2001/02/27 City Council MinutesCITY" OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES for:
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY
February 27, 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
6:30 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 6:45 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: (5) Councilmembers Reilly, Spiro and
Vidak- Martinez; Vice Mayor Flores; and.
Mayor Mackenzie
Absent: (0) None
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, Management Analyst Fogle, City Engineer
Gaffney, Finance Director Lipitz, and Recreation Director
Barry.
1. MAYOR'S REPORT ON 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. Rohnert Park Public Safety Officers Association -
Request for Contract Re- opener for 3% at 50 with
Joseph D. Netter, City Manager; Pamala Robbins,
Personnel Manager; and Lee Finney, IDEA: Nothing
to report.
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LITIGATION MATTERS:
1. Possible litigation, two cases: Nothing to report.
REAL ESTATE NEGOTIATIONS:
1. Lands around the Stadium: Nothing to report.
2. APPROVAL OF CONCURRENT MEETING MINUTES - FEBRUARY 13,
2001 & BUDGET WORK SESSION MINUTES - FEBRUARY 13, 2001:
Vice Mayor Flores made a MOTION to approve the minutes,
which was seconded by Councilmember Spiro, who then
WITHDREW her second, noting that she was not present for
the final portion of the.regular session on February 13,
2001.
With the exception of Councilmembers Spiro and
Vidak- Martinez, Council CONCURRED that the Concurrent
Meeting Minutes of February 13, 2001, and the Budget
Work Session Minutes of February.13, 2001, be APPROVED
AS AMENDED:
* Councilmember Reilly: Concurrent Meetings Minutes, page
12, Item 14, delete Councilmember Reilly's name from the
concurrence.of Vice Mayor Flores and Mayor Mackenzie to
direct the City Manager to take action. Councilmember
Reilly noted the possible conflict -of- interest issue as
his reason for not taking part in that concurrence.
* Councilmember Reilly: Concurrent Meetings Minutes, page
13, Item 15, last paragraph, Councilmember Reilly
noted as reflected in the minutes that he requested to
agendize a discussion of back -up alarms for the February
27, 2001, Council meeting. City Manaqer Netter indicated
that he would AGENDIZE that discussion for the next
Council meeting.
* Councilmember Vidak- Martinez: Budget Work Session
Minutes, page 2, Item 1, clarify that she specifically
REQUESTED information on the Public Safety Overtime Study
begun in May 2000.
* Councilmember Vidak- Martinez: Budget Work Session
Minutes, page 2, Item 1, clarify that she requested
another Information Service Technician to handle the
increased workload.
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3. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS, IF ANY (INFORMATIONAL ONLY):
Mayor Mackenzie asked the Councilmembers if there were
any informational communications to add to the agenda.
*Mayor Mackenzie signified one item to add: Resolution
2001 -35 re Dr. Seuss in "Consent Calendar" and the
related reading activities going on in the schools.
* Councilmember Reilly signified one item to add:
discussion of back -up alarms under "Matters from /for
Council."
* Councilmember Spiro signified one item to add:
Skateboard park under "Communications."
4. YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE TO THE CITY COUNCIL FROM HIGH
SCHOOL 2000 -2001 YOUTH OF THE YEAR PROGRAM
SELECTIONS:
Mayor Mackenzie indicated that he was recently
interviewed by the Youth reps, and he DISTRIBUTED a
draft mission statement which a youth committee will
be reviewing.
1. Seniors Jackie Snyder and Daniel Cronin and Junior
Jessica Weddle were recognized. The youth reps shared
the contents of the Youth Report which was DISTRIBUTED
to the Council. Highlights included the following:
(1) Update on the current curfew survey results.
Citizens wishing to respond to the question can
contact Jessica Weddle at jesslyn5454 @aol.com or
Jackie Snyder at jakvol @aol.com.
(2) Senior will be elected to sit on the School
Board.
(3) Interest in a 50 -meter Olympic -style pool remains
high.
(4) Basketball team in playoffs.
Mayor Mackenzie recommended that the youth reps follow the
budget workshops, and he noted that the prognosis for a
50 -meter pool is not hopeful. Councilmembers reminded
the community that the Teen Center will be open soon,
and they ASKED for donations of items to furnish the
building. Councilmember Spiro noted that they also
need a piano tuner.
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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:
(1) Copies of the SSU newspaper, The Star, were
DISTRIBUTED.
(2) Event for National Women's History Month on
Saturday, Match 10, 2001, at the Inn of the
Beginning.
(3) Women's Comedy Show on Friday, March 2, 2001,
at SSU.
(4) Upcoming sports events, including Lacrosse
games on March 4 and 10 at 1:00 at SSU.
Mayor Mackenzie REQUESTED that City Manager Netter meet
with Lynne Macintyre and set a meeting between the Council
and President Arminana and his cabinet to discuss housing
issues. Vice Mayor Flores reminded the public that there
are plenty of tickets available for "Carousel" at
Person's Theater.
6. SCHEDULED APPEARANCES /PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Mackenzie announced that due to the illness of the
representative from PG &E,.Mr. Jim Chabaan, there would be
no presentation on electric and gas deregulation this
evening.
1. Sonoma County Tourism Program Presentation by Executive
Director Sheila Romero: Ms. Romero DISTRIBUTED a
packet of tourism materials to the Councilmembers, and
she introduced her co- presenters this evening, Mr. Bill
Comstock, General Manager of the Doubletree Hotel,. and
Ms. Robin Bleckwehl, President of the Rohnert Park
Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Romero gave a brief
presentation about the Sonoma County Tourism Program,
specifically marketing and advertising. Council
thanked Ms. Romero for her efforts over the past
years in helping Rohnert Park get the most out of its
investment in this program.
Mayor Mackenzie REQUESTED that City Manager Netter
AGENDIZE a discussion about the amount of money which
the City invests into the Sonoma County Tourism Program.
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2. PG &E /Electric and Gas Deregulation Presentation by
Representative Jim Chabaan: [No presentation this
evening due to illness of Mr. Chabaan.]
7. 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, G.S.M.O.L. of Rancho
Grande Mobilehome Park, was recognized and expressed
his disappointment with Councilmember Spiro's recent
appointment of Michael Caalim to the Rent Appeals -
Board. He noted that it was not Mr. Caalim's age, but
rather his lack of experience which concerned him.. He
outlined the relevant experience of the other two
candidates for the appointment, and he reiterated his
opinion that Councilmember Spiro's choice for the
position on the RAB - smacked of nepotism and cronyism.
2. Len Carlson, 349 Circulo San Blast was recognized and
shared his concerns over the appointment of Michael
Caalim to the RAB. He asked Councilmember Spiro to
explain how Mr. Caalim was the most qualified of the
three applicants, and he expressed his opinion that a
judicial position such as one on the RAB was not the
appropriate place for a young and politically
inexperienced person to learn. He suggested a program
in Santa Rosa which teaches people about the workings
of City Hall, and he noted that memorizing law is quite
different than having the years of experience to
execute that knowledge judiciously.
3. Fred MacDonald, 66 Quera Vista, Novato, was recognized
and he shared his feelings on the matter of prayer at
public meetings. He noted that the Marin County
A.C.L.U. is in the process of asking the City of Novato
to dispense with the practice of prayer at a Council
meeting. He shared historical and Biblical
information to support his opinion that the United
States was not founded on the Christian religion, and
he asked the Council to carefully consider the matter
of prayer at Council meetings.
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4. Roger Martin, 20 Circulo Lugo, was recognized and
discussed the various problems he and other mobilehome
park residents have had in trying to convey their
problems to the Council or the RAB. He shared his
opinion that Mr. Caalim lacks the worldly experience,
maturity, background, and knowledge of Ordinance 494
for the highly sensitive position on the•RAB to which
he has been appointed. He questioned Councilmember
Spiro's reasons for not choosing either of the other
two applicants, and he REQUESTED. that the Council
rescind the appointment of Mr. Caalim and appoint a
more qualified applicant.
5. Stephen Troth, 44 Laurel Court, G.S.M.O.L. of Valley
Village, was recognized and expressed his concerns over
the appointment of Mr. Caalim, a recent high school
graduate, to the RAB. He,shared his opinion that a
young man with no legal background should not be making
decisions that affect the health, safety, and welfare
of over 2000 mobilehome residents. He questioned
whether Mr. Caalim would side with the majority on the
RAB or remain an independent, and he asked the Council
to change this appointment to the RAB.
Councilmember Reilly asked a question of staff regarding
whether Mr. Caalim had violated any of the due process of
a Rent Appeals Board commissioner. Councilmember Spiro
shared in Councilmember Reilly's view that at present
there is too much concern-over Mr. Caalim's age and lack
of experience rather than his ambition, his dedication,
his ability to do the job, and his ability to be fair and
to use common sense.
FOR THE RECORD, Councilmember Spiro indicated that her
decision to choose Mr. Caalim did not revolve around
owning or not owning a mobilehome or residence, but
rather around the eagerness and integrity necessary to
do a good and fair job. She noted that if Mr. Caalim
gets overwhelmed, he will be able to come forward and
tell the Council, and she cited the example of a former
employee of hers whom she hired at a young age and who
now has a remarkable career because of the job
opportunity he was given at the age of 19.
Mayor Mackenzie REQUESTED that City Attorney Strauss
review the policy that governs the appointments of
commissioners, and that she report back at the next.
Council meeting on matters dealing with the appointment
and removal of commissioners.
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8. 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. The Mayor
signified removal of six Consent Calendar items for
further discussion as follows: Resolution No. 2001 -34 per
Vice Mayor Flores' recommendation; Resolution Nos.
2001 -35 and 2001 -36 per Councilmember Vidak- Martinez'
recommendation; Resolution No. 2001 -39 per Councilmember
Reilly's recommendation; and Item C and Resolution No.
2001 -40 per City Manager Netter'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
$862,085.91
*Community Development Commission in the amount of
$35,293.40
Resolutions for Adoption:
2001 -37 AUTHORIZING THE SALE AND /OR DISPOSAL OF
MISCELLANEOUS SURPLUS EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLES
THROUGHOUT FISCAL YEAR 2000 -2001
2001 -38 CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS FOR SIDEWALK
REPLACEMENT AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE
CITY
2001 -41 EXTENDING THE BID OPENING DATE AND TIME FOR A
BILLING SERVICES CONTRACT FOR THE FINANCE
DEPARTMENT
2001 -42 AWARD OF CONTRACT, SIDEWALK ACCESS RAMPS,
PHASE I, PROJECT NO. 1998 -09
2001 -43 CERTIFYING THE CITY WILL SUSTAIN ITS LEVEL OF
EXPENDITURES FOR TRANSPORTATION PURPOSES (AB2928)
2001 -44 REJECTING THE CLAIM OF IRV SUTLEY (RE ALLEGED
CIVIL RIGHTS VIOLATION)
2001 -45 REJECTING THE CLAIM OF ALI AGHA, C/0 SALLY
KILBURG, ATTORNEY (RE ALLEGED POLICE HARASSMENT)
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Ordinance for Adoption:
No. 663 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 416 AND TITLE 13 OF THE
ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODED (WATER AND SEWERS
ORDINANCE), SECTION 13.36 (SEWERS - REGULATION
OF WASTE DISCHARGES
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Reilly, with the exception of Resolution
Nos. 2001 -34, 2001 -35, 2001- 36,,2001 -39, 2001 -40, and
Item C, the Consent Calendar as otherwise outlined on the
meeting's agenda was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
Items for consideration:
2001 -34 COMMENDING EAGLE SCOUT NICHOLAS MATTHEW PULLEY
At the request of Vice Mayor Flores, Mayor Mackenzie read
the contents of Resolution No. 2001 -35 to the public
2001 -36 PROCLAIMING MARCH 11 -17, 2001, AS "GIRL SCOUT
WEEK"
At the request of Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, Mayor
Mackenzie read the contents of Resolution No. 2001 -36 to
the public.
2001 -35 PROCLAIMING TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2001, AS "DR. SEUSS
DAY"
At the request of Councilmember Vidak - Martinez, Mayor
Mackenzie read the contents of Resolution No. 2001 -35 to
the public.. .
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Vice Mayor Flores, a motion to approve Resolution Nos.
2001 -34, 2001 -35, and 2001 -36, was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
Item for consideration:
2001 - AWARDING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY'S FIRE
SUPPRESSION BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT TO
BERRYMAN AND HENIGAR
At the suggestion of Councilmember Reilly, Council
CONCURRED not to take action on the resolution listed as
2001 -39 in the agenda until the next Council meeting on
March 13, at which time both proposals and other relevant
attachments will be available for Council review.
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Items pulled by the City Manager:
Accepting Cash /Investments Report for Month End,
December 31, 2000, concurrently for:
*City of Rohnert Park /City Council
*Community Development Commission
*Rohnert Park Financing Authority
City Manager Netter indicated that certain adjustments
needed to be made and that the above - listed reports
will be ready for the next Council meeting on March 13.
2001 - APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH C2 ALTERNATIVE SERVICES
TO IMPLEMENT COMMERCIAL AND MULTIFAMILY RECYCLING
EDUCATION AND WASTE DIVERSION PROGRAMS
City Manager Netter indicated that he is still receiving
information on this resolution listed as 2001 -40 in the
agenda.
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9. ROHNERT PARK WELLNESS CENTER - CONSIDERATION OF REVISED
PROPOSAL OF INTENDED USES AND TENANTS:
Councilmember Reilly briefly discussed his wife's
affiliation with Saint Joseph's Health System through
her employer, and he referred to the conflict -of- interest
analysis by City Attorney Strauss in her memos
distributed in the Council packets. Councilmember Reilly
indicated that it was his decision not to participate in
the Wellness Center decision based on the City Attorney's
advise in terms of the reasonably foreseeable relationship
between Kisco Retirement Communities and Saint Joseph Home
Care Network - Sonoma County, as well as the reasonably
foreseeable financial impact on Saint Joseph's Systems.
Councilmember Reilly LEFT the regular session at 8:18 p.m.
1. Kisco Presentation by Mitchell Brown:
Christina Bell, Rohnert Park Wellness Center Project
Director, DISTRIBUTED handouts and a brochure about the
Healthy Strides comprehensive wellness program and about
Kisco Retirement Communities in the United.States.
Mitchell Brown, Executive Vice President of Kisco
Retirement Communities, gave a presentation about Kisco's
background, their current developments, their licensure,
and their proposal for the Rohnert Park Senior Living and
Wellness Campus. He then responded to Council inquiries.
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2. Staff /Council Committee report:
City Manager Netter briefly outlined the contents of
his staff report dated February 22, 2001.
Councilmember Spiro then shared the contents of the
Wellness Center Subcommittee report provided to the
Councilmembers in their packets, noting that
Councilmember Reilly's name should have been removed
from the report due to his decision not to participate
in the Wellness Center decision due to a potential
conflict-of-interest.
3. Public Comments:
At this time, Mayor Mackenzie called forward those
citizens who submitted speakers cards for this topic:
1. Dr. Walter Mills, President /CEO Primary Care
Associates, President Northern California Center for
Well Being: FOR THE RECORD, Mayor.Mackenzie indicated
that Dr. Mills could not be present this evening. He
read a letter written by Dr. Mills and ATTACHED TO THE
ORIGINAL SET OF MINUTES in support of the Rohnert Park
Wellness Center Project. In his letter, he noted that
the project as proposed today would enhance and support
the existing medical facilities on Medical Center
Drive. He further noted that the hybrid of Independent
Living with Congregate and Assisted Living services
would provide better services and would incorporate
a wellness component in eldercare. As Medical Director
at State Farm Insurance, he stated that the project
would meet the needs of the business community and
the elderly community in a resident-focused
environment, and he urged the City Council to fully
support the development of the Wellness Center project.
2. Bob Jonas, 300 Enterprise Drive, #207, was recognized
and presented some views of senior concerns,
particularly the lack of 24 -hour medical facilities
and quality senior retirement residences. He indicated
that in his discussion with other senior citizens,
there is a great deal of support for the Wellness
Center as a necessary option as much of the population
of Rohnert Park ages. He closed by asking the Council
about the safety of seniors crossing the Expressway
to get from the proposed site to the library.
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3. Council discussion /action:
Council discussion ensued as Councilmembers shared their
perspectives on the Kisco proposal, and City Attorney
Strauss responded to Council questions.
Resolution for consideration:
2001 -46 APPROVING PROPOSED "KISCO SENIOR INDEPENDENT
LIVING AND WELLNESS CAMPUS" PROVIDING RESIDENT
CONGREGATE /RCFE HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES AS AN
ALREADY PERMITTED USE "OTHER RELATED MEDICAL AND
HEALTHCARE USE" IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE VII.1
SECTION (a)(6) OF THE ROHNERT PARK WELLNESS
CENTER, LLC GROUND LEASE
*CORRECTION BELOW from 3/13/01 City Council meeting: Per council member Reilly (deletion lined out /addition underlined)
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Spiro, seconded by Vice
Mayor Flores, Resolution No. 2001 -46 was APPROVED 4 -0
with Councilmember Reilly *b t = -"i absent from discussion & vote
for this item because of a perceived conflict of interest..
Upon further discussion with the City Manager and
City Attorney, Council outlined various amendments and
actions in terms of the Specific Plan, the Development
Agreement, trigger points for the incorporation of
assisted living, community outreach, the remaining land,
and retention of authority over Phase II of the project.
Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Flores, seconded by
Councilmember Spiro, a motion was made to add the
following amendments and exhibit to the lease with Kisco
per staff's recommendations:
1. Retain the option for a Specific Plan in the lease, but not
require that it be mandatory. Authorize the City Attorney to
amend the Lease, making the Specific Plan requirement an option at
the City's discretion.
2. Retain the existi4g requirement for a Development Agreement and
provide a twenty -four (24) month period from February 27, 2001, for
the Development Agreement to be prepared, signed and approved.
Authorize the City Attorney to amend the Lease to add this
requirement.
3. Establish review timelines (trigger points) in the Lease Agreement
at year 3, 5, 7, and 9th year for the Residential Care
Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) to evaluate converting the
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly to an Assisted
Living Facility (State Licensed). Conversion to a State Licensed
Assisted Living Facility will be required, as a condition -of the
Lease, if specified criteria are met. City and Kisco to
establish criteria to be used based on marketability of an
Assisted Living Facility acceptable to the City. This criteria
will be.listed as an.exhibit to-the Lease Agreement. Authorize
the City Attorney to amend the Lease to add this provision.
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4. Request Kisco to offer units in the Residential Care
Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) to Rohnert Park
residents first before offering the units to
non - residents of Rohnert Park. Authorize the City
Attorney.to develop language in the Lease to add
this provision.
5. Kisco indicated that the Residential Care Facility
for the Elderly (RCFE) and other facilities would be
constructed in two phases. Kisco shall submit a
phasing plan as part of the Development Agreement.
City Council shall retain the authority to approve
or disapprove the use of land identified in Phase II.
Phase I shall be used for senior independent living
as described in Kisco letter dated January 12, 2001.
Authorize the City Attorney to amend the Lease to add
this provision.
*CORRECSION BELOW from 3/13/01 City Council meeting: Per Council member Reilly (deletion lined out /addition underlined)
The recommended amendments as outlined above to the
lease with Kisco were APPROVED 4 -0 with Councilmember
Reilly *abstaining absent from discussion & vote for this item
because of a perceived conflict of interest.
RECESS: Mayor Mackenzie declared a recess at
approximately 9:50 p.m.
RECONVENE: Mayor Mackenzie reconvened the Council at
approximately 9:57 p.m. with all of the
Councilmembers present.
10. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS - FILE NO.
PL2001- 007RZ /UP - U.S. CANCER CARE CO. APPLICATION FOR
AN ADDITION TO THE LIST OF PERMITTED USES IN THE C -G
DISTRICT AND USE PERMIT'TO ALLOW A MEDICAL CLINIC AT
301 PROFESSIONAL CENTER DRIVE:
1. Staff.Report: Planning Director Kaufman shared the
contents of the staff report provided to Council in
their packets. Representatives from U.S. Cancer Care
provided additional information about the project.
Director Kaufman responded to Council inquiries.
2. PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Mackenzie OPENED the public
hearing at 10:09 p.m.
1. Jeff Sommers, .301 Professional Drive, Sommers Oates
and Associates, was recognized and expressed his
support for the U.S.Cancer Care facility. He discussed
the various benefits to.the City and the County of
having a high -tech medical use on the proposed site,
and he noted that there are several medical offices
already in that area.
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2. Dennis Flynn, 3310 Jeremy Court, Santa Rosa, for U.S.
Cancer Care, was recognized and discussed how the
closeness to the freeway, the reputation of the
developer, and the timing of this project were
factors in selecting the site in Rohnert Park over
the site in Santa Rosa. He emphasized that the
high -tech treatments are very exact and speedy
procedures, and that closeness to the freeway was
of major interest to U.S. Cancer Care in choosing
to pursue the Rohnert Park site.
There being no more citizens desiring to speak, the Mayor
CLOSED the public hearing at 10:12 p.m.
3. Council discussion /action:
Ordinance for introduction:
No. 664 ADDING "MEDICAL CLINIC" TO SECTION 17.16.060 OF
THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE - LIST OF
PERMITTED USES IN THE GENERAL SERVICES COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT (C -G)
and
Resolution for consideration:
2001 -47 APPROVING A USE PERMIT FOR A MEDICAL CLINIC ON
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 301 PROFESSIONAL CENTER DRIVE
(U.S. CANCER CARE CO. - P &Z FILE NO.
2001- 007RZ /UP)
Council discussion concluded, and upon MOTION by
Councilmember Reilly, seconded by Councilmember
Vidak- Martinez, Ordinance No. 664 and Resolution No.
2001 -47 were JOINTLY APPROVED 4 -1 with Mayor
Mackenzie dissenting.
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
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED at approximately 10:16 p.m..
11. RANCHO FELIZ AFTER - SCHOOL RECREATION PROGRAM MID -YEAR
REVIEW - PRESENTATION BY RECREATION DEPARTMENT
REPRESENTATIVES, AMANDA HOUSEMAN AND JENNA SEDA:
Recreation Director Barry gave a brief report and
introduced Recreation Department representatives Amanda
Houseman and Jenna Seda. Ms. Houseman and Ms. Seda
DISTRIBUTED a handout for the Councilmembers to follow
as they gave a brief Power Point presentation
outlining the Rancho Feliz after- school recreation
program and the recommendations for 2001 -2002.
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Council discussion concluded with the REQUEST by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez for more information
regarding the breakdown of the ages of the children
participating in the program. Mayor Mackenzie
REQUESTED that the Council do a quick review during
the budget review period of this program and their
recommendations for 2001 - 2002.
12. PRESENTATION OF 1999 -2000 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL
FINANCIAL REPORTS BY EXTERNAL AUDITORS MACIAS, GINI &
COMPANY & CITY COUNCIL ACCEPTANCE CONCURRENTLY FOR:
*CITY OF ROHNERT PARK Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report and Management Letter
*CITY OF ROHNERT PARK Transportation Development Act (TDA)Fund
*CITY OF ROHNERT PARK Agreed -Upon Procedures Report for the
Appropriations Limit Calculation
*COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Independent Auditor's Report
* ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY Independent Auditor's
Report
* ROHNERT PARK HOUSING FINANCING AUTHORITY Independent
Auditor's Report
David Bullock, from Macias, Gini & Company, shared the
contents of the reports and the management letter, and
he responded to Council inquiries.
At the suggestion of Councilmember Reilly, Mayor
Mackenzie DIRECTED City Manager Netter to return, prior
to the next budget workshop, with a draft of the
response from Finance Director Lipitz and himself to the
financial reports.
Council CONCURRED to concurrently accept the
Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports by External
Auditors"Macias, Gini & Company.
At this point, Council CONCURRED to proceed with Item
17 on the agenda.
17. MOBILE HOME PARK MATTER: CONSIDERATION OF FINANCIAL
PARTICIPATION ON THE ACQUISITION OF LAS CASITAS MOBILE
HOME PARK BY MILLENNIUM HOUSING: [Out of order]
1. Council Committee /Staff report: Councilmembers
Vidak- Martinez and Spiro shared brief comments on
behalf of the Council committee, and City Manager Netter
added staff's recommendations. He noted that George
Turk, representative for Millennium Housing, was
present to respond to any technical questions from
the Council.
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At this time, Mayor Mackenzie called forward those
citizens who submitted speaker cards for this item:
1. Violet Moir, 411 Sonoma Lane, was recognized and
expressed her support of the acquisition of Las Casitas
by a non - profit organization. She noted that the
purchase by Millennium Housing offers the residents
security and the ability to stay close to their
families, while maintaining a good amount of affordable
housing in the City.
2. Earl Cruser, 309 Rio Vista Lane, was recognized and
urged the Council to support the proposal. He noted
that the proposal offers a third alternative between
City ownership and entrepreneurial, profit- oriented
ownership. He said that the Homeowners' Association
has been revived knowing that it will now have more
of a voice in determining the management of the park.
2. Council discussion /action:
Resolution for consideration:
2001 -48 DECLARING INTENTION TO ISSUE REVENUE BONDS FOR
THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE ACQUISITION BY
MILLENNIUM HOUSING OF THE LAS CASITAS DE
SONOMA MOBILE HOME PARK AND AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING RELATED ACTIONS
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak - Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Spiro, Resolution No. 2001 -48 was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
13. BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT - COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT FOR TWO -YEAR TERMS
EXPIRED ON DECEMBER 31, 2000: [Out of order]
*To fill VACANCY due to David Hardy indicating no interest
in re- appointment:
Upon Council acceptance, Earl Cruser was newly
appointed as Mayor Mackenzie's nomination to
fill the vacancy due to the resignation of David
Hardy, for a two -year term to expire December 31, 2002.
*To fill VACANCY due to Rick Shone indicating no interest
in re- appointment: .
Upon Council acceptance, Christopher Costello was newly
appointed as Councilmember Reilly's nomination to
fill the vacancy due to the resignation of Rick
Shone, for a two -year term to expire December 31, 2002.
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16. SUPERVISORIAL REDISTRICTING PROCESS: [Out of order]
At this time, Mayor Mackenzie called forward all citizens
who had submitted speaker cards for this item:
1. Tamara Davis, 903 Hacienda Circle, was recognized and
expressed her support for having Rohnert Park, Cotati,
and Penngrove represented by one supervisor at the
Board of Supervisors, and having the majority of those
populations make up one supervisorial district. She
indicated that she would prefer to have a supervisor
who would be directly familiar with the issues and
people of Rohnert Park, Cotati, and Penngrove, and she
urged the Council to'get involved now in accomplishing
this, rather than waiting another ten years.
Council direction /action:
Councilmembers shared their perspectives. on this matter,
and City Manager Netter responded to Council questions.
Council CONCURRED with City Manager Netter's
recommendation for staff and Ms. Davis to report back
to the Council on this issue as it progresses.
14. ASSOCIATION RETIRED EMPLOYEES CITY OF ROHNERT PARK -
LETTER REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL TO APPOINT A
SUBCOMMITTEE TO WORK WITH RETIREES REGARDING CONCERNS
WITH SPECIFIC BENEFIT ISSUES: [Out of order]
Council discussion /action:
On the advice of City Attorney Strauss, Councilmembers
Reilly and Spiro did not engage in the discussions on this
matter because of being subject to retirement benefits.
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez and Vice Mayor Flores
accepted appointments to the subcommittee to work with
retirees regarding concerns with specific benefit issues.
City Manager Netter recommended that the newly formed
subcommittee work closely with City Attorney Strauss for
legal interpretation and clarification.
15. GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM - MATTERS RELATED
TO THE GENERAL PLAN PROCESS: [Out of order].
1. Staff Update /Status Report on General Plan
Implementation and the Wilfred - Dowdell Specific Plan:
Mayor Mackenzie referred Council to the staff report
provided in the Council packets for INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES
ONLY.
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18. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND /OR OTHER REPORTS:
[Out of order]
1. Mayors' & Councilmembers' Association, Water Task
Force, 2/22/01 meeting: Copies of Interim Assistant
City Manager Stephens' report on the Water Task Force
meeting were DISTRIBUTED. Mayor Mackenzie gave brief
updates on three matters: (1) The 11th Amendment; (2)
The signed, interim M.O.U.; and (3) Next Monday's
meeting at which time the matters of governance of the
operations of water management and the new agreement
will be discussed.
19. COMMUNICATIONS:
Communications per the attached outline were brought to
the attention of the City Council.
* Councilmember Spiro REQUESTED TO AGENDIZE for a full
Council discussion on the next agenda a skate park
location on City property.
20. MATTERS FROM /FOR COUNCIL:
1. Alternate Power Sources /Energy Strategy & North
California Power Association /Municipal Utility /JPA:
Councilmember Reilly indicated an interest in directing
staff to research two matters: (1) Feasibility of
retrofitting existing City facilities with alternative
power sources such as solar collectors, and /or
allowing new facilities to use /require such power
sources; and (2) The feasibility of retrofitting
residential units with solar panels and putting any
extra power back into the City's system. Mayor
Mackenzie then shared his SUGGESTION that staff
develop an energy strategy for the City, possibly
exploring the feasibility of building a small
generating plant using gas turbine engines, and then
report back to Council in a few months with direction.
2. Other informational items, if any:
1. Back -up Alarms: At the request of Councilmember
Reilly, City Manager Netter indicated that the
matter of back -up alarms will be AGENDIZED as
a separate item for discussion on the next
agenda.
21: CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
1. Energy Status Report - City's cost increase due to
energy crisis: City Manager Netter DISTRIBUTED copies
of the PG &E Comparison Report from staff, and he
briefly discussed the contents of that report.
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2. Spring 2001 Community Clean Up, Friday - Sunday, April
6th through April 15th, 2001: INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES
ONLY.
3. Strategic Planning Process - Meeting with Rick Brown of
the Results Group, 10:00 a.w. - 12:00 noon, March 1st,
2001: City Manager Netter updated the Council.on
staff's meetings with Mr. Brown, and he DISTRIBUTED
a handout of Strategic Planning Questions for the
Councilmembers to prepare their responses. He
discussed the upcoming Budget Calendar, and he noted
that despite the absences of Mayor Mackenzie and
Councilmember Spiro from the next Council meeting on
March 13, the results from Mr. Brown's questions will
be ready for that meeting to keep the budget process
on schedule.
22. OTHER UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES:
At this time, Mayor Mackenzie called forward any citizens
wishing to speak.
1. Geoff Cartwright, 56 Rocca Drive, Petaluma, was
recognized and DISTRIBUTED a handout regarding a free
public forum entitled, "Your Water, Your Wallet, Your
Health." He noted that the forum will be held on
March 9th, 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., at the Santa Rosa
Veterans Building, and that'the noted guests will
discuss Sonoma County's rising water rates, safety of
the drinking water, and the deteriorating health of
.local watersheds. He urged the Councilmembers to
attend the event.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Mayor Mackenzie
ADJOURNED the meeting at approximately 11:30 p.m.
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Katy Leonard ake Mackenzie,
Certified Shorthand Reporter Mayor
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