled, "Sonoma County Housing
Coalition: Public Policy ,& Financing Tools for
Affordable Housing." Mr., Leddy discussed ABAG
allocations and the need for education, and he responded
to Council questions /comments about current projects,
future plans, the lack of sites in Rohnert Park and the
characteristics of low- and very -low income groups.
Mr. Leddy AGREED to meet with City Manager Leivo when
the Sonoma County Housing Coalition gets the updated
numbers for Rohnert Park.
The Work Session concluded at 6:35 p.m.
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ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION:
Mayor Nordin adjourned Council to Closed Session at
6:36 p.m. to discuss Litigation Matters and Real Estate
Negotiations. Closed Session ended at approximately
7:15 p.m. Mayor Nordin resumed Regular Session at
7:30 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance.
MOMENT OF SILENCE:
Mayor Nordin asked the public to observe a moment of
silence to remember Nicole Mattison, a young lady from
Rohnert Park who recently lost her life in a traffic
collision in Sonoma County.
2. MAYOR'S REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION:
Mayor Nordin reported that Council voted in favor of a
stipulation of dismissal of the Home Builders Association
of Northern California v. William, No. S -04 -345 LKK (E.D.
Cal.) Distinct Population Designation of California Tiger
Salamander.
3. SCHEDULED APPEARANCES /PRESENTATIONS:
1. Mayor's Presentation of Resolution expressing
appreciation to Toni Bertolero for her services as
Interim City Engineer from December 2002 through
August 2004: Mayor Nordin read and presented the
resolution to Ms. Bertolero, who thanked Council
for the public acknowledgement of appreciation.
2. Barbara Greene, Co -Chair of Rohnert Park /Cotati Creek
Council regarding Copeland Creek Nature Park
proposal: Ms. Greene was not present.
3. Denis Brown, Shell Oil Products regarding Groundwater
Clean -up pertaining to gas station's waste discharge
and connection fees: Mr. Brown, Senior Environmental
Engineer with Shell Oil, requested Council's
assistance in getting the connection fee of
approximately $144,000 reduced in order to make the
ground water clean -up of a gas station in Rohnert
Park a viable project. Mr. Brown responded to
Council questions, and Council CONCURRED TO DIRECT
City Manager Leivo and Civil Engineer Jenkins to
meet with Mr. Brown and to report back to Council.
Mr. Brown SUBMITTED his business card to City Manager
Leivo.
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4. Larry Esparza, regarding Mayor and City Manager
correspondence to Lead Tribal Negotiator for
Governor of California: Mr. Esparza shared several
comments regarding the casino and the recall
election. He congratulated Councilmember Flores
and Vice Mayor Spradlin on their respective
victories, but he noted the small margin of victory
and the amount of money poured into their campaigns.
He stated that the grassroots movement against the
casino will continue.
2. Barbara Greene, Co -Chair of Rohnert Park /Cotati Creek
Council regarding Copeland Creek Nature Park
proposal: [Out of order] Ms. Greene DISTRIBUTED AND
REVIEWED a pamphlet entitled, "Russian River
Celebration, September 11 -19, 2004." She discussed
all the work that has gone on this summer in terms
of flood control, and she INVITED Council to the
Russian River Celebration.
5. Seamus Seanachaoi, to discuss repercussions of the
Recall Election and the healing process of the City:
Mr. Seanachaoi discussed how the recall election
and casino issues have divided the City, and he
congratulated Councilmember Flores and Vice Mayor
Spradlin on the results of the recall election. He
also ANNOUNCED a fundraiser, the First Annual Sonoma
County Musical Extravaganza, on Saturday,
September 25th, to benefit the Rohnert Park - Cotati
Education Foundation.
4. STUDENT REPORTS:
SSU - Sonoma State University Associated Students,
Incorporated, by James J. Reilly III, Legislative
Representative: Mr. Reilly DISTRIBUTED the following
items to.Council: Current issue of The Star, voter
awareness pamphlet entitled, "It Matters," and the
ASI Senate Meeting Schedule. He reported on upcoming
speakers at SSU and the status of the Green Music
Center, and he indicated that his senior piece will be
on the City's recall election.
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5. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES /COMMENTS:
1. Patricia.Jonas- Voulgaris, Cotati, was recognized and
displayed for Council souvenirs and items from around
the world. She noted that said items are from the
Helen Delevois Museum- Library, which needs a building,
and she urged Council to consider renting the Southwest
Boulevard Fire Station to the foudation. City Manager
Leivo stated that is working on this matter and that
he will provide Council with a report at a later date.
2. Tom Thunderhorse, 7533 Bobbie, was recognized and
congratulated Councilmember Flores and Vice Mayor
Spradlin for keeping their seats on the Council. He
questioned where casino opponents are getting their
figure of 20,000 cars a day for casino traffic.
Mayor Nordin left the chambers at 8:00 p.m.
6. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS:
1. File No. PL2004 -036MC - Consideration of Proposed
Amendments to Chapter 1.24 of the Rohnert Park
Municipal Code regarding Nuisance Abatement Ordinance
and Adequacy of a Negative Declaration for this
project
a. Staff Report: Neighborhood Improvement Officer
Denlis reviewed the contents of the Staff Report.
Councilmember Mackenzie expressed concern about
the possibility of neighborhood feuds stemming
from the ordinance, and he suggested that such a
comprehensive measure have guidelines for clarity
and compliance. Councilmember Vidak- Martinez
concurred and furthermore expressed concerns about
placing time limits on certain aspects of the
ordinance.
Mayor Nordin returned to chambers at 8:11 p.m.
b. PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Nordin opened the Public
Hearing at 8:16 p.m.
1. Patricia Jonas - Voulgaris, Cotati, was recognized and
compared aspects of the ordinance to another area where
she used to live. She indicated that that city
successfully encouraged neighborhood participation and
effort by presenting awards to neighborhoods and to
neighbors for placement in front of their homes.
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2. Dennis McCormack, Rohnert Park, was recognized and
expressed opposition to provision 22 in the ordinance
regarding leaving garbage cans in public sight for
more than 24 hours after collection day. He stated he
pulls the cans off to the side of his residence and has
not had a complaint in the 25 years he has lived there.
Mayor Nordin closed the Public Hearing at 8:17 p.m.
c. Resolution for Adoption:
2004 -215 CERTIFYING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1.24 OF THE ROHNERT
PARK MUNICIPAL CODE (NUISANCE ABATEMENT
ORDINANCE)
Council Motion /Discussion /Vote:
Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Spradlin, seconded by
Councilmember Flores, and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was
waived and Resolution 2004 -215 was ADOPTED.
.d. Waive First Reading and Introduce Ordinance by
reading title:
No. 718 AMENDING THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE BY
REPLACING CHAPTER 1.24 (NUISANCE ABATEMENT
ORDINANCE) WITH THE REVISED CHAPTER 1.24 (NUISANCE
ABATEMENT ORDINANCE)
Council Motion /Discussion /Vote:
Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Spradlin, seconded by
Councilmember Flores, and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was
waived and Ordinance No. 718 was INTRODUCED with DIRECTIONS
TO STAFF (1) to conduct a three -month period of community
education, and with a FRIENDLY AMENDMENT from Councilmember
Vidak- Martinez, accepted by the maker of the motion and
the second, (2) to DIRECT STAFF to conduct a review of the
ordinance six months after it takes effect. Councilmember
Mackenzie called for a specific plan to get this
information out to the residents, and he asked that staff
be very even - handed in handling nuisance abatement matters.
2. File No. PL2004 -004ZO - Consideration of Kenneth R.
Blackman application for a revision to
Chapter 17.07.020.N of the Rohnert Park Municipal
Code regarding Inclusionary Housing with Adequacy of
a Negative Declaration:
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a. Staff Report: Senior Planner Bendorff reviewed
the contents of the Staff Report and responded to
Council questions.
b. PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Nordin opened the Public
Hearing at 8:25 p.m.
1. Kenneth Blackman, 1224 St. Helena Avenue, Santa Rosa,
was recognized and summarized his meeting with the
Planning Commission. He referred to his report
regarding affordable housing, and he noted that it would
be possible to include second units with improved
appearance to the neighborhood and to change the wording
on second units. He also expressed support for the
one -to -one approach. Councilmember Flores confirmed
that the thrust of Mr. Blackman's presentation is the
one -to -one consideration for affordable housing.
Mayor Nordin closed the Public Hearing at 8:30 p.m.
c. Options for Consideration - Options 1,2 and 3 as
outlined on the agenda.
OPTION No. 2: REFERRAL OF THE APPLICATION BACK TO THE
PLANNING COMMISSION, WITH DIRECTION TO STAFF
TO WORK WITH THE APPLICANT ON A POSSIBLE
ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY
COUNCIL
Council Motion /Discussion /Vote:
A MOTION was made by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded
by Councilmember Mackenzie, (1) to maintain 50 percent
affordable units with deed restrictions, (2) to go
one -to -one for Option 2, and (3) to refer said matter back
to the Planning Commission, with DIRECTIONS FOR STAFF to
work with the applicant on a possible alternative
recommendation to the City Council. Said motion was
APPROVED 3 -2 with Vice Mayor Spradlin and Councilmember
Flores dissenting. Councilmember Mackenzie emphasized that
deed restriction is essential. Councilmember Flores noted
that this is the first generation of young people that will
not have the same opportunity to own their own homes as
their parents had. Vice Mayor Spradlin expressed support
for Option 3, noting the opportunities for families to
combine for affordable housing and for elderly family
members to stay close to their families.
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7. PROPOSED SALE OF NW ACRES (STADIUM LANDS):
Consideration of Sale of Real Property owned by the City
west of U.S. 101 and north of the Rohnert Park
Expressway (Stadium Lands) APN's 143 - 040 -103,
143 - 040 -104, 143 - 040 -106 and 143 - 040 -109:
1. Staff Report: City Manager Leivo shared the contents
of the Staff Report and responded to Council
inquiries.
2. PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Nordin opened the Public
Hearing at 8:50 p.m.
1. Bruce Codding, Santa Rosa, was recognized and stated
.that there had been a change in leadership at Codding
Enterprises. He inquired into the possibility of having
the City extend the deadline until the end of tomorrow's
work day for Codding to reconsider the southern parcel of
the Stadium lands. City Manager Leivo stated that Codding
had missed its deadline for right.of first refusal.
2. Kenneth Blackman, 1224 St. Helena Avenue, Santa Rosa,
was recognized and noted that he was present to answer
any questions of Council. He indicated that Redwood
Equities has made significant headway on this project,
but he stated that he would talk to Codding Enterprises.
3. Maurice Fredericks, 242 Alden, was recognized and
reviewed a bit of Rohnert Park's history in terms of
Paul Golis' vision of a city of 25- to 30,000 people
which managed its own sewer system. He blamed the greed
of developers for ruining that vision. He also
questioned if the sale of the Stadium lands had gone
through all of the required Government Code sections,
and he stated that the City should not be selling its
assets to maintain itself financially. Interim City
Attorney Whelan indicated that the Surplus Lands Act
and all other relevant documents are available at the
City Clerk's office.
Mayor Nordin closed the Public Hearing at 8:59 p.m.
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3. Resolution for Adoption:
2004 -217 ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC TESTIMONY REGARDING THE
PROPOSED SALE OF REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY
OF ROHNERT PARK WEST OF U.S. 101 AND NORTH OF THE
ROHNERT PARK EXPRESSWAY (THE "STADIUM LANDS "),
DECLARING THE STADIUM LANDS TO BE SURPLUS, AND
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO OPTION.TO PURCHASE AND
PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE STADIUM LANDS
(GOV. CODE SECTIONS 37350, et seq. AND 54220,
et seq.)
Council Motion /Discussion /Vote:
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Flores, and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was
waived and Resolution 2004 -217 was ADOPTED. Councilmember
Flores commented on the rapidly rising cost of healthcare
benefits for City employees. Councilmember Mackenzie
stated that the City has known for some time about the
rising cost of health plans and benefits, and he emphasized
the importance of the Master Plan for the Stadium Lands.
8. 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 James
Kline: At the suggestion of Councilmember Flores,
Council CONCURRED to accept the resignation of
James Kline and to DIRECT STAFF to send a letter
over the Mayor's signature of regrets and
appreciation for his service.
b. Consideration of appointment to fill above
vacancy:
Council action to fill vacancy due
of James Kline: At the request of
Flores, Council CONCURRED TO DEFER
Council meeting his recommendation
until he has time to review the tw(
he has received.
to resignation
Councilmember
to the next
for appointment
D applications
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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: Upon
MOTION by Vice Mayor Spradlin, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, a motion to appoint
Emily Wiseman to the Cultural Arts Commission for
a four -year term to expire December 31, 2006, was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
3. Parks and Recreation Commission - 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 Sachi Hotaling resignation: At.the
request of Mayor Nordin, Council CONCURRED TO DEFER
to the next Council meeting his recommendation for
appointment until he has time to review the two
applications the City has received.
9. INSTALLATION OF WOOD - BURNING APPLIANCES:
Consideration of adding "Installation of Wood- Burning
Appliances" Ordinance to the Rohnert Park Municipal
Code:
1. Staff Report: City Manager Leivo reviewed the
contents of the Staff Report.
2. Public Comments: None.
3.- Waive First Reading and Introduce Ordinance by
reading title:
No. 720 ADDING CHAPTER 8.26 "INSTALLATION OF WOOD - BURNING
APPLIANCE" TO TITLE 8, "HEALTH AND SAFETY" OF THE
ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE
Council Motion /Discussion /Vote:
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by
Councilmember Flores, and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading
was waived and Ordinance No. 720 was INTRODUCED.
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10. GRADING AND EROSION CONTROL ORDINANCE:
Consideration of Amending "Environmental Impact and
Grading and Erosion Control" Ordinance to the Rohnert
Park Municipal Code:
1. Staff Report: City Manager Leivo reviewed the
contents of the Staff Report. He noted that
Mary Grace Pawson and Civil Engineer Jenkins were
available for Council questions.
2. Public Comments: None.
3. Waive First Reading and Introduce Ordinance by
reading title:
No. 721 AMENDING CHAPTER 16.48, "ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND
GRADING AND EROSION CONTROL," OF TITLE 16,
"SUBDIVISIONS," TO ADD SECTIONS 16.48.030 THROUGH
16.48.110 TO THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE
Council Motion /Discussion /Vote:
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Flores, and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading
was waived and Ordinance No. 721 was INTRODUCED.
11. CODE OF INTEREST CODE:
Consideration of designating positions and persons
subject to Conflict of Interest Code, and amending
"Conflict of Interest" Ordinance to the Rohnert Park
Municipal Code:
1. Staff Report: City Manager Leivo shared the contents
of the Staff Report.
2. Public Comments: None.
3. Resolution for Adoption:
2004 -218 DESIGNATING POSITIONS AND PERSONS SUBJECT TO
CHAPTER 2.60 OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE
PERTAINING TO CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Council Motion /Discussion /Vote:
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Mackenzie, and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading
was waived and Resolution 2004 -218 was ADOPTED.
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4. Waive First Reading and Introduce Ordinance by
reading title:
No. 722 AMENDING CHAPTER 2.60, "CONFLICT OF INTEREST,"
OF TITLE 2 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 No. 722 was INTRODUCED.
12. COST RECOVERY ORDINANCE:
Consideration of "Cost Recovery - Fee and Service
Charge System" Ordinance to the Rohnert Park Municipal
Code:
1. Staff Report: City Manager Leivo shared the contents
of the Staff Report.
2. Public Comments: None.
3. Waive First Reading and Adopt Ordinance by reading
title.
No. 717 ADDING CHAPTER 3.32 "COST RECOVERY - FEE AND
SERVICE CHARGE SYSTEM" TO TITLE 3, "REVENUE
AND FINANCE," OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL
CODE
Council Motion /Discussion /Vote:
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Flores, seconded by
Councilmember Mackenzie, and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading
was waived and Ordinance No. 717 was ADOPTED.
13. INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN:
Consideration of Memorandum of Mutual Understanding
(MOMU) with respect.to joint efforts toward developing
a North Coast Integrated Regional Water Management Plan
(IRWMP) :
1. Russian River Watershed Association MOU
Representative Report: Councilmember Mackenzie
shared brief comments about the MOMU.
2. Public Comments: None.
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3. Resolution for Adoption:
2004 -219 APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING
(MOMU) OF NORTH COAST AREA AGENCIES TOWARD
DEVELOPING A NORTH COAST INTEGRATED REGIONAL
WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN (IRWMP)
Council Motion /Discussion /Vote:
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED,
reading was waived and Resolution 2004 -219 was ADOPTED.
14. FINES AND FORFEITURES REVENUES DISTRIBUTION:
Consideration of Agreement for Distribution of Fines
and Forfeitures Revenues between the County of Sonoma
and each of the cities of Sonoma County:
1. Staff Report: City Manager Leivo reviewed the
contents of the Staff Report.
2. Resolution for Adoption:
2004 -220 APPROVING THE AGREEMENT FOR DISTRIBUTION OF FINES
AND FORFEITURES REVENUES BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF
SONOMA AND EACH OF THE CITIES OF CLOVERDALE,
COTATI, HEALDSBURG, PETALUMA, ROHNERT PARK, SANTA
ROSA, SEBASTOPOL, SONOMA AND WINDSOR
Council Motion /Discussion /Vote:
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Flores, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED,
reading was waived and Resolution 2004 -220 was ADOPTED.
15. PROPOSITION 1A "PROTECTION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
REVENUES ":
Consideration of supporting Proposition 1A "Protection
of Local Government Revenues ":
1. Staff Report: City Manager Leivo reviewed the
contents of the Staff Report.
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2. Resolution for Adoption:
2004 -221 SUPPORTING PROPOSITION 1A "PROTECTION OF LOCAL
GOVERNMENT REVENUES"
Council Motion /Discussion /Vote:
Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Spradlin, seconded by
Councilmember Flores, and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading
was waived and Resolution 2004 -221 was ADOPTED.
16. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND /OR OTHER REPORTS:
1. Federated Indians of the Graton Rancheria (FIGR)
Gaming Compact:
Status Report: Provided to Council in the agenda
packet. Councilmember Mackenzie objected to this
process of governance, and he noted that this subject
matter should be regularly discussed and that the
Mayor should not represent the Council without full
disclosure in a full Council meeting. Councilmember
Vidak- Martinez concurred that FIGR matters should be
a regular agenda item, and she asked for confirmation
of the Council's past practice of informing the
Council and voting on letters written over the
Mayor's signature. She also stated that the letter
to the Governor's Office misrepresented the Council's
direction to reject the word "support" in terms of
urging the Governor to sign the gaming compact.
Councilmember Flores referred to a clause in the MOU
that says the Council will foster the MOU, and he
indicated that parameters were established for the
Mayor to act. Vice Mayor Spradlin said the City
Manager and the Mayor were following through with the
MOU, and she questioned some past actions of other
Councilmembers. Councilmembers Vidak- Martinez and
Mackenzie reiterated her desire to have all
Councilmembers treated fairly and included in Council
policy decisions and directives. Mayor Nordin stated
that he appreciated the comments and will make an
effort to communicate better to all Councilmembers in
the future.
2. Technical Advisory Committee /Laguna Treatment Plant,
August 11, 2004 meeting: City Manager Leivo stated
that City Engineer Jenkins attended said meeting.
City Engineer Jenkins was not present to report on
the meeting.
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3. Sonoma County Waste Management Agency (SCWMA),
August 18, 2004 meeting: Councilmember Mackenzie
gave an update on the Second Amended Agreement
and matters relating to Petaluma, and he reported
on the crisis at the landfill. Councilmember
Mackenzie REQUESTED INPUT as to whether the City
wants to be part of the Joint Powers Agreement
(JPA). Council and staff recommended waiting a
while to make a decision, and Councilmember
Mackenzie stated that he will report back on the
results of the next meeting.
4. Economic Development Subcommittee, August 27, 2004
meeting with SSU: Councilmember Vidak- Martinez and
Councilmember Flores gave an update on the Green
Music Center and the need to work with product
development in terms of building up an equity theater
and working closely with PAC Managing Director
McDougall.
5. Mayors' & Councilmembers' Association, September 9,
2004 meeting: Mayor Nordin reviewed recent and
future topics of discussion, including zoning
ordinances related to alcohol, affordable housing
and a workshop for new Coun.cilmembers. He also
noted that the County was nationally commended for
its landfill and recycling efforts.
6. Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA),
September 13, 2004 meeting: Councilmember Vidak-
Martinez reported on various topics, including
Cal Trans and the draft environmental documents
for the Wilfred Avenue Interchange, the
Highway 116/101 options in Cotati, and she
DISTRIBUTED AND REVIEWED an excerpt of SCTA's
Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP).
Councilmember Mackenzie REQUESTED a full copy of
the CTP.
7. Other informational reports, if any: None.
17. COMMUNICATIONS:
Communications per the attached outline were brought to the
attention of Council.
Environmental Technology Agreement: Councilmember
Vidak- Martinez referred to the Environmental Technology
Agreement. Per the Local Government Commission (LGC)
alert, she also encouraged staff to take advantage of
Cal Trans Grant Funding.
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18. MATTERS FROM /FOR COUNCIL:
1. Schedule of Events and Meetings:
National League of Cities' Annual Business Meeting,
Saturday, December 4, 2.004, at the Congress of
Cities in Indianapolis, Indiana - Council
consideration of Voting and Alternate Voting
Delegates - Council Action: Councilmembers
indicated that they are unable to attend this event.
2. City Council Agenda Forecast: City Manager Leivo
indicated that staff did not have enough time to
prepare the Agenda Forecast for this agenda packet
3. Other informational items, if any: None.
19. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
1..City's Sphere of Influence and the Community
Separator - Minor Amendments to Agreement with
Sonoma County: City Manager Leivo reviewed the
Staff Report and responded to Council questions.
At this time, Mayor Nordin called forward a member of the
public interested in speaking on this matter:
1. Van Logan, 2560 West Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg, was
recognized and questioned.staff about how to proceed
in this matter. He indicated that certain Sphere of
Influence and Community Separator issues need to be
added to and expounded in the Sonoma County agreement
for Community Separator. Council discussion centered
around protecting the Sphere of Influence and the
need for full discussion and direction of the Council,
as well as discussion with County representatives, in
terms of major amendments to the City's agreement with
the County. Council CONCURRED TO DIRECT City Manager
Leivo to move forward with this matter and report
back to the Council.
2. Proposed Parallel Sewer Interceptor, City
Project 2003 -11, Capital Improvement Program: City
Manager Leivo gave a brief explanation of this issue
and how it relates to certain matters on this
evening's Consent Calendar.
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3. Other informational items, if any:
a. League of California Cities Conference,
September 16 -20, 2004, in San Diego: City
Manager Leivo reported that he and Councilmember
Flores will be attending this event. He noted
that Director Public Safety Bullard will be the
Acting City Manager in his absence. City Manager
Leivo and Councilmember Flores commented on items
that will be discussed at this conference,
particularly gaming issues in the State of
California.
20. 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: Resolution
Nos. 2004 -231 and 2004 -232 per City Manager Leivo's
recommendation.
A. APPROVAL OF CONCURRENT MEETING MINUTES FOR:
REGULAR CONCURRENT CITY MEETINGS - AUGUST 10, 2004
B. APPROVAL OF BILLS /DEMANDS.FOR PAYMENT CONCURRENTLY FOR:
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK /CITY COUNCIL IN THE AMOUNT OF
$2,692,925.56
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION IN THE AMOUNT OF:
$184,779.70
C. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION:
2004 -222 SUPPORTING SEPTEMBER 24, 2004 AS "RUSSIAN RIVER
CLEAN -UP DAY"
2004 -223 PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 27 THROUGH OCTOBER 1, 2004
AS DOLLAR WI$E WEEK" IN THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
2004 -224 SUPPORTING SEPTEMBER 2004 AS "NATIONAL PROSTATE
CANCER AWARENESS MONTH"
2004 -225 SUPPORTING SEPTEMBER 2004 AS "NATIONAL
PREPAREDNESS MONTH"
2004 -226 SUPPORTING 2004 SPARE THE AIR CITY AND COUNTY
CAMPAIGN
2004 -227 DECLARING RESULTS OF MUNICIPAL SPECIAL RECALL
ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK ON
AUGUST 24, 2004
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2004 -228 AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK TO BECOME A
PASSPORT APPLICATION ACCEPTANCE AGENCY
2004 -229 AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH
CROCKER NETWORKING SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR WEBSITE,
INTRANET, AND NETWORKING MAINTENANCE AND
CONSULTING SERVICES
2004 -230 ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR
VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE REPLACEMENT PROJECT
NO. 2003 -10
2004 -233 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH ALICIA
M. GIUDICE FOR PLANNING CONSULTANT SERVICES
2004 -234 APPROVING AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE TO THE AGREEMENT
FOR SERVICES WITH MACTEC ENGINEERING &
CONSULTING, INC. REGARDING THE SUPPLEMENTAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (SEIR) FOR THE
WILFRED /DOWDELL SPECIFIC PLAN
2004 -235 APPROVING THE EXTENSION OF THE AGREEMENT FOR
SONOMA COUNTY ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT PROGRAM
UNTIL APRIL 30, 2015
2004 -236 AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF THE
ANNUAL WOOD FLOOR MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR THE
PETER M. CALLINAN SPORTS & FITNESS CENTER
2004 -237 AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 10 TO THE
AGREEMENT WITH OLD ADOBE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FOR
PARK CLEANING
2004 -238 AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR ELECTRIC LIFT FOR
COMMUNITY CENTER COMPLEX TO CRESCO EQUIPMENT
RENTALS
2004 -239 REJECTING BID FOR PUBLICATION OF LEGAL NOTICES
AND CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING FOR THE CITY OF
ROHNERT PARK
2004 -240 APPROVAL OF PLANS AND CALLING FOR SEALED
PROPOSALS FOR SIDEWALK ACCESS RAMPS, PHASE IV,
PROJECT NO. 2004 -01
2004 -241 AWARD OF CONTRACT, VARIOUS OVERLAYS PROJECT AND
TRAFFIC - CALMING MEASURES IN THE DESIGN OF PROJECT
NO. 2003 -27
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2004 -242 APPROVAL OF CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 WITH
CONTROL MANUFACTURING COMPANY FOR SUPERVISORY
CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION (SCADA) SYSTEM
REPLACEMENT, PROJECT NO. 1999 -11
2004 -243 APPROVAL OF TASK ORDER NO. 2004 -11 WITH WINZLER &
KELLY ENGINEERS FOR PROJECT OVERSIGHT OF THE CITY
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
2004 -244 APPROVAL OF TASK ORDER NO. 2004 -16 WITH WINZLER &
KELLY ENGINEERS FOR THE CORPORATION YARD
UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK MONITORING /REPORTING
2004 -245 APPROVING TASK ORDER NO. 2004 -17 WITH WINZLER &
KELLY ENGINEERS FOR THE NORTHERN FIRE STATION
UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK CLOSURE
2004 -246 APPROVING TASK ORDER NO. 2004 -18 WITH WINZLER &
KELLY ENGINEERS FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT OF
THE 2004 VARIOUS OVERLAYS PROJECT
2004 -247 APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO TASK ORDER
NO. 2003 -08 WITH WINZLER & KELLY ENGINEERS FOR
TRUNK SEWER FORCE MAIN PROJECT, CITY PROJECT
NO. 2003 -11
2004 -248 CALLING FOR REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR BOND
AND DISCLOSURE COUNSEL SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF
ROHNERT PARK'S IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM
2004 -249 CALLING FOR REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR
UNDERWRITING SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF ROHNERT
PARK'S FINANCE PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Vice Mayor Spradlin, the Consent Calendar, as outlined in
the meeting's agenda, with the exception of
Resolutions 2004 -231 and 2004 -232, was UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVED.
Items for Consideration:
2004 -231 APPROVING THE SCOPE AND FEE ESTIMATE FOR BARTLE
WELLS ASSOCIATES FOR PREPARATION OF A WATER
RATE STUDY
and
2004 -232 APPROVING THE SCOPE AND FEE ESTIMATE FOR BARTLE
WELLS ASSOCIATES FOR PREPARATION OF A SEWER
REVENUE PROGRAM
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City Manager Leivo called Council's attention to the
proposed changes per the amended agreements distributed
to Council in the agenda packets.
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Mackenzie, and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED,
reading was waived and Resolutions 2004 -231 and
2004 -232 were CONSECUTIVELY AND SEPARATELY ADOPTED.
21. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Members of the public desiring to speak were invited to
come forward. No members of the public responded.
Mayor Nordin noted that he would be out of State from
September 16 -21, 2004.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Mayor Nordin ADJOURNED the
meeting at 10:28 p.m.
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Katy Leonard
Certified Shorthand Reporter
CSR No. 11599
mayor
of Rohnert Park
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