2000/10/10 City Council MinutesCITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES for:
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY
October 10, 2000
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 commencing at
6:39 p.m. in the City Offices, 6750 Commerce Boulevard,
Rohnert Park, with Mayor Vidak- Martinez presiding.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Vidak- Martinez called the regular session to order
at approximately 6:39 p.m. and led the pledge of
allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: (5) Councilmembers
Mayor Mackenzie
Absent: (0) None
Flores, Reilly, Spiro; Vice
and 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, City Engineer Gaffney, Associate
Planner Bendorff, Public Works Manager Stephens,
Management Analyst Fogle, Recreation Director Barry, and
Finance Director Lipitz.
1. CLOSED SESSION:
Mayor Vidak- Martinez reported on the closed session
which commenced at approximately 6:00 p.m. to discuss
matters listed on the agenda attachment, representing
an update.
2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 26, 2000:
Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Mackenzie, seconded by
Councilmember Flores, the Minutes of September 26, 2000,
were APPROVED 4 -0 with Mayor Vidak- Martinez abstaining
and with the noted amendment below.
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Councilmember Spiro: (1) Page 8, Item 16, No. 2, add that
there was a Council discussion about the Mayors' and
Councilmembers' Association Working Group at which
Councilmember Spiro expressed her feeling that the
Working Group's agenda does not necessarily reflect
all of the elected officials.
3. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS, IF ANY (INFORMATIONAL ONLY):
Mayor Vidak- Martinez asked the Councilmembers if there
were any informational communications to add to the
agenda.
* Councilmember Spiro signified two items to add: (1)
Parking issue on State Farm and Commerce Boulevard
with the Hertz facility; and (2) Debris box
enclosures at the Doubletree Hotel.
Mayor Vidak- Martinez reminded the community about
the "Spice Up the Night" chili cook -off event at
Crusher Stadium on Saturday, October 14, at 4:00 p.m.
4. YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE TO THE CITY COUNCIL FROM HIGH
SCHOOL 2000 -2001 YOUTH OF THE YEAR PROGRAM
SELECTIONS:
No youth representatives were present at this time.
5. SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY ASSOCIATED STUDENTS, INC.,
REPRESENTATIVE:
1. Seann Pridmore, ASU Vice President of University
Affairs at SSU, was recognized. Highlights from the SSU
Report included:
*San Francisco Comedy Competition quarterfinals, Friday
night, October 13, at SSU
*Unity through Diversity Week at SSU
Vice Mayor Mackenzie shared information about the
Community Borrowers' Policy for the Information Center,
and Mayor Vidak- Martinez REQUESTED that copies of the
SSU newspaper, The Star, be delivered to City Hall.
4. YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE TO THE CITY COUNCIL FROM HIGH
SCHOOL 2000 -2001 YOUTH OF THE YEAR PROGRAM
SELECTIONS: [Out of order]
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1. Seniors Sean Tate and Nathan Becker and Junior Tessa
Rosichan were recognized. Junior Lauren Charles was
not present. Highlights from the Youth Report
included:
(1) Homecoming Week, October 23 -28, including football
game, October 27th, versus Piner H.S. and
homecoming rally, with Homecoming Dance on
Saturday, October 28.
(2) Sports teams doing well; cross - country team
improving.
(3) Youth DISTRIBUTED copies to Council of YY Sports
Survey regarding teen opinions on recreational
facilities in Rohnert Park. Mayor Vidak- Martinez
ASKED the youth representatives to share the
results of the survey with the Recreation
Department.
6. SCHEDULED APPEARANCES /PRESENTATIONS:
1. Mayor's Presentation of Proclamation Recognizing
Recipient of "Daily Points of Light Award," Dr.
Bonnie Bergin as the originator of the service -
dog concept:
Mayor Vidak- Martinez read and presented Dr. Bergin with
a proclamation honoring and acknowledging Dr. Bergin for
her numerous contributions to the Rohnert Park
community, particularly the Assistance Dog Institute
founded in 1991 and the High- School Assistance Dog
Program begun in 1993 for troubled teens. Council
thanked Dr. Bergin and noted that donations can be made
to the Assistance Dog Institute at 537 -1960.
2. Robert Abramson re United Nations Day, October 24,
2000, and United Nations Flag Week, October 23 -28,
2000:
Robert Abramson, co- President of the United Nations
Association of Sonoma County, ASKED Council to issue a
proclamation to honor United Nations Day on October 24th
and to fly the U.N. flag during the week of October 23-
28. He DISTRIBUTED to Council a United Nations flag to
fly and a flier regarding a U.N. Day 2000 celebration on
Saturday, October 21, at the Sebastopol Community Church.
3. Reverend Sam Tharpe re Annual Thanksgiving Dinner:
Reverend Sam Tharpe ASKED Council for use of the Burton
Avenue Recreation Center to hold his Annual Thanksgiving
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Dinner, as well as for a donation to help keep the event
going. Council agreed by CONSENSUS to contribute $500
to the event, and Mayor Vidak- Martinez noted that the
Reverend's request had already been accounted for in the
budget. Council noted that volunteers interested in
assisting with the Thanksgiving dinner can call 795 -8612.
Reverend Tharpe also ASKED Council to look into a
Confederate flag flying from a residence on Southwest
Boulevard.
7. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES:
Mayor Vidak- Martinez 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. Don Huberty, 296 Circulo Puebla, was recognized and
discussed the merits attendance by citizens and
elected officials at a Police Citizens' Academy to
show interest among the policymakers and to help
undercut the "It's them and us" feelings prevalent
in most communities. He noted that Police Review
Boards are not attended by policymakers, and that
in his 50 years of observing such matters, pressure
for police review by third parties is a growing
issue. Mayor Vidak- Martinez SUGGESTED that a
scheduled presentation be made the next time there
is a Police Citizens' Academy to get the information
out to the community.
2. Charles Kitchen, 4457 Hollingsworth Circle, was
recognized and DISTRIBUTED to Council the results
of his research into the golf course upgrades. He
then asked to DEFER his additional comments to
Item 13.
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8. 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. The Mayor signified removal of three Consent
Calendar items for further discussion as follows:
Item C per City Manager Netter's recommendation;
Resolution No. 2000 -201 per Vice Mayor Mackenzie.'s
recommendation; and Resolution No. 2000 -206 per
Councilmember Flores' recommendation.
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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
$636,171.91
*Community Development Commission in the amount of
$73,791.86
Resolutions for Adoption:
2000 -195 PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 23 -31, 2000, AS "RED RIBBON
WEEK" DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AND AWARENESS WEEK
2000 -196 PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 24, 2000, AS "UNITED
NATIONS DAY," AND OCTOBER 23 -28, 2000, AS
"UNITED NATIONS FLAG WEEK"
2000 -197 PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 22 -28, 2000, AS "WORLD
POPULATION AWARENESS WEEK"
2000 -198 RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 2000 AS "TRAFFIC SAFETY
MONTH" AND NOVEMBER 11, 2000, AS
DRIVESURVIVE2000
2000 -199 RESCINDING THE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO DALE'S
PROPERTY SERVICE FOR "THE VISION" TEEN CENTER
REMODELING PROJECT
2000 -200 CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS FOR "THE VISION"
TEEN CENTER REMODELING PROJECT
2000 -202 APPROVING CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY OF
SONOMA FOR USE OF PERMIT APPEAL BOARD
2000 -203 ESTABLISHING A DISCOUNT MEMBERSHIP AT THE
CALLINAN SPORTS 4 FITNESS CENTER AS A BENEFIT
TO ALL PART -TIME CITY EMPLOYEES
2000 -204 APPROVAL OF PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT
FOR COMMERCE BOULEVARD BIKE PATH
2000 -205 REJECTING AND REFUSING ALL BIDS FOR COPIER
"COST PER COPY" LEASE CONTRACT
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2000 -207 APPROVING, AUTHORIZING, AND DIRECTING
EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AMENDED AND
RESTATED LOAN AGREEMENT NO. 2 (LOAN BETWEEN
CITY AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - TAX
ALLOCATION BONDS)
2000 -208 CONFIRMING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND CONSENTING TO
THE EXPENDITURE BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION OF CERTAIN FUNDS IN CONNECTION WITH
THE ROHNERT PARK CITY LIBRARY PROJECT
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MATTERS:
CDC Resolutions for Adoption:
2000 -05 APPROVING, AUTHORIZING, AND DIRECTING
EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AMENDED AND
RESTATED LOAN AGREEMENT NO. 2 (LOAN BETWEEN
CITY AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - TAX
ALLOCATION BONDS)
2000 -06 CONFIRMING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXPENDITURE OF CERTAIN FUNDS IN CONNECTION WITH
THE ROHNERT PARK CITY LIBRARY PROJECT
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Spiro, seconded by
Councilmember Flores, with the exception of Item C and
Resolution Nos. 2000 -201 and 2000 -206, the Consent
Calendar as otherwise outlined on the meeting's agenda
was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
Item for consideration:
Accepting Cash /Investments Report for Final Fiscal Year
End, June 30, 2000, concurrently for:
*City of Rohnert Park /City Council
*Community Development Commission
* Rohnert Park Financing Authority
City Manager Netter DEFERRED this item until such time
that the report is ready.
Resolution for consideration:
2000 -206 CONGRATULATING CARL E. LEIVO, ASSISTANT CITY
MANAGER, ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT FROM
THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
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Councilmember Flores called attention to all of the work
done by retiring Assistant City Manager Leivo, and Council
thanked Mr. Leivo for his service to the City and wished
him well in his new career.
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Flores, seconded by
Councilmember Spiro, Resolution No. 2000 -206 was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
Resolution for consideration:
2000 -201 DESIGNATING, AUTHORIZING, AND APPROVING
INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGNS, CAMINO CORONADO AT
CAMINO CORTO
Vice Mayor Mackenzie called attention to the traffic
problems in all neighborhoods of the City, and he
SUGGESTED a city -wide community meeting to look at the
possibilities of various traffic - calming measures.
Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Mackenzie, seconded by
Councilmember Spiro, Resolution No. 2000 -201 was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
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9. OTHER RESOLUTION FOR CONSIDERATION:
2000 -209 APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH FISHER FRIEDMAN
ASSOCIATES FOR DESIGN SERVICES, ROHNERT PARK
CITY HALL, PROJECT NO. 1999 -03
City Manager Netter shared the contents of the staff
report, and upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Mackenzie,
seconded by Councilmember Flores, Resolution No.
2000 -209 was APPROVED 4 -1 with Councilmember Reilly
dissenting.
Councilmember Flores REQUESTED that the City Manager
advise the Council as far as scheduling a groundbreaking
ceremony for the new library and city hall. Furthermore,
Councilmember Spiro REQUESTED that such ceremony be
scheduled before December of 2000.
10. WATER ISSUES:
1. Letter from Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) -
Consideration of SCWA request for letter of intent to
participate in proposed Russian River - Kastania Water
Project: and
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2. Staff report on Water Contractors' Meeting of
September 25th - Recommendations /Options:
City Engineer Gaffney recapped the subcommittee's
first meeting on October 9th meeting at which there was
extensive discussion of a new method of governance for
water supply issues. He explained how the October 13th
deadline for the proposed agreement with SCWA as far
as negotiating individual contracts was flexible in that
most water contractors were interested in first attending
the Summit on Water Policy, October 19th, 2000, 6:30 p.m.
to 9:30 p.m. at the Petaluma Community Center.
City Engineer Gaffney and City Manager Netter then
responded to Council inquiries. Council discussion
concluded upon Council CONCURRENCE (1) to respond to
the SCWA's request for a letter of intent after the
October 19th Summit on Water Policy in Petaluma; and
(2) to direct staff to notice the Summit on Water
Policy on October 19th to the public and to assemble
a briefing binder of the history of the water contracts
and the options for all of the policymakers to review.
11. SOLID WASTE SERVICES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP'S):
1. Staff /Consultant Reports: Management Analyst Fogle
shared the contents of the staff report and commented
on two clarifications to be added to "Services"
Sections 1 and 2. At the request of Mayor Vidak-
Martinez, Ms. Fogle discussed the highlights of the
contract, particularly the propositions for
recyclables.
2. Public Comments: At this time, Mayor Vidak- Martinez
called forward any citizen wishing to comment on this
issue:
1. Gordon Anderson 6050 Commerce Boulevard, was
recognized and discussed his familiarity with a
Liquid Sewage Solid Waste System (LSW) that can be
used to fuel a chemical plant. He told Council that
an LSW plant is an answer to salvaging raw materials.
Furthermore, he urged the Council to view garbage as
concentrated raw materials and to consider changing
its direction and considering an LSW plant as a
package -type operation.
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2. Doug Provencher, for Redwood Sanitary, was recognized
and ASKED the Council to expand the language on page
36 regarding civil liability or criminal liability to
include parent companies and affiliate companies.
3. Council discussion /direction: Council discussion
concluded upon CONCURRENCE by the Council to proceed
with the suggestion by Councilmember Reilly to
conduct public presentations /workshops about issues
related to recyclables, specifically state mandates
and costs, before any decisions are made approving an
agreement as.a result of the RFP's.
Resolution for consideration:
2000 -210 CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS, SOLID WASTE
SERVICES
Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Mackenzie, seconded by
Councilmember Spiro, Resolution No. 2000 -210 was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED subject to the language recommended
by staff and to include language that would be brought
in to include parent or other affiliate companies in
terms of civil and criminal liability.
12. TRANSPORTATION MATTERS:
1. Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA), 10/9
meeting: Vice Mayor Mackenzie briefly discussed the
October 9th meeting, which included: (1) Action on an
auxiliary lane in Petaluma involving $2 million of
STIP money; (2) $7.06 million of the STIP money will
be going to the reserve for further action by the
Council; and (3) A lively but unsuccessful discussion
about the possibility of monies going to help traffic
mitigation around the City and /or a bicycle lane.
2. Lancaster Drive Traffic Study - Update: City Engineer
Gaffney discussed the contents of the staff report,
noting that the speed surveys with the newly expanded
hours of surveillance show that speeds are normal for a
residential area. He shared his recommendation that no
additional traffic engineering devices be installed on
Lancaster Drive, and that the citizens on Lancaster
take advantage of the Department of Public Safety's
Neighborhood Traffic Enforcement Program. City
Engineer Gaffney then responded to Council questions.
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At this time, Mayor Vidak- Martinez called forward a
citizen who submitted a speaker card for this matter:
1. Greg Brogdin, 8471 Lancaster Drive, was recognized and
shared the contents of a memo he prepared and
DISTRIBUTED to Council. He complained that the
residents of Lancaster Drive had little time to
prepare to review the traffic survey, and he
questioned the methodology used and the comparison
of the traffic problems on Lancaster Drive to those
in other parts of the City. He urged the Council
to understand that the residents on Lancaster Drive
consider the traffic conditions a serious problem
that affects the quality of their lives, health, and
safety. He REQUESTED the opportunity for the
residents to review the methodology and to meet with
staff to collaborate on a solution. He noted that
the residents are only asking for one or two stop
signs and that he will return until this matter is
resolved.
Council discussion concluded with Council CONCURRENCE
(1) to create a Traffic Study Subcommittee consisting of
Mayor Vidak- Martinez and Councilmember Spiro to review
local traffic safety issues and options, working towards a
citywide traffic workshop /forum; and (2) to have the
residents of Lancaster Drive meet with City staff and the
traffic safety subcommittee to discuss various solutions
for the traffic on Lancaster Drive.
3. Audible Traffic Signals - Cost /Funding Analysis: City
Manager Netter briefly recapped his memo to Council,
and Council CONCURRED to call for bids on the next
Council agenda for installation of the audible
crosswalk signals.
Councilmember Flores REQUESTED that Ms. Lillian Gaines,
a local senior citizen with a visual impairment who
worked hard to lobby for these signals, be invited to
the installation of the first audible crosswalk signal
in recognition of her community service.
RECESS: Mayor Vidak- Martinez declared a recess at
approximately 8:32 p.m.
RECONVENE: Mayor Vidak- Martinez reconvened the Council
at approximately 8:41 p.m. with all
Councilmembers present.
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13. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS:
1. File No 1886 - Matrix Lodging, L.L.C. Jet Development
Application for a Use Permit and Site Plan and
Architectural Review for a 137 -Room Hotel Facility
Proposed at 6285 Commerce Boulevard:
a. Staff report: Associate Planner Bendorff shared the
contents of the staff report, and he read into the
record condition 8b to be added into the Use Permit and
Site Plan as follows:
"The Applicant shall reconstruct the northerly
driveway between the site and Commerce Boulevard.
Reconstruction shall include removing and replacing
the asphalt pavement, regrading the easterly 50 feet
to provide a smooth transition to Commerce
Boulevard, and constructing a street entrance at
Commerce Boulevard. Plans for the work shall be
reviewed and approved by the City Engineer."
Associate Planner Bendorff noted that this condition
is noted in a fax sent to the Councilmembers, and that
the applicant has already agreed to Condition 8b.
He then responded to Council inquiries, at which time
Councilmember Flores SUGGESTED that the applicant
consider using more mature trees for the landscaping.
b. PUBLIC HEARING:
Mayor Vidak- Martinez OPENED the public hearing at
8:53 p.m. One citizen came forward to speak.
1. Jeff Donner, President and Chairman and Operating
Officer for Matrix Lodging, was recognized and offered
to respond to Council questions. He indicated that he
is responsible for overseeing the construction of this
proposed hotel and that this eSuites will be the first
model of its kind in California. He commented on the
basic technology that will be available in each hotel
room, and he noted that the limited services available
at the hotel will prompt guests to eat and shop
locally. He AGREED to provide Council with a complete
landscaping plan that will consist of mature
landscaping.
Mayor Vidak- Martinez CLOSED the public hearing at
8:58 p.m.
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3. Council discussion /action: Council discussion ensued
over ways to mask the spartan appearance of the proposed
hotel.
Resolution for consideration:
2000 -211 APPROVING A USE PERMIT AND SITE PLAN AND
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW FOR A 137 -ROOM HOTEL
PROJECT ON A 2.47 ACRE SITE LOCATED AT 6285
COMMERCE BOULEVARD AND ADOPTING THE NEGATIVE
DECLARATION FOR THIS PROJECT (P &Z FILE
NO. 1886 - JET DEVELOPMENT)
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Reilly, seconded by
Councilmember Spiro, Resolution No. 2000 -211 was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED subject to condition 8b as outlined
above as well as to the inclusion of mature vegetation
in the landscape.
2. File No. 1694 - Kandy Investments, L.L.C., Application
for a Site Plan and Architectural Review of a Proposed
100,850 + /- square foot, Three -story Office Building
and Associated Side Development Located at 6050 and
6100 Commerce Boulevard:
a. Staff report: Director of Planning and Community
Development Kaufman shared the contents of the staff
report, particularly the condition that the developer
address the project's impacts on the jobs /housing
balance and impacts on affordable housing for
existing residents. She then responded to Council
questions.
b. PUBLIC HEARING:
Mayor Vidak- Martinez OPENED the public hearing at
9:09 p.m. Citizens who submitted speaker cards came
forward to speak.
1. Gordon Anderson 6050 Commerce Boulevard, was
recognized and commented extensively on the affordable
housing issue in Rohnert Park as impacted by the
expansion of a major high -tech corporation. He
DISTRIBUTED to Council a copy of the Planning
Commission's September.28th minutes, and he discussed
the possibilities of getting money for Section 8
housing.
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The following speakers shared reasons for SUPPORTING
continued skating opportunities in the community as
provided by a skating rink; and /or DISCUSSED /COMPLIMENTED
Next Level Communication's offer to assist with
relocation of Cal Skate; and /or REQUESTED Redevelopment
funds for a new Southwest Boulevard Cal Skate facility.
1. Terri Moseley, 5 Birch Court, Petaluma
2. Ron Galletta, 6100 Commerce Boulevard
3. Elise Moseley, 5 Birch Court, Petaluma
4. Debra Cohen, 7784 Burton Avenue
5. Linda Wheeler Galletta, P.O. Box 1501, Forestville
6. Bob Casanova, 6100 Commerce Boulevard
7. Robin Bleckwehl, 5000 Roberts Lake Road
8. John Borba, 7467 Monet Place
9. Buck Oates, 656 West School Street, Cotati
10. Geary Rea, Hidden Valley Road, Santa Rosa
11. Erin Anderson, Petaluma
12. Jack Grant, 1162 West Sexton Road, Sebastopol
13. Charles Kitchen, 4457 Hollingsworth Circle
There being no other citizens desiring to speak on this
matter, the Mayor CLOSED the public hearing at 10:00 p.m..
EXTEND COUNCIL MEETING:
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Reilly, seconded by
Councilmember Spiro, a motion to extend the meeting
past 10:00 p.m. to finish necessary agenda items was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED at approximately 10:00 p.m.
At this time, more citizens came forward desiring to
address File No. 1694 - the Next Level Project. Mayor
Vidak- Martinez then RE- OPENED the public hearing to
those citizens at approximately 10:00 p.m.
Speakers shared reasons for SUPPORTING economic
development through the Next Level project, and
COMMENTED ON /RESPONDED TO Council inquiries regarding
Cal Skate relocation, housing, landscaping, housing,
and sales taxes.
1. Jeff Sommers, for Sommers, Oates & Associates,
320 Professional Drive
2. Ted Korth, for Korth, Sunseri & Hagey, the
architectural firm involved with the project
3. James Wandrey, One Lisa Drive, San Anselmo, Chief
Financial Officer for Next Level Communications
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There being no other citizens desiring to speak on this
matter, the Mayor CLOSED the public hearing at 10:19 p.m.
c. Council discussion /action: City Attorney Strauss
responded to Council inquiries.
Resolution for consideration:
2000 -212 APPROVING SITE PLAN AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
FOR AN OFFICE BUILDING ( "NEXT LEVEL
COMMUNICATIONS ") TO BE LOCATED AT 6050/6100
COMMERCE BOULEVARD (P &Z FILE NO. 1694 - KANDY
INVESTMENTS, L.L.C.)
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Reilly, seconded by
Councilmember Spiro, Resolution No. 2000 -212 was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
3. File No. 1326 - Good Nite Inn, Inc. Application for
Architectural Review of Proposed Fascia Changes to an
Existing Motel Located at 5040 Redwood Drive:
a. Staff report: Associate Planner Bendorff shared the
contents of the staff report, and he responded to
Council questions.
b. Council discussion /action:
Resolution for consideration:
2000 -213 APPROVING ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW FOR FASCIA
CHANGES TO AN EXISTING MOTEL LOCATED AT 5040
REDWOOD DRIVE (P &Z FILE NO. 1326 - GOOD NITE
INN, INC.)
Council discussion concluded, and upon MOTION by
Councilmember Spiro, seconded by Vice Mayor Mackenzie,
Resolution No. 2000 -213 was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
14. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MATTERS - 2000 -2001
CDC BUDGET:
a. Staff report: City Manager Netter provided the details
of the staff report, and he and City Attorney Strauss
responded to Council questions.
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b. PUBLIC HEARING:
Mayor Vidak- Martinez OPENED the public hearing at
10:39 p.m. Two citizens came forward to speak.
1. Joe Perry, 8175 Davis Lane, Pennarove, was recognized
and REQUESTED that the Council reconsider the grant
from the Community Development Commission to the
Christmas in April program from $25,000 to $40,000.
He DISTRIBUTED a handout to Council that summarizes
the accomplishments made by the program last April
when it began, notably that $29,628 market value in
repairs were made in kind donations and skilled labor.
Council CONCURRED with the recommendation of City
Manager Netter that the need for additional funds be
indicated in a revised budget for the Christmas in
April program before the Council approves any such
additional funds.
2. Jeff Joseph, 8152 Olaf Street, Cotati, was
recognized, and as the coach of the Rohnert Park
Express Inline Speed Skating team and a father of
three grown children who spent a great deal of time
at Cal Skate, he expressed his support for the
relocation of the Cal Skate facility. He noted that
the skating rink is a safe, supervised place in the
community where kids in Sonoma County can get together
and do positive things.
There being no other citizens desiring to speak on this
matter, Mayor Vidak- Martinez CLOSED the public hearing at
10:49 p.m.
c. Commission discussion /action: Council discussion
ensued, and City Attorney Strauss responded to Council
questions.
CDC Resolution for adoption:
2000 -07 APPROVING A BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000 -01
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Reilly, seconded by
Councilmember Spiro, CDC Resolution No. 2000 -07 was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED, in conjunction with (1) staff
working with the proponents of the Southwest project
and Next Level Communications, and (2) a report
prepared by the City Attorney regarding legal matters
related to the use of CDC monies to be AGENDIZED for
the next Council meeting.
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15. ENERGY SERVICES CONTRACT PROPOSAL AND CHEVRON ENERGY
SOLUTIONS, L.P.:
1. Staff Report: City Manager Netter outlined the
contents the staff report.
2. PUBLIC HEARING:
Mayor Vidak- Martinez OPENED the public hearing at
11:00 p.m. There being no one desiring to speak, the
Mayor CLOSED the public hearing at 11:00 p.m.
3. Council discussion /action: A representative from
Chevron Energy Solutions was on hand to respond to
Council questions.
Resolution for consideration:
2000 -214 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH CHEVRON ENERGY
SOLUTIONS, L.P., TO PROVIDE ENERGY - RELATED
EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Spiro, seconded by Vice
Mayor Mackenzie, Resolution No. 2000 -214 was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
16. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND /OR OTHER REPORTS:
1. mayors' & Councilmembers' Association General Meeting
9114/00 meeting - _(Water Task Force Council
representation /appoint /action): Council CONCURRED to
appoint Mayor Vidak- Martinez as a Council
representative to the Water Task Force.
2. Community Outreach for Youth & Families (COYF),
10/02/00 meeting - Stretching Community Dollars
Program Proposed Work Plan: Mayor Vidak- Martinez
reported that the proposed work plan has been endorsed
by file COYF Comm188ioi1, gild that presentations will
now be made to the Cotati School District and to Sonoma
State University so that they can review the proposal.
3. Golf Course Committee, 10/5/00 meeting: Councilmember
Flores reported on several items: (1) General agreement
at the meeting that the golf courses have deteriorated
and should be restored to Tier II; (2) General
agreement that funding for the upgrades should come
from American Golf; and (3) REQUEST TO AGENDIZE a
formal presentation by American Golf at the next Council
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meeting to see what the parameters of their
contribution are. Councilmember Spiro clarified that
she was not in total agreement with Councilmember
Flores' subcommittee reported, and she directed
Council to the 10/10 fax she sent them, outlining
her personal overview and recommendations of the
October 5th meeting. She noted that it was her
impression that AGC has no intention of coming to
the next Council meeting, and she shared her feeling
that it is time to seriously evaluate the options for
resolving this matter as soon as possible.
4. Other - Hallmark Store: Councilmember Spiro reported
that she attended the ribbon - cutting ceremony for the
new Hallmark Store on Saturday, October 7, and she
noted that legal forms are available there.
17. COMMUNICATIONS:
Communications per the attached outline were brought to
the attention of the City Council.
18. MATTERS FROM /FOR COUNCIL:
1. Meeting procedures: Councilmember Reilly REQUESTED TO
AGENDIZE for future Council meetings clarification on
two procedural matters: (1) The running of public
meetings, including the use of a clock to maintain
equal time for the speakers; and (2) The procedure, if
any, for asking questions after a staff report and
before a public hearing.
2. Parking matter: Councilmember Spiro REQUESTED TO
AGENDIZE for the next Council meeting the parking
matter at the Hertz facility.
3. Debris boxes: Councilmember Spiro REQUESTED TO
AGENDIZE for the next Council meeting a discussion of
the appearance /condition of the debris boxes at the
Doubletree Hotel.
19. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
1. Mobilehome Park Rent Appeals Board - Annual Gross
Adjustment - (2.8 %): City Manager Netter shared the
contents of the staff report and briefly raised the
issue of the responsibility for legal costs
associated with the mobilehome parks.
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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 11:15 p.m.
Katy Leonard,
Certified Shorthand Reporter
CSR No. 11599
Vicki Vidak- Martinez,
Mayor
City of Rohnert Park
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