2001/08/14 City Council MinutesCITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES for:
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
ROHNERT PARK FINANCING.AUTHORITY
August 14, 2001
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 do
regular session for a regular meeting to commence at
7:30 p.m. in the City Offices, 6750 Commerce Boulevard,
Rohnert Park, with Mayor Mackenzie presiding.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Mackenzie called the regular session to order
at 8:00 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: (5) Councilmembers Reilly, Spiro, and
Vidak- Martinez; Vice Mayor Flores; and
Mayor Mackenzie
Absent: (0) None
Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City
Manager Netter, City Attorney Strauss, Assistant City
Manager Donley, Planning and Community Development
Director Kaufman, City Engineer Gaffney, Director Public
Safety Miller, and Finance Director Lipitz.
WORK SESSIONS:
Work Sessions were held at 5:00 p.m. in the Conference
Room to discuss Water Issues, and at 6:30 p.m. to discuss
Canon Manor West Assessment District.
1. MAYOR'S REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION:
Mayor Mackenzie reported on the closed session which
commenced at approximately 7:40 p.m. to discuss matters
listed on the agenda attachment, representing an update.
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LITIGATION MATTERS: _t
1. Sonoma Count Hous"' nu����_ ulated
Rohnert Park: Council APPROVED a stip Advocacy
agreement with see Sonoma ll °betin front gof the
Group. Said ag
Council at the August 28, 2001, Council meeting
for discussion and action.
2. South Countv Resources Preservation Committee vs.
Cit f R
oohnert Park: Nothin g to report-
REAL ESTATE NEGOTIATIONS:
1. Lands Around Stadium: Nothing to report.
2, APPROVAL OF CONCURRENT MEETING MINUTES FOR:
2001
2001- 200cON��REWORK TyEMEETINGS - JULY 24, 2001
REGULAR
Upon MOTION by
Vice Mayor Flores, seconded by et Work
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, the andltheORegular
Session Minutes of July 24, 2001, 24, 2001, were
Concurrent City Meetings Minutes of July
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. ONLY): g. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS, IF ANY (INFORMATIONAL
Mayor Mackenzie asked the cCa to add to the agenda. ouncilmembers if there were
any informational communications
* Mayor Flores INDICATED that he sent a m of to Vice Y about the
the Councilmembers today up under
Council committee, which will be brought
,Matters from\for Council."
*INFORMATIONAL NOTE: Mayor Mackenzie noted that the
California Junior Miss competition and related activitie
will be going on this week in the City.
4. YOUTH REPRESENTATIVES TO THE CITY COUNCIL:
_ __- --ri- - roordination
. Youzn - ut --Ql.�
Transition:
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3. Jonah Larkin, 1451 Southwest Boulevard, was recognized
and noted that he is the owner of Gone Surfing. He
called for the youth of the City to come to the Skate
Park Coalition meetings and to volunteer to help raise
funds. He DISTRIBUTED to the Council a PETITION,
ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL SET OF MINUTES, with over 350
signatures in support of a skate park facility in
Rohnert Park. Furthermore, he expressed his support
for the Community Center location.
4. Terriann McGowan 1040 San Francisco Way, was
recognized and expressed her support for the Snyder
Lane location for a skate park as landscaping plans
can block it from the street. She noted that the
noise factor for the new library from a skate park,
as well as emergency vehicles travelling in and out of
a new exit by the Department of Public Safety, pose
problems for the Teen Center skate park site. She
REQUESTED that any local businesses willing to take a
jar to help raise funds for the skate park facility
call her at 585 -9164. She discussed the growing
popularity of skateboarding, and she indicated that
several local youth are in the highest ranks of the
skateboard competitors in northern California.
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7. 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. The Mayor
signified removal of one Consent Calendar item for further
discussion as follows: Resolution No. 2001 -167 per
City Manager Netter's recommendation. Furthermore, City
Manager Netter DEFERRED the Cash /Investments Preliminary
Report to the next Council meeting on August 28, 2001.
ACKNOWLEDGING THE CITY MANAGER /CLERK'S REPORT ON THE
POSTING OF THE MEETING'S AGENDA
APPROVAL OF BILLS /DEMANDS FOR PAYMENT CONCURRENTLY FOR:
*CITY OF ROHNERT PARK /CITY COUNCIL IN THE AMOUNT OF
$1,475,705.60
*COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION IN THE AMOUNT OF:
$0.00
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ACCEPTING CASH /INVESTMENTS PRELIMINARY REPORT FOR FISCAL
YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2001, FOR: [Item DEFERRED.]
*CITY OF ROHNERT PARK /CITY COUNCIL
*COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
* ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY
Resolutions for Adoption:
2001 -164 PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 9, 2001, AS
"ALZHEIMER'S AWARENESS WEEK"
2001 -165 EXTENDING THE BID OPENING DATE AND TIME FOR
JANITORIAL MAINTENANCE SERVICE CONTRACT
2001 -166 AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR D.U.I. (DRIVING UNDER THE
INFLUENCE) CHECKPOINT TRAILER FOR THE CITY OF
ROHNERT PARK DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TRAFFIC
DIVISION
2001 -168 ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION, CIVIC
CENTER IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. 2000 -01
2001 -169 ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION, COMMERCE
LAGUNA BIKE PATH, PROJECT NO. 1997 -02
2001 -170 ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION, SIDEWALK
ACCESS RAMPS, PHASE I, PROJECT NO. 1998 -09
2001 -171 APPROVING REVOCABLE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE
COUNTY OF SONOMA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
120 AVRAM AVENUE
2001 -172 APPROVING A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA
INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD FOR THE
PLAYGROUND RENOVATION AT COLEGIO VISTA PARK
2001 -173 APPROVING DECLARATION OF SALE OF SURPLUS CITY
PROPERTY
2001 -174 CALLING FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR BROKER
FOR THE SALE OF SURPLUS CITY PROPERTY
2001 -175 REJECTING THE CLAIM OF C.G. BUILDERS, INC., Cl
JAMES K. COBB, ATTORNEY AT LAW (RE: ALLEGED
CONTRACT CLAIMS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF MAGNOLIA
PARK POOL)
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2001 -176 FINDING PARCEL MAP 169 FOR THE PROPERTIES
GENERALLY LOCATED WEST OF REDWOOD DRIVE, NORTH
OF HINEBAUGH CREEK, EAST OF BUSINESS PARK DRIVE
AND SOUTH OF THE TWO NORTHERLY WASTEWATER PONDS
(APN 143 - 040 -75, -93, -95, -96, AND -98) TO BE
WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION PREPARED FOR THE COSTCO PROJECT, AS
WELL AS TO BE CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM CEQA
PURSUANT TO SECTION 15305 OF THE STATE CEQA
GUIDELINES, AND AUTHORIZING, APPROVING, AND
ACCEPTING PARCEL MAP 169
Ordinance for Adoption:
No. 668 REZONING THREE (3) PARCELS TOTALING 14.45 ACRES
LOCATED ON THE NORTHERLY SIDE OF THE FUTURE
MARTIN AVENUE EXTENSION AND WEST OF REDWOOD DRIVE
AND MORE PRECISELY KNOWN AS PORTIONS OF ASSESSOR'S
PARCEL NUMBERS 143- 040 -093, -095, AND -098 FROM
LIMITED INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (M- L:P -D) AND
AGRICULTURE (A) TO REGIONAL COMMERCIAL: PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT COMBINING DISTRICT (C- R:P -D)
Ordinance for Introduction:
No. 669 REPEALING CHAPTER 9.96 OF THE ROHNERT PARK
MUNICIPAL CODE, SALE OF JUNK GUNS
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Spiro, with the exception of Resolution
No. 2001 -167, the Consent Calendar as otherwise outlined
on the meeting's agenda was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
Item for Consideration:
2001 -167 AWARD OF CONTRACT, WASTEWATER PUMPING STATION
MODIFICATIONS, PROJECT NO. 2000 -04
City Manager Netter discussed staff's recommendation to
reject the low bidder for this project due to
nonresponsiveness and to proceed with the next lowest
bidder, North Bay Construction.
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Spiro, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, Resolution 2001 -167 was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
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8. OTHER RESOLUTION FOR CONSIDERATION:
2001 -177 RECOGNIZING FALUN GONG PRACTITIONERS' FREEDOM
OF BELIEF AS BASIC A G CTI TING
THE CA LTORESCUEFALL GONG PRACTITIONERS
PERSECUTED IN CHINA
Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Flores, seconded by
Councilmember Spiro, Resolution 2001 -177 was APPROVED 3 -2
with Mayor Mackenzie and Councilmember Vidak- Martinez
dissenting, and with DIRECTIONS TO STAFF to reprint the
resolution on appropriately updated City stationery.
EMERGENCY MOTION:
Resolution for C)nsideration:
2001 -178 ACCEPTING QUITCLAIM DEED ISSUED FOR THERTYHNERT
PARK GOLF COURSE CORP
GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS THE
SOUTH COURSE OF THE
ROHNERT PAR
City Manager Netter gave a brief overview f Rthe to rship
situation regarding the South Course of the
Municipal Golf Course. He noted staff's recomdendation to
designate this item as aieregardcto the current golf
the loan process moving n
course renovations by CourseCo. Furthermore, the City
Manager DISTRIBUTED copies of Resolution 2001 -178 to
the Councilmembers.
Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Flores, seconded by
Councilmember Spiro, a motion to declare consideration of
Resolution 2001 -178 as an EMERGENCY ITEM was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
Upon MOTION by
Councilmember Spiro, seconded by Vice
Mayor Flores, Resolution 2001 -178 was UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVED.
FOR THE RECORD, Councilmember Reilly noted that
approval of Resolution 2001 -178 is only a formal legal
process. City Attorney Strauss concurred.
9. CITY HALL DESIGN:
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bid process:
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1. Presentation by Architects-, Fischer - Friedman Associates:
Assistant City Manager Steve Donley introduced
Mr. Friedman, who, along with the landscape architects,
gave a presentation of the final architectural design
and drawings of the proposed Council chambers and
first /second floors of City Hall. Fisher - Friedman
staff DISTRIBUTED "Palm FAQ's" to the Council, and they
responded to various Council inquiries, particularly
regarding energy - saving measures and civic building
designs. Councilmember Spiro REQUESTED that security
be provided for the ,dais, and Mr. Friedman stated that
he would refer to a security consultant.
2. Council Discussion /Action: Council CONCURRED to
proceed with the architectural design and the bid
process for City Hall.
10. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MATTERS - 2001 -2002
CDC BUDGET:
1. Staff Report: City Manager Netter briefly outlined
the Proposed CDC Budget 2001 -2002 for the Council.
He explained the reasons for one modification on
page 6 in which the $1 million allocated for the golf
course improvements will be split into two categories,
the bond fund and the tax - increment fund. City Manager
Netter and Finance Director Lipitz then responded to
Council questions.
2. PUBLIC HEARING:
Mayor Mackenzie OPENED the Public Hearing at 9:26 p.m.
There being no citizen desiring to speak on this matter,
Mayor Mackenzie CLOSED the Public Hearing at 9:26 p.m.
3. Council Discussion /Action:
Resolution for Consideration:
2001 -04 APPROVING A BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001 -02
Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Flores, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, Resolution 2001 -04 was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
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RECESS: Mayor Mackenzie declared a recess at
approximately 9:29 p.m. `
RECONVENE: Mayor Mackenzie reconenedtt alCouncil at
approximately 9:36 p.m.
Councilmembers present.
11. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS:
1. File No'-2001 - Consideration of A lication from
Tim Coo er to add "Tattoo Parlor" to the list of
conditionall - ermi.tted uses in the C -N District:
1. Staff Report: Planning and Community Development
Director Kaufman shared the contents of the staff
report provided to Council in the agenda packets.
2. PUBLIC HEARING:
Mayor Mackenzie OPENED the Public Hearing at 9:38 p.m.
There being no citizen desiring to speak on this matter,
Mayor Mackenzie CLOSED the Public Hearing at 9:38 p.m.
3. Council Discussion /Action:
Ordinance for Introduction:
No. 670 ADDING "TATTOO PARLOR" TO THE LIST OF C_R,
CONDITIONALLY - PERMITTED USES IN THE C -N,
AND C -S DISTRICTS
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Spiro, Ordinance for Introduction 670 was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
2. File No 2001-027-1 Consideration of Certifying
Negative Declaration and iOrdinarcpal Code
p roving
establishin
im lementation of S ecific Plans:
a. Staff Report: Planning Director Kaufman reiewed
the contents of the staff report provided
Council in the agenda packets, and she responded
Council questions.
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4. Other, if any: None.
17. COMMUNICATIONS:
Communications per the attached outline were brought to
the attention of the Councilmembers. No communications
were discussed at this time.
18. MATTERS FROM /FOR COUNCIL:
Policy on staffing and formula for salary comparisons:
At the suggestion of Councilmember Reilly, Council
CONCURRED TO AGENDIZE the matter of creating a
policy on staffing and a formula for salary
comparisons.
2. League of California Cities' Conference, Sacramento,
Wednesday - Saturday, September 12 -15, 2001: Mayor
Mackenzie noted that City Manager Netter and City
Attorney Strauss will be attending the conference
and will report back to the Council.
3. Founders Day Parade and Community Unity Celebration,
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Saturday, September 22, 2001:
Mayor Mackenzie noted that Mr. Paul Golis, one of the
founders of Rohnert Park, will be the grand marshal
of the parade.
4. Other informational items, if any:
a. Formation of a Council subcommittee: Vice Mayor
Flores shared comments on the formation of a
Council subcommittee that would attempt to gain an
understanding of issues where the Council may be
able to assist the Department of Public Safety and
the Director of Public Safety in improving their
working relationship, possibly in terms of program
support and acquisitions. Council discussion ensued,.
and Councilmember Reilly SUGGESTED having a
mechanism such as a subcommittee for all of the City
departments. Council CONCURRED TO AGENDIZE the
matter of the formation of a Council subcommittee
for the August 28, 2001, Council meeting for
discussion by the full Council.
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19. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
1. Budget Update: City Manager Netter noted that the
Budget Report for July and August of 2001 will be
ready by the middle of September, 2001. The City
Manager then DISTRIBUTED a staff report from Finance
Director Lipitz entitled, "Status of Fiscal Year
2001 -2002 Revenue Projections," and he briefly
summarized projections for property tax, sales tax,
transient occupancy tax, and motor vehicle in -lieu
tax.
2. Millennium Housing - First Quarterly Report Ending
June 30, 2001 for Mobile Home Park Revenue Bonds -
(Las Casitas de Sonoma - Series 2001 A &B): City
Manager Netter shared the contents of the First
Quarterly Report for Millennium Housing, and he
noted that the Council will continue to receive
said reports on a regular basis.
3. 2001 Supervisorial Redistricting: City Manager Netter
shared the contents of Ms. Tamara Davis' letter, and
he highlighted a minor change in Option 1.
4. Trione Offer
Rohnert Park
City Manager
attention of
the proposed
Crane Canyon
to Sonoma County to donate land near
for use as a regional soccer center:
Netter brought the Trione offer to the
the Council. Mayor Mackenzie noted that
land is approximately to the north of
S. Other informational items, if any: City Manager Nettex
indicated that he may take some days off next week.
20. OTHER UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES:
At this time, Mayor Mackenzie called forward any
citizens wishing to speak. No citizens responded.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Mayor Mackenzie
ADJOURNED the meeting at approximately 10:25 p.m.
Katy Leonard, Ja Mackenzie,
Certified Shorthand Reporter Mayor
CSR No. 11599 City of Rohnert Park
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