2001/08/28 City Council Minutes (3)CITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES for:
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY
August 28, 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 in
regular session for a regular meeting to commence at
6:30 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 6:43 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.
1. MAYOR'S REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION:
Mayor Mackenzie reported on the closed session which
commenced at approximately 6:00 p.m. to discuss matters
listed on the agenda attachment, representing an update.
LITIGATION MATTERS:
1. Claim of Port of Redwood City: Nothing to report.
2. South Countv Preservation Council vs. City of
Rohnert Park: Nothing to report.
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1. Lands Around Stadium: Nothing to report.
2. APPROVAL OF CONCURRENT MEETING MINUTES FOR:
*WATER ISSUES & CANON MANOR WEST ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
WORK SESSION -AUGUST 14, 2001
*REGULAR CONCURRENT CITY MEETINGS -AUGUST 14, 2001
Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Flores, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak-Martinez, the Water Issues and Canon
Manor West Assessment District Work Session Minutes of
August 14, 2001, and the Regular Concurrent City Meetings
Minutes of August 14, 2001, were APPROVED 4-0-1 with
Councilmember Spiro abstaining only on the Water Issues
portion of the August 14, 2001, Work Session.
3. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS, IF ANY (INFORMATIONAL ONLY):
Mayor Mackenzie asked the Councilmembers if there were
any informational communications to add to the agenda.
No Communications were brought to the Council's attention
at this time.
4. YOUTH REPRESENTATIVES TO THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. Recognizing Youth Leadership of Rohnert Park
Representatives: Senior Tyron Cabalsi and Juniors
Laeya Kaufman and Lauren Jackson were recognized.
Mayor Mackenzie welcomed the new junior Youth Leaders,
and he expressed the Council's congratulations to
Laura Lively who placed sixth overall in the California
Junior Miss program.
*Youth Report/Comments, if anv: Highlights of the
Youth Report included the following:
(1) Formation of A.O.D. Environmental Prevention
Coalition of Youth Leadership to help students
cope with the pressures of alcohol and tobacco
consumption and to minimize the amount of alcohol
and tobacco advertisements by local businesses.
(2) A.O.D. Meeting on September 18, 2001, at The Visi0n
Teen Center.
INFORMATIONAL NOTE: Youth Leadership of Rohnert Park
Planning Meeting on Friday,. September 7, 2001, at
4:00 p.m. at the S.C.A.Y.D. office on Burton Avenue at
Mountain Shadows Middle School.
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2. Other Youth Comments, if any: In response to an
inquiry from Councilmember Vidak-Martinez, Youth Leader
Cabalsi noted that The Vision Teen Center has been a
worthwhile project and that he has been there on several
weekends along with other Rancho Cotate students.
5. SCHEDULED APPEARANCES/PRESENTATIONS:
*Presentation of Resolution of Support to Alzheimer's
Association of Sonoma Countv: Mayor Mackenzie read the
Resolution of Support to the Alzheimer's Association of
Sonoma County, and he presented said resolution to
Mr. Bob Stockwell, Executive Director of the North Bay
chapter of the Association. Mr. Stockwell SUBMITTED a
packet to Mayor Mackenzie, and then he shared brief
comments on support groups, training, advice, counsel,
and newsletter of the Alzheimer's Association which
serves the three counties of Napa, Sonoma, and Marin.
He INVITED all Councilmembers to join in the
Association's Memory Walk 2001 on Saturday, September 15,
2001, at Spring Lake Park in Santa Rosa at 8:30 a.m.
*Rebecca Rishe, Chairperson, Sister Cities Relations
Committee -Report on Japanese (Hashimoto) students'
recent visit to Rohnert Park: Ms. Rishe came forward
and DISTRIBUTED a report to the Council. Ms. Rishe
then shared brief comments on the Hashimoto students'
recent vi~it to Rohnert Park. She referred Council to
the artwork and photographs on the wall behind the dais,
and she thanked City staff and Crushers' stadium staff
for their graciousness and efforts in welcoming and
entertaining the students.
6. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES:
Mayor Mackenzie stated that in compliance with State law,
The Brown Act, citizens wishing to make a comment may do
so at this time, limited to 3-5 minutes per appearance
with a 30-minute limit.
1. Geoff Cartwright, 56 Rocca Drive, Petaluma, was
recognized and called for the restoration of the
Russian River to its full capacity to insure safe
drinking water well into the future. He expressed his
opposition to the construction of a billion-dollar
water filtration plant, and he called for the end of
gravel mining in the Russian River as it disrupts
the gravel beds which are the natural filters for the
meandering water.
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2. Ralph Swagler , 8024 Manchester Avenue, was recognized
and REQUESTED Council and staff assistance in the
timely resolution of a citizen 's complaint which he h d
brought to the attention of the Department of Publi c a
Safety nearly a month ago. He briefly described an
episode which occurred on his property on July 27, 2001 as well as his efforts to get information from the '
Department of Public Safety regarding the officers•
handling of the situation on that day and the
subsequent aftermath of the incident. He noted that it
was not his intention to disparage the Department of
Public Safety. Finally, he stated that the incident
on his property was upsetting , and he reiterated his
concern that citizens' complaints are not being handled
by the D.P.S. in a timely manner.
Mayor Mackenzie DIRECTED STAFF to follow-up on the
incident and to insure that Mr. Swagler has a response
from the Department of Public Safety by tomorrow,
August 29, 2001.
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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. No Consent
Calendar matters were raised at this time.
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
$1,548,231.46
*COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION IN THE AMOUNT OF:
$499,208.97
ACCEPTING CASH/INVESTMENTS PRELIMINARY REPORT FOR FISCAL
YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2001, FOR:
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*ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY
Resolutions for Adoption:
2001-180 COMMENDING AND HONORING SYDNE SLATER FOR HER
LIFE-SAVING ACTIONS
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2001-181 CONGRATULATING KATIE KAUFMAN ON AWARDS EARNED AT
THE 2001 JUNIOR NATIONAL WHEELCHAIR
CHAMPIONSHIPS
2001-182 ACKNOWLEDGING AND HONORING LEW KUEHM AND THE
YOUTH OF THE YEAR STEERING COMMITTEE FOR
OUTSTANDING GUIDANCE AND LEADERSHIP
2001-183 PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 27, 2001, AS
"MAKE-A-DIFFERENCE DAY''
2001-184 APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SONOMA
RELATING TO CONNECTION OF COUNTY LEACHATE LINE
TO CITY SEWER LINE
2001-185 APPROVING STIPULATION AND AGREEMENT REGARDING
SONOMA COUNTY HOUSING ADVOCATES GROUP V. CITY OF
ROHNERT PARK
2001-186 REJECTING BID FOR LEGAL CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
CONTRACT
2001-187 AWARDING CONTRACT TO REFINISH GYMNASIUM FLOOR
AND RACQUET BALL COURTS AT PETER CALLINAN SPORTS
CENTER
2001-188 CONSENTING TO ASSIGNMENT OF KRCB SUB-LEASE FROM
ICG TO MOUNTAIN UNION
2001-189 REJECTING THE CLAIM OF LOUISE FITZSIMMONS FOR
INSUFFICIENCY, REGARDING ALLEGED PERSONAL
INJURIES
Ordinances for Adoption:
No. 699 REPEALING CHAPTER 9.96 OF THE ROHNERT PARK
MUNICIPAL CODE, SALE OF JUNK GUNS
No. 670 ADDING "TATTOO PARLOR" TO THE LIST OF
CONDITIONALLY-PERMITTED USES IN THE C-N, C-R,
AND C-S DISTRICTS
No. 671 REPLACING CHAPTER 17.57, SPECIFIC PLANS, OF THE
ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE WITH CHAPTER 17.57,
SP-SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Reilly, seconded by
Councilmember Spiro, the Consent Calendar, as outlined on
the meeting's agenda, was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
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Mayor Mackenzie stated that special presentations would
be made at the next Council meeting on September 11, 2001
for Resolution Nos. 2001-180 and 2001-181. I
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6. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES: [Out of order.]
Mayor Mackenzie stated that in compliance with State law,
The Brown Act, citizens wishing to make a comment may do
so at this time, limited to 3-5 minutes per appearance
with a 30-minute limit.
1. Vince Amato, 500 City Hall Drive, was recognized and
noted that he is the President of the Rohnert Park
Public Safety Officers' Association. He referenced
RPPSOA'S response to Director Miller's recent report,
and he expressed RPPSOA's concern over the City
Council's the City Manager's apparent failure to
investigate and address the problems at the Department
of Public Safety. He shared quotes to the media from
City Manager Netter, Mayor Mackenzie, and Director
Miller, and he briefly outlined the problems of the
Department as far as training, equipment, loss of
personnel, program cuts, and low morale. He briefly
discussed the findings of a consultant hired by the
RPPSOA to review the effects of understaffing on
response time among other matters, and he noted that
said consultant would be available to give a
presentation at the next Council meeting should the
Council so desire. Finally, he DISTRIBUTED copies of a
letter, ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL SET OF MINUTES, which
conveys the concerns of the majority of RPPSOA members
over the lack of communication between Director Miller
and the Association and the lack of recognition paid to
the serious issues within the Department of Public
Safety. He noted that the petition, attached to said
letter and signed by 52 of the 60 RPPSOA members, would
be available for the Councilmembers to individually
review.
2. Larry Pelton, 500 City Hall Drive, was recognized and
noted that he concurred with the remarks of Mr. Amato.
3. Don Wagner, 500 City Hall Drive, was recognized and
noted that he concurred with the remarks of Mr. Amato.
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At this time, Council CONCURRED to move portions of Agenda
Item No. 22 up for discussion. Furthermore, Council
CONCURRED to discuss the above-mentioned petition, signed
by members of the RPPSOA and brought to the Council's
attention by Mr. Amato, in the "Personnel" portion of the
next Council Closed Session on September 11, 2001.
22. MATTERS FROM/FOR COUNCIL: [Out of order.]
2. Vice Mayor Flores' request to establish a Council
Subcommittee regarding the Department of Public Safety:
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3. Council Subcommittee and Future Needs:
*Vice Mayor Flores' suggestion to form a Council
Subcommittee to evaluate problems, complaints,
programs associated with the Department of Public
Safety:
Vice Mayor Flores read his memo provided to Council in the
agenda packets, and he shared supplemental remarks
regarding the formation of a ·council subcommittee to
conduct a thorough analysis of the concerns within the
Department of Public Safety.
Council discus:3ion ensued and concluded with a MOTION by
Vice Mayor Flores, seconded by Councilmember
Vidak-Martinez, to form a City Council Subcommittee to
conduct a thorough analysis o,f the. Department of Public
Safety matters within the parameters as outlined in Vice
Mayor Flores' report, and with the following conditions:
1) That Vice Mayor Flores and Councilmember Reilly will
be appointed to serve on said subcommittee;
2) That said subcommittee will be of limited duration;
3) That said subcommittee will develop a work plan with
a timetable;
4) That said subcommittee will examine the current
issues of concern within the Department of Public
Safety;
5) That said work plan will include an intention to
examine like issues in other City departments;
6) That said subcommittee will include City Manager
Netter and Director of Public Safety Miller in their
meetings;
7) That said subcommittee will involve the RPPSOA, as
well as their consultant, in the meetings;
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8) That re~ommendations will be made to the City
Council in a timely manner.
Said motion with the following conditions was APPROVED
4-1 with Councilmember Spiro dissenting.
8. OTHER RESOLUTION FOR CONSIDERATION:
Council Discussion/Action:
2001-190 RESOLUTION OF THE ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL
APPROVING THE ISSUANCE BY THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT
PARK REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT TAX ALLOCATION
REFUNDING BONDS SERIES 2001, IN THE AGGREGATE
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT-TO-EXCEED $9,000,000
City Manager Netter shared the contents of the staff
report pr.ovided to Council in the agenda packets, and he
noted that Agenda Items 8, 9, and 10 work in concert
with each other, yet must be considered separately.
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak-Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Spiro, Resolution 2001-190 was UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVED.
9. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MATTER:
Council Discussion/Action:
CDC Resolution for Adoption:
2001-05 RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF
NOT-TO~EXCEED $9,000,000 ROHNERT PARK
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT TAX ALLOCATION REFUNDING
BONDS, SERIES 2001, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A
SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE AND ESCROW
INSTRUCTIONS, APPROVING PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL
STATEMENT, AND AUTHORIZING OTHER OFFICIAL ACTIONS
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak-Martinez, seconded by
Vice Mayor Flores, CDC Resol111tion 2001-05 was UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVED.
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10. ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY MATTER:
Council Discussion/Action:
RPFA Resolution for Adoption:
2001-02 RESOLUTION OF THE ROHNERT PARK FINANCING
AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN
BONDS, AND THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF CERTAIN
DOCUMENTS TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak-Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Spiro, RPFA Resolution 2001-02 was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
At this time, bond counsel and underwriting staffmembers,
David Tan and Sohail Bengali, came forward and responded
to Council questions.
11. PROPOSED ORDINANCE SUBMITTED BY RESIDENT AL BARR TO
REGULATE BACK-UP SOUND DEVICES:
Council Discussion/Direction:
Council discussion ensued, and City Attorney Strauss
commented on preemption of the proposed ordinance by
State law. Mr. Barr came forward and shared comments
on his recent meeting with Cal O.S.H.A. in Sacramento,
at which time he revised his original proposed
ordinance to clarify required/non-required warning devices
and back-up alarms on a variety of vehicles. Said
revised ordinance was DISTRIBUTED to Council at this time.
Council CONCURRED to REFER the draft ordinance to
STAFF, including a review by City Attorney Strauss
regarding possible pre-emption by State. law, and to
bring back the noise ordinance matter for the
September 25, 2001, Council meeting.
12. WATER ISSUES:
A. Water & Sewer Rate Study:
1. Staff/Consultant's Report:
*Proposed Water & Sewer Operating Fund/User Fee
Increases
*Proposed Water & Sewer Capital Fee Increases
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City Manager Netter gave a brief overview of the staff
report, and Mr. John Farnkopf of Hilton Farnkopf & Hobson
came forward and DISTRIBUTED an abridged version of the
"Final Report for the Water and Sewer Rate Study."
Mr. Farnkopf then summarized the contents of the Final
Report and responded to Council questions.
2. PUBLIC HEARING:
Mayor Mackenzie OPENED the Public Hearing at 8:23 p.m.
1. Geoff Cartwright, 56 Rocca Drive, Petaluma, was
recognized and informed Council that this morning the
Board of Supervisors approved a joint funding
agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey for
interbasin interaction of surface water and groundwater
resources in the County. He noted that the study
will be going on over the next few years and that it
will be coordinated with the P.R.M.D. groundwater
study. He SUGGESTED that City staff look into this
matter further.
2. David Bentlev, 948 Edith Court, was recognized and
SUGGESTED that City staff look at phasing out the
water and sewer rate increases over a longer period
of time to lessen the financial impact on the citizens.
He also SUGGESTED that City staff closely review its
own water costs, as well as speak up more forcefully
at the water contractor meetings with the Sonoma
County Water Agency. He noted that the public should
not be held responsible for the conditions which led up
to the water and sewer rate increases.
There being no other citizens desiring to speak on the
matter, Mayor Mackenzie CLOSED the Public Hearing at
8:27 p.m.
3. Council Discussion/Action: Council discussion
concluded, and upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Flores,
seconded by Councilmember Vidak-Martinez, a
motion to proceed with the implementation of the
water and sewer rate increase was UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVED.
B. Water Meter Installation Plan:
1. Staff/Consultant's Report:
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Schedule
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City Manager Netter shared brief comments on water
metering, and Consultant John Nelson came forward and
summarized the Water Meter Installation Plan for
Rohnert Park. Mr. Nelson then responded to Council
inquiries. City Manager Netter REQUESTED that when
the Council considers approval of the water-metering
plan, they allow the City some flexibility to review
with the consultants the possibility of a phasing
approach for the rate increases.
2. PUBLIC HEARING:
Mayor Mackenzie OPENED the Public Hearing at 8:45 p.m.
1. Reverend Chip worthington, 4695 Snyder Lane, was
recognized and inquired as to whether churches would
have the same status with the new regulations as far as
how they pay for water. City Manager Netter noted that
churches would stay in the same category which they
are currently in now, and that rate increases would
be applied accordingly. He also inquired as to how
much the connection fee would be for churches, and
Mayor Mackenzie stated that staff would be addressing
that inquiry in a future staff report.
2. David Bentlev, 948 Edith Court, was recognized and
asked for clarity from the consultants as to the
additional charges to citizens for water meters. He
SUGGESTED that City staff, during the RFP process, look
at ways to reduce the cost of metering, particularly
the cost-effective method of traditional keyed-reading,
as opposed to the high-tech touch-read or radio-read.
He SUBMITTED a proposal to City Manager Netter to have
the water meters read at a cost of 70 cents per meter,
and he again emphasized the savings of traditional
meters and traditional meter-reading methods.
There being no other citizens desiring to speak on the
matter, Mayor Mackenzie CLOSED the Public Hearing at
8:50 p.m.
3. Council Discussion/Action:
Resolution for Adoption:
2001-191 APPROVING A WATER METER INSTALLATION PLAN
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Upon MOTION by Councilmember Spiro, seconded by Vice Mayo~
Flores, a motion to approve Resolution 2001-191 was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED with DIRECTIONS TO STAFF to conduct
thorough cost-comparison review of the costs of
traditional water-meter installation and reading versus
newer methods, and to include Mr. Bentley's proposal in
said cost-comparison review.
C. Water-Wasting Ordinance:
1. Staff Report: City Manager Netter gave a brief
overview of the water-wasting ordinance.
2. Council Discussion/Action: Councilmember Spiro
SUGGESTED placing signs indicating use of reclaimed
water on large pieces of City-owned property.
Ordinance for Adoption:
No. 672 ADDING CHAPTER 13.62 TO THE ROHNERT PARK
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO WASTING OF WATER
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak-Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Spiro, Ordinance 672 was UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVED with DIRECTIONS TO STAFF to include in the
ordinance clear guidelines regarding enforcement of said
ordinance.
13. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS:
1. Amendments to the Housing Element and Land Use and
Growth Management Element of the Rohnert Park General
Plan:
a. Staff Reoort: Planning and Community Development
Director Kaufman shared the contents of the staff
report provided to Council in the agenda packets.
Furthermore, she highlighted several of the proposed
changes in addition to those noted in the staff
report as follows: Page 9-75, Program 2.1;
Page 9-81, Program 5.10; Page 9-82, Program 5.13;
Page 9-85, Program 9.1; Page 9-91, Programs 16.1,
16.2, and 16.3; Page 9-93, Program 17A.1; Page 9-96,
Program 18.12; Page 9-102, Program 27.3; and
Page 9-103 to 9-104, Quantified Objectives
Table 9.5-1.
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Vice Mayor Flores inquired about the demand and the need
to provide shelter for the homeless. At the suggestion
of Mayor Mackenzie, Council CONCURRED to DIRECT STAFF
to change the word 11promote11 to 11address 11 throughout
the 11Housing for Special Needs 11 Section of the resolution,
commencing on Page 9-88. In reference to Councilmernber
Vidak-Martinez' suggestion that secondary units be added
to the "City Housing Programs" Section, Page 9-45, as
qualifying as inclusionary housing, Director Kaufman
stated that a statement could be added to that effect.
b. PUBLIC HEARING: Continued from June 12, 2001.
Mayor Mackenzie OPENED the Public Hearing at 9:15 p.m.
1. David Grabill, 1930 Alderbrook Lane, Santa Rosa, was
recognized and stated that he is with the Sonoma
County Housing Advocacy Group which is in litigation
with the City regarding the Housing Element. He
commended City staff on the draft Housing Element, and
he offered the following suggestions: (1) Carefully
consider the need for affordability covenants on the
secondary units if they will be counted towards low-
and very-low income housing; (2) Consider adding a
forgiveness clause into the First-time Homebuyer
Program to help the Redevelopment Agency recover
money to get more people into the program; and (3)
Review the density range for high-density housing to
ensure that ABAG goals will be met in the future.
There being no citizens desiring to speak on this matter,
Mayor Mackenzie CLOSED the Public Hearing at 9:21 p.m.
c. Council Discussion/Action: Director Kaufman
clarified an inquiry which Councilmernber Vidak-
Martinez received regarding possible inconsistencies
in Table 9.3-2, "Selected Development Standards for
Residential Zones," Page 9-38. City Attorney
Strauss briefly commented on Program 27.3,
Page 9-102, regarding the density figures and
achieving consistency with the Quantified
Objectives for Housing as outlined in Table 9.5-1.
d. Resolution for Adoption:
2001-192 ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE ROHNERT PARK GENERAL
PLAN 2000 HOUSING ELEMENT AND LAND USE AND
GROWTH MANAGEMENT ELEMENT
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Upon MOTION by Councilmember Spiro, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak-Martinez, Resolution 2001-192 was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED with DIRECTIONS FOR STAFF to
include the changes recommended by the Council and
to consider the suggestions per the Public Hearing.
ANNOUNCEMENT:
Mayor Mackenzie ANNOUNCED that Councilmember Spiro was
LEAVING the Council chambers at 9:27 p.m. to catch a bus
for a family commitment.
RECESS: Mayor Mackenzie declared a recess at
approximately 9:27 p.m.
RECONVENE: Mayor Mackenzie reconvened the Council at
approximately 9:37 p.m. with all of the
Councilmembers present except Councilmember
Spiro.
14. TRAFFIC-CALMING WORKSHOP OF JULY 14, 2001:
1. Mayor/Vic~ Mayor Recort: Vice Mayor Flores and Mayor
Mackenzie shared their perspectives about the workshop.
2. Staff Recort: City Manager Netter shared brief
comments on the workshop, and he noted staff 1 s
recommendation that the City Council, through the
budgeting process, identify a fund that can be built up
for the purpose of addressing neighborhood traffic
matters. City Engineer Gaffney shared the contents of
the staff report, and he noted that he will be setting
a meeting with the residents of Daniel Drive in the
upcoming future to address the traffic problems on that
street.
3. Council Discussion/Direction: Councilmember Reilly
inquired about possible measures being taken to address
the traffic problems in commercial neighborhoods. City
Engineer Gaffney noted that staff is working on
advanced channelization for certain traffic areas within
the City.
15. GOLF COURSE RENOVATION UPDATE:
1. Staff Recort: City Manager Netter gave a brief update
on the construction progress at the golf courses.
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2. Proposal on Oversight Committee(s): City Manager
Netter shared the contents of the staff report
regarding the formation of an oversight
committee/council for the golf courses, consisting of
the Mountain Shadows Golf Council and the Parks &
Recreation Commission Golf Course Committee. Council
CONCURRED to continue the existing Golf Course
Committee of which Recreation Director Barry is the
staff liaison.
At this time, Mayor Mackenzie called forward a citizen
desiring to speak on this matter.
1. Jim Cronin, 205 Alma Avenue, was recognized and
expressed an interest in how the Golf Course Oversight
Committee would be put together. He noted that good
communication would be important between all parties
to insure a positive future for the golf courses.
3. Council Discussion/Concurrence: Councilmember Reilly
SUGGESTED that the Oversight Committee be modeled in ·
accordance with the Council set-up. Mayor Mackenzie
SUGGESTED that a member of the golfing public be on the
Oversight Committee, and Vice Mayor Flores SUGGESTED
that Mr. Cronin consider submitting his name as an
at-large member of said committee.
Council CONCURRED, with Councilmember Spiro absent,
with the recommendations of the staff report, as well as
with the proposal for an Oversight Committee as outlined
in said staff report.
16. SONOMA COUNTY GRAND JURY 2000-2001 RESPONSES:
1. Citizen Complaint Process -Department of Public
Safety:
*Director of Public Safety's Response: Director Miller
shared the contents of his response as provided to
the Council in the agenda packets. He noted that
he would speak to D.P.S. staff tomorrow morning to
review the complaint raised by Mr. Swagler earlier
this evening. Director Miller then responded to
Council inquiries. Councilmember Reilly SUGGESTED
that a general statistical report be forwarded to
the Council from the Director of Public Safety
regarding the number and type of citizen complaints
received on a yearly basis.
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Rohnert Park Financing Authority
City of Rohnert Park
August 28, 2001
EXTEND COUNCIL MEETING:
*CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTEs
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Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Flores, seconded by
Councilmember Reilly, a motion to extend the meeting
past 10:00 p.m. to finish necessary agenda items was
APPROVED 3-1-1 at approximately 10:00 p.m. with
Councilmember Vidak-Martinez dissenting and
Councilmember Spiro absent.
At this time, Council CONCURRED with the contents of
Director Miller's response to the Grand Jury.
2. Rohnert Park Golf Courses:
*City Council and City Manager's Combined Response:
City Manager Netter shared the contents of the
Council and City Manager's combined response to the
Grand Jury.
3. Council Discussion/Action: Councilmember Reilly
SUGGESTED, per Recommendation R1 as outlined in the
response, that the Golf Course Committee consider
including nongolfer resident representation on the
oversight committee as recommended by the Grand Jury.
At this time, Council CONCURRED with the contents of
the Council and City Manager's response to the Grand
Jury. City Manager Netter then passed the response
around the dais for Council signatures, with
Councilmember Spiro absent.
17. POSSIBLE STUDY ON CITY STAFFING/COMPENSATION:
At the suggestion of Councilmember Reilly, Council
CONCURRED to DEFER THIS ITEM until such time the full
Council is present for a discussion.
18. GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM -MATTERS RELATED
TO THE GENERAL PLAN PROCESS, IF ANY:
1. Staff Update: Per the staff report provided to the
Council in the agenda packets. No Council questions
were raised at this time.
2. Other, if any: None.
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Rohnert Park Financing Authority
City of Rohnert Park
August 28, 2001
*CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
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19. PARKS AND RECREATION MATTERS:
1. Youth Commission -Staff Report: City Manager
Netter briefly summarized the staff report provided
to Council in the agenda packets. Councilmember
Reilly inquired as to Council interest in a Youth
Commission, and Council CONCURRED TO DIRECT
Councilmember Vidak-Martinez to raise the matter
of a Youth Commission at the Friday, September 7,
2001, planning meeting for Youth Leadership and to
report back to Council on their response. Furthermore,
Councilmember Reilly SUGGESTED inquiring as to
whether the Community Outreach for Youth and Families
Commission (COYF) Would want a Youth Commission.
2. Report on Parks & Recreation Commission Meetinq of
August 20, 2001: Councilmember Reilly indicated that
he attended the meeting and noted that he shared
information regarding the possible timeframe for
completion of a skate park.
20. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND/OR OTHER REPORTS:
1. Economic Development Strategy Council Sub-Committee
Meetinq, August 20, 2001: Councilmember Vidak-Martinez
gave a brief overview of the meeting, with highlights
including the following: (1) Assistant City Manager
Donley will be the point of referral for all matters
related to economic development; {2) Extensive review
of several aspects of businesses within Rohnert Park,
including a review of taxation, sales, and
opportunities for business development; (3) Review of
the feasibility of various properties for business
development; (4) Decision to conduct informational
interviews with various stakeholders throughout the
City; and (5) Next meeting in mid-September will
consist of creating the list of questions and the
people to interview. Furthermore, Councilmember
Vidak-Martinez DISTRIBUTED an informational packet
regarding economic development around human capital.
2. Workshop on Water Supply, September 20, 2001,
7:00-9:00 p.m., Santa Rosa Veterans' Building: Mayor
Mackenzie reported that the water contractors who
meet regularly with the SCWA agreed to hire Mr. John
Nelson to set up a mechanism to go to the public and
determine how the new agreement on water supply should
be crafted. He noted that this will be a two-year
process.
*City Council/Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
City of Rohnert Park
August 28, 2001
21. COMMUNICATIONS:
*CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTEs
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Communications per the attached outline were brought to
the attention of the Councilmembers.
*Councilmember Vidak-Martinez referred Council to
No. 19 from the Sonoma County Vision, a request that the
Mayor appoint a Councilmember to help create a common
vision for Sonoma County's vitality and sustainability.
Councilmember Vidak-Martinez expressed an interest in
said appointment, and Council CONCURRED, with
Councilmember Spiro absent, with Mayor Mackenzie's
appointment of Councilmember Vidak-Martinez as a
representative on the countywide Vision Advocacy team.
*Vice Mayor Flores called attention to a bulletin from
the Rohnert Park Boy Scouts, ANNOUNCING their Friends
of Scouting Financial Drive. The Vice Mayor indicated
that anyone interested in contributing to the R.P. Boy
Scouts could send their contribution to the Boy Scouts
Financial Drive, c/o Joe Perry, 915 Golf Course Drive,
Rohnert Park, through the month of September.
22. MATTERS FROM/FOR COUNCIL:
1. New Citv Buildings and Alternative Enerqv Proqram:
Councilmember Reilly SUGGESTED a discussion of the
feasibility of photo cells on City buildings. City
Manager Netter noted that some grant funds are
available and that information has been sent to the
City Hall architects. Council CONCURRED TO DIRECT
STAFF to report back on the matter of alternative
energy programs for City buildings in the fall.
2. Vice Mayor Flores' reques t to establish a Council
Subcornrnitte_e r egardi ng the Department of Publ i c Safety:
Mayor Mackenzie noted that this item had been discussed
earlier in tonight's meeting, and he noted that he
would get a memo within the next couple of days to the
newly formed subcommittee regarding their duties.
3. Council Subcommittee and Future Needs:
*Vi ce Ma yor 's s uggestion t o form a Council Subcommitt~
t o evalu ate p r obl ems , complaint s , p r ograms associateA
with the Department of Public Safety: Councilmernber
Reilly stated that the subcommittee could review fut ure
staffing and future needs among other matters.
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Rohnert Park Financing Authority
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City of Rohnert Park
August 28, 2001
*CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
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*Merits of competition-based formula for salary and
benefits: Councilmember Reilly SUGGESTED development
and review of a competition-based formula for salaries
and how that plays into compaction, negotiations, and
arbitration . Council CONCURRED TO DIRECT STAFF to
come back with a report on how a study could be
completed and presented to the Council on salaries and
benefits. Furthermore, Council CONCURRED TO AGENDIZE
said matter for the next Council meeting.
*Creating possible plans/stages for development of
community field area: At the suggestion of
Councilmember Reilly, Council CONCURRED TO DIRECT
STAFF to report back on the status of the community
field area.
*Addressing long-term budget needs/forecasts: Council
CONCURRED to discuss this matter next month during
the short-term budget review and in the context of
fitting it into the Strategic Plan.
4. Ma'yors' & Councilmembers' Association of Sonoma County
Committee Appointments: One (1) Representative and Two
(2) Alternates to North Bay Division, League of
California Cities, Executive Committee:
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak-Martinez, seconded by
Mayor Mackenzie, a motion to direct the Mayor to nominate
Pat Gilardi for the Association appointment as North Bay
representative was APPROVED 4-1 with Councilmember Spiro
absent. Furthermore, Council CONCURRED with Vice Mayor
Flores' recommendation that the Mayor use his discretion
in nominating the two alternates to the North Bay
Division.
5. Other informational items, if any: None.
23. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
1. Council Workshop on Housing Proposals: Item DEFERRED.
2. Canon Manor Update, county Meeti ng of August 28, 2001,
and Other Items: City Manager Netter shared the
contents of the staff report, and he summarized the
items which the Board of Supervisors recently accepted.
He noted that he and City Attorney Strauss will be
meeting with County staff to work out several issues
related to the Canon Manor matter. The City Attorney
shared brief comments on the Canon Manor agreement.
*City Council/Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
City of Rohnert Park
August 28, 2001
*CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
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3. SSU Student Housing Report: Assistant City Manager
Donley shared the contents of the staff report
provided to the Council in the agenda packets.
Mayor Mackenzie REQUESTED that City Manager Netter
update the Council in September of the construction
activities going on at Sonoma State University.
4. Cable TV JPA Meeting of August 22, 2001: City
Manager Netter gave a brief update on the Cable TV
JPA meeting, as well as an update on matters with
AT&T.
5. Other informational items, if any: None.
24. 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 10:50 p.m.
Katy Leonard,
Certified Shorthand Reporter
CSR No. 11599
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Mayor
City of Rohnert Park
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Rohnert Park Financing Authority