2000/08/08 City Council MinutesCITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES for:
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
August 8, 2000
Tuesday
The concurrent meetings of the City of Rohnert Park for
the City Council and the Community Development Commission
met this date in regular session for a regular meeting
commencing at 7:05 p.m. in the City Offices, 6750
Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Vice Mayor
Mackenzie presiding.
CALL TO ORDER:
Vice Mayor Mackenzie called the regular session to order
at approximately 7:05 p.m. and led the pledge of
allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: (5) Councilmembers Flores, Reilly, Spiro; and
Vice Mayor Mackenzie
Absent: (0) Mayor Vidak- Martinez
Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City
Manager Netter, City Attorney Strauss, Assistant City
Manager Leivo, Planning and Community Development
Director Kaufman, Recreation Director Barry, Management
Analyst Fogle, and Interim Finance Director Lipitz.
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT STUDY SESSION: A study session
for solid waste management was held at 5:00 p.m. .
Mayor Vidak- Martinez LEFT the chamber at approximately
7:00 p.m. following the Closed Session. Vice Mayor
Mackenzie indicated that the Mayor would be greeting a
convocation of Methodists on the Sonoma State
University campus and that she would be back in due
course to resume control of the Council meeting.
1. CLOSED SESSION:
Vice Mayor Mackenzie reported on the closed session
which commenced at approximately 6:30 p.m. to discuss
matters listed on the agenda attachment, representing
an update.
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2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES - JULY 25, 2000:
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Flores, seconded by
Councilmember Spiro, the Minutes of July 25, 2000 were
APPROVED 4 -1 with the noted amendment below and with
Mayor Vidak- Martinez absent.
* Councilmember Reilly: (1) Page 19, first sentence under
"For the Record," change it to read: " Councilmember
Reilly does not believe that the City of Rohnert Park
pays one dollar to the City of Petaluma or the City of
Santa Rosa to help with Rohnert Park's housing needs."
3. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS, IF ANY (INFORMATIONAL ONLY):
Vice Mayor Mackenzie asked the Councilmembers if there
were any informational communications to add to the
agenda.
* Councilmember Flores signified one item to add: (1)
Youth of the Year Program Recruitment under "Council
Reports."
* Councilmember Spiro signified one item to be
AGENDIZED and discussed at a later meeting: (1) A
possible loading zone across from Big 04 Rents to
prevent current traffic hazards.
4. SCHEDULED APPEARANCES /PRESENTATIONS:
1. Rohnert Park Tennis Club - Presentation of a donation
to assist in Improved Lighting at "M" Park:
Ms. Neba Reilly from the Rohnert Park Tennis Club
presented Council with a check for $1100 from monies
raised to improve the lights on Courts 1 -4 at "M" Park.
Vice Mayor Mackenzie thanked Ms. Reilly and NOTED that
there are a number of instances throughout Rohnert Park
where the Rohnert Park Tennis Club has raised money to
provide the City with wind breaks, benches, and other
facilities.
2. Crocker Learning Center _ - Presentation honoring the
City for technology training and commitment to use
technology to prosper into the 21st Centurv:
David Smeeth, Senior Instructor from the Crocker Learning
Center, gave a brief presentation describing the training
in computer programs, basic computer use, word
processing, spreadsheets, database, work scheduling and
job- related Internet research. He discussed the
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non - fiscal benefits of such training, such as increased
quality of work and employee morale; and he discussed the
financial benefits of such training insofar as the extra
work done and the return on investment. The president of
Crocker Networking Solutions, Inc., Brad Crotteau,
presented Council with a plaque recognizing the City's
commitment to providing City employees with computer and
software training.
Vice Mayor Mackenzie SUGGESTED to City Manager Netter
that on some type of regular basis, the City receive an
update on their progress in technology.
3. Lew Kuehm - Youth of the Year Program Schedule:
Councilmember Flores referred to a note indicating that
Mr. Kuehm would be arriving at 7:30 p.m. approximately.
5. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES:
Vice 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. Ken Castillo, 4949 Snyder Lane, voiced his concern
over his utility bill, specifically water and sewer. As
a resident of an apartment, he indicated that he was
being charged by someone other than the City of Rohnert
Park Public Utilities for the services of water and
sewer, and he outlined the 4,000% increase in the costs
on his bill. City Attorney Strauss noted that she has
been working with representatives from the Finance
Department on this problem
Council CONCURRED to agendize this utility bill matter
for a full discussion at the next Council meeting.
2. Geoff Cartwright, 56 Rocca Drive, Petaluma, expressed
his concerns over the 11th Amended Agreement with the
Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA). He referenced page
2A -21 from the SCWA's EIR, and he noted that future
urban and suburban development could increase the
rates of runoff and create potential flooding impacts.
He indicated that the cumulative impact of such runoff
could be significant and unavoidable as reflected in
the SCWA's EIR. He conveyed his feeling that the 11th
Amendment is a corporate welfare package to subsidize
future development, and he suggested that future
developers pay for the infrastructure.
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Council concurred*t-e iceview the - state - the 1-1th Amended "
Aweefftent with SGWA br-ing in the greandwater
tables as well fer a fu i d sedssien with recommendation
by Vice Mayor Mackenzie for this Council to agendize
discussion of Amendment No. 11 to the agreement with SCWA
at the first Council meeting in September, and at the
same time discuss groundwater levels in Rohnert Park.
*CORRECTION ABOVE FROM 8/22/00 City Council meeting: Per Vice Mayor Mackenzie (deletion lined out/addition underlined).
3. Dirk Russell 762 Orchard Street, Apartment C, Santa
Rosa, assistant mechanic at Mountain Shadows Golf Course,
asked for the Council's assistance and input as the
workers at Mountain Shadows proceed through contract
negotiations with American Golf. He briefly compared
the wages earned by various maintenance workers at
Mountain Shadows to the wages earned at a Bodega Bay golf
course. He outlined for Council the advantages of the
City -owned Mountain Shadows Golf Course, both strategic
and size advantages in Sonoma County. He described the
maintenance workers attempts to unionize in the last six
years, and he conveyed to Council how the Mountain
Shadows workers have been consistent advocates for
Rohnert Park as manifested in their continuing concern
over the maintenance of the golf course, even during
arbitration. He concluded by sharing with Council some
figures about American Golf, notably that Mountain
Shadows is one out of 180 golf courses that American
Golf currently leases.
Vice Mayor Mackenzie noted FOR THE RECORD that the
Council signed off on the 11th Amended Agreement with
SCWA on July 27th, 2000, and that the Petaluma City
Council will be considering the amendment at their
upcoming Council meeting on Monday, August 21st.
City Manager Netter indicated that he would come back
to the Council's first meeting in September with more
information after meeting with the golf course
consultant and the Council subcommittee for the golf
course.
4. John Hudson, 399 Bonnie Avenue, shared with Council
an article from the Press Democrat from November of 1999,
concerning the mercury found in fish from Lake Pillsbury.
He referenced experts in the article who stated that
while the surrounding mountains of Lake Pillsbury are
rich in mercury, mercury can also be released from the
earth as vapor, condense in the clouds, and return to
earth as rain. He noted that the experts have been
unable to pinpoint the source of the mercury
contamination at Lake Pillsbury, but that such mercury
can be water soluble. He expressed his feeling that
incumbents on the City Council have voted via the 11th
Amended Agreement with SCWA to put more water from Lake
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Pillsbury into the City water supply, and that they have
done so to allow developers to build more houses. He
encouraged voters to vote against the Council
incumbents as their actions over the water issue have
been a disservice to the residents of the City.
Vice Mayor Mackenzie REQUESTED that staff bring the
report from the analysis collected as part of the Safe
Drinking Water Act to the next Council meeting.
4. SCHEDULED APPEARANCES /PRESENTATIONS: [Out of order]
3. Lew Kuehm - Youth of the Year Program Schedule:
Mr. Kuehm shared the contents of his report provided to
Council. He discussed current plans of action for the
Youth of the Year Program, as well as the scheduling of
the youths at the Council meetings. He briefly touched
on the participation of juniors and seniors in the
program and the Youth Summit topic of racism which all
the participants will be addressing. He REQUESTED that
Council consider scheduling the next group of youth
representatives for the next Council meeting as they
are eager to get started.
Council discussion ensued over the issues of the funding
of the Youth of the Year Program and the criteria used
in the scholarship process associated with the program.
Vice Mayor Mackenzie noted FOR THE RECORD that Mayor
Vidak- Martinez RETURNED to the chamber at approximately
7:53 p.m. and that he was turning over control of the
meeting to her.
City Manager Netter indicated for clarity that the money
the Council is approving in the budget tonight is
committed to the Youth of the Year Program, but he said
that no future commitments should be made until a
system is developed that clarifies the program and its
criteria, as well as the City's role in such a program.
Councilmember Flores provided Council with a memo in
response to their various inquiries about the program,
and he briefly discussed the contents of the memo,
including applications, eligibility issues, grade -level
participation, and scholarships.
Council CONCURRED to agendize the Youth of the Year
Program for a full discussion by Council at the next
meeting. City Manager Netter was DIRECTED to call SSU
and get the names of their student representatives.
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6. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Mayor Vidak- Martinez asked if there were any questions
regarding the matters on the Consent Calendar, which
were explained in the City Manager's Council Meeting
Memo. City Manager Netter CLARIFIED that under Item D
on the Consent Calendar, the rental agreement is with
Benecia Pool, not Honeybee Pool as represented on the
agenda.
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
$799,056.56
*Community Development Commission: None
Resolutions for Adoption:
2000 -156 HONORING BRENT ABOUDARA FOR HIS ATTAINMENT AS
AN EAGLE SCOUT IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
2000 -157 HONORING GAVIN EDWARD GEE FOR HIS ATTAINMENT
AS AN EAGLE SCOUT IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
2000 -158 EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO RAJEEV BHATIA FOR
HIS EXCEPTIONAL EFFORTS BENEFITING THE CITY FOR
GENERAL PLAN CONSULTING SERVICES
2000 -159 EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO RICK BROWN FOR HIS
EXCEPTIONAL EFFORTS BENEFITING THE CITY FOR
GENERAL PLAN CONSULTING SERVICES
2000 -160 EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO LYNN GOLDBERG FOR
HER EXCEPTIONAL EFFORTS BENEFITING THE CITY FOR
GENERAL PLAN CONSULTING SERVICES
2000 -161 EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO VICKI HILL FOR HER
EXCEPTIONAL EFFORTS BENEFITING THE CITY FOR
GENERAL PLAN CONSULTING SERVICES
2000 -162 APPROVAL OF MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH STATE OF
CALIFORNIA FOR ROHNERT PARK EXPRESSWAY
INTERCHANGE
2000 -163 CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS, CIVIC CENTER AREA
IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. 2000 -07
Approval of Rental Agreement with Sebastopol Sea Serpents
Swim Team for Use of Benecia Pool
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Flores, seconded by Vice
Mayor Mackenzie, the Consent Calendar as outlined on the
meeting's agenda was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
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7. LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT (LLEBG) FUNDING:
1. Staff Re-port:
City Manager Netter shared the contents of the staff
report provided to Council.
2. PUBLIC HEARING:
Mayor Vidak- Martinez OPENED the public hearing at
8:14 p.m. There being no one desiring to speak, the
Mayor CLOSED the public hearing at 8:14 p.m.
3. Resolution for Adoption:
2000 -164 AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING EXPENDITURE OF LOCAL
LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS RECEIVED TO
HIRE A COMMUNICATIONS SUPERVISOR FOR THE
ROHNERT PARK DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Spiro, seconded by
Councilmember Flores, reading was waived and Resolution
2000 -164 was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
8. 2000 -2001 CITY BUDGET:
1. Staff Report:
City Manager Netter shared the contents of the Budget
Augmentation memo provided to Council, and he briefly
explained some changes to the General Fund Revenues,
the Water Enterprise Fund, and the Capital Outlay. He
noted that in the budget, Rohnert Park has the lowest
number of employees per thousand population, ranking
the City number two after the City of Windsor, which
contracts out their police services to the Sheriff's
Department.
2. PUBLIC HEARING:
Mayor Vidak- Martinez OPENED the public hearing at
8:21 p.m. There being no one desiring to speak, the
Mayor CLOSED the public hearing at 8:21 p.m.
Councilmember Spiro requested a figure FOR THE RECORD
of the amount that will be depleted from the General
Fund Reserve; City Manager Netter explained that that
amount is $164,424, representing 5.20 of the net General
Fund expenditures.
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City Manager Netter responded to questions from Council
and provided clarification regarding the budget.
FOR THE RECORD, Councilmember Reilly signified that while
he would be approving the budget, he is strongly opposed
to the Sonoma County Tourism Council expenditure. He
also referenced page 15 of the budget and pointed out
the revenues of $18.7 million and the expenditures of
594_ti mi11inn_ HP nntpd that arnwth dnPa not nPrp-asari_1_v
*meet mean the balanced budget, and that he would be
looking forward to a plan that increases the sales tax.
*CORRECTION ABOVE FROM 8/22/00 City Council meeting: Per Councilmember Reilly (deletion lined out/addition underlined).
3. Resolution for adoption:
2000 -165 ADOPTING AND.APPROVING A BUDGET FOR FISCAL.
YEAR 2000 -2001
Upon MOTION.by Councilmember Flores, seconded by
Vice Mayor Mackenzie, Resolution 2000 -165 was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
9. DATA PROCESSING SERVICES:
1. Staff Report:
City. Manager Netter shared the contents of the staff
report provided to Council and express staff's
recommendation for approval of the amendments to the
agreement with ExtraTeam for network administration
services.'
2..Resolution for adoption:
2000 -166 APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. ONE TO THE AGREEMENT
FOR TECHNICAL SERVICES, DATA NETWORK
MAINTENANCE
Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Mackenzie, seconded by
Councilmember Spiro, reading was waived and Resolution
2000 -166 was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
10. MOBILE HOME .PARK ISSUES:
1. Evaluation of Rancho Feliz Mobile Home Park Purchase:
City Manager Netter referred Council to the contents of
the memo from Assistant City Manager Leivo which
addresses issues specific to Rancho Feliz in the areas
of financial management, rent control, resident
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relations, capital improvements, a trustee, tax
exemptions, resident elections, and administrative
services. City Manager Netter and Assistant City
Manager Leivo then responded to inquiries from Council.
2. Status of Future Mobile Home Park Purchase Programs:
Assistant City Manager Leivo and City Manager Netter
responded to Council inquiries regarding the potential
purchase of another mobilehome park. At the direction
of the Mayor, City Attorney Strauss briefly summarized
her responses, as noted in a memo provided to Council,
to various questions asked of the Mayor when she recently
attended a meeting of the residents of Rancho Verde
Mobilehome Park. The City Attorney then responded to
Council questions.
Council CONCURRED to agendize the possible additional
purchase of mobilehome parks, as well as mobile home
matters as they relate to the implementation of the
General Plan, for discussion at a later meeting.
RECESS: Mayor Vidak- Martinez declared a recess at
approximately 9:11 p.m.
RECONVENE: Mayor Vidak- Martinez reconvened the Council
at approximately 9:23 p.m. with all
Councilmembers present.
11. HOUSING: MEETING THE NEED (PROPOSED PUBLIC
WORKSHOPS):
1. Presentation:
Thomas Stewart, President of Inform Public Relations, made
a presentation to Council and described the qualifications
and experience of his organization in creating public
education programs with regard to affordable housing. Vi
Bashian Cooper, Account Executive at Inform Public
Relations, outlined for the Council various outreach
techniques to inform the public, such as newsletters,
progress reports, speakers' bureaus, video presentations
and community forums.
2. Council discussion /direction:
City Manager Netter and Assistant City Manager Leivo
responded to Council inquiries.
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Council CONCURRED to (1) direct staff to work with the
consultants to develop a plan to create a discussion of
affordable housing in the community and to provide
Council with clear recommendations on priorities; (2)
to review affordable housing outreach programs at the
upcoming Community Development Commission budget
discussions; and (3) to get more information from the
consultants as far as their experiences with the
housing outreach program which they implemented in the
City of Alameda.
12. NOVEMBER 7, 2000 ELECTION MATTERS:
1. Election Consolidation (deadline 8/11/2000
Resolution for adoption:
2000 -167 REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTION TO BE
HELD ON NOVEMBER 7, 2000
The Mayor read the resolution, and upon MOTION by Vice
Mayor Mackenzie, seconded by Councilmember Spiro,
Resolution 2000 -167 was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
2. Ballot Measures - Submittal of arguments (deadline
8/21/2000) and /or Submittal of rebuttal arguments
(deadline 8/31/2000):
*Urban Boundary Policy
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Flores, seconded by Vice
Mayor Mackenzie, a motion to approve the UGB argument
prepared by Vice Mayor Mackenzie, with a friendly
amendment by Councilmember Spiro to strike the sentence,
"It gives all of us respite from the decade long warfare
waged in this city over boundaries and growth," was
APPROVED 4 -1 with Councilmember Reilly abstaining.
*Article XXXIV
Council CONCURRED to let the housing advocacy groups
put the Article XXXIV measure forward.
EXTEND COUNCIL MEETING:
Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Mackenzie, seconded by
Councilmember Flores, a motion to extend the meeting
past 10:00 p.m. to finish necessary agenda items was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
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3. Citv Attorney - Impartial analysis for one or both
measures (deadline 9/1/2000):
City Attorney Strauss indicated that this is for
INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.
4. Rules /Guidelines and Use of City Facilities for
Election Activities:
City Attorney Strauss asked that this item be DEFERRED
until a later meeting.
13. COUNCIL YEAR 2000 PROJECT - MATTERS RELATED TO THE
GENERAL PLAN PROCESS:
1. Discussion of General Plan Implementation Schedule:
Planning and Community Development Director Kaufman
shared the contents of the memo from herself and
Assistant City Manager Leivo regarding the
implementation schedule for the General Plan. She
briefly outlined the measures necessary to assist in
establishing project assignments and priorities for the
various departments. She then responded to Council
questions.
Council CONCURRED to maintain the General Plan process
on the agenda as a standing agenda item for action and
discussion on an ongoing basis, and to specifically list
the General Plan topic(s) to be discussed at each Council
meeting.
At this time, Mayor Vidak- Martinez called forward a
speaker wishing to address this matter:
1. Geoff Cartwright, 56 Rocca Drive, Petaluma, reminded
the Council that with the General Plan expansion of
Rohnert Park, particularly in the Southeast corner, the
City would be entering the Petaluma watershed, and
currently, he noted, there is already a flooding problem
in that area.
14. REVIEW OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT STUDY SESSION:
1. Refuse RFP - Council discussion /action:
At this time, Mayor Vidak- Martinez called forward those
citizens desiring to speak on this topic:
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1. Barry Adams, Esq., Santa Rosa, on behalf of Industrial
Carting, a small family -owned business with an investment
in this community, asked Council to remove the debris box
portion from the Request for Proposals. He discussed the
competitive nature of the debris box industry, and he
noted that competition provides the best rates for
citizens. He pointed out that diverting from a landfill
is encouraged, and it helps save money for a contractor.
He noted that the enforcement issues would be present
whether the City went to a one - source contract or not.
2. Ernie Carpenter, 14113 Occidental Road, Sebastopol,
as a friend of Curtis Michelini of Industrial Carting,
asked the Council not to bid the debris boxes as a part
of the RFP since such an action would most likely
exclude Mr. Michelini and Industrial Carting from working
in Rohnert Park. He discussed various points about the
exclusion of debris boxes from the RFP, such as (1) it
would not keep the rates down; (2) it would be less
probable to enforce diversion; (3) it would not enforce
the system, AB939; and (4) it could not ensure the
payment of franchise fees. He reiterated to Council that
Mr. Michelini would really like to be able to compete,
and that Industrial Carting would help out with any
paperwork necessary to assist the City in this process.
3. Jim Salvers, 310 Fawn Court, Petaluma, representing
West Sonoma County Disposal, said that while he does not
disagree with the two speakers preceding him, he
encouraged the Council to include debris boxes as part
of the franchise as it would be easier for the City to
track the diversion, to require that the construction and
demolition of recycling be done, and to track franchise
fees. He pointed out that negotiations of the contract
would ensure the best prices available. He noted that
including debris box revenue into the pool of revenue
generated would benefit the companies using debris boxes
as well as the residents using debris boxes. He also
noted that it would be important for the City to be able
to closely track the multifamily recycling services and
the diversion and reporting processes related to that.
4. Curtis Michelini 3911 Santa Rosa Avenue Santa Rosa,
of Industrial Carting /Global Recycling, talked to the
Council about the family -owned minority business which
started in 1955. He said that he was one of the five
Michelini brothers to start service to Rohnert Park, and
that he is a native of Sonoma County with strong roots in
the community. He discussed how in 1995 he came before
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the Council and lobbied for the equal opportunity to
compete and divert with the debris box companies. He
mentioned ways in which he has given back to the
community, and he noted that two years ago he
started Global Recycling on Santa Rosa Avenue. He
asked the Council to consider what has been
implemented in 1995, and he noted that it has been
successfully working as far as diversion of materials.
Finally, he invited the Councilmembers to come to his
facility and see what he has accomplished over the
years.
David Langer, Consultant from Hilton Farnkopf & Hobson,
LLC, Management Analyst Fogle, and City Attorney Strauss
responded to Council questions.
Council CONCURRED to proceed with the Recommended
Services for Residential Service as outlined on page
10, including Options 1 and 2, of the Process Overview
Service Recommendations dated August 8, 2000.
Council CONCURRED to proceed with the Recommended
Services for Multifamily Service as outlined on page
11, including Options 1 and 2, of the Process Overview
Service Recommendations dated August 8, 2000.
Council CONCURRED to proceed with the Recommended
Services for Commercial Service as outlined on page
12 and limited to Refuse, Recycling and Green Waste,
of the Process Overview Service Recommendations dated
August 8, 2000.
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Spiro, seconded by
Councilmember Flores, a motion to allow the splitting
off of the Debris Box Service for the purpose of the
RFP was APPROVED 4 -1 with Mayor Vidak- Martinez
dissenting.
Council CONCURRED to proceed with the Recommended
Services for Street Sweeping Service as outlined on page
12 of the Process Overview Service Recommendations dated
August 8, 2000.
Council CONCURRED to proceed with the Recommended
Services for Controls on Disposal and Processing as well
as the Educational Component as outlined on page 13 of the
Process Overview Service Recommendations dated August 8,
2000.
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Council CONCURRED to proceed with the Recommended
Services for Billing for Services as well Franchise Fees
as outlined on page 14 of the Process Overview Service
Recommendations dated August 8, 2000.
Council CONCURRED to proceed with the Recommended
Services for Service Rates, Incentive Programs, Rate
Review, and Contract Term as outlined on page 15 of the
Process Overview Service Recommendations dated August 8,
2000.
15. COMMISSION /COMMITTEE /BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
1. Community Outreach for Youth & Families (COYF)
Commission - Accepting resignation from Anita Felton
(Two -year term to expire 12/31/2000):
and
2. Cultural Arts Commission - Accepting resignation from
Lew Kuehm (Two -year term to expire 12/31/2000):
At the suggestion of Vice Mayor Mackenzie, Council
CONCURRED to properly acknowledge by way of a resolution
its thanks to both of these individuals for their service
to the community of Rohnert Park.
16. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND /OR OTHER REPORTS:
1. Rohnert Park Wellness Center, 7/12 meeting:
Councilmember Spiro reported that KRC would be coming
back with plans within the next month, and she read the
statement of principles, values and beliefs for the
Wellness staff.
2. Stadium Committee, 7/22 meeting:
Councilmember Flores indicated that the Stadium
Committee will meet on a later date when they have more
definitive information on a possible other tenant.
3. Mayors' & Councilmembers' Association General Meeting,
7/13 meeting:
Vice Mayor Mackenzie reported that he is now a Director of
the North Coast Railroad Association representing the
cities up and down the line for the next two years. He
said he will be attending the Association's first meeting
on August 16th via teleconference.
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4. Senior Citizen Commission, 7/20 meetin
Councilmember Flores reported on three concerns that were
discussed at the meeting: (1) Request for clarity in the
language in the Annual Water Analysis Report; (2) Request
for Class 1 or Class 2 bike lanes in each direction, as
well as clarity on the appropriate travel areas for 3- and
4 -wheel scooters; and (3) Request for the Department of
Public Safety to continue monitoring excessive noise and
speeding.
Vice Mayor Mackenzie REQUESTED that the report on the S-
and 4 -wheel scooters be forwarded to the Bicycle Advisory
Committee so they can clarify the issue as well.
5. Library Steering Committee, 7/20 meeting:
Councilmember Flores reported on five topics from the
meeting: (1) Library Timeline - site work beginning in
the fall of this year; (2) Library Enhancement Projects -
request to Cotati City Council; (3) Library Grants -
application to the Kresky Foundation; (4) Non - profit
Foundation - documents being prepared to establish this;
and (5) Proposition 14 Funds - partnership with the
School District to start an evening tutorial program.
6. Library Advisory Board, 7/18 meeting:
Mayor Vidak- Martinez shared her memo from the meeting
with the Council and reported on fives matters from the
meeting: (1) Summer Reading Program - active and
successful; (2) Demographics - more Latino, Asian, and
Middle Eastern users; (3) Library Commission - priority
to funding three full -time staff; (4) Library Mural
Committee - surveys to schoolchildren; and (5) New Branch
Manager - Kathy Dennison.
7. Mayor's meeting with Retirees, 7/12 meeting:
Mayor Vidak- Martinez shared her memo from the meeting
with the Council and reported on two concerns: (1)
That the City honor its contractual obligations to
retirees in the context of the intent expressed at the
time the contracts were approved; (2) That the City
create an efficient system to administer its retiree
program. She also reported on two requests: (1) A
Retiree Handbook spelling out their rights and
benefits; (2) Representation on the City's Insurance
*�tr�sio33 Committee.
*CORRECTION ABOVE FROM 8122/00 City Council meeting: Per Mayor Vidak - Martinez
(deletion lined out /addition underlined).
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Council made a FORMAL REQUEST to have City Manager Netter
report back with recommendations as per the two requests
from the retirees.
9. _Community Outreach for Youth & Families (COYF)
Commission: [Out of order]
Mayor Vidak- Martinez reported on the COYF meeting. She
briefly brought up several topics: (1) COYF continues
to look at the mission of the commission; (2) Rancho Feliz
afterschool program worked into the budget; (3) Youth &
Family Services provided a school resource officer for
summer school; (4) Installation of a two -way mirror in
the Outreach Center to aid in therapy.
8. Mayor's meeting with SSU California Institute for
Human Services, 7/20 meeting: [Out of order]
Mayor Vidak- Martinez reported on several issues: (1)
Museum of Tolerance training trip for teachers; (2)
Building Bridges group meeting on August 22 at noon to
discuss Founder's Day Activities. She also discussed
her meeting with Pam Nirdlinger, America's Promise
Fellow, and her supervisor, Judy McClure. She
described the interest between the City and SSU for a
creek restoration program, and she announced that the
initial meeting will be on August 29th between the
City staff and SSU, with Bill Stephens from the Public
Works Department as the Project Leader.
10. Other, if any: [Out of order]
Councilmember Spiro made two brief reports:
1. League Revenue and Taxation meeting on 8/4:
Councilmember Spiro indicated that there was a large
discussion around the procedure for all cities for
wireless communications.
2. League Board of Directors meeting:
Councilmember Spiro reported that she was placed on the
Telecommunications Advisory Committee for the League.
She indicated the Committee will be meeting on August
24the in Vallejo to discuss aspects related to wireless
communications.
City Council /Community Development Commission
City of Rohnert Park
August 8, 2000
17. COMMUNICATIONS:
*CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
Page(17)
Communications per the attached outline were brought to
the attention of the City Council.
*Vice Mayor Mackenzie directed Council to No. 22, "Donald
and Maureen Green Foundation /Protection of Open Space:
Sonoma & Taylor Mountains." He indicated to Council
that the City has some real opportunities as it develops
its open space protection plan around the City to plug
into what the Green Foundation and SSU are doing with
the Green Music Center.
18. MATTERS FROM /FOR COUNCIL:
1. Brown Act & FPPC Workshop Tuesday, August 29, 2000:
Council CONCURRED to have staff come back with proposed
dates sometime in September for this Brown Act & FPPC
Workshop. Councilmember Spiro REQUESTED a brief update
to all the commissioners regarding some of the FPPC
rules.
2. 2000 Rohnert Park Founders Day Parade and Community
Unity Celebration, Saturday, September 23, 2000:
INFORMATIONAL
19. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
1. Tanqlewood Trip:
City Manager Netter DEFERRED this item to a
later meeting.
20. OTHER UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES:
At this time, Mayor Vidak- Martinez called forward any
citizens wishing to speak. No one responded.
There being no further business, Mayor Vidak- Martinez
adjourned the meeting at approximately 11:25 p.m.
Katy onard
Certified Shorthand Reporter
CSR No. 11599
Vicki Vidak- Martine
Mayor
City Council /Community Development Commission
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