2000/12/12 City Council MinutesCITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES for:
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY.
December 12, 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 .�
7:01 p.m. in the City Offices, 6750 Commerce Boulevard,
Rohnert Park, with Mayor Vidak- Martinez presiding until
the recognition of the selection of Mayor Mackenzie for
the year 2001.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Vidak- Martinez called the regular session to order
at 7:01 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: (5) Councilmembers Flores, Reilly and Spiro;
Vice Mayor Mackenzie, and Mayor
Vidak- Martinez
Absent: (0) None
Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City
Manager Netter, City Attorney Strauss, Planning and
Community Development Director Kaufman, Interim Assistant
City Manager Stephens, City Engineer Gaffney, Finance
Director Lipitz, and Personnel Manager Robbins.
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 - NOVEMBER 28, 2000:
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Flores, seconded by Vice
Mayor Mackenzie, the Minutes of November 28, 2000,
were UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED AS AMENDED:
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Councilmember Spiro: (1) Page 10, third paragraph,
clarify that Council CONCURRED to direct staff to come
back in a timely manner with proposals from at least
FOUR professional firms, TWO for signature -style courses,
and TWO for nonsignature -style courses, which would
outline specific costs and details of improvements for
both courses.
Mayor Vidak- Martinez: (1) Page 2, Item 4, clarify that
Kaitlin Glass is a senior youth representative.
3. 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. Geoff Cartwright, 56 Rocca Drive, Petaluma, was
recognized and called attention to the gravel mining
permitted by the Board of Supervisors upstream of the
wells of the Russian River. He noted that the wells
of the Russian River go 50 -60 feet below the river
underneath the gravel bed, which serves as the
natural filtration system for the local drinking
water. He indicated that the Sonoma County Water
Agency is starting to propose a half - billion dollar
water filtration plant which would have been added to
the 11th Amended Water Agreement. He expressed his
opposition to charging the public more for drinking
water to pay for a half- billion dollar filtration
system. He encouraged people to call the County
Board of Supervisors at 565 -2241 and to persuade them
to stop permitting industrial activities that are
destroying the natural drinking system. He SHARED
S.C.W.A. BROCHURES and MAPS with the Council.
G.. \.11a11Cs 1 \11. 1..11e11, ZZJ / Hollingsworth l.1tl:1C, was
recognized and expressed his opposition to continuing
the contract with American Golf. He cited the golf
courses' former championship status at the time
American Golf took over and the subsequent upgrading
as factors in his opinion. He discussed various
costs associated with signature courses, as well as
the cost to the City in lost revenues and reputation
as the contract with American Golf drags on. He
indicated that until recently, American Golf had put
nothing in writing as far as upgrading the courses,
and he REQUESTED that the City Attorney review American
*City Council /Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
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Golf's legal responsibilities. He also REQUESTED
DIRECTION from the Council as to the proposed
upgrades for the courses, and he noted that he has
been contacting other golf course management
companies.
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4. 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 one Consent
Calendar item for further discussion as follows:
Resolution 2000 -236 per Councilmember Reilly's
recommendation.
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
$694,789.86
*Community Development Commission in the amount of
$5,370.00
Accepting Cash /Investments Report for Month End, July 31,
2000, concurrently for:
*City of Rohnert Park /City Council
*Community Development Commission
*Rohnert Park Financing Authority
Ordinance for Adoption:
No. 661 REPEALING MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 17.64, WIRELESS
COMMUNICATION FACILITIES, AND ADDING A NEW
CHAPTER 17.64, COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Spiro, seconded by Vice
Mayor Mackenzie, with the exception of Resolution No.
2000 -236, the Consent Calendar as otherwise outlined on
the meeting's agenda was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
Resolution for consideration:
2000 -236 DECLARING RESULTS OF CONSOLIDATED GENERAL
ELECTION AND MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN THE
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK ON NOVEMBER 7, 2000
*City Council /Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
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At the suggestion of Councilmember Reilly, Mayor Vidak-
Martinez read Resolution No. 2000 -236.
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Reilly, seconded by
Councilmember Spiro, Resolution No. 2000 -236 was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
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At this time, Council joined Mayor Vidak- Martinez in
congratulating Councilmember Reilly on the upcoming
occasion of his birthday.
5. CEREMONY FOR CITY COUNCIL OFFICER SELECTIONS FOR THE
YEAR 2001:
*REFLECTIONS OF 2000 - COMMENTS BY COUNCILMEMBERS, IF ANY:
Councilmembers shared written and /or verbal comments of
their reflections of the year 2000. Mayor Vidak- Martinez
shared a list of the major accomplishments in the City for
the year 2000, and all Councilmembers acknowledged the
effort, time, and dedication of all members from all
departments of the City staff. Councilmembers also gave
thanks to citizens, friends, and familymembers alike for
their support, enthusiasm, and understanding. Finally,
Councilmembers thanked and congratulated each other for
their dedicated work and numerous accomplishments over the
past year.
*PRESENTATION TO MAYOR VICKI VIDAK - MARTINEZ FOR 2000 YEAR
AS MAYOR:
Vice Mayor Mackenzie addressed comments to Mayor Vidak-
Martinez, thanking her for carrying out her various
duties over the last year with resourcefulness, grace,
and success. He then presented the outgoing mayor with
a framed photograph, and she returned the gesture.
*PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION TO COUNCILMEMBERS
ELECT AND ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE:
JAKE MACKENZIE LINDA SPIRO VICKI VIDAK- MARTINEZ
City Manager Netter presented the Councilmembers elect -
Jake Mackenzie, Linda Spiro, and Vicki Vidak- Martinez
with their certificates of election. He then administered
the oath of office to the three newly elected
Councilmembers.
*City Council /Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
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*RECOGNITION OF THE SELECTIONS OF CITY COUNCIL OFFICERS
FOR YEAR 2001:
*MAYOR JAKE MACKENZIE *VICE MAYOR ARMANDO F. FLORES
At this time, Councilmembers recognized the selection of
Jake Mackenzie as Mayor and Armando F. Flores as Vice
Mayor, and Mayor Mackenzie and Vice Mayor Flores
proceeded to take their new seats on the Council.
*PERSPECTIVES FOR 2001 - COMMENTS BY COUNCILMEMBERS, IF
ANY:
Councilmembers shared verbal and /or written comments on
their perspectives for the year 2001. Among some of the
items mentioned were addressing the housing shortage, a
greater focus on strategic alliances and partnerships with
community and countywide organizations, the parameters of
the golf course modernization, a long -term plan for
economic stability, construction of the new library and
city hall, the ongoing dedication of the commissioners,
the General Plan implementation, technical innovation, and
quality of life and infrastructure issues.
OTHER INFORMATIONAL MATTERS FROM /FOR COUNCIL, IF ANY:
At this time, Mayor Mackenzie asked Councilmembers if
there were any other informational matters to bring
forward.
OTHER UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES, IF ANY:
At this time, Mayor Mackenzie called forward any
citizens wishing to speak. No one responded.
ADJOURNMENT TO REFRESHMENTS:
There being no further business, Mayor Mackenzie
ADJOURNED the meeting at approximately 8:13 p.m.
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Katy Leonard,
Certified Shorthand Reporter
CSR No. 11599
( J e Mackenzie,
Mayor
City of Rohnert Park
*City Council /Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
Vicki Vidak - Martinez
Mayor, December 1999 - December 2000
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN CITY
• General Plan Adopted (2 year process) completed
• Approval of Ballot Measures N (UGB) & O (Art.XXXIV- Affordable Housing)
• Expressway Bridge Widening - 4 lanes completed
& Phase II under construction (10 year process)
• New Library approved - under construction
• New City Hall approved - under design
• Completed agreements with all Bargaining Units: RPPOA; Public Safety
Dispatchers; SEIU -Local 707 Maintenance; Confidential Unit; &
Management Group
• Completed Emergency Driveway at Dept. of Public Safety
• Adopted Megan's Law (Map of Sex Offenders) City Procedures
• Approval of A.G.Spanos 176 Unit Apartment Project (120 Golf Course Dr.)
• Approval of Next Level Project (6050 & 6100 Commerce Blvd.)
• Automated Citizens Information Services (ACIS) Program - Implemented
• Citywide Net Working & Web Site - Implemented
• New Municipal Code Published w/ Web Site Access - Implemented
• Approval of Electronic Management Data Svcs. (Bldg. Dept. initial project)
• Approved new Franchise Agreement with AT &T for Cable TV Services
• Approval of Energy Services Contract Agreement
• Approval of Solid Waste Services Request for Proposals (RFP's)
• Established Policy for Services on City Commissions /Committees /Boards
• Approval of "The Vision" Teen Center Project
• Dedications of New Play Equipment in City Parks: Civic Center Drive;
Alicia Park; Burton Avenue; & Benecia Park
• Efforts toward Golf Course improvements
• Approved a Plan for Metering Residential Homes - over a five (5) year period
• Recruited and hired a new Public Safety Director, Planning Director and
Finance Director
JDN /jh- h:121200 Mayor's Accon4Aislunents Year 2000
I would like to extend congratulations to all of the candidates in this years election for
running campaigns that did not need the benefit of last minute hit pieces, at least none
that I am aware of. To the winners, I looked forward to at least two more years of
working with you on issues important to the residents of Rohnert Park, and there will be
many such issues and some tough decisions that we will have to make.
I wish nothing but the best of success for our new Mayor and his subordinate, I mean the
Vice - Mayor, during the upcoming year. To our outgoing Mayor, thank you for your
efforts during the last 12 months.
We are fortunate to have a first rate staff working for the City of Rohnert Park. From top
to bottom or bottom to top, they are the best. Ms. Strauss, thank you very much for your
expert legal guidance. Mr. Netter, thank you for your leadership and please extend our
thanks and appreciation to all city employees through the newsletter if possible.
Thank you to all the volunteers throughout the city and to those that give of their time to
serve on the various commissions, committees and boards. Without their dedication we
could not function.
A special thanks to the youth representatives for keeping all of us informed and for their
untiring efforts at making the "vision" a reality. Thank you too to the SSU student
representatives for including us in their community.
It is customary that the outgoing mayor will highlight accomplishments of the past year.
It is also customary that the incoming mayor presents a vision of what lies ahead. I will
not bore you with my thoughts on the past year's accomplishments or the next years
vision. And while all of us sitting up here may have a different vision of where we want
to be or how we want to get there, the reality is we will have to work together, setting
aside our differences with each other and with staff to accomplish what needs to be
accomplished to make this city a better place to live.
In 1996 that city council placed a temporary ugb on the ballot, promising to come to a
consensus and place a long term ugb on this years ballot. That didn't exactly happen as
originally proposed. Regardless we now have the overwhelming support of those that
voted for the implementation measures. I look forward to working on goals of the new
general plan.
In closing, I would like to thank all of you who have supported me during the last 10
years. And saving the best and most important to me for last, I want to thank my family.
Nick, Danielle and Sean, I look forward to watching you meet the challenges of
adulthood. I am proud of all three of you. And to my wife, thank you for being my
campaign manager, mother of our children, wife (soon to be 20 years) and best friend. I
am very lucky.
Happy holidays to all and, barring any dimpled or hanging chads, a successful and safe
new year.
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Armando F. Flores, Vice Mayor
December 12, 2000
Perspectives For 2401
I just love the sound of the number 2001. For me, it brings a vision of progress and
technologS. Asa result of the November 7th election, our team will continue for another t-wo
years. Fivo dedicated Council members focused on improving the city is, perhaps, the best
perspective. Major projects will include:
I, Construction will begin of the Library followed by the construction of City bail
2. The Council will select the parameters of our golf courses modernization
projects and the north courses will be closed in April as work begins,
3. We will devote much energy to economic development establish a long term
plan for economic stability.
4. Our Pohnert Park Expressway Project will be completed and the impact
on traffic flow will be dramatic.
For many reasons, 2001 will be a good year.
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Armando F. Flores, Vice Mayor
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Reflections
|have said rn@ny times to0yfel low Cuuncil Mern be0th at this has been GOre at year.
Tnbe Certain that \ did not get too erithuslastN. they have. told me that |am running for office
ag@\m Howevef, in reflecting over the past year, I have very rnuch appreciated the friendship,
wit, and dedication 0fthe COuOc8nle[nbers.
A£@ Council, wB have completed 0Dd8cD8UUledmajor projects thWtVv0 enhance our
for 1h completion f�U�(�8Dore| Plan resulted
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in a profound 20 year do-cument that formulates the basis of responsible grovAh and development,
Vickie and Jake were exceptional iO their commitment,
Fk,e months from now, the children will rejoice and enjoy yWPool, VVo went through. nn
e*d8na|vopehodoYeY8|uatioDaOUSe|9ctedap|enthotvVaadiv0r8e@nd8ffo[d8b(e.
Also improved this yaermmre our new Library and City Hall. Both were absolutely
necessary lo[ stability and success uf our city. VVe are |Han ever-expanding technical world.
Out, ck||d|en arid our families need 8st&\e'Ot-tM8-artlibrary. VVo need t0p,rep8p8 our children
0nrthe world of computers, research, and the Internet.
As8 city, wehave expanded services toresidents. This has required new departments
arid new pomonDo|. in order to be even more effective, they will appreciate being located in one
facility. Thai e, proximity and staff interaction will promote efficiency and support for residents.
When | reflect upon our aulonnoa.it has been o team effort, This Includes all Of our city
staff led by City Manager Joe Netter arid the depaTtIT1011t heads. A special thank you to:
City Attorney Betsy Strauss
City Engineer Joe Gaffney
City Planners Nancy Kaufman and Ron 8mndod
Director Of Public Works Bill Stephens
Building Official Lon Braun
Director Of Recreation Tim Bm/ry
Director Of Performing Arts Michael Ghcw
Finance Director Sandy Upitz
Public Safety Director Jeff Miller
Personnel Manager Pmma|aRobbins
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Administrative Assistant Trny nsttling, Judy Hauff, Beth Lidster
Our succe:is is also shared with our many commission members. They too have devoted many
hours to improving our city.
I would also like to thank another member of the team, my wife Elizabeth. She has, with only
an occasional expression of concern, supported my attendance at many meetings. I am grateful
to her for her support and encouragement. Thank you also to my District Office staff and friends
who are hf:re tonight. You know how important you are to all my efforts.
Reflections on 2000: Presentation to Out -going Mayor Vicki Vidak- Martinez.
The events of this past year , truly the last year of the 20th Century, were prologue to the new
century and the role of Rohnert Park in this part of the world . You can just look at the minutes of
our last council meeting for a snapshot , a crystallized moment which reflects all the commitments
, all the pressures all the opportunities all of us on this council and all of us in this community
have faced and with which we are trying to deal .Here's the laundry list!
Holiday Lights
Youth representative
SSU student representative
Rancho Feliz after school program
Financial reporting award
Impact of telecom valley -Next level
T's academy
Second unit appeal- Councilmember Flores translates.
Communications Ordinance
Golf course
Rotation of mayor
Teen center joint use with SSU
ABAG Housing #'s
S Laguna watershed group
Draft zoning ordinance - General Plan
Transit Initiatives -Santa Clara /Alameda counties
Code enforcement action plan.
This council deals with these disparate problems. We work together, albeit with some dynamic
tension. So despite some of the more outrageous gaffes in reporting locally or absolute lack of
reporting in the case of the PD , now absent from most of our meetings , this past year saw us
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complete our GP update, pass a 20year UGB and miracles of miracles we actually approved an
affordable housing project -never built but never mind. We did of course avoid taking advantage
of an other opportunity with Mr Spanos to actually get some affordable units built on the
infamous golf course drive site... whatever did happen to that urgency to build ?.
I have for each of the past 3 years reflected upon the year left , in some cases thankfully, behind.
At the end of this my 4th year for reflection, we on this council, collectively have demonstrated
the truth of the hypothesis currently purveyed by political analysts and consultants - Incumbents
Rule!
It is to one of these incumbents that I now address these remarks- our outgoing Mayor Vicki
Vidak - Martinez, a woman of fewer words than I. Perhaps this one last time Madam Mayor you'll
forgive my loquacity and accept my hopefully eloquent words.
It was said, evidently of the son of of an English architect [Sir Christopher Wren], Si
monumentum requiris, circumspice.
Now this inscription to be found in St Paul's Cathedral, London can be applied to that room in
which we all or at least some of us find ourselves this evening. In particular it's a brighter world
we sit in twice a month in the wee hours[ seems they are wee anyhow].
Madam mayor - I'm pleased to be the one congratulating you on a year well served! The
likelihood of my doing this 3 years ago , at least with good grace, must have seemed remote and
of course some would have hoped that it would not have happened at all.[ Go figure that out, Jud
Snyder] . Demonization is a deplorable if very satisfying way of conducting local yes even national
politics. And truth be told the mayor and I were each others' demons.
But as I told Jim Ghilloti [ now there's a real demon] in a candidates' interview this September,
despite the sheer fun of an adrenaline- charged political warfare, sooner or later and hopefully
sooner the parties waging war need to call a truce and consider other means of settling
contentious issues. I believe you've done that successfully and with grace.
Madam mayor - you have served the city well this past year. You have explored different ways
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of doing things. You have certainly "fought our corner" fiercely when resource distribution came
up in various contexts. The" Supes" certainly have been impressed by the vigor with which yuo've
represented us on Tourism matters. While Central Sonoma County may not make for a catchy
acronym it does seem to be the "Bermuda Triangle" as far as many in this county are concerned
when scarce resources are concerned. You've done well in representing our point of view as the
third largest city in Sonoma county.
You have been a worthy co- conspirator , if that's the word, in getting our General Plan passed
and the complementary UGB measure on the ballot. Needless to say the committee for Yes on
Measure N [ now there's an irony], represent the zenith of ecumenism in this community. Verily,
verily -" The wolf shall, also dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and
the calf and the young lion... together. "-
Enough you say and I would agree - you made it work and that has been recognized in the way
most gratifying to us electeds -you were re- elected with the greatest # of votes. Mind you as a
Scot my cost per vote was a wee bit less than yours!
Congratulations on a job well done!
Perspective for 2001: Mayor Jake Mackenzie reflects on the year to come.
As Nick Reilly likes me to say as your local braveheart- "Freedom ... freedom... freedom!"
Of course it was another Scot ,Robert Burns who said "Freedom and whisky gang thegither ".
Maybe George W and Al should subscribe to the Burns approach to post - election nerves.
Non sequitur or not, this is a grand time to gain some perspective of the political process in this
country.. As I write this early today the Supremes still "keep [us] hangin' on".. more to come no
doubt.
I do want to take the time -sorry party animals but this is my time to perspect- to give thanks
to many. Thanks to City staff ably led by Joe Netter and his management team and ably assisted
by Troy Dettling, Judy Hauff, Beth Lidster and Ellen Beardsley .Thank you Betsy Strauss for
being our wise counselor. Thanks to all the unsung folk on our staff who do the day to day work
that keeps the city going. Thanks to all the volunteers who give their time so generously. I will
thank you all individually during the year to come as I bike , walk and ride around our city.
I would like to thank my appointees to commissions for their hard work - indeed they are
"unhonour'd and unsung ". Shawn Kilat has epitomized the standard I would like to see
exhibited by commissioners. She stands up for her own beliefs, she is indefatigable in her research
and she asks questions of the "experts" based on that research and these beliefs. The quality of the
advice we receive from our commissions is directly related to the quality and quantity of the work
done by those who advise us. I `11 miss her advice as my appointee to the Planning commission.
I'm looking for a replacement ; folk with professional qualifications are encouraged to apply.
Many friends and supporters, now my friends I hope, walked precincts for me this fall. Some
of you are here tonight - Thank you! There are 3 people I'd like to mention specifically- My son
Gordon William Mackenzie and his partner Michelle McAvoy. Them first then my wife Barbara.
Michelle McAvoy is my webmistress - I'm not comfortable with the P.C. webperson. Gordon
assisted her. The result was my very own site. It got rave reviews from
my tech head buddies . Thank you both for all your hard work . I hope to persuade Michelle and
Gordon to transform it into a site where I can respond to those of you out there in space - cyber
that is. In these interesting times we're condemned to live in new means of communication are to
be fully utilized.
The other woman I'd like to thank is sitting here tonight beside my mother -in -law. Four years
ago Barbara Mackenzie managed my campaign , wrote my literature as she handles all of the tasks
she undertakes -with skill, with exactitude, with passion, with integrity and with a great respect for
and command of the English language .I represent the ultimate challenge to a manager such as
Barbara- as I have to other managers I have known in my long and checkered career. She has
continued to be my friend through these campaigns and travails .I love her dearly. Thank you,
Barbara.
Here in the Friendly City, we're about to embark on a new century and a whole new direction.
The once maligned "Rodent Park" , while still disparaged by less enlightened neighbours, is , as
we all know a fine place to be in this year 2000. We've sung the praises of our accomplishments
and they are many and varied. Now we collectively need to examine the tasks ahead and they are
many and varied. When I looked back at perspectives from past years, I was pleased enough. In
June 1996, I laid out the following approach," By the year 2000, a rational approach to
establishment of an urban growth boundary , representing the `probable physical boundaries and
service area' of our city can be crafted and voted on by all of us as part of [what became Measure
N[ 1996 version]. "It gratifies me no end to find ourselves exactly where I said we would be in
2000.
In the year 2001 our goals are laid out in our Budget. This represents a major improvement from
the past when there was no , or at least no expressed, strategic direction to the budget . These
goals represent the beginning of a Strategic Plan for our City We need to put this plan in place
in 2001.
General plan implementation,
The big one! Ordinances , specific plan guidelines , Permanent
green belt round the city and performance indicators to track our progress and adjust our path to
success. We need to immediately examine the possibility of a jobs /housing /transportation impact
fee approach in this community with the idea that it would be adopted county -wide.
Economic development
The "strategery ", as SNL would have George W say, for ED needs to
be developed and put in place this year. We need to examine our Budget immediately in January
2001 to determine what restrictions we face and adjustments we need to make. This may not be
much fun!
Technical Innovation
The strategy for IT must go into place and guide us in RP now that we
have advanced from the beginner slopes -we're not ready for the fast runs quite yet but we need to
look ahead.
Community Health / Quality of Life
Traffic summit -need to get the neighbourhoods together-
this was on folks minds this fall. We need to develop the infrastructure - the Vision, the senior
center and the teen Center. We need a skate. park in RP Me need more partnership projects with
the schools and SSU. We need to deal with boundary issues with these partners.
Services and Infrastructure
Put the 5 year Capital Improvement plan in place .Garbage
contract in place, water supply needs to be expanded , start work on metering -as my Uncle Paul
in Indiana would say - WORK,Work,Work! . Our Downtown starts to take shape! What impact
will SSU's new Info center and music center have on us here in RP?
As you can see there's work enough for all - we need our best and brightest, young and old ,
sorry senior, to join us in this work.
As your mayor , I will practice what I have been preaching -Open government with citizen
participation. My meeting schedule will be available at city hall and my meetings will be open.
As your mayor, I will pursue campaign reform with full disclosure. There is a need to reform our
system.
As your mayor, I will maintain a sense of humour and an open mind. The need to have fun is part
of all of us; while we're striving to compete and survive in the year 2001 ,let's remember to have
some fun. What better time to start than now. Let the revels begin!
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OFALLEGIAN-CE FOR
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State of Calfornia,
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die Execution of this Oath is 9Z§quired by article XX, Section 3, of the
Constitution of the State of California.
For the Office of City Council
Jake Mackenzie ...... ................I do solemnly affirm
that I wiffsupport and defend the Constitution of the 2lnitedStates and
the Constitution of the State of California against all enemies, foreign
and domestic; that I will dear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution
of the 7lnitedStates and the Constitution of theState of California; that
I take this obligation freely, without any mentaf reservation or purpose
of evasion; and that I will weft and faithfully discharge the duties upon
which I am about to enter.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this ..12 .....Day of
.,December 2000
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Oath
Joseph D. Netter
City Manager /City Clerk
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glre Execution of this Oath is 1Vquired by Article XX, Section 3, of the
Constitution of the State of Calfornia.
For the Office of City Council
I
Linda Spiro .................. . do solemnly affirm
that I willsupport and defend the Constitution of the 2.lnitedStates and
the Constitution of the State of California against all enemies, foreign
anddomestic; that I willbeartrue faith andallegiance to the Constitution
of the UnitedStates and the Constitution of theState of California; that
I takf this o6Cigation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose
of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties upon
which I am about to enter.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this A30 ..... Day of
...... ecember 2000
..............I .............
S' re of Person Taking Oath
Sig ture Officer Administering Oath
Joseph D. Netter
City Manager /City Clerk
7tle of OffwerAdministering Oath
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OA7H OR,AFFIRMA7I0N
OFALLEGIA9�(E FOR
PuBLIC OfFICER,S .Aa(.p
EMPLOYEES
State of California,
County of ..Sonoma ............. SS.
City of .mhnert . Park..
Tie Execution of this Oath is wsquired by Article XX, Section 3, of the
Constitution of the State of California.
For the Office of City Council
I�
.............. Vicki, Vidak- Martinez............ do solemnly affirm
that I wiflsupport and defend the Constitution of the unitedStates and
the Constitution of the State of California against all enemies, foreign
and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution
of the 2lnitedStates and the Constitution of theState of California; that
I tak§ this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose
of evasion; and that I will weft and faithfully discharge the duties upon
which I am about to enter.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this AM of
December 2000
.......................... I.............
I /I �� - V,�
SiynpfW of Person Taking
Ct'xw &— — '. S' ture of OfficerAdministenng Oath
Joseph D. Netter
Citv Manager /City Clerk
Title of Officer Administering Oath
RETAIN ORIGINALS of
"OATHS of OFFICE"
for ELECTION FILE
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