2004/11/09 City Council Minutes (3)CITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES for:
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY
November 9, 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
6.01 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: (4) Councilmembers Flores and Vidak- Martinez;
Vice Mayor Spradlin; and Mayor Nordin
Absent: (0) None
Late: (1) Councilmember Mackenzie (7:05 p.m.)
Mayor Nordin noted that Councilmember Mackenzie would be
arriving approximately one hour late.
Staff present for all or part of the Regular Session:
City Manager Leivo, Interim City Attorney Whelan, Assistant
City Manager Donley, City Engineer Jenkins, Finance Services
Manager Lauchner and Recreation Services Manager Miller.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION:
Mayor Nordin adjourned Council to Closed Session at
6:01 p.m. to discuss.Labor and Real Estate Negotiations.
Close Session ended at approximately 6:20 p.m. Mayor Nordin
resumed Regular Session at 6:30 p.m. and led the pledge of
allegiance.
1• MAYOR'S REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION:
Mayor Nordin indicated that Council took no action
Per the Closed Session.
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2. SCHEDULED APPEARANCE /PRESENTATION:
Alene Levinson regarding "Let's Get Back Our Teen
Center ": Ms. Levinson, accompanied by Carolyn Panikver,
a supporter of the Teen Center concept, expressed
interest in starting a Teen Center, modeled after Dan
Hubley's Homework Club, where teens could meet in a
safe place to do homework, meet other youth and engage
in various activities in the community. They suggested
the Teen Center use the Community Center, hold
carwashes and make Valentines for vets for fundraisers,
and utilize students from Sonoma State and Santa Rosa
Junior College as tutors.
Council DIRECTED STAFF (1) To put Ms. Levinson and other
Teen Center representatives in touch with the Parks &
Recreation Commission, and (2) To look into the possible
use of existing City facilities.
3. STUDENT REPORTS:
SSU - Sonoma State University Associated Students,
Incorporated, by James J. Reilly III, Legislative
Representative: Mr. Reilly DISTRIBUTED copies of
The Star and a Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week
flier. Mr. Reilly reported on the following items:
(1) Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Weeks activities,
November 7th -20th; (2) Upcoming Associated-Students
election; (3) Interest in Council support /approval for
a Safe Rides program to be discussed with City Manager
Leivo.
4. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES /COMMENTS:
No members of the public submitted speaker cards or
expressed a desire to speak before the Council on any
matter.
5. PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS:
Consideration of updated Personnel Rules and Regulations
for compliance with current federal and state laws:
1. Staff Report /Presentation: City Manager Leivo
shared opening and closing comments, and Assistant
City Manager Donley reviewed highlights of the Staff
Report, specifically the Executive Summary. Staff
responded to Council comments about Homeland Security
and compliance with State regulations.
2. Public Comments: None.
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3. Resolution for Adoption:
2004 -299 AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING UPDATED PERSONNEL RULES
AND REGULATIONS
Council Motion /Discussion /Vote:
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Flores, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, and APPROVED 4 -0 -1 with
Councilmember Mackenzie absent, reading was waived and
Resolution 2004 -299 was ADOPTED.
6. FIRE PROTECTION STANDBY RATES:
Consideration of correction of Resolution No. 2003 -118
pertaining to Fire Protection Standby Rates:
1. Staff Report: Finance Services Manager Lauchner
reviewed the contents of the Staff Report.
2. Public Hearing: Mayor Nordin opened the Public
Hearing at 6:55 p.m. There being no members of the
public interested in speaking on this matter, Mayor
Nordin closed the Public Hearing at 6:55 p.m.
3. Resolution for Adoption:
2004 -300 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2003 -118 PERTAINING TO
FIRE PROTECTION STANDBY RATES
Council Motion /Discussion /Vote:
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak - Martinez, seconded by
Vice Mayor Spradlin, and APPROVED 4 -0 -1 with Councilmember
Mackenzie absent, reading was waived and
Resolution 2004 -300 was ADOPTED.
7. ROBERTS LAKE DOG PARK:
Consideration of revised plans to move proposed dog park
from the location north of the Golf Course to new
location on the existing turf area along Roberts Road,
approval of preliminary plans, additional funding, and
submission of the project for formal bid process:
1. Staff Report: Recreation Services Manager Miller
shared the contents of the Staff Report and responded
to Council questions /comments about sanitation,
construction costs, proximity to ducks and geese,
fundraisers and the idea of a bench with a plaque
honoring the man who 'initially proposed the dog park.
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Councilmember Mackenzie arrived at 7:05 p.m.
2. Public Comments:
1. Bonnie Black, 1065 Hawthorne Circle, was recognized and
outlined her years of work to build a dog park for the
City. She urged Council support as she discussed the
benefits of dog parks, including deterring crimes,
socializing dogs, and fostering a sense of community.
She also noted that she sees this as the first phase of
several dog parks for the City, and she thanked members
of the past three Parks & Recreation Commissions and
City Engineer Jenkins for their support.
3. Resolution for Adoption:
2004 -301 APPROVAL OF NEW LOCATION FOR PROPOSED DOG PARK IN
THE VICINITY EAST OF ROBERTS LAKE PARK,
PRELIMINARY SITE PLANS, ADDITIONAL FUNDING, AND
CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS FOR ROBERTS LAKE DOG
PARK
Council Motion /Discussion /Vote:
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Vice Mayor Spradlin, and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading was
waived and Resolution 2004 -301 was ADOPTED.
8. OVERWEIGHT VEHICLE ORDINANCE:
Consideration of amending Section 10.56.020 of the
Rohnert Park Municipal Code establishing weight
restrictions for through commercial vehicles:
1. Staff Report: City Engineer Jenkins shared the
contents of the Staff Report and responded to Council
questions about Golf Course Drive and gross vehicle
weights.
2. Public Comments:
1. George Petker, 4657 Willis Avenue, was recognized and
expressed his concerns with the expansion of business
traffic into the area of Willis Avenue. He discussed
his desire for the residents of Willis Avenue to retain
their right of way, and he inquired about whose
responsibility it is to maintain Willis Avenue.
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City Manager Leivo responded to Mr. Petker's questions
and discussed the implementation of the City's General
Plan. Mayor Nordin DIRECTED STAFF to report back on
the City's responsibility in terms of the maintenance of
Willis Avenue.
3. Waive First Reading and Introduce Ordinance by reading
title:
No. 725 AMENDING SECTION 10.56.020 OF THE ROHNERT PARK
MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO TRUCK ROUTES
Council Motion /Discussion /Vote:
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Flores, seconded by
Councilmember Mackenzie, and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading
was waived and Ordinance No. 725 was INTRODUCED.
9. MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT:
Consideration of Amendment No. One to Memorandum of
Agreement with the Rohnert Park Public Safety Officers'
Association (RPPSOA):
1. Staff Report: City Manager Leivo shared opening
comments. Assistant City Manager Donley reviewed
the contents of the Staff Report and responded to
Council questions about collateral assignments,
additional costs to the City, and aspects of the
Canine Handler's position.
2. Public Comments: None.
3. Resolution for Adoption:
2004 -302 APPROVING AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE TO MEMORANDUM OF
AGREEMENT WITH THE ROHNERT PARK PUBLIC SAFETY
OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION
Council Motion /Discussion /Vote:
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Mackenzie, and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, reading
was waived and Resolution 2004 -302 was ADOPTED.
10. COMMISSION /COMMITTEE /BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
Council review of terms to expire December 31, 2004 and
consideration of sending letter to current members
inquiring about interest in being re- appointed:
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Council Discussion /Direction:
City Manager Leivo briefly explained that this is a
customary action taken each year. Council CONCURRED TO
DIRECT STAFF to send letters to current Commission/
Committee /Board members inquiring about interest in
being re- appointed.
11. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND /OR OTHER REPORTS:
1. Russian River Watershed Association, October 28, 2004
meeting: Councilmember Mackenzie reported on current
issues involving the new California Toxics Rule, and
he discussed the City's partnership in the Integrated
Regional Water Management Plan.
2. Board of Supervisors' Water Supply Workshop,
November 1, 2004: Councilmember Mackenzie discussed
the City's water conservation report card, and City
Manager Leivo shared comments on the City's compliance
with the Best Management Practices (BMP) and the 11th
Amendment and Impairment Agreement.
3. Tiger Salamander Ad Hoc Committee, November 2, 2004
meeting: Councilmember Vidak- Martinez reported on (1)
continued work on the Draft Conservation Plan and (2)
upcoming Federal Fish & Wildlife meetings with local
ad hoc committees in December. Councilmember
Mackenzie responded to a Council question about
designation of specific tiger salamander areas.
4. Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA),
November 8, 2004 meeting: Councilmember Vidak -
Martinez reviewed the discussion about SCTA's
concerns about the future casino on the west side of
town, and she noted that the District Division
Chief of Cal Trans will look into a better plan for
the Wilfred - Dowdell interchange.
5. Other informational reports, if any:
a. ABAG Energy Efficiency Planning meeting:
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez indicated that she and
City Manager Leivo attended said meeting. She
discussed aspects of an energy efficiency pilot
program by the Public Utilities Commission (PUC).
City Manager Leivo noted that he just heard from
ABAG and that he will forward that information to
Councilmember Vidak - Martinez.
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b. Speech at Sonoma State University: Councilmember
Vidak- Martinez discussed aspects of a speech she
recently heard at SSU given by SSU's Assistant
Vice Chancellor of Government Affairs. She noted
that there has been a 2.5 percent enrollment
growth for Sonoma State University, and that for
every university dollar spent, the City gets four
dollars back.
12. COMMUNICATIONS:
Communications per the attached outline were brought to
the attention of the Council. The following
communication was discussed:
D. & J. Richards, Residents, re suggestions for traffic,
speeding, and reckless driving in H Section:
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez inquired if staff had
contacted the Richards regarding traffic - calming measures
for Hudis Street. City Manager Leivo indicated that he
would verify that staff has contacted the Richards.
Councilmember Mackenzie expressed concern about the
.effectiveness of the Country Club zebra crosswalks to
slow down drivers.
13. MATTERS FROM /FOR COUNCIL:
1. Schedule of Events and Meetings: Mayor Nordin
reviewed the "Upcoming Events" document, and
Councilmembers indicated attendance at various
functions.
2. City Council Agenda Forecast: Provided in the
agenda packet.
3. Other informational items, if any:
Refuse Trucks and Diesel Emissions: Councilmember
Mackenzie referred to articles about the safety
of the garbage trucks operated by Windsor's waste
hauler, West Sonoma County Disposal. He expressed
concern about Rohnert Park Disposal's plans to
reduce diesel emissions for its refuse trucks, and
the City's ability to conduct safety inspections of
said trucks.
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Council CONCURRED with Councilmember Mackenzie's
request (1) To AGENDIZE said matter after the
first of the year and (2) To receive a staff
report at that meeting. City Manager Leivo noted
that staff has access to Rohnert Park Disposal's
vehicle maintenance records and that staff will
review them. Councilmember Flores SUGGESTED that
an overview of the diesel emissions and vehicle
maintenance records be done by Rohnert Park Disposal
and included as part of the Staff Report at the
Council meeting next.year when this item is agendized.
14. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
Informational items, if any:
Parcel Tax by School District:
noted that Councilmembers' can e City Manager Leivo
ect to be
upcoming informational School Diisstrict meetingsted to
regarding the parcel tax within the next couple of weeks.
15. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Mayor Nordin asked if there were an
matters on the Consent Calendar y questions about the
the City Manager's Council Meeting mem were explained in
Meeting em o.
A. APPROVAL OF CONCURRENT MEETING MINUTES
REGULAR CONCURRENT CITY MEETINGS FOR:
- OCTOBER 26, 2004
B. APPROVAL OF BILLS /DEMANDS FOR PAYMENT CON
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK /CITY COUNCIL IN CONCURRENTLY FOR:
$920,708.25 AMOUNT OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
$5,835.00 COMMISSION IN THE AMOUNT OF:
C. ACCEPTING CASH /INVESTMENTS
AUGUST 31, 2004 CONCURRENTLYEFORTS FOR MONTH END,
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK /CITy COUNCIL - DEFERRED
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ROHNERT COMMISSION - DEFERRED
PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY - DEFERRED
D• RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION:
2004 -303 ENDORSING THE COMMITTEE ON THE SHELTERLESS (COTS)
SONOMA COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
APPLICATION
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2004 -304 ENDORSING SONOMA COUNTY ADULT AND YOUTH
DEVELOPMENT (SCAYD) APPLICATION FOR SONOMA COUNTY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING
TO HELP SUPPORT THE HOMELESS PREVENTION PROGRAM
2004 -305 ENDORSING REBUILDING TOGETHER
ROHNERT PARK- COTATI'S SONOMA COUNTY COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION
2004 -306 APPROVING WIRELESS EQUIPMENT SITE MARKETING
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNICATION LEASING
SERVICES, INC. (CLSI)
2004 -307 AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
SONOMA COUNTY WATER AGENCY FOR FUNDING OF A
CALIFORNIA IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT INFORMATION
SYSTEM (CIMIS) IN ROHNERT PARK
2004 -308 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO.1 TO TASK ORDER
NO. 2003 -16 WITH WINZLER & KELLY ENGINEERS FOR
ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES FOR
THE PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO RELOCATION PROJECT
NO. 2003 -34
2004 -309 APPROVAL OF TASK ORDER NO. 2004 -22 WITH WINZLER &
KELLY ENGINEERS FOR CONDUCTING A HAZARDOUS
MATERIAL SURVEY FOR THE STADIUM LANDS SALVAGE AND
DEMOLITION PROJECT NO. 2004 -02
2004 -310 APPROVAL OF CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 WITH
VALLEY SLURRY SEAL COMPANY FOR CITYWIDE SLURRY
SEAL PROJECT NO. 2003 -18
2004 -311 ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR CITYWIDE
SLURRY SEAL PROJECT NO. 2003 -18
2004 -312 APPROVAL OF CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 WITH NORTH
BAY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR COMMERCIAL WATER
METER PROJECT, PHASE I, PROJECT NO. 2003 -03
E. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MATTERS:
CDC RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION:
2004 -11 APPROVING AMENDMENT NUMBER FIVE TO THE
OWNER - OCCUPIED HOUSING REHABILITATION AGREEMENT
WITH SONOMA COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
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2004 -12 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE AND
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNITY SUPPORT NETWOp
(CSN) TO OPERATE A PROGRAM FOR SEVERELY MENTALLY_
CHALLENGED HOMELESS PERSONS IN ROHNERT PARK
2004 -13 AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR
APPRAISAL SERVICES WITH THE CROCKER COMPANY
2004 -14 AUTHORIZING..AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH
GOLDSMITH & MANCINI, LLC FOR ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
SERVICES
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Flores, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, the Consent Calendar, as
outlined in the meeting's agenda, was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
16. 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 8:08 p.m.
Katy Leonard
Certified Shorthand Reporter
CSR No. 11599
Mayor
of Rohnert Park
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