2001/01/09 City Council MinutesCITY OF ROHNERT PARK
CITY COUNCIL
SOLID WASTE ISSUES AND OPTIONS
WORK SESSION MINUTES
January 9, 2001
Tuesday
The Rohnert Park City Council met this date for a work
session open to the public to discuss solid waste issues
and options, commencing at approximately 7:26 p.m. in the
City Offices, Conference Room, 6750 Commerce Boulevard,
Rohnert Park, with Mayor Mackenzie presiding.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Mackenzie called the special meeting to order at
approximately 7:26 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: (4) Councilmembers Spiro and Vidak- Martinez;
Vice Mayor Flores; Mayor Mackenzie
Absent: (1) Councilmember Reilly
Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City
Manager Netter, City Attorney Strauss, Interim Assistant
City Manager Stephens, and Management Analyst Fogle.
I. AB 939 TASK FORCE REPORT ON SOLID WASTE ALTERNATIVES
FOR SONOMA COUNTY FOR THE PERIOD FROM 2015 TO 2050:
A. Summary of Report:
and
B. Issues for Cities:
and
C. Options for Addressing'City Issues:
City Manager Netter referred to Management Analyst Fogle,
who provided a brief overview of the contents in the
staff reports.
D. Council Ouestions and Discussion:
Management Analyst Fogle and City Manager Netter
responded to Council inquiries.
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II. AB 939 COMPLIANCE ISSUE - SCWMA EXTENSION REQUEST:
A. Sonoma County Waste Management Agency Proposal:
and
B. Impact on Services Required in New Contract:
Management Analyst Fogle shared a brief summary of the
contents of the staff report.
C. Council Questions and Discussion:
Management Analyst Fogle responded to Council questions.
III. UPDATE ON PROPOSALS FOR CITY SOLID WASTE SERVICES:
Mayor Mackenzie noted that the subcommittee for solid
waste matters will be reporting about their noon meeting
from today, January 91 2001, during the "Council Committee
and /or Other Reports" section of the regular session of
the City Council meeting this evening. He further noted
that the subcommittee will be meeting this Friday, January
12, 2001, at 10:30 a.m., at which time the four proposals
made to the City for waste management services will be
available to the Council and the public.
Mayor Mackenzie said (1) that the subcommittee will meet
again on Monday, January 22, 2001, prior to the Tuesday,
January 23, 2001, City Council meeting; and (2) that
there will be a Special Meeting of the City Council open
to the public to discuss solid waste matters on Tuesday,
January 30, 2001, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Offices
building.
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
At this time, Mayor Mackenzie asked if any members of the
public present at the meeting wished to make any comments.
No one responded.
V. COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND COMMENTS:
City Manager Netter and Management Analyst Fogle
responded to Council inquiries and coordinated a brief
Council discussion.
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There being no further business, Mayor Mackenzie
ADJOURNED the work session at approximately 7:55 p.m.
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CITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES for:
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY
January 9, 2001
Tuesday
The concurrent meetings of the City of Rohnert Park for
the City Council, the Community Development Commission,
and the Rohnert Park Financing Authority met this date in
regular session for a regular meeting commencing at
8:03 p.m. in the City Offices, 6750 Commerce Boulevard,
Rohnert Park, with Mayor Mackenzie presiding.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Mackenzie called the regular session to order
at 8:03 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: (4) Councilmembers Spiro and Vidak- Martinez;
Vice Mayor Flores; Mayor Mackenzie
Absent: (1) Councilmember Reilly
Mayor Mackenzie noted that Councilmember Reilly was out
of state on a business trip.
Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City
Manager Netter, City Attorney Strauss, Interim Assistant
City Manager Stephens, Planning and Community Development
Director Kaufman, City Engineer Gaffney, Finance Director
Lipitz, and Management Analyst Fogle.
WORK SESSION: A work session commencing at approximately
7:15 p.m. was held in the Conference Room to discuss
Solid Waste Issues and Options.
1. INVOCATION TO START THE NEW YEAR BY REVEREND STEPHEN
MILLS, HOLY FAMILY EPISCOPAL CHURCH:
Mayor Mackenzie thanked Reverend Mills for coming to the
meeting, and Reverend Mills shared a few words and a
brief prayer for the new year.
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2. CLOSED SESSION:
Mayor Mackenzie reported on the closed session which
commenced at approximately 6:00 p.m. to discuss matters
listed on the agenda attachment, representing an update.
PERSONNEL MATTERS:
1. Proposed Reclassification of Various Administrative
Positions:
Vacant Assistant City Manager position will be
advertised and filled over the first quarter of this
calendar year.
2. RPPOA Contract:
RPPOA Contract will be discussed when Councilmember
Reilly is present for a full Council discussion.
3. Retirement Association:
City Council voted 4 -0 to deny the request for
compensation to Retired Employees for Court
Appearances. City Council did approve granting
reimbursement for reasonable expenses.
LITIGATION MATTERS:
1. Possible litigation, one case:
Discussion on this matter will continue at the
closed session on January 23, 2001.
2. Las Casitas, et al. v. City of Rohnert Park:
Nothing to report.
REAL ESTATE NEGOTIATIONS:
1. Lands around the Stadium:
Nothing to report.
3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES - NOVEMBER 20, 2000 AND
DECEMBER 12, 2000:
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Spiro, the Minutes of November 20, 2000 and
December 12, 2000 were APPROVED 4 -0 AS SUBMITTED, with
Councilmember Reilly absent.
4. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS, IF ANY (INFORMATIONAL ONLY):
Mayor Mackenzie asked the Councilmembers if there were
any informational communications to add to the agenda.
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*Vice Mayor Flores signified one item to add under
"Matters from /for Council" : (1) Library Mural
Committee.
*Councilmember Spiro signified that she would like to
make a presentation to a citizen when that citizen
comes forward to make another presentation to the
Council.
5. YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE TO THE CITY COUNCIL FROM HIGH
SCHOOL 2000 -2001 YOUTH OF.THE YEAR PROGRAM
SELECTIONS:
1. Seniors Lisa Tekus and Bering Tsang and Junior Nicole
Medeiros were recognized. The youth reps shared
the contents of the Youth Report. Highlights
included the following:
(1) Rancho Cotate students getting ready for finals
from January 23 -25, 2001. Students in the
International Baccalaureate Program, an honors
program for college -bound students, will be
taking I.B. tests next week also.
(2) Winter Dance, Saturday, January 13, 2001
(3) Council of Councils to be held Friday, January
12, 2001, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Youth reps
INVITED ALL COUNCILMEMBERS to attend.
The Youth reps raised three issues for the Council to
consider:
(1) Bringing back Tutorial period for the students at
Rancho Cotate High School.
(2) Consideration of centralized public commons or
greens as a gathering place for the public,
particularly Rohnert Park's teens, and as a
potential location for a variety of businesses.
(3) Career and college services available at the
new library to attract teens.
Vice Mayor Flores SUGGESTED that the youth reps attend
the Library Advisory Committee's meeting on Thursday,
January 11, 2001, to voice their ideas. Mayor Mackenzie
REQUESTED that the City Manager schedule a meeting
between himself, the youth reps, and City staff to
discuss the interconnection between the youth reps' ideas
for the City Center and the new library. He ASKED the
youth reps to come back with a formal proposal looking
at the geography of the new City Center and their ideas
for public commons.
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6. 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:
(1) Winter break and Intersession going on at SSU.
(2) Volunteers from JUMP, the community service
organization at SSU, volunteered over 3700 hours
of service to communities in Sonoma County.
Mayor Mackenzie noted that he has received some letters
from students at SSU regarding the housing crisis in
Rohnert Park. He indicated that that matter will be
addressed when he starts meeting with Mr. Pridmore and
the Associated Students Union on a regular basis.
7. SCHEDULED APPEARANCES /PRESENTATIONS:
1. Lynne Conde, Chairperson of the New Library Steering
Committee, introducing and recognizing Susan Maher and
Kevin Butler for donation in conjunction with
Fireman's Fund donation to New Library Project:
Ms. Conde introduced Ms. Maher and Mr. Butler, and the
couple encouraged citizens to find out if their employer
has a gift- matching program in which any donation to the
library would be matched by the employer. Council
thanked Ms. Maher and Mr. Butler for their $250 donation,
matched with another $250 from Fireman's Fund
gift- matching program.
Ms. Conde REQUESTED the Council's support of a tutorial
program for the new library for grades K through 12. She
explained how the cost would be split three ways between
the Cities of Rohnert Park and Cotati and the School
Board, despite her pnGtnn tt th tlnn Dstrict wold ii e i u
be
best qualified to administer the program. She
DISTRIBUTED a letter from Roger Pearson, Library
Director, to her, indicating his support of the tutorial
program, and she REQUESTED that the Council consider the
program and send something to the Library Steering
Committee before February 13th as to where the Council
stands. Mayor Mackenzie indicated that he would bring
up this matter at discussions with the City Manager for
the next Council agenda on January 23rd.
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Rohnert Park Financing Authority
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2. Mountain Shadows Golf Course Club Representatives
Committee:
a. Presentation on the Signature Golf Concept by Dick
Koehler:
Mr. Koehler DISTRIBUTED a handout to the Council
and outlined various reasons that a signature
golf course would not be in the best interest of
Rohnert Park. He discussed aspects of feasibility,
costs, revenues, operational matters, and aesthetics
and amenities. He noted that by rehabilitating the
Redwoods and Willows courses according to the
recommendations of the Sherman Report, Rohnert Park
would retain its enviable position of having two
18 -hole golf courses, and the City would regain in
shortest period of time its former level of revenue.
b. Petition on Mountain Shadows Golf Course Renovation
by Jim Pekkain:
Mr. Pekkain read a petition, provided to Council in
their packets, in support of renovating the Mountain
Shadows Golf Courses. He noted that there were 217
total signatures from golfers and residents along
the golf courses. He ASKED the Council's position on
renovating the courses, and City Attorney Strauss
indicated that all details regarding the possible
renovation of the golf courses must be kept
confidential at the moment to ensure the success of
the ultimate project. She noted that any details
would be made public as soon as possible.
8. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES:
Mayor Mackenzie stated that in compliance with State law
(The Brown Act), citizens wishing to make a comment may
do so at this time (limited to 3 -5 minutes per appearance
with a 30- minute limit).
1. Bob Fleak, 157 Parque Recrero, was recognized and noted
that there will be a meeting tomorrow evening at Las
Casitas at 6:30 p.m. for the tenants and the new
owners. He then introduced some new GSMOL presidents:
Larry Esparza, Rancho Verde; and Steve Troth, Valley
Village. He told the Council that he and the other
GSMOL presidents are very interested in working with
the Council on addressing the issue of affordable
housing, starting with possible overlay or eminent
domain so that the mobilehome parks are not sold out
from underneath the tenants.
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2. Charles Kitchen, 4457 Hollingsworth Circle, was
recognized and raised several issues: (1) He cited
Government Code section 54950 and ASKED the Council
for more information specifically on golf course fees
as many residents are unsure of how to proceed at this
juncture; (2) He SUGGESTED that the Council consider
allowing a citizen or the former City Manager, Pete
Callinan, in on the closed session meetings, or that
Council consider forming an ad hoc committee made up
of citizens in order to get more feedback out to the
public.
3. Dr. Drotts 4515 Foust Court, was recognized and
ASKED the Council how the north course was purchased.
He noted that a signature course would require
excessive green fees, excluding many local residents,
and he inquired as to who would pick up the tab should
a signature golf course fail.
4. Robert S. Young, 6086 Diane Court, was recognized and
DISTRIBUTED a letter to Council asking that it
recognize with a proclamation National Organ Donor Day
on February 10,-2001. He noted how he himself had
received a liver from an organ donor back in 1998, and
he emphasized the importance or organ donation,
particularly in the State of California which has many
highly skilled doctors and a shortage of organs.
Mayor Mackenzie ASKED that the City Manager consider
placing Mr. Young's request on the AGENDA for the next
Council meeting.
5. Richard Orloff, 198 Avram Avenue, was recognized and
raised two issues for the Council: (1) Shopping carts
abandoned in Copeland Creek; and (2) Speed bumps at
Santa Alicia and Avram Avenue. He DISTRIBUTED
pictures to the Council of recently abandoned shopping
r.art.q in Copeland Creek; and hP nut lined hi.-, effnrts
to get the local stores to take some collective
responsibility in removing the shopping carts on a
regular basis from the creek. He also discussed two
cars of his which were damaged in hit - and -runs on the
corner or Avram Avenue and Santa Alicia. He noted
the red tape which he ran into in dealing with his
damaged cars and his frustration with the customer
service at the Department of Public Safety. He
SUGGESTED that the City augment their tickets with
more specific information and that speed bumps be
put on the noted intersection to calm traffic.
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Mayor Mackenzie noted that a Traffic Summit will be
scheduled for later this year to discuss various traffic
concerns with the whole community. He also REFERRED the
matter of the shopping carts in Copeland Creek to staff
for review.
6. Brian Conner, 476 Landsdown Circle, was recognized and
ASKED the Council if the current golf course
management company will be running the golf course
after the renovations. Mayor Mackenzie again
responded that the Council is not in a position to
discuss the direction of the golf courses at the
moment. Mr. Conner then indicated that he is a
teaching professional and that he has several ideas
for the golf course renovations which he has already
discussed with City Manager Netter over the telephone.
Mayor Mackenzie ASKED that City Manager Netter take down
Mr. Conner's information in order to contact him at the
appropriate time to work directly on various ideas for the
golf course renovations.
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9. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Mayor Mackenzie asked if there were any questions about
the matters on the Consent Calendar, which were explained
in the City Manager's Council Meeting Memo.
Councilmember Flores commented on Resolution 2001 -13 and
REMINDED the Council to invite Ms. Lillian Gaines at
such time as the audible traffic signals are installed.
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
$2,039,141.12
*Community Development Commission in the amount of
$3,431.00
Accepting Cash /Investments Report for Month End,
August 31, 2000, concurrently for:
*City of Rohnert Park /City Council
*Community Development Commission
* Rohnert Park Financing Authority
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Rohnert Park Financing Authority
City of Rohnert Park
January 9, 2001
Resolutions for Adoption:
*CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
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2001 -01 ENDORSING THE ROHNERT PARK BOYS' AND GIRLS'
CLUB SONOMA COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT
2001 -02 ENDORSING THE SONOMA COUNTY ASSOCIATES FOR YOUTH
DEVELOPMENT (SCAYD) SONOMA COUNTY COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
2001 -03 RECOGNIZING THE CHRISTMAS IN APRIL NATIONAL
HEADQUARTERS NAME CHANGE TO "REBUILDING TOGETHER"
AND APPROVING AFFILIATE ROHNERT PARK CHRISTMAS IN
APRIL NAME CHANGE TO "REBUILDING TOGETHER,
ROHNERT PARK"
2001 -04 APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH PES ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.,
FOR GROUNDWATER MONITORING PROGRAM
2001 -05 APPROVING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
ECON, INC., FOR ASSISTING GRANT PREPARATION FOR
THE WATERSHED PROTECTION /WATER BOND 2000
(PROPOSITION 13)
2001 -06 APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH
HILTON, FARNKOPH & HOBSON FOR SOLID WASTE
CONTRACT PROCUREMENT CONSULTING SERVICES
2001 -07 APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH
HILTON, FARNKOPH & HOBSON FOR WATER /WASTEWATER
STUDY CONSULTING SERVICES
2001 -08 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH REDWOOD SANITARY
SERVICE, INC., TO PROVIDE DEBRIS BOX SERVICE
WITHIN THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
2001 -09 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH TELE -WORKS FOR
MAINTENANCE OF ATTPOMArMn rTTT7. !TTS INFORMATION
SYSTEM (ACIS), AKA ANYTIME LINE, AND RATIFYING
AGREEMENT FOR INSTALLATION OF ACIS
2001 -10 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH VAVRINEK, TRINE,
DAY & CO. FOR CONTRACT SERVICES RELATING TO
MANDATED COST CLAIMS
2001 -11 AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR ONE (1) MINI
HALF -TON PICKUP FOR THE DEPARTMENT -OF PUBLIC
SAFETY
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2001 -12 AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF
TREADMILLS FOR THE PETER M. CALLINAN SPORTS
CENTER
2001 -13 AWARD OF CONTRACT, AUDIBLE TRAFFIC SIGNALS,
PROJECT NO. 2000 -09
2001 -14 AWARD OF CONTRACT, CAMINO CORONADO SPEED HUMPS,
PROJECT NO. 2000 -10
2001 -15 ACCEPTING SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS AND
AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF SECURITIES, ROHNERT PARK
EAST SUBDIVISION
2001 -16 CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS FOR A BILLING
SERVICES CONTRACT FOR THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Approval of Parcel Map No. 168 and Acceptance of
Dedications, 220 Business Park Drive (Superior
Storage)
Approving Project Graduation request for waiver of fees
for use of Sports Center for June 15, 2001, annual
event
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Vice Mayor Flores, the Consent Calendar as outlined on
the meeting's agenda was APPROVED 4 -0 with Councilmember
Reilly absent.
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10. LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT (LLEBG) FUNDING:
Prior to the staff report, Council CONCURRED with the
suggestion of Mayor Mackenzie that conunents from
Councilmembers proceed in the order of Councilmember
Vidak- Martinez, Councilmember Reilly, Councilmember
Spiro, Vice Mayor Flores, and then the Mayor's comments.
1. Staff Report: City Manager Netter shared the contents
of the staff report.
2. PUBLIC HEARING:
Mayor Mackenzie OPENED the public hearing at 9:30 p.m.
There being no one desiring to speak, Mayor Mackenzie
CLOSED the public hearing at 9:30 p.m.
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3. Resolution for adoption:
2001 -17 AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING EXPENDITURE OF LOCAL
LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS RECEIVED TO
CONTINUE FUNDING A COMMUNICATIONS SUPERVISOR FOR
THE ROHNERT PARK DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Spiro, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, Resolution No. 2001 -17
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11. GARBAGE & RUBBISH DISPOSAL RATE INCREASE:
1. Staff Report: City Manager Netter shared the contents
of the staff report, and Finance Director Lipitz and
representatives from Empire Waste Management were
present to answer any questions from Council.
2. PUBLIC HEARING:
Mayor Mackenzie OPENED the public hearing at 9:35 p.m.
Citizens desiring to comment on this matter came
forward to speak.
1. Charles Kitchen, 4457 Hollingsworth Circle, was
recognized and ASKED how this annual rate adjustment
compares to other companies servicing other cities
in the area.
At this time, Mayor Mackenzie read an e -mail originally
from Finance Director Lipitz to Troy Dettling, City
Manager Netter's Executive Assistant, dated Monday,
November 20, 2000.
"I received a phone call last week from a resident
objecting to the garbage rate increase. She is
elderly and unable to write or attend the hearing on
January 9th, so she asked me to send her objection to
your office. Her name is Nelda Lawson and she lives
at 4568 Heath Circle. The reason she is objecting
to the increase is because she is on fixed income
and cannot afford any increase."
There being no other citizens desiring to speak, Mayor
Mackenzie CLOSED the public hearing at 9:37 p.m.
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3. Resolution for consideration:
2001 -18 SETTING SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AND RUBBISH
COLLECTION RATES
Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Flores, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, Resolution No. 2001 -18 was
APPROVED 4 -0 with Councilmember Reilly absent.
RECESS: Mayor Mackenzie declared a recess at
approximately 9:38 p.m.
RECONVENE: Mayor Mackenzie reconvened the Council at
approximately 9:47 p.m. with all
Councilmembers present except Councilmember
Reilly
12. CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS FOR 2001:
Mayor Mackenzie DISTRIBUTED his selections for the
Rohnert Park City Council Year 2001 Liaison Assignments.
The assignments, ATTACHED to the original set of
minutes, are as follows:
Permanent Inside Agencies
Liaison
Alternate
Bicycle Advisory
JM
JR
COYF
VVM
JM
Cultural Arts
AF
LS
Housing Finance Authority
VVM
LS
Rent Appeals Board
LS
VVM
Parks & Recreation
JR
AF
Planning
AF
JM
Senior Citizens
AF
VVM
Sister Cities
LS
JR
Permanent Outside Agencies
Liaison
Alternate
ABAG
LS
AF
Chamber of Commerce
VVM
AF
Library Advisory
JR
AF
Mayors' & Councilmembers' Working Group
JM
JR
Regional Wastewater
JM
VVM
School District /Cities
VVM
AF
Sonoma County:Children /Families First
VVM
LS
Sonoma County Tourism:Investors
VVM
LS
Sonoma County Transportation Authority
JM
AF
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Permanent Inside Sub - Committees
Cable Television
Golf Courses
Hospital Site
Mobile Home Parks
Performing Arts Center
Rohnert Park Stadium
Temporary Ad Hoc Committees
Canon Manor
Channel 22
City Hall Planning
City Land Use /Stadium Vicinity
Commissions' Policy Review
Founders' Day
General Plan Oversight
Councilmembers
AF
& JM
JR
& LS
LS
& JR
VVM
& LS
LS
& AF
AF
& JR
Councilmembers
JM
& VVM
AF
& JR
JM
& AF
AF
& JR
VVM
& JM
LS
& AF
JM
& VVM
At this point, Mayor Mackenzie REQUESTED to
AGENDIZE changing the name of the General Plan
Oversight Committee to the General Plan Implementation
Oversight Committee.
Library Planning
Technology
Telecommunications
AF & JR
JM
LS & AF
At this point, Mayor Mackenzie REQUESTED to
AGENDIZE replacing the Towing Committee with a new
Executive Committee which would consist of the Mayor
and Vice Mayor and would conduct an open meeting with
certain City staff on a regular basis to discuss the
governance of the City.
** *Executive Committee
Garbage
JM & AF
VVM & JM
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez REQUESTED that the
Sonoma County Children /Families First liaison
assignments be deleted as the first meeting was
simply a matter of participating in their initial
planning process.
13. COMMISSION /COMMITTEE /BOARD APPOINTMENTS - COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS FOR VACANCIES AND /OR
TERMS EXPIRED DECEMBER 31, 2000
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1. Bicycle Advisory Committee:
Upon Council acceptance, Richard Echavarria was
re- appointed as Councilmember Spiro's nomination for a
two -year term to expire December 31, 2002.
Mayor Mackenzie indicated that he withdrew David Hardy's
name as Mr. Hardy has expressed an interest in a position
on the Planning Commission.
Upon Council acceptance, James Kline was re- appointed as
Vice Mayor Flores' nomination for a two -year term to
expire December 31, 2002.
Upon Council acceptance, Jill Morgan was re- appointed as
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez' nomination for a two -year
term to expire December 31, 2002.
Mayor Mackenzie indicated that there is a vacancy due to
Rick Shone's ( Councilmember Reilly's nomination) lack of
interest in re- appointment.
2. Community Outreach for Youth & Families Commission
COYF :
Upon Council acceptance, Lisa Bagwell was re- appointed as
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez' nomination for a two -year
term to expire December 31, 2002.
Upon Council acceptance, Michele Rogers was newly
appointed as Mayor Mackenzie's nomination to fill the
vacancy due to the August 8, 2000 resignation of Anita
Felton, for a two -year term to expire December 31, 2002.
Upon Council acceptance, Lauri Heanue was re- appointed as
Councilmember Reilly's nomination for a two -year term to
expire December 31, 2002.
Upon Council acceptance, Anne Kinsey -Goldy was
re- appointed as Councilmember Spiro's nomination for a
two -year term to expire December 31, 2002.
Upon Council acceptance, Pam Stafford was re- appointed as
Vice Mayor Flores' nomination for a two -year term to
expire December 31, 2002.
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January 9,2001
3. Cultural Arts Commission:
*CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
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Upon Council acceptance, Dennis McCormack was newly
appointed as Councilmember Vidak- Martinez' nomination to
fill the vacancy due to the October 10, 2000 resignation
of Kimberly Butler, for a four -year term to expire
December 31, 2004.
Upon Council acceptance, Tim Danesi was re- appointed as
Councilmetriber Reilly's nomination for a two -year term to
expire December 31, 2002.
In order to fill the vacancy due to Linda Holm's lack of
interest in re- appointment, Councilmember Spiro REQUESTED
that the City Manager advertise the position. She also
REQUESTED a letter from the Mayor to Ms. Holm expressing
regrets and appreciation for her years of service on this
commission.
Mayor Mackenzie also REQUESTED a letter to Anita Felton
formerly of the COYF Commission, expressing regrets and
appreciation for her years of service on that commission.
Upon Council acceptance, Catherine Isett was re- appointed
as Mayor Mackenzie's nomination for a four -year term to
expire December 31, 2004.
Upon Council acceptance, Anita Levin was re- appointed as
Vice Mayor Flores' nomination for a two -year term to
expire December 31, 2002.
4. Housing Financing Authorit
Council CONCURRED with the December 19, 2000 resident
election of John Abbey, a newly elected member of the
Housing Finance Authority, who will serve a two -year term
to expire December 31, 2002.
Mayor Mackenzie REQUESTED that the City Manager advertise
the vacancy due to Florence Gresty's lack of interest in
re- appointment. The Mayor emphasized that the position
must be filled by an individual who is not a resident of
the mobilehome park.
Council CONCURRED with the at -large nomination of Marilyn
Williams who will be re- appointed to the Housing Finance
Authority for a two -year term to expire December 31, 2002.
*City Council /Community Development Commission /
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
January 9, 2001 Page(15)
5. Mobile Home Parks Rent Appeals Board:
Upon Council acceptance, L. Kurt Engelhart was re- appointed
as Mayor Mackenzie's nomination for a two -year term to
expire December 31, 2002.
Councilmember Spiro REQUESTED TO AGENDIZE filling the
vacancy due to the resignation of Jenny Huff on September
26, 2000, until the next Council meeting to allow her
time to review applications for the position.
Upon Council acceptance, Marie Vinsick was re- appointed
as Vice Mayor Flores' nomination for a two -year term to
expire December 31, 2002.
EXTEND COUNCIL MEETING:
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Vice Mayor Flores, a motion to extend the meeting past
10:00 p.m. to finish necessary agenda items was
APPROVED 4 -0 at approximately 10:12 p.m. with
Councilmember Reilly absent.
6. Parks & Recreation Commission:
Upon Council acceptance, Gay Carlson was re- appointed
as Councilmember Spiro's nomination for a two -year term to
expire December 31, 2002.
Upon Council acceptance, David Cohen was re- appointed
as Councilmember Reilly's nomination for a two -year term
to expire December 31, 2002.
Upon Council acceptance, Gerald Griffin was re- appointed
as Mayor Mackenzie's nomination for a two -year term to
expire December 31, 2002.
Upon Council acceptance, James Stevens was re- appointed.
as Vice Mayor Flores' nomination for a two -year term to
expire December 31, 2002.
Upon Council acceptance, Gary Tatman was re- appointed as
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez' nomination for a two -year
term to expire December 31, 2002.
*City Council /Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
January 9, 2001 Page(16)
7. Planning Commission:
Mayor Mackenzie INDICATED that a letter would be sent
from him to Shawn Kilat, who had indicated no interest in
re- appointment, expressing regrets and appreciation for
her years of service on this commission.
Upon Council acceptance, David Hardy was newly appointed
as Mayor Mackenzie's nomination for a two -year term to
expire December 31, 2002.
Upon Council acceptance, David "Ron" Militello was
re- appointed as Vice Mayor Flores' nomination for a
two -year term to expire December 31, 2002.
Upon Council acceptance, David Mochel was re- appointed
as Councilmember Reilly's nomination for a two -year term
to expire December 31, 2002.
Upon Council acceptance, Mark Nilson was re- appointed
as Councilmember Spiro's nomination for a two -year term
to expire December 31, 2002.
Upon Council acceptance, Greg Nordin was re- appointed as
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez' nomination for a two -year
term to expire December 31, 2002.
8. Senior Citizens Advisory Commission:
Upon Council acceptance, Marion Ackerman was re- appointed
as Councilmember Spiro's nomination for a one -year
extension to expire December 31, 2002.
Upon Council acceptance, E'Lane Eielecke was re- appointed
as Vice Mayor Flores' nomination for a two -year term to
expire December 31, 2002.
Councilmember V_dak- Martinez REQUESTED that a letter be
sent to Dorothy Johnson, who had indicated no interest in
re- appointment, expressing regrets and appreciation for
her years of service on this commission. She also
REQUESTED TO AGENDIZE filling the vacancy of
Ms. Johnson's position until the next Council meeting.
Upon Council acceptance, Lenore Jurgiel was re- appointed
as Councilmember Reilly's nomination for a two -year term
to expire December 31, 2002.
*City Council /Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
January 9, 2001 Page (17 )
Upon Council acceptance, Ann Kennedy was re- appointed
as Mayor Mackenzie's nomination for a one -year extension
to expire December 31, 2002.
9. Sister Cities Relations Committee:
Upon Council acceptance, Mike Grubler, Dennis McCormack,
Ron Rasmussen, and Rebecca Rishe were re- appointed for
two -year terms to expire December 31, 2002.
Mayor Mackenzie REQUESTED TO AGENDIZE the possibility of
adding the planned community of Livingston, Scotland to
the Sister Cities program.
14. GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM - MA'T'TERS RELATED
TO THE GENERAL PLAN PROCESS, IF ANY:
1. Alternative Proposals for Public Review of Draft
Zoning Ordinance:
City Manager Netter shared the contents of the staff
report of November 20, 2000. Council CONCURRED with
staff recommendation #3 to use the Planning Commission,
with a Council representative in attendance, to guide
the process and host public study sessions during their
regular meeting dates.
2. Schedule Workshop(s) for following proposed
ordinances: (1) Growth Management and (2) Mobile Home
Park Conversion:
*Schedule Joint City Council /Planning Commission
Study Session:
Planning and Community Director Kaufman was on hand to
help Council schedule this joint study session. Council
CONCURRED to schedule the joint study session for the
Growth Management and Mobilehome Park Conversion with the
Planning Commission on Tuesday, February 6, 2001, at
6:00 p.m.
15. SENIOR CENTER EXPANSION REQUEST - PROPOSAL TO
ESTABLISH A COMMITTEE TO REVIEW SENIOR CENTER
EXPANSION NEEDS:
Councilmember Spiro shared her ideas for the possible
expansion of the Senior Center. Council discussion
concluded with Council CONCURRENCE to consider the Senior
Center expansion proposal in the Budget Review over the
next few months.
*City Council /Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
January 9, 2001 Page(18)
Councilmember Spiro SUGGESTED the formation of a
Facilities Committee, and she volunteered to be on it.
Mayor Mackenzie INFORMED City Manager Netter that he
would like to form a Facilities Committee as the Budget
Review discussion begin.
16. PARK BENCHES AND CONTAINERS FOR PET POOP - PROPOSAL
TO CONSIDER PROVIDING PARK BENCHES AND PET POOP
CONTAINERS FOR CITY WALKWAYS /BIKE PATHS:
Council discussion concluded with Council CONCURRENCE to
REFER park benches and pet feces depositories to the
Parks & Recreation Commission for review and
recommendations.
17. APPOINTMENT PROCEDURES /CITY AND REGIONAL -
CONSIDERATION OF PROCEDURES POLICY FOR CITY COUNCIL
APPOINTMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REGIONAL
APPOINTMENTS:
Council discussion concluded, and upon MOTION by
Councilmember Spiro, seconded by Councilmember
Vidak- Martinez, a motion that in the case of regional
appointments, the Council take a vote and direct the
Mayor to proceed according to that vote, was APPROVED
4 -0 with Councilmember Reilly absent.
Mayor Mackenzie REQUESTED that City Manager Netter inform
in a timely manner the other local City Councils of the
Council's passage of the above motion.
18. REVIEW OF SANTA CLARA VALLEY 1/2 -CENT TRANSIT SALES
TAX & ALAMEDA 1/2 -CENT TRANSPORTATION SALES TAX BALLOT
MEASURES TO CONSIDER ESTABLISHING A MODEL FOR SONOMA
COUNTY:
Mayor Mackenzie indicated that he will be attending the
meeting of the Sonoma Countv Transnortation Authoritv
(SCTA)yon Monday, January 22, 2001, and that there is an
interest in examining the two above - listed transit sales
tax ballot measures on a countywide basis. Council
CONCURRED to support Mayor Mackenzie in working towards
establishing the Santa Clara and Alameda transit sales
tax ballot measures as a model for Sonoma County at the
next SCTA meeting.
*City Council /Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
City of Rohnert Park
January 9, 2001
19. BUDGET MATTERS:
*CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
Page(19)
1. Choose date and time for Six -Month Financial Review -
Suggest January 23 2001, Council Agenda:
Council CONCURRED with staff's recommendation of the
date of January 23, 2001, on the Council Agenda, for the
six -month financial review.
2. Schedule 2001 -2002 Budget Work Sessions & Strategic
Planning:
City Manager Netter DISTRIBUTED a handout of preliminary
dates for a Budget Schedule, and he gave a brief update
on the budget schedule and the strategic planning
process.
20. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND /OR OTHER REPORTS, IF ANY:
1. Garbage Subcommittee:
Mayor Mackenzie shared the preliminary schedule of the
Garbage Subcommittee as follows:
Tuesday, January 9, 2001 Garbage Subcommittee mtg.
@ 12:00 p.m.
Mayor Mackenzie noted that there are four proposals for
City solid waste services going forward and that Norcal
Waste Systems has withdrawn their proposal.
Friday, January 12, 2001
@ 10:30 a.m.
Monday, January 22, 2001
@ 9:00 a.m.
Tuesday, January 23, 2001
@ City Council meeting
Tuesday, January 30, 2001
@ City Council Special
meeting
Garbage Subcommittee mtg.
(Proposals made public.)
Garbage Subcommittee mtg.
(Summary of proposals and
discussion of costs.)
City Council Work Session
(Subcommittee
recommendation,
presentation by
consultants.)
City Council Special Meeting
(Vote to select provider
of services.)
*City Council /Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
January 9, 2001 Page(20)
Mayor Mackenzie indicated that if everything goes
according to the preliminary schedule, the solid waste
services contract should be approved by the Council's
first meeting in February on the 13th.
21. TRANSPORTATION MATTERS:
1. Traffic Calming Workshop - Schedule date and time:
City Manager Netter shared the contents of the staff
report. Councilmembers expressed concerns as far as
overextending staff's time and resources. Vice Mayor
Flores REQUESTED that Council use visual representations
for the traffic - calming measures when the workshop
takes place. Council CONCURRED with the suggestion of
Mayor Mackenzie to RE- AGENDIZE this matter for the first
Council meeting in February on the 13th.
22. COMMUNICATIONS:
Communications per the attached outline were brought to
the attention of the City Council.
*Councilmember Vidak- Martinez directed Council to No. 33:
"American Red Cross:. Requesting Exemption from Local
Transient Occupancy Tax." She expressed her interest in
providing that T.O.T. exemption to the American Red Cross.
As Councilmembers raised various related questions on
this matter, Mayor Mackenzie REQUESTED TO AGENDIZE the
issue for a full Council discussion in the near future.
23. MATTERS FROM /FOR COUNCIL:
Mayor Mackenzie referred to Vice Mayor Flores for a
Library Mural Committee update. Vice Mayor Flores
DISTRIBUTED the Press Release for January 10, 2001 from
the Library Mural Committee calling for all interested
artists to Send_ in tbei r regiimeg and pram ni„g uyr rli
samples for possible selection to make detailed
proposals for the mural on the ceiling in the children's
area of the new library.
1. Mayors' & Councilmembers, Association consideration of
a_Joint Powers Authority (JPA) with AT &T:
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez expressed her concerns
over AT &T, and Council CONCURRED to have City Manager
Netter convey the Council's interest in a JPA as well
as hiring a financial auditor to review AT &T's rate
increase.
*City Council /Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
January 9, 2001 Page(21)
2. Mayors' & Councilmembers' Association Appointments
to be considered at January 11, 2001, meeting:
a. Appointments by M &CC Association:
*County Human Services Commission: Council
CONCURRED with the Mayor's discretion for this
appointment.
*North Bay Division, LOCO Executive Board:
Council CONCURRED with the Mayor's discretion
for this appointment.
b. Appointments by M &CC City Selection Committee:
*Airport Land Use Commission: Council CONCURRED
with the Mayor's discretion for this appointment.
*Bay Area Air Quality Management Board: Council
CONCURRED with the Mayor's discretion for this
appointment.
*Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation
District: Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak-
Martinez, seconded by Vice Mayor Flores,
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez' nomination of
Mike Martini for this appointment was
APPROVED 4 -0 with Councilmember Reilly absent.
*Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) (Two
appointments, includes an alternate): Upon
MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez,
seconded by Vice Mayor Flores, Councilmember
Vidak- Martinez' nomination of Clark Thompson
for this appointment was APPROVED 4 -0 with
Councilmember Reilly absent.
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez,
seconded by Councilmember Spiro, Councilmember
Vidak- Martinez' nomination of Harold
Berkmeyer as the alternate for this appointment
was APPROVED 4 -0 with Councilmember Reilly
absent.
Council then CONCURRED to allow the Mayor to use his
discretion in the second round should any of the
above -named candidates not make it to the second round.
*City Council /Community Development Commission/
Rohnert Park Financing Authority
City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
January 9, 2001 Page(22)
3. Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) Regional
Housing Needs Determination (RHND) Appeal Hearing,
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Thursday, January 25 2001 at
ABAG Offices, Conference Room B Oakland:
*Select Elected Official to attend: Council
CONCURRED to let Mayor Mackenzie take Councilmember
Vidak- Martinez' place. Mayor Mackenzie indicated
that he would have to leave the hearing by
2:00 p.m. due to a medical appointment.
4. Other informational items, if any:
D.A.R.E. Graduation: Mayor Mackenzie INVITED the
Councilmembers to attend the DARE graduation tomorrow
evening, Wednesday, January 10, 2001, at 7:00 p.m.
24. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
1. Annual CPI increase on Golf Rates - INFORMATIONAL:
City Manager Netter shared the contents of the staff
report. He noted that the City is in the process of
auditing the adjusted rates.
2. Request from SCRIMS /Support for Countywide Services:,
City Manager Netter briefly summarized the contents
of his January 5, 2001, memo on this matter.
25. OTHER UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES:
At this time, Mayor Mackenzie called forward any citizens
wishing to speak. No one responded.
There being no further business, Mayor Mackenzie
ADJOURNED the meeting at approximately 11:14 p.m.
Katy Leonard,
Certified Shorthand Reporter
CSR No. 11599
Jak Mackenzie,
Mayor°
Ci of Rohnert Park
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Hospital Site
Mobile Home Parks
Performing Arts Center
Rohnert Park Stadium
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DATE: JANUARY 10, 2001
RELEASE: IMMEDIATELY
SUBJECT: CALL FOR ARTISTS FOR MURAL PROJECT
The City of Rohnert Park is building a new library, due to be completed early
in 2002. A mural on the ceiling in the children's area is to be a part of the
plan. The Rohnert Park Library Mural Committee was formed last year by
the Rohnert Park City Council to review the work of local artists and
recommend at least three to the Council. The mural committee recently got
input from community members, mostly children, about what kinds of images
they would like. Now the committee is ready to review the work and
resumes of Sonoma County artists. The committee will select several artists
to make detailed proposals to the committee and to the City Council, where
one artist will be chosen to create the mural. The stipend amount for the
artist has yet to be determined.
Interested artists should send their resume, samples of previous work
(photos or color copies, 4 by 5 inches or larger), and a cover letter to the
Rohnert Park Library Mural Committee; City Hall; 6750 Commerce Blvd.;
Rohnert Park, CA 94928. Deadline is the first week in February. The mural
area, in the children's section of the library, is an oval dome, 13 feet by 19
feet by 2 feet, with a skylight at the top.
For more information contact Rich Maher at 793 -9144 or Tim Danesi at 584-
5477.
The Library Mural Committee will review all submissions and select certain
artists to make detailed proposals later this spring.