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2003/08/12 City Council MinutesCITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES for: CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY August 12, 2003 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. in the Council Chambers, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Flores presiding. CALL TO ORDER /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Flores CALLED the Regular Session to order at 6:00 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance. ROLL CALL: Present: (3) Councilmembers Mackenzie and Spradlin; and Mayor Flores Absent: (2) Councilmember Vidak- Martinez; Vice Mayor Nordin Staff present for all or part of the Work Session: City Manager Leivo, City Attorney Strauss, Finance Director Lipitz, Housing Services Assistant Keller, Managing Director Performing Arts Center McDougall, and Director Public Safety Bullard. Mayor Flores noted that Councilmember Vidak- Martinez and Vice Mayor Nordin were away on vacation. 1. WORK SESSIONS: 1. Economic Development Strategy Plan: Presentation by Economics Research Associates: Bill Lee and Steve Balgrosky of E.R.A. reviewed the contents of the Economic Development Strategy Plan prepared for the City of Rohnert Park. Public Comments: None. Council Discussion /Direction: Councilmembers shared their comments /questions. Highlights included the following: *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES August 12, 2003 Page(2 ) Councilmember Mackenzie: *Supports detailed preparation for negotiations with Sonoma State University to establish partnerships *Wants a fiscal analysis regarding a partnership with the Green Center *Desires to focus on the University District plans *Needs more convincing per upgrading of Sports Center *Southeast and Northeast Specific Plan Areas should be considered along with Northwest Specific Plan Area for development *Wants more discussion on demographic trends for City Councilmember Spradlin: *Desires to focus on Northwest Specific Plan Area; consider it as a City Center *Foresees partnerships between SSU and Rohnert Park *Hesitant per relationship between SSU and Performing Arts Center *Interested in a YMCA concept for the Sports Center; wants more ideas on this topic *Interested in indoor /outdoor swimming pool; likes idea of conversion of older pools into splash /water play areas; Councilmember Mackenzie RECOMMENDED that staff find and review past studies done on the Sports & Fitness Center Mayor Flores: *Economic Development Strategy Plan is realistic *Wants to sustain quality of life and infrastructure in Rohnert Park *Supports commercial development of Northwest Specific Plan Area *Supports the concepts of Rohnert Park Boulevard and Rohnert Park as a university town Council CONCURRED with the recommendation of City Manager Leivo that the Economic Development Strategy Plan be deferred to the Economic Development Subcommittee to make choices in preparation for a meeting with SSU President Arminana's administrative cabinet and SSU to address the recommendations in the Strategy Plan. Councilmember Mackenzie suggested that the full Council review the Economic Development Subcommittee's recommendations for this meeting. *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority C i` City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES August 12, 2003 Page(3 ) 2. Community Development Commission Proposed Budget 2003 -2004: Staff Report: City Manager Leivo shared brief comments, and Finance Director Lipitz reviewed highlights of the proposed budget. Staff responded to Council inquiries about funds to be taken by the State, Certificates of Participation, and funding for the Chamber of Commerce. Public Comments: Mayor Flores called forward members of the public desiring to address this matter. 1. Carla Howe, Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce, was recognized and highlighted the numerous things the Chamber does for the City, including being the City's Economic Development partner in the last two budgets, participating in the Sonoma County Tourism program, and doing Shop Rohnert Park First. She discussed what the Chamber would lose without CDC funding, particularly participation with the Small Business Development Corporation. She noted that the loss of the City's Visitor Center has greatly increased business at the Chamber, and she asked the Council to try to fit the Chamber back into the budget. Council Discussion /Direction: Councilmembers expressed support for giving the Chamber of Commerce all or part of their funding back from the CDC budget. RECESS: Mayor Flores declared a two - minute break at 7:45 p.m. RECONVENE: All Councilmembers, except Vice Mayor Nordin and Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, reconvened at 7:47 p.m. 2. SCHEDULED APPEARANCE /PRESENTATION: Amy O'Gorman of the League of California Cities, to review State Budget Bill, Budget Trailer Bills, and League of California Cities' Initiative: Ms. O'Gorman reviewed the contents of the her report to the Council, and staff responded to Council inquiries about the vehicle license fee and cash flow to cities. *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES August 12, 2003 Page(4 ) 3. PUBLIC COMMENT: Mayor Flores stated that in compliance with State law, The Brown Act, members of the public wishing to make a comment may do so at this time, limited to 3 minutes per appearance, with a 30- minute limit. 1. Ken Weise, 8080 Mitchell Drive, was recognized and, along with two other representatives from the Rebuilding Together program, thanked the City for its past and future support of the program that rehabilitates homes for low- income and senior citizens. Mr. Weise noted that 14 Rohnert Park homes were rehabilitated with over 100 volunteers this past year. 2. Leon H. Wolff, 4757 Snyder Lane, No. 45, was recognized and complimented the City on its creeks and bike paths, but expressed concern over the impact of large dogs on the creek habitat. He cited not only the number of large dog droppings left in the path and creek area, and the occasional run -in with dangerous large dogs, but above all the lack of wildlife in the creeks - deer, ,rabbits, egrets, heron, ducks - due to the presence of large dogs. Mayor Flores DIRECTED STAFF to bring back a report for Council review on the extent of the large - dog problem in the creek areas in terms of their droppings, dangerous encounters, and effects on the wildlife. 4. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MATTERS: 1. 2003 -2004 CDC Budget: a. Staff Report: City Manager Leivo gave a brief oral summary of the CDC Budget. b. PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Flores opened the Public Hearing at 8:08 p.m. There being no member of the public desiring to speak on this matter, Mayor Flores closed the Public Hearing at 8:08 p.m. c. Commission Discussion /Action: *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES August 12, 2003 Page(5 ) CDC Resolution for Adoption: 2003 -09 APPROVING A BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003 -2004 Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by Councilmember Spradlin, and APPROVED 3 -0 -2 with Councilmember Vidak- Martinez and Vice Mayor Nordin absent, reading was waived and CDC Resolution 2003 -09 was ADOPTED with the following amendment per Councilmember Mackenzie: Allocation of $40,000 to the Chamber of Commerce, and allocation of an additional $40,000 if the Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund (ERAF) shift to the State is lowered pending approval of the State budget. 2. First -time Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program: a. Staff Report: City Manager Leivo gave a brief oral report and responded to a Council question. b. Commission Discussion /Action: CDC Resolutions for Adoption: 2003 -10 FINDING AND APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF LOW - AND MODERATE- INCOME HOUSING FUNDS OUTSIDE THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA FOR THE FIRST -TIME HOMEBUYER DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by Councilmember Spradlin, and APPROVED 3 -0 -2 with Councilmember Vidak- Martinez and Vice Mayor Nordin absent, reading was waived and CDC Resolution 2003 -10 was ADOPTED with DIRECTIONS FOR STAFF to amend the typographical error in the third paragraph from "five hundred thousand dollars" to "four hundred thousand dollars." 2003 -11 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS WITH FIRST SECURITY LOANS, PETALUMA HOME LOANS AND SUTTER WEST MORTGAGE BANKERS TO PROVIDE A FIRST -TIME HOMEBUYER DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by Councilmember Spradlin, and APPROVED 3 -0 -2 with Councilmember Vidak- Martinez and Vice Mayor Nordin absent, reading was waived and CDC Resolution 2003 -11 was ADOPTED. *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES August 12, 2003 Page(6 ) 5. SOUTHWEST BOULEVARD PUBLIC SAFETY STATION - CONSIDERATION TO USE OF SOUTHWEST BOULEVARD PUBLIC SAFETY STATION: 1. Staff Report: Director Public Safety Bullard reviewed the contents of the Staff Report and responded to Council questions about response time and liability issues. 2. Public Comment: Mayor Flores called forward members of the public desiring to speak on this matter. 1. Tim Danesi, 6400 Meadow Pines Avenue, was recognized and, as a member of the Rohnert Park Historical Society, acknowledged the historical significance of the Southwest Boulevard Fire Station site as the City's first City Hall and Fire Station. He expressed support for the site to continue to be used as a City facility, and he suggested that in the future the building can become a historical center. 3. Council Discussion /Action: Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by Councilmember Spradlin, a motion to follow staff recommendation and retain the Southwest Boulevard Station site for Public Safety use, was APPROVED 3 -0 -2 with Councilmember Vidak- Martinez and Vice Mayor Nordin absent. 6. CABLE TV MATTER - CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH COMCAST: 1. Presentation by Comcast regarding the Status of the System Rebuild: Deb Padia of Comcast DISTRIBUTED AND REVIEWED node update documents. 2. Presentation of the Proposed Amendments by the City Attorney: City Attorney Strauss shared the contents of the Staff Report. 3. Public Comment: None. 4. Council Discussion /Action: *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES August 12, 2003 Page(9 ) Veterans' Day on November 11th: Upon MOTION by Councilmember Spradlin, seconded by Councilmember Mackenzie, a motion to change the regular City Council meeting from the second Tuesday, November 11th, to the second Wednesday, November 12th, due to the "Veteran's Day holiday, was APPROVED 3 -0 -2 with Councilmember Vidak- Martinez and Vice Mayor Nordin absent. 2. Other informational items, if any: None. 11. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: 1. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services (USFWS) Tiger Salamander Proposal: City Manager Leivo shared the contents of the Staff Report and responded to Council questions. City Attorney Strauss commented on the Endangered Species Act. Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by Councilmember Spradlin, a motion (1) to follow staff's recommended policy as outlined in the Staff Report and (2)to authorize and send the proposed draft letter notifying the USFWS of said policy, was APPROVED 3 -0 -2 with Councilmember Vidak- Martinez and Vice Mayor Nordin absent. Councilmember Spradlin left the chambers at 9:13 p.m. 2. Purchase of New Vac -Con for the Public Works Sewer Department: City Manager Leivo WITHDREW this matter from the agenda. 3. Insurance Services Office, Inc., (ISO) Analysis and Rating: City Manager Leivo reviewed the contents of the Staff Report. Councilmember Spradlin returned to the chambers at 9:15 P.M. Councilmember Mackenzie SUGGESTED that staff publicize the findings of the ISO Analysis and Rating, which improved the City's fire services rating. He also REQUESTED that the Department of Public Safety return to Council with an analysis as to why the ISO Analysis and Rating recommended that the City improve its fire training. *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS p MINUTES August 12, 2003 4. Sale of Old Library Facility: City Manager Leivo ANNOUNCED that the old library will close at the end of this week and the sale will be consummated. Councilmember Mackenzie SUGGESTED that the plaque on the old library, recognizing the opening of that library by Mayor Flores, should be preserved or presented to Mayor Flores. 5. Other informational items, if any: None. ***************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** 12. CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor Flores asked if there were any questions . about the matters on the Consent Calendar, which were explained in the City Manager's Council Meeting Memo. No matters were discussed. A. APPROVAL OF CONCURRENT MEETING MINUTES FOR: REGULAR CONCURRENT CITY MEETINGS - JULY 22', 2003 B. APPROVAL OF BILLS /DEMANDS FOR PAYMENT CONCURRENTLY FOR: CITY OF ROHNERT PARK /CITY COUNCIL IN THE AMOUNT OF $737,840.08 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION IN THE AMOUNT OF: $49,000.00 C. ACCEPTING CASH/INVESTMENTS JUNE OH 30T2003 APRIL 30, , CONCURRENTLY FOR: CITY OF ROHNERT PARK /CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY D. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION: 2003 -180 DECLARING SEPTEMBER 20, 2003, AS "RUSSIAN RIVER CLEAN -UP DAY" 2003 -181 REJECTING BID TFORCIEGAL CLASSIFIEPA ADVERTISEMENT CONTRACT F 2003 -182 CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS FOR PORTABLE AND MOBILE RADIOS 2003 -183 CALLING ANCE FORSEALED ITYPROPOSALS ILDING /FACILI IAL MAINTEN TIES *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES August 12, 2003 Page(11) 2003 -184 APPROVING A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH REBUILDING TOGETHER ROHNERT PARK, INC., FOR THE USE OF A CUBICAL IN CITY HALL TO CONDUCT ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES FOR HOME REHABILITATION 2003 -185 APPROVING AN EXTENSION TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH KONOCTI GIRL SCOUT COUNCIL FOR USE OF THE SCOUT HUT 2003 -186 APPROVING RECIPROCAL EASEMENT AGREEMENT AND AGREEMENT CREATING COVENANTS RUNNING WITH THE LAND WITH KSL ROHNERT PARK, LP (PHASE 1 TENANT) AND KSL ROHNERT PARK II, LP (PHASE 2 TENANT) (KISCO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS) 2003 -187 AUTHORIZING POSITION CLASSIFICATIONS AND SALARY RANGES FOR THE POSITIONS OF ANIMAL SHELTER TECHNICIAN AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, BUILDING SERVICES DEPARTMENT 2003 -188 AUTHORIZING POSITION CLASSIFICATIONS AND SALARY RANGES FOR THE POSITIONS OF OFFICE ASSISTANT II, NON - DEPARTMENT (TWO POSITIONS) 2003 -189 AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO GROUND LEASE WITH ROHNERT PARK GOLF, LP 2003 -190 AMENDING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SONOMA FOR COLLECTION OF THE REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX E. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION: No. 703 AMENDING CHAPTER 3.16 OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE, REDUCING THE AMOUNT OF REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX F. SONOMA COUNTY GRAND JURY 2002 -2003 REPORT - AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE RESPONSE TO THE SONOMA COUNTY GRAND JURY REPORT ON BEHALF OF THE FULL CITY COUNCIL Upon MOTION by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by Councilmember Spradlin, a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as outlined in the agenda, was APPROVED 3 -0 -2 with Councilmember Vidak- Martinez and Vice Mayor Nordin absent. ***************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** 13. PUBLIC COMMENT: No members of the public present. *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES August 12, 2003 Page(12) ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor Flores ADJOURNED the meeting at approximately 9:20 p.m. Katy Leonard Certified Shorthand Reporter CSR No. 11599 Armando Flores Mayor City of Rohnert Park *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority WL