1997/10/28 City Council MinutesRohnert Park City Council Minutes
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October 28, 1997
The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular session
commencing at 5:00 p.m. in the City Offices, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park,
with Mayor Linda Spiro presiding.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Linda Spiro called the meeting to order at approximately 5:00 p.m. to
proceed with the work session/public hearing scheduled first on the agenda.
ROLL CALL: Present: (4) Councilmembers Flores, Mackenzie, Reilly,
and Mayor Spiro
Absent: (1) Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez (due to illness)
Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Netter, City Attorney Flitner,
Assistant City Manager Leivo, City Engineer Gaffney, Personnel Manager Robbins,
Director of Public Safety Rooney, P/S Commander Williams, P/S Fire Services
Commander Cassel, Director of Recreation Pekkain, Building Official Braun and Planning
and Community Development Director Schulenburg.
WORK SESSION - PUBLIC HF.ARINC.
Santa Rosa Subregional Long Term Wastewater System Alternatives
Ed Brauner, Assistant City Manager, City of Santa Rosa, referred to informational reports
distributed to Council for this work session regarding (1) Wastewater Alternatives under
consideration (copy attached to original set of these minutes), and (2) Introduction and
Summary to the Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement of
July 1996 for this Wastewater Project. With overhead projections, Mr. Brauner provided a
review of most recent considerations for this item. He explained aspects of the current
direction focusing on the Geysers Recharge alternative, which includes other alternatives
being discussed in conjunction with the Geysers proposal. The strongest inclination is
currently toward the combination of the Geysers and the discharge of reclaimed water
to the Russian River. This is the proposal Santa Rosa is now beginning to negotiate.
Mr. Brauner responded to various Council questions related to considerations of these
alternatives. His responses included acknowledging that $71.7 million is estimated at this
time for the Geysers proposal, in comparison to the previous estimation of $180 million.
This is a little more than $100 million less than the amount originally estimated, with room
to negotiate still anticipated.
Another option reviewed by Mr. Brauner pertained to reuse opportunities of the
Alexander Valley proposal to up -size the pipe to the geysers, from possibly 20 to 30 inches,
to approximately 6,000 acre feet of storage. This appears to be feasible for storage, as
property owners have indicated they could use offset water rights, secured by the
Sonoma County Water Agency. However, this proposal was not included in the EIR.
The environmental work for this type of program would need to be done in the future.
The water from this option could be used for the crops, but could not be used as a
secondary water supply.
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Under other possible reuse opportunities, Mr. Brauner reviewed aspects of a more recent small
storage option proposal which included: private sector would build pipelines and storage
ponds; the Subregional System would pay 2.6� per gallon after storage is in place; development
of a long term agreement, which farmers would enter into, to store and use water; private
sector would manage irrigation and pay operating costs; this storage option is not covered in
the above - referenced EIR; most irrigation areas are probably covered in the EIR; may require
higher discharge to river; cost would be in the vicinity of $70 million, which is the same cost
frame as the geysers option; the bigger difficulty that would have to be covered would be the
higher discharge to river areas. which could be made accentable_ if the 570 million were to he
required to be put up front, i.e. put into escrow to assure it would be there, which has not been
decided at this time but could be considered. Studies have not been done for this proposal, so
it cannot be selected at this point in time, but it may have viability. A small number of people
have presented this proposal and are having discussions with the Board to see if it can be more
viable. There is not enough information available for conclusions at this time. Current
considerations of this proposal include seeing where it stands on the viability scale, such as, if
all the property owners came forward and signified willingness to do this, viability would go
up; then, if funding by the property owners were to be further signified, it would go up higher
on the viability scale. This proposal could be done in conjunction with the geysers project.
PUBLIC HEARING. Mayor Linda Spiro opened the public hearing at approximately 5:40 p.m.
Representatives of the above - referenced private sector small storage option proposal confirmed
being in negotiations with the Santa Rosa Board of Public Utilities for about a month.
Comments included review of related responsibility factors, such as additional revenue potential
to the community from beneficial results for continued agricultural farming efforts; direct
involvement from landowners; short term development period of proposed storage ponds within
the next year or two, with ability to phase in the sites (about 3000+ acre feet within 5 miles) and
with future staged potential as needed; and simplicity of the landowners building and managing
the sites, and the city paying the estimated $2.6 million when the initial effort is completed. The
purpose of comments at this time was to request the City Council to signify that this is a
responsible approach. Comments supporting this agricultural water reuse proposal were made
by the following representatives:
1. Ed Grossi, Owner, Grossi Farms, 6652 Petaluma Hill Rd., Penngrove, Ca. 94951
2. Scott Stegeman, 2727 Montecito Avenue, Santa Rosa, Ca. 95405
3. Bill Kortum, 180 Eli Road, Petaluma, Ca. 94952
There being no one further desiring to speak, Mayor Spiro closed the public hearing at
approximately 5:52 p.m.
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Discussion concluded upon MOTION by Councilmember Reilly, to suggest that the Santa Rosa Board
of Public Utilities continue to consider the Geysers proposal in conjunction with the reclaimed water
discharge to the Russian River, seconded by Mayor Spiro with friendly amendment accepted, that
* an agricultural water reuse proposal be considered as an alternative, was
approved 3 -1 -1, with Vice Mayor Vidak - Martinez absent, and with Councilmember Flores dissenting
due to disagreement with inclusion of the friendly amendment, and retaining previously expressed reasons
based on advantages of the 20 -30 year geysers project; the other options would still have to go through
the lengthy EIR process; and in consideration of the best interests of rate payers of Rohnert Park.
RECESS Mayor Linda Spiro declared a recess at approximately 6:15 p.m.
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RECONVENE Mayor Linda Spiro reconvened the Council meeting at approximately 7:17 p.m. to
open the regular session, and led the pledge of allegiance. All Councilmembers were
present, with the exception of Vice Mayor Vicki Vidak - Martinez.
MOMENT OF SILMILE IN M .MORY OF Julie Yonemura, a City Commissioner of many years,
Current Chairperson of the Sister City(s) Relations Committee
& Member of the Cultural Arts Commission
Mayor Linda Spiro declared this moment of silence in memory of Julie Yonemura, who passed away
recently, and extended condolences on behalf of the full Council. The Mayor shared contents of letters
of condolence received from Sister City Hashimoto City, Japan representatives Hideharu Otani,
(Former Mayor) Advisor, Hashimoto International Friendly Association; Yoku Kitamura, Mayor of
Hashimoto City; Kazuuchi Matsutani, President, Hashimoto International Friendly Association;
as presented with translations by Rohnert Park Sister City(s) Committee Member Miho U. Kite.
Mayor Spiro announced that Memorial Services for Julie Yonemura would be held Thursday,
October 30, 1997, 2:30 p.m., Chapel of the Chimes, 2601 Santa Rosa Avenue in Santa Rosa.
-- Councilmember Flores signified that Ms. Yonemura was his nomination to the Cultural Arts
Commission and expressed appreciation for her many attributes. Mr. Flores requested staff to proceed
routinely with placing the Cultural Arts Commission opening on a City Council meeting agenda, to fill
this vacancy which has regrettably been left by the passing away of Ms. Yonemura.
1. CLOSED SESSION. Mayor Linda Spiro reported on the closed session which commenced this
evening at 6:15 to discuss matters listed on the agenda attachment, representing an update,
with no action taken at this time.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Corrections to the previous meeting minutes were made by
Council and signified on original set of minutes. -- Upon motion by Councilmember Flores,
seconded by Councilmember Mackenzie, with Vice Mayor Vicki Vidak - Martinez absent,
the minutes of October 14, 1997 were unanimously approved as amended.
3. APPROVAL OF BILLS: Upon motion by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by
Councilmember Flores, with Vice Mayor Vicki Vidak - Martinez absent, City bills presented
per the attached list in the amount of $569,098.02 were unanimously approved.
4. ADDING INFORMATIONAL NON- AGENDAED ITEMS. Mayor Linda Spiro asked Council -
members or staff if there were any non - agendaed informational items to add to the agenda,
and signified as follows: Councilmember Mackenzie signified two items to add under
Council Committee reports regarding meeting results of the Bicycle Advisory Committee
and the Founders' Day Committee; Councilmember Flores signified an item to add regarding
enhancements at Magnolia Park; and Councilmember Reilly signified an item to add
regarding renovations at the new Y Building for the Youth Center.
5. YOUTH CITY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE from 1997 -98 Youth of the Year Program
Mayor Linda Spiro introduced Youth Representative Junior Jessica Batacao, who provided
the youth report. She advised that there has only been one meeting of the Youths of
the Year so far this school year, which was reported at the previous Council meeting.
She attended an InterAct meeting held this past Monday with representatives of Cotati
regarding plans to have a Pumpkin Patch at Mountain Shadows Plaza, at Roger Wilco's.
Students will be selling pumpkins later this week through Thursday to Friday evening.
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6. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES. Mayor Linda Spiro 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 total time limit). No one responded.
7 CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Linda Spiro asked if there were any questions regarding the matters on the Consent
Calendar which were explained in the City Manager's Council Meeting Memo. The Mayor
shared titles of the items listed on the agenda. -- City Manager Netter signified the need to
remove Resolution No. 97 -194 from the Consent Calendar for further explanation.
Acknowledging the City Manager /Clerk's report on the posting of the meeting's agenda
ACCEPTANCE of CASH/INVESTMENTS REPORT for Month End, August 31, 1997
Resolution Nos:
97 -188 SUPPORTING SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1997 "AMERICA RECYCLES DAY"
97 -189 SUPPORTING THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1997 AS THE AMERICAN
CANCER SOCIETY'S "GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT"
97 -190 APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT
WITH THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB FOR RENTAL OF SPACE AT 435 SOUTH-
WEST BOULEVARD
97 -191 APPROVING CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY OF SONOMA TO
RENDER SERVICES FOR MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
97 -192 REJECTING THE CLAIM OF AYLING WU C/O LAW OFFICES OF JOHN L.
BURRIS AND VICTOR HWANG OF ASIAN LAW CAUCUS (re. alleged wrongful
death of husband, Kwanchung Kao)
97 -193 REJECTING THE CLAIM OF MILFORD I. PATSEL (re. damage to front sidewalk
and front lawn allegedly caused by excessive tree roots)
Approving letter request from Project Graduation Committee for Rancho Cotate High
School for graduation event, June 12, 1998, to waive fee for use of the Sports Center
Upon motion by Councilmember Flores, seconded by Councilmember Mackenzie, with
Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez absent, and with the exception of Resolution No. 97 -194, the
Consent Calendar as outlined on the meeting's agenda, was unanimously approved.
Resolution No:
97 -194 CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS FOR NEW CARPETING FOR THE
DOROTHY ROHNERT SPRECKELS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
City Manager Netter explained the scheduling of this item for formal bids and referred to
the samples of various grades and styles of carpet on display as consideration possibilities,
for Council's information. -- Mayor Linda Spiro referred to previous involvement of the
Council Committee, comprised of herself and former Councilmember Dave Eck, for
picking the initial carpeting for the Performing Arts Center, and recommended the
current Council Committee, comprised of Mayor Spiro and Councilmember Mackenzie,
also meet with appropriate staff on choosing the new carpeting. Council concurred.
Upon motion by Councilmember Mackenzie, seconded by Mayor Spiro, and unanimously
approved, with Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez absent, Resolution No. 97 -194 was adopted.
8. OTHER RESOLUTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION.
Resolution No:
97 -195 SUPPORTING THE "TAXPAYERS FED UP WITH MORE STATE BUREAU-
CRACY" COALITION
City Manager Netter explained the resolution for consideration, as reviewed in the Council
Meeting Memo, and responded to Council questions.
Upon motion by Councilmember Flores, seconded by Mayor Linda Spiro, and
unanimously approved, with Vice Mayor Vicki Vidak- Martinez absent, reading of the
resolution was waived and Resolution No. 97 -195 was adopted.
Resolution No:
97 -196 AUTHORIZING AND RATIFYING CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY FOR
CITY POSITION (Director of Public Safety)
City Manager Netter explained Council direction during the preceding closed session to
defer the first four items listed on this resolution for further review (re. various positions in
the Recreation Department), and to retain the last title listed for salary rate and range as
signified for the Director of Public Safety, for Council action at this time.
Upon motion by Councilmember Reilly, seconded by Councilmember Mackenzie, and
unanimously approved, with Vice Mayor Vicki Vidak - Martinez absent, reading of the
resolution was waived and Resolution No. 97 -196 was adopted, as amended.
9. ROHNERT PARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -UPDATE ON PROGRESS OF EFFORTS
Dennis Patterson, Chairperson, Board of Directors, Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce,
provided this preliminary six -week progress report. Mr. Patterson reviewed the information
provided to Council in letter of October 20, 1997 from Robin Bleckwehl, President of the
Chamber, (copy attached to original set of these minutes), and responded to Council
questions. Ms. Bleckwehl was also available at the Council meeting for this item.
Discussion included Council expressing appreciation for this report and the productive
efforts signified therein. During discussion, a motion was made by Councilmember Reilly,
seconded by Councilmember Flores, and unanimously approved, to signify agreement with
the Chamber's recommendation for the Mayor to also be on the V.I.P. Ambassador team,
which has been recently formed, composed of high level executives from the high tech
companies, Sonoma State University, the Cotati - Rohnert Park Unified School District, the
City Manager and the Chamber's Board of Directors. Council agreed to place this item on
its next meeting agenda for formal policy action.
Further discussion included Council agreement with providing signified information for
the Chamber's new Web Page, and commented on the importance of inter - linking web sites
of the Chamber and the City in the near future.
10. MOBILE HOME PARK RENT APPEALS BOARD APPOINTMENT -- Onna S. Rayos was
newly appointed to the Mobile Home Park Rent Appeals Board for a two (2) year term to
expire Dec. 31, 1999 (to fill vacancy from Jenny Huff resignation), by unanimous approval
of nomination motion by Mayor Linda Spiro, seconded by Councilmember Flores.
11. PRESENTATION BY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY re. Department Training
Director of Public Safety Patrick E.Rooney gave this presentation via overhead projections,
and the outline distributed to Council, regarding the Department of Public Safety's training
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outside training programs, and educational opportunities and incentives. Director Rooney
reviewed these reports and responded to Council questions. -- Discussion included Council
commending this report on beneficial efforts of the Department of Public Safety. Also,
Council encouraged individuals to participate in the Citizen's Academy, whenever possible,
for first hand involvement with this valuable program regarding public safety procedures.
12. COMMUNITYSUMMIT
1) Councilmember comments & reflections -- Council reviewed successful efforts of the
Community Summit held October 16, 17 and 18, 1997. Comments included commending
everyone for working together and sharing ideas compatibly from varied and differing points
of view. Council expressed special appreciation for efforts of the facilitator, Padi Selwyn,
for effective procedures and suggestions on various communications. Council viewed this
Summit as a very good start toward future possibilities beneficial to the community, and
looked forward to follow -up efforts of the numerous task forces signified at the Summit.
2) Follow -up Plan -- City Manager Netter acknowledged that staff has signified agreement
with Council comments on the success of the Summit. He explained the separate initial Task
Force Purpose Statement report, provided to Council, as a summary of the major issues and
vision statements from each Task Force developed at the Summit including Transportation,
Economic Vitality, Housing, Infrastructure, Town Center, Education, Boundary Issues,
Youth, Tourism, and the Next Steps Task Force. City Manager Netter advised the data
sheets of comments from the Summit are in the process of being compiled, and upon
completion, will be mailed along with the preceding report to all participants of the
Community Summit. The entire documentation will also be provided to Hudson &
Associates to be used in finalizing the reports this company is currently in the process of
preparing for elements of the City's General Plan. The purpose of the follow -up Task Force
meetings of designated Champions, Chairpersons and members are to prepare reports and
recommended courses of action within the next few months. Some have already set up
meetings. Also, there may be some training sessions for the Champions, Chairpersons, etc.
An outreach is being considered for the Next Step level to be discussed at the Nov. 12th
meeting, and possibly consider a celebration date when the current process is completed.
- -Mayor Spiro commented that closure to the current process is something that will
eventually take place, but it would be nice to see these efforts continue. Everything rendered
from this Summit will be coming to fruition in time. Ideas do not stop as the years go by, as
this is an on -going process. - -City Manager Netter reported further that there have been some
calls received by the City from others interested in being on Task Forces. It was previously
signified that others could join Task Forces if the memberships were less than 12, however,
to add other members is being left to the discretion of the Chairpersons of the Committees.
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3) Sissa letter -- Mayor Linda Spiro shared contents of the draft letter prepared over the
Mayor's signature, resulting from productive comments shared during the Summit,
regarding possibilities related to the Sissa's swine operation. The letter was drafted toward
hopes of capitalizing on the "Rohnert Pork" name and possible potential of creating a new
"Swine and Wine Festival ". Council concurred.
13. PARKS AND RECREATION MATTER re. Skate Park Proposal
City Manager Netter referred to the staff report provided for this item regarding results of
the public hearing held on Monday, October 20, 1997 by the Parks & Recreation
Commission on the possibility of locating a skate park at Honeybee Park. Due to the need
to address and evaluate concerns expressed during the public hearing, the Parks &
Recreation Commission is now recommending a committee be formed to review the
various concerns expressed by the residents on this skate park proposal. The City has also
received a letter from the Principal of Rancho Cotate High School expressing concerns
regarding this item. City Manager Netter responded to Council questions acknowledging
indication of uncertainties on the skateboard facility proposal at the Price Club building,
including careful review for compatibility, and no capital investment at this point from the
Sacramento group which presented the proposal. -- Director of Recreation Pekkain
reviewed details of the above - referenced staff report, and responded to Council questions.
-- Discussion concluded in Council concurrence for Council Committee, comprised of
Councilmembers Mackenzie and Reilly, to meet with the Parks & Recreation Committee
on skate park proposals, to revisit the concept and review the broader subject of how to
deal with this as a community.
Bill Adams, 716 Brett Avenue, shared examples and expressed concerns regarding skateboarders
startling elderly citizens in shopping centers and potential dangers related to same.
Mr. Adams encouraged the example of a little neighborhood skate park that used to be
near Rancho Feliz, which his eight year old grandson and other neighborhood youths, had a
lot of fun and thoroughly enjoyed.
14. BOARD(s) OF PERMIT APPEALS:
*Proposed Ordinance for Building & Fire Code Board of Permit Appeals
•Proposed formulation of Countywide Disabled Access Appeals Board
City Manager Netter referred to the staff report of October 23, 1997 for this item from
Building Official Lee Braun, as summarized in the Council Meeting Memo. Mr. Braun
explained the staff report and responded to Council questions. Building Official Braun
confirmed his willingness to take the lead in formulating a Countywide Disabled Access
Appeals Board and, if Council so directs, City Attorney Flitner would proceed with prepar-
ation of an ordinance for introduction, for consideration during a City Council meeting
in the near future, which would create an Appeals Board to hear both Building Code and
Fire Code issues. -- Discussion concluded in consensus of the Council to proceed with
the items reviewed herein, as recommended by staff.
15. GENERAL PLAN MATTER: Existing Environmental Conditions - Dyett & Bhatia, Oct 1997
City Manager Netter advised that this report, with index briefly summarized in the Council
Meeting Memo, is subject to change. This report has been distributed to Council for its
information, to provide an update on progress being made on the General Plan.
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16. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND /OR OTHER REPORTS.
1) Bicycle Advisory Committee -- Councilmember Mackenzie reported that the Bicycle
Advisory Committee met yesterday afternoon. The BAC Committee is in the process of
working with City Engineer Gaffney, the staff representative for this Committee, to submit
an application (to League of American Bicyclists) for Rohnert Park's nomination as
"Bicycle Friendly City ". Also, Five Creek and Hinebaugh Creek bike path overlays are
virtually completed.
2) Founders' Day Committee -- Councilmember Mackenzie reported that this Committee
also met yesterday, chaired by Lew Kuehm. It is Mr. Kuehm's intent to schedule time on a
meeting agenda of the City Council later this year to review aspects of the annual event,
including the recent name change to "Celebrate Rohnert Park ". -- Mayor Linda Spiro
signified the need to revisit this item before the end of this year, as it was not previously
understood to be a permanent name change. She commented that even though the
Founders' Day Assoc. is a volunteer committee, in the context of the major contribution
from the City, for the annual event, the Council should have some input on the matter.
4) Presentation of City of Norden, Germany - Flag & Book -- Mayor Linda Spiro made
this presentation of a small flag from the City of Norden, Germany, and a scenic book
written in German entitled "Ostfriesland Mit Inseln ". Mayor Spiro advised she represented
the City Council at a very nice Rancho Cotate High School event last Monday morning,
when she received these items from a visiting German Class. The Mayor recommended
having similar small flags made for the City of Rohnert Park which would be more
appropriate as token gifts and to put on display.
17 TRANSPORTATION MATTERS.
1) Sonoma County "Transportation Authority (SCTA) meeting of Oct. 20, 1997
Mayor Linda Spiro referred to the agenda for this meeting provided to Council with
notations, and advised she attended this meeting, as well as *City Manager- NeR and City
Engineer Gaffney. Mayor Spiro reported that widening of U. S. 101 was encouraged to
Novato during discussion of this item listed on the SCTA agenda. -- City Engineer Gaffney
reported on other items reviewed at the meeting including legislative update on SB45
regarding Unmet Needs, has been filed by the Governor, and shared aspects of this item
that will completely rearrange distribution of Bands to local agencies. it was the consensus
of SCTA to draft a letter to Caltrans on the U. S. 101 widening item, since this was a state
responsibility. Also, 100% obligation of ISTEA Funds in Sonoma County was signified,
which includes three projects allocated for Rohnert Park. -- Mayor Spiro commented that
*v „1,.,en Dark SCTA not only met its goals, but set a record on meeting the previous
deadline established for submitting projects. An extended period of time is now being
provided for others who did not meet the deadline.
*C O R R E C T 10 N S ABOVE from 11/10\97 City Council mtg: Per Mayor Linda Spiro (deletions lined out/additions underlined)
2) Calthorpe Study - Workshop -- City Manager Netter advised Mayor Spiro requested this
item be re- agendized, as additional time for further comments was signified at the October
20th SCTA meeting. Mayor Spiro advised another $165 million in available funding has
been signified, so she requested the City Manager to prepare a letter asking for that money
to be used for the U. S. 101 widening from Novato to Petaluma. -- Council agreed it was
not necessary to schedule another workshop for this item.
18. COMMUNICATIONS: Communications per the attached outline were brought to the attention
of the City Council. No action was taken unless specifically noted in these minutes.
19. MATTERS FROM/FOR COUNCIL:
1) RPAS Web Site -- Councilmember Mackenzie referred to the fax communication provided
to Council from Mike Delaney, thanking Mr. Mackenzie for his comments on the Rohnert
Park Animal Shelter web site, and reviewing aspects of this web site established about a
year ago. Councilmember Mackenzie advised he requested placement of this item on the
Council meeting agenda to commend this effort and take the opportunity to let the public
know about this important web site, which was done very professionally by one of the
volunteers. -- Councilmember Reilly recommended preparation of a letter to Mr. Delaney
advising that the City Council has been informed and is very impressed with the
RPAS Web Site. Council concurred.
2) League of Calif. Cities/Northbay Division - Two Executive Board Appointments made by
Mayors' & Councilmembers' Association - Council Member interest -- Mayor Linda Spiro
referred to her notice distributed for this item, as the new President of the North Bay
Division, advising positions to be filled for *five two openings on the Executive Committee.
Nancy Reed from Petaluma is the only person to date who has contacted Mayor Spiro to
signify interest in one of the openings. -- Councilmember Mackenzie signified his interest.
*C O R R E C T 10 N ABOVE from 11/10/97 City Council meeting: Per Mayor Linda Spiro (deletion lined out/addition underlined)
3) Memorial Brick Dedication, 11:00 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 1, 1997 - Roberts Lake Park
Mayor Linda Spiro announced this event and advised she would be unable to attend due to a
conflict in her schedule.
4) ABAG General Assembly - Friday, Nov. 21, 1997, St. Francis Hotel, San Francisco
Mayor Linda Spiro announced this item. The Mayor signified that she is the designee and
Councilmember Mackenzie is the alternate, and would advise later whether or not she
would be able to attend.
5) Magnolia Park enhancements -- Councilmember Flores signified he had requested an
update on this item. City Manager Netter referred to plans on display, and reviewed
progress on improvements at Magnolia Park, as well as deferred projects for signified areas
including a pool pending available funding, and responded to Council questions. --
Discussion included Mayor Spiro encouraging communications with the School District to
open the school play area in the vicinity to provide a more adequate place for children to
play. Councilmember Flores responded that he and Vice Mayor Vidak- Martinez were on
the 2x2x2 Committee and signified he would be calling School Superintendent Jan Heffron
to possibly schedule a meeting sometime in January. This item would be included in
discussions of this Committee.
6) Non - Profit Funding requests /response letters -- Councilmember Reilly referred to the
list of letters provided to Council for this item and signified that the organizations which
did not receive funds, were not on the list. -- City Manager Netter responded there was
only one such letter, which was provided to Council separately.
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7) Youth Basketball Court -- Councilmember Reilly advised he received a recent phone call
from a gentleman regarding a proposed basketball court, with location being considered in
a particular quiet area. Acknowledgment was made that other Councilmembers had also
received a call for this person regarding the proposal. -- City Manager Netter advised this
individual in being invited to the next committee meeting to consider the proposal.
Council agreed it was a good idea and pro- active effort to discuss this proposal in the
preliminary stage.
20. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT.•
1) At -Grade railroad crossing-s7 update -- City Manager Netter referred to the staff report
for this item, which Council previously requested. -- City Engineer Gaffney shared
contents of his staff report, and responded to Council questions, confirming he has applied
for PUC participation for the improvements. In July of next year, he expected PUC
funding at 90% of the costs of the railroad crossing projects at Golf Course Drive, Rohnert
Park Expressway and Southwest Boulevard. The City's obligation would be 10% of the
total, or approximately $49,300.
2) Creekside Annexation - ,update - Scheduled for LAFCO Agenda 11/6/97
City Manager Netter reviewed his memorandum of October 23, 1997 provided to Council
for this update. He confirmed he has been meeting with School District representatives,
Jan Heffron, Superintendent, and Ann Huber, Business and Finance, who were present at
this Council meeting. The item is scheduled for review on LAFCO's next agenda at its
meeting of November 6, 1997. -- Discussion included Council signifying its continued
support in an advisory capacity to the School Board, as the School District is the applicant.
3) City Council/Staff mixer - "1940's Radio Hour ", Performing Arts Center
Choose date: Nov. 28 -30 (Fri.- Sun.), Dec. 4- 7(Thurs. -Sun) -- City Manager Netter
reviewed the schedules for Council's consideration of this item. Council signified the
preference for Sunday, December 7th, if there is a matinee, otherwise, Thursday evening,
December 4th, would be best.
4) Mayors' & Councilmembers' Working/Discussion Group, 10/23/97 -- City Manager
Netter explained items reviewed at this meeting including proposed Countywide Curfew
Ordinance and Bicycle Plan update. Mayor Linda Spiro signified that Supervisor Tim
Smith attended the recent Executive Session *of the Mayors' & Councilmembers'
Association of October 9, 1997 she attended, and anticipated items to be reviewed at the
next Working Group would include Long Term Wastewater Treatment options and the
transportation sales tax initiative. Mayor Spiro advised the next Working Group meeting is
scheduled on November 20th and the December meeting is canceled.
*C O R R E C T 10 N ABOVE from 11/10/97 City Council mtg: Per Mayor Spiro to point out that these were two separate meetings (addition underlined)
5) Creekside annexation -- Councilmember Reilly referred to above - reviewed item #2 and
commented further that if Creekside goes forward with the backside 20 acres for some-
thing other than a school site, that is not what Council previously signified.- -City Manager
Netter responded the School Board has not made a decision on the use but the location is
zoned institutional. The General Plan would have to be amended for any other use, but the
institutional zoning would be appropriate for something like a School District CorpYard.
This would be a School Board decision.
6) Holiday Lights Celebration, 5:30 -6:30 p.m., Tuesdav, December 9
City Manager Netter referred to the flyer provided for this event sponsored by the City and
the Chamber of Commerce, to be hosted by the Exchange Bank, 6290 Commerce Blvd.
These flyers will be distributed to commercial places in the community to request funding
contributions.
21. CITYATTORNEY'S REPORT.•
1) Any items from closed session -- City Attorney Flitner reported on items listed on the
agenda attachment to be reviewed during this evening's closed session as follows:
•City of Rohnert Park vs. Golis -- This case is on -going and was not discussed during this
evening's closed session, due to lack of time.
*City of Rohnert Park -Fire Services - Validation Action -- This item had a motion to strike
the cross complaint. It will be set for trial and hoped to be resolved within 60 days.
•SIME I case -- Negotiations are proceeding with Mr. Spangler on reduction of signified
fees with the only downside for Rancho Feliz being it would reduce a proportionate
amount from the formula used on capital improvements.
2) City Manager's employment agreement -- Deferred
3) Political Activities of Non - Profit Recipients of Public Funds
Attorney General's letter - City Attorney's analysis & response -- City Attorney Flitner
referred to the Attorney General's letter response for this item provided to Council at its
previous meeting, which included suggestion to refer the matter to the Chamber of
Commerce's legal counsel for determination of non -profit status. Since it was his
understanding that the Chamber does not have an attorney, Mr. Flitner proposed sending a
letter to the Chairman of the Board, as it seemed to the City Attorney that their non -profit
status may be in jeopardy if they engage in strong political activity. Council concurred and
also requested similar letters be sent to all the non -profit organizations that received
contributions from the City.
22. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES.
Mayor Linda Spiro asked if there were any additional unscheduled public appearances at
this time. No one responded.
23. ADJOURNMENT. • Mayor Linda Spiro adjourned the meeting at approximately 9:58 p.m. to:
6:00 p.m., Tues., Nov. 4, 1997 at the Senior Center, 6800 Hunter Drive for
Joint Meeting with Planning Commission re. Project Alternatives
to be adjourned to:
6:00 p.m., Mon., Nov. 10, 1997 at the City Council Chamber, 6750 Commerce Blvd.
(to change regular Council meeting date signified on 11/11/97)
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Alternative 2 - South County Reclamation
The South County Reclamation Alternative focuses on the use of reclaimed water for agricultural
irrigation in areas south and east of Santa Rosa. The projected reclaimed water flow from the
Laguna Plant will be 21 mgd average dry weather flow, and the design discharge rate to the
Russian River will be 1% of river flow; however, a discharge rate of between 1% and 20% of
river flow may also be considered under this Alternative. Discharge will occur at existing
discharge locations (Delta and Meadowlane Ponds).
Within Alternative 2, four subaltematives have been defined. These subaltematives differ
principally in the location of the proposed storage facilities for reclaimed water to be used in
agricultural irrigation. The subaltematives with their associated storage facilities are:
Subaltemative 2A - Reservoir Site: Tolay Extended;
Subaltemative 2B - Reservoir Sites: Adobe Road and Lakeville Hillside;
Subaltemative 2C - Reservoir Site: Tolay Confined; and
Subalternative 2D - Reservoir Sites: Sears Point and Lakeville Hillside.
Principal Project components which are common to all four subaltematives are:
Expansion of the influent pumping capacity at the Laguna Plant;
Urban irrigation projects in the Fountaingrove and Bennett Valley areas;
A transport system, consisting of transmission pipelines and pump stations, to carry the
reclaimed water to storage and irrigation sites; and
Potential agricultural irrigation areas west of Sebastopol, east of Rohnert Park, in the
Adobe Road and Lakeville areas, north of Petaluma, and in the bay flats west of
Lakeville Highway.
The combination of components for each of the four sub alternatives is shown in the table on the
following page.
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Alternative 3 - West County Reclamation Alternative "
The West County Reclamation Alternative focuses on the use of reclaimed water for
agricultural irrigation in areas west of the Laguna de Santa Rosa. The projected reclaimed
water flow from the Laguna Plant will be 21 mad average dry weather flow, and the design
discharge rate to the Russian River will be 1% of the river flow; however, a discharge rate of
between 1% and 20% of river flow may also be considered. Discharge of reclaimed water
will occur at existing discharge locations.
Within Alternative 3, five subalternatives have been defined. The subalternatives with their
associated storage facilities are:
• Subaltemative 3A - Reservoir Site: Two Rock;
• Subaltemative 3B - Reservoir Site: Bloomfield;
• Subaltemative 3C - Reservoir Site: Carroll Road;
• Subalternative 3D - Reservoir Site: Valley Ford; and
• Subaltemative 3E - Reservoir Site: Huntley.
Principal Project components which are common to all five subalternatives are:
• Expansion of the influent pumping capacity at the Laguna Plant;
• Urban irrigation projects in the Fountaingrove and Bennett Valley areas;
• A transport system, consisting of pipelines and pump stations, to carry the reclaimed
water to storage and irrigation sites; and
• Potential agricultural irrigation areas west of Sebastopol and in the Stemple and
Americano Creek areas.
The combination of components for each of the five subaltematives is shown in the table on the
following page.
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Alternative 4 - Geysers Recharge
The Geysers Recharge Alternative provides for transmission of reclaimed water from Delta Pond,
located south of Guerneville Road to the geysers, located northeast of Healdsburg, for injection
and recharge of the geysers steamfield currently used as a source for geothermal energy. The
projected reclaimed water flow from the Laguna Plant will be 21 mgd average dry weather flow,
and approximately 75% of the total reclaimed water will be used for recharge at the geysers. The
remaining 25% will be used for irrigation. This Alternative will involve discharge to the Laguna
de Santa Rosa only during peak wet weather events at a maximum rate that will not exceed 1 % of
Russian River flow, and no additional storage or irrigation is proposed. Expansion of the influent
pumping capacity at the Laguna Plant is also a component of Alternative 4.
Under this Alternative a reduction of up to 1,900 acres in existing agricultural irrigation acreage
may be required and would be accomplished through attrition under current procedures for the
Reclamation System. Non - renewal of irrigation contracts now occurs within the system and
under this Alternative, the City of Santa Rosa will not replace contracts which are not renewed,
rather than seeking to obtain new contracts.
Components included in Alternative 4 are:
• To deliver reclaimed water to the Geysers Steamfield area under Alternative 4, a series of
four high pressure pump stations is required to transport the water about 35 miles from
Delta Pond to the Steamfield. The four pump stations would act to lift the water in steps
up the mountain. From the source pump station at the Delta Pond, the pipeline would
discharge water into a tank at each successive pump station. The.tank would serve as a
supply to that station for the next lift. The tanks would be 500,000- gallon capacity, about
60 feet in diameter and 24 feet high.
• The proposed Geysers Steamfield component includes the following elements.
— Two 500,000- gallon storage tanks at the end of the transmission pipeline, to serve as
a reservoir for gravity distribution to the injection wells. The tanks would be above
grade, each about 60 feet in diameter and 24 feet high.
— Distribution pipelines, 12 to 36 inches in diameter, and primarily mounted above
ground on pipe supports, would convey water from the two storage tanks to the
Geysers injection wells.
— Ten to fifteen water injection wells distributed around the central and northwest
portion of the Geysers geothermal fields. These are existing steam extraction wells
which would be converted to water injection wells.
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This Alternative provides for the discharge of reclaimed water to the Russian River at a design
discharge rate of up to 20 % of river flow. Under Alternative 5, the projected reclaimed water
flow from the Laguna Plant will be 21 mgd average dry weather flow, and no additional reuse or
storage of reclaimed water will be required.
Within Alternative 5, two subalternatives have been defined. These subalternatives differ
principally in the location at which discharge to the Russian River will take place. The
subalternatives are:
• Subalternative 5A - Transmission of reclaimed water and discharge to the Russian
River at a location above the Sonoma County Water Authority intakes;
• Subaltemative 5B - Discharge of reclaimed water to the Laguna de Santa Rosa at the
existing discharge locations.
Under the 20% design discharge rate for Subalternative 5A, minor amounts of reclaimed water
may also be discharged to the Laguna at the existing discharge locations.
Also included in Alternative 5 is expansion of the influent pumping capacity at the Laguna Plant.
• Components included in Alternative 5A are:
• A new pump station at Delta Pond
• An existing 27 -inch pipeline from Delta Pond and a new 48 -inch pipeline parallel .
to the existing line from a with the flow split between these two pipes. Prior to
entry to the North Booster pump station, the two pipes would merge into a 54-
inch line leading to the discharge location.
• A new outfall structure located on the east bank of the Russian River,
approximately two miles upstream of the Sonoma County Water Authority water
supply intakes.
• For Alternative 5B, no new construction would be required. Existing facilities to be
utilized include the two outlets to Santa Rosa Creek at Delta Pond, a 48 -inch diameter
outlet and a 36 -inch diameter outlet. Two additional outlets to the Laguna de Santa Rosa
exist at Meadow Lane Pond, a 36 -inch diameter outlet and a 24 -inch diameter outlet.
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October 20, 1997
Mayor Linda Spiro
City of Rohnert Park
6750 Commerce Boulevard
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Re: Contract Progress Report
Dear Mayor Spiro:
ROHNERT PARK
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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The Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce is pleased to make this preliminary six -week
progress report.
The four contract elements have been set up as task forces headed by Chamber Board
Directors. Joe Dietzen is the Economic Development chair who will oversee these task forces.
The task forces are: Business Retention, composed of the business retention teams; Business
Development, composed of the V.I.P. Ambassador team, and responsible for creating the
Rohnert Park Profile and overall marketing /business recruitment plan; Shop In Rohnert Park
which is overseeing the program design; the "Recreation Destination" task force that will
oversee the over all marketing /promotional plan that will target the various tourism and
event planners markets.
We have formed the V.I.P Ambassador team. It is composed of high level executives from the
high tech companies, Sonoma State University, the Cotati- Rohnert Park Unified School
District, the City Manager, and the Chamber's Board of Directors. We feel that it is important
to have the Mayor be a member of this team as well.
The purpose of this team is to be the official welcome team for business executives from
prospective companies considering Rohnert Park as a location. On occasion this team may
meet with realtors representing companies.
The Business Retention task force has been formed. This task force is made up of Chamber
members and lead by a Board Director. We are in the process of contacting all our members
inviting anyone to be part of this team which is composed of ten visitation teams of two
members each. Each team will fill out a survey on each visit with a business owner or
executive. An orientation for these teams is tentatively scheduled for November 18, 1997. The
business survey is being designed now.
(707) 584 -1415 ® FAX (707) 584 -2945
E MAIL Chamber @rpnet.net ® http: / /www.business1.com /rpc/
5000 ROBERTS LAKE ROAD, SUITE B ® ROHNERT PARK, CALIFORNIA 94928
We are in the process of inviting business members with specific experience in designing
promotional retail campaigns to head up this task force.
Chamber staff have received bids on producing the full color, magazine format Business
Resource and Recreation Guide.
We have completed the invitations to serve on the "Recreation Destination" task force. From
Sonoma State University we have department heads from the Athletic Department, Music and
Theater Arts, and a marketing expert from SSU Enterprises. We have also asked the owners
and managers of various recreation facilities (both City and private) to be members of this task
force.
Chamber staff has been interviewing marketing and advertising firms for bids on creating a
visual image for Rohnert Park and designing the promotional materials for a comprehensive
local and national marketing plan. The Chamber hired a professional photographer who has
just completed photographing all the recreational facilities (City and private) in the City.
We have obtained permission to have a display in the California Welcome Center and Sonoma
County Wine & Visitors Center. Staff is proceeding to have a full page Rohnert Park co -op
advertisement and Rohnert Park section designed for the Vintage Views Visitors Guide
published by the Sonoma County Convention & Visitors Bureau. This will be the first time
that Rohnert Park has had its own section in this publication. It is mailed nationwide and is
one of their main printed marketing pieces.
The Chamber's new Web Page is up and currently undergoing detail modifications. It will
contain comprehensive information on the City as well as that on Chamber members and
functions. We have had initial discussions with City staff about including business license
applications, building permit information and Parks and Recreation information and calendar.
The Chamber's newsletter will go online and we can accommodate the City's newsletter
should that be desired.
On behalf of the Board of Directors and the many Chamber members involved in bringing
about all of the above, I am proud and pleased to give you this update. We feel that in six
weeks we have made excellent progress.
Sincerely,
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Robin Bleckwehl, President
cc: Joe Netter, City Manager
Members Chamber Board of Directors