2002/08/13 City Council MinutesCITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES for:
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
August 13, 2002
Tuesday
The concurrent meetings
the City Council and the
met this date in regular
commence at 7:00 p.m. in
6750 Commerce Boulevard,
presiding.
CALL TO ORDER:
Df the City of Rohnert Park for
Community Development Commission
session for a regular meeting to
the Council Chambers,
Rohnert Park, with Mayor Flores
Mayor Flores called the regular session to order at
7:00 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: (4) Councilmembers Mackenzie and
Vidak- Martinez; Vice Mayor Reilly;
and Mayor Flores
Absent: (0) None
Staff present for all or part of the meeting,: City
Manager Netter, City Attorney Strauss, Assistant City
Manager Donley, City Engineer Gaffney, Recreation Director Barry, Planning and Community Development
Director Kaufman, and Associate Planner Bendorff.
1. MAYOR'S REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION:
Mayor Flores reported on the closed session which
commenced at approximately 6:00 p.m. to discuss matters
listed on the agenda attachment, representing an update.
PERSONNEL MATTERS:
1. City Manager's Performance Evaluation: Nothing
to report.
LITIGATION MATTERS:
1. Status of City's current open liability claims/
lawsuits: Nothing to report.
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2. Sonoma Count Resource Preservation Council v.
City of Rohnert Park: Nothing to report.
3. Claim of Patricia Shaffer: Nothing to report.
REAL ESTATE NEGOTIATIONS:
1. Sale of Surplus Citv Property: Nothing to report.
2.
Old Library Property:
Nothing
to
report.
3.
Wellness Center
Site:
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to
report.
2. APPROVAL OF CONCURRENT MEETING MINUTES FOR:
CDC BUDGET WORK SESSION - JULY 23, 2002
REGULAR CONCURRENT CITY MEETINGS - JULY 23, 2002
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Mackenzie, the CDC Budget Work Session
Minutes of July 23, 2002, and the Regular Concurrent
City Meetings Minutes of July 23, 2002, were UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVED AS AMENDED:
Vice Mayor Reilly: Regular Concurrent Meetings
Minutes, page 12, Agenda Item 10, Planning and Zoning;
Matters, under Resolution 2002 -170, amend language as
follows: "...to be conditional upon the County's
acceptance of City Attorney Strauss' clarification
of the importance of the City's sole right to acquire
said land, specifically the northern parcel, for
future development of Community Fields;
otherwise, said matter will come back before the
Council."
3. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS, IF ANY (INFORMATIONAL ONLY):
Mayor Flores asked the Councilmembers if there were any
informational communications to add to the agenda.
* Councilmember Mackenzie INDICATED that he would add
a transportation report regarding the Sonoma County
Transportation Authority (SCTA) under "Council CommitteE
and /or Other Reports."
4. YOUTH OF THE COMMUNITY - COMMENTS, IF ANY:
Mayor Flores asked if there were any youth in the audien'
who wanted to share brief comments. No youth responded.
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5. SCHEDULED APPEARANCE /PRESENTATION:
1. Family Action of Sonoma County presentation seeking
endorsement of the concept to develop a Children's
Council for Sonoma County: Terese Voge, Policy
Project Coordinator, DISTRIBUTED AND REVIEWED the
endorsement card and the executive summary of the
concept. She REQUESTED Council endorsement of the
idea of developing an inter - agency, private - public
Children's Council in Sonoma County.
Council Discussion /Direction: Councilmembers
expressed general support for the idea, as well as
concerns about Rohnert Park's actual representation
on the Children's Council in terms of bringing
youth services to the children of central Sonoma
County. At the suggestion of Vice Mayor Reilly,
Council CONCURRED (1) to DIRECT STAFF to draft a
letter that supports the concept and addresses the
City's concerns and expectations of it as well;
and (2) to AGENDIZE consideration of requested
endorsement for action at the next Council meeting.
2. Scott Ribble for Californians Against Waste -
Reg esting letter supporting Senate Bills 1523
(Sher) and 1619 (Romero): Scott Ribble DISTRIBUTED
AND REVIEWED an informational packet on Senate Bills
1523 and 1619 regarding hazardous electronic waste
from computers and televisions.
Council Discussion /Direction /Action: Upon MOTION by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Mackenzie, a motion to send a letter
supporting Senate Bills 1523 (Sher) and 1619
(Romero) was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED. City Manager
Netter indicated that he would fax said letter to
Mr. Ribble tomorrow.
6. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES:
Mayor Flores stated that in compliance with State law,
f The Brown Act, members of the public wishing to make a
ee� comment may do so at this time, limited to 3 -5 minutes per
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appearance, with a 30- minute limit.
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1. Mark Tate 100 Raley's Town Center, store manager,
was recognized and expressed his support for
establishment of a teen center in conjunction with
a skate park. He indicated that he will be making a
presentation to the Rohnert Park Rotary Club
regarding a proposal to raise funds for a skate park
and a teen center, and he asked the City's assistanc
in terms of the legal issues pertaining to skate
parks.
City Manager Netter commended Mr. Tate, who is the new
manager at Raley's Town Center. Vice Mayor Reilly
DIRECTED Mr. Tate to the Parks and Recreation Commissio
as they are looking at planning a skate park in the
Community Fields area.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Mayor Flores asked if there were any questions about
the matters on the Consent Calendar, which were explain
in the City Manager's Council Meeting Memo. The Mayor
signified removal of five Consent Calendar items for
further discussion as follows: Resolution No. 2002 -178
per Mayor Flores' recommendation, Resolution Nos.
2002 -186, 2002 -187, and 2002 -189 per Vice Mayor Reilly''
recommendation, and Resolution No. 2002 -188 per
Councilmember Mackenzie's recommendation.
A. ACKNOWLEDGING THE CITY MANAGER /CLERK'S REPORT ON THE
POSTING OF THE MEETING'S AGENDA
B. APPROVAL OF BILLS /DEMANDS FOR PAYMENT CONCURRENTLY E
*CITY OF ROHNERT PARK /CITY COUNCIL IN THE AMOUNT OE
$1,135,974.97
*COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION IN THE AMOUNT OF:
$463,710.79
C. Resolutions for Adoption:
2002 -179 AUTHORIZING AND ACCEPTING URBAN WATER
CONSERVATION PROGRAM GRANT FROM STATE OF
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES (DI
DESIGNATING AN OFFICER TO SIGN A FUNDING
CONTRACT WITH DWR, AND DESIGNATING A PERSON
APPROVE PARTIAL PAYMENT ESTIMATES (FOR THE
CITY'S WATER METER RETROFIT PROJECT)
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2002 -191 RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO APPROVE AN
AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH THE BOARD OF
ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES'
RETIREMENT SYSTEM
D. Ordinance for Introduction:
No. 686 AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH
THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
E. Ordinance for Adoption:
No. 683 AMENDING TITLE 13 OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL
CODE CONCERNING SEWER SYSTEM REGULATIONS
(SEWER USE ORDINANCE)
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2002 -180
APPROVING ALEASE WITH OPTION TO PURCHASE
AGREEMENT WITH FIRST MUNICIPAL LEASING
CORPORATION AND DECLARING INTENT TO BE
REIMBURSED FROM THE PROCEEDS
2002 -181
AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A PURCHASE AGREEMENT
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WITH VINTAGE WATER WORKS FOR WATER METER
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RADIO READING EQUIPMENT AND TRAINING
2002 -182
ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND AUTHORIZING CITY
ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION, BENECIA
PARK YOUTH CENTER ADDITION, PROJECT NO.1998 -04
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2002 -183
APPROVAL OF PLANS AND CALLING FOR SEALED
PROPOSALS, LIBRARY TELEPHONE AND DATA CABLING,
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PROJECT NO. 1999 -04
2002 -184
APPROVAL OF PLANS AND CALLING FOR SEALED
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2002 -185
EXTENDING BID OPENING DATE FOR ROOF REPLACEMENT
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2002 -190
REJECTING THE CLAIM OF GREG GEBHART (RE ALLEGED
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DAMAGE TO WINDOWS)
2002 -191 RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO APPROVE AN
AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH THE BOARD OF
ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES'
RETIREMENT SYSTEM
D. Ordinance for Introduction:
No. 686 AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH
THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
E. Ordinance for Adoption:
No. 683 AMENDING TITLE 13 OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL
CODE CONCERNING SEWER SYSTEM REGULATIONS
(SEWER USE ORDINANCE)
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F. APPROVING DONATIONS TO THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF A
ONE -YEAR INDIVIDUAL SPORTS CENTER MEMBERSHIP ($255
VALUE) AND ONE SUMMER SEASON FAMILY POOL SWIM PASS
($240 VALUE) FOR FUNDRAISER SILENT AUCTION FOR GALA
PREVIEW CELEBRATION OF THE ROHNERT PARK COMMUNITY
LIBRARY, 6:00 -9:00 P.M., FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 2002
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Mackenzie, with the exception of Resolutio
Nos. 2002 -178, 2002 -186, 2002 -187, 2002 -188, and 2002 -18
the Consent Calendar, as otherwise outlined on the
meeting's agenda, was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
Item for Consideration:
2002 -178 ACKNOWLEDGING AND CONGRATULATING REBA ROBERTS
UPON HER INDUCTION TO THE CALIFORNIA JUNIOR MI
HALL OF FAME
Mayor Flores commended Ms. Roberts for her accomplishment
and he indicated he would be presenting an award to her
tomorrow afternoon with Council approval.
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, Resolution 2002 -178 was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
Items for Consideration:
2002 -186 APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH ARCADIA MARKETING
SERVICES TO PROVIDE SOLID WASTE CONSULTING
SERVICES TO IMPLEMENT COMMERCIAL AND MULTIFAM]
RECYCLING EDUCATION AND DIVERSION PROGRAMS
and
2002 -187 APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH C2 ALTERNATIVE
SERVICES TO PROVIDE SOLID WASTE CONSULTING
SERVICES TO IMPLEMENT COMMERCIAL AND MULTIF
RECYCLING EDUCATION AND DIVERSION PROGRAMS
Vice Mayor Reilly expressed concerns with the bidding
process, and, at his suggestion, Council CONCURRED (1)'
DEFER consideration of the resolutions to the next Cou
meeting, and (2) to DIRECT STAFF to prepare a report o
said bids. City Manager Netter indicated that staff w
review the idea of having companies bid on a specific'
scope of services, rather than having them develop a s
of services from a specific dollar amount.
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Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, Resolution 2002-188 was
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2002 -189 APPROVING AGREEMENT SETTLING DISPUTES AND
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Vice Mayor Reilly requested clarification from City
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Attorney Strauss, who recommended approval of said
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Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Reilly, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, Resolution 2002 -189 was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
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8. OTHER RESOLUTION FOR CONSIDERATION:
2002 -192 AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH
BECHTEL HUDIS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE
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PURPOSE OF RE- DESIGNING THE WINE & VISITORS'
CENTER PARKING LOT
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Vice Mayor Reilly, Resolution 2002 -192 was UNANIMOUSLY
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9. BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE- CONSIDERATION OF
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*Accepting resignation from Arwyn (Jean) Rice
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Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Reilly, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, a motion to accept the
resignation of Ms. Rice from the Bicycle Advisory
Committee and to direct staff to prepare a letter of
thanks was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED. Mayor Flores called
for any interested members of the public to submit a
letter of interest to the City care of Vice Mayor
Reilly.
10. PARKS AND RECREATION MATTER - CONSIDERATION OF
PROPOSAL TO CONDUCT SELF - SUPPORTING EVENTS AT THE
VISION TEEN CENTER:
1. Staff Report: Recreation Director Barry deferred t
Ryan Inlow, representing The Vision Teen Center.
Mr. Inlow DISTRIBUTED AND REVIEWED a proposal for
Vision Teen Center Self - Supporting Events, Vision
Teen Center Sponsorship documents, an informational
brochure about the teen center, and an event flier.
He discussed the support of local businesses, and
he REQUESTED Council support of the concept /efforts
to have self - supporting events at the Vision Teen
Center as a means of giving local teens a place to
go.
2. Council Discussion /Action: Council discussion
concluded, and upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Reilly,
seconded by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, a motion
to pledge Council support to the idea of having
self- supporting events at The Vision Teen Center
was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED. Council wished Mr. Inlo
ongoing success in his efforts, and Vice Mayor
Reilly advised him to make sure that all advertise
at the Teen Center meets appropriate requirements.
11. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MATTER:
2002 -2003 CDC Budget
1. Staff Report: City Manager Netter reviewed the
contents of the staff report, and City Attorney
Strauss shared brief comments and responded to
Council inquiries. Councilmember Mackenzie
REQUESTED that staff come back with detailed work
plans for each of the housing programs.
2. PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Flores OPENED the Public
Hearing at 8 :11 p.m.
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1. Ira ng Rohnert Park Chamber of, '
Commerce, was recognized and updated Council on the
various economic development activities at the Chamber,
as well as the search for a new executive director
for the Chamber. He noted that the Chamber of Commerce
has instituted a program where it will prepare monthly
reports on the status of its economic development
activities, and he DISTRIBUTED the July report to the
Council.
Mayor Flores CLOSED the Public Hearing at 8:16 p.m.
3. Commission Discussion / Action:
CDC Resolution for Adoption:
2002 -08 APPROVING A BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002 -03
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, CDC Resolution for Adoption
2002 -08 was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
12. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS:
1. File No. 1799: Wilfred - Dowdell Specific Plan Area -
consideration of a draft specific plan for the
properties located within the area bounded by the
"Home Depot" store to the north, Redwood Drive and
existing commercial properties along Redwood Drive
to the east, self- storage facility and a vacant
commercial property along Business Park Drive to the
south, and Dowdell Avenue to the west
(APN 045 - 055 -007; 045 - 075 -001 to -003, -005 to -006,
and -008 to -009). This area is commonly referred
to as the "Wilfred /Dowdell Specific Plan Area," and
the draft specific plan area is designated on the
City's General Plan for Regional Commercial uses.
a. Staff Report: Associate Planner Bendorff shared
the contents of the staff report and responded to
Council questions.
b. PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Flores OPENED the Public
Hearing at 8:25 p.m.
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1. Donald L. Firenze, Acquisition ana development Man,
for BP West Coast Products LLC, for ARCO, was recogni
and referred Council to his July 10, 2002, letter in
the staff report. He expressed an interest in
developing independently from the development of the
entire area, and he REQUESTED that Council consider
making the language more flexible so as to allow a
property owner or several property owners to develop
independently in the Village South area.
2. Tom Roberts, 4649 Dowdell Avenue, Santa Rosa, was
recognized and raised several questions about a
particular area of the community separator that, due
to an old agreement, requires an acre - for -an -acre
replacement. He discussed the financial impact on
himself and expressed his frustration with the Board'
of Supervisors, LAFCO, and the Open Space District
in terms of resolving this unique situation. Finally
he asked the City for support in attempting to
mitigate this ongoing problem. .
3. Jim Olmstead, 444 10th Street, 4th Floor, Santa Rosa,;
Olmstead & Associates, on behalf of Ray and Donna
Shehan, was recognized and referred Council to his
July 19, 2002, letter in the staff report. He
reiterated the Shehan's position that any development
fees or assessments that result from the adoption of
the June 2002 Specific Plan, including Plan
preparation, design, and improvements, be covered by
the developers or those persons seeking building
permits to construct in accordance with the Plan.
Mayor Flores CLOSED the Public Hearing at 8:37 p.m.
c. Council Discussion /Direction: Councilmembers
shared brief comments. Highlights of Council
comments /recommendations are as follows:
Vice Mayor Reilly:
*Asked staff about the City's options in terms of
what to do about that particular rectangular area
labeled as community separator.
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez:
*Discussed City's inability to persuade the County
to alter the acre - for -an -acre deal on that
above - mentioned area of community.separator.
*Supports moving on the Specific Plan with flexibll
and a review of what has been successful in the ar
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At this time, Mayor.Flores called forward any members
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ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Mayor Flores
ADJOURNED the meeting at approximately.10:30 p.m.
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AGENDIZE consideration of said draft
resolution for the next Council meeting.
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At this time, Mayor.Flores called forward any members
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ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Mayor Flores
ADJOURNED the meeting at approximately.10:30 p.m.
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Katy Leonard,
Certified Shorthand Reporter
CSR No. 11599
Armando Flores,
Mayor
City of Rohnert Park
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