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2001/03/27 City Council MinutesCITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES for: CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY March 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 7:06 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, City Engineer Gaffney, and Recreation Director Barry. 1. MAYOR'S REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Mackenzie reported on the closed session which commenced at approximately 6:OO p.m. to discuss matters listed on the agenda attachment, representing an update. PERSONNEL MATTERS: 1. Rohnert Park Police Officers' Association (RPPOA) personnel matter with Joseph D Netter, City Manager; and Lee Finney, IDEA: Nothing to report. INITIATION OF LITIGATION: 1. Possible litigation - one case: Nothing to report. City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES March 27, 2001 Page(2 ) REAL ESTATE NEGOTIATIONS: 1. Lands around the Stadium: Nothing to report. 2. Rohnert Park Golf Course Property: Nothing to report. 2. APPROVAL OF CONCURRENT MEETING MINUTES - MARCH 13, 2001: Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by Vice Mayor Flores, with Mayor Mackenzie and Councilmember Spiro abstaining due to their respective absences from last week's City Council meeting, the Concurrent Meeting Minutes of March 13, 2001, were APPROVED 3 -2 AS AMENDED: * Councilmember Reilly: Concurrent Meetings Minutes, page 11, Item 16, Number 5, paragraph 2, last sentence, clarify the sentence to reflect that "Vice Mayor Flores noted that he and Councilmember Reilly were the individual Councilmembers invited to the next quarterly meeting in April for the Association Retired Employees City of Rohnert Park." *Mayor Mackenzie: Concurrent Meetings Minutes, page 1, under "Call to Order," note that Mayor Mackenzie was away on work - related business, not Council business. 3. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS, IF ANY (INFORMATIONAL ONLY): Mayor Mackenzie asked the Councilmembers if there were any informational communications to add to the agenda. The Councilmembers had no communications to add at this time. 4. YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE TO THE CITY COUNCIL FROM HIGH SCHOOL 2000 -2001 YOUTH OF THE YEAR PROGRAM SELECTIONS: 1. Seniors Nathan Becker and Sean Tate were recognized. Juniors Lauren Charles and Tessa Rosichan were not present. The youth reps shared the contents of the Youth Report. Highlights included the following: (1) Fliers for the Grand Opening of "The Vision" Teen Center on April 11, 2001, at 6:00 p.m. were DISTRIBUTED. (2) Fliers for a dance at "The Vision" on April 12, from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., featuring DJ D -Nice, were DISTRIBUTED. *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES March 27, 2001 Page(3 ) (3) Tutoring at the Teen Center on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays for tutoring, studying, and working on computers. (4) Annual Election Convention for Executive Council and Student Government, Thursday, March 29, 2001. (5) Spring sports of baseball and swimming are in full swing. The youth reps responded to Council questions, and they noted that all shows at the Teen Center are drug- and alcohol -free events. 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) Upcoming sports events, including Lacrosse, women's Softball, and men's Baseball. (3) Copies of "The Renters' Bill of Rights," compiled and prepared by Mr. Pridmore, were DISTRIBUTED in an effort to raise awareness of landlord - renter issues here in Rohnert Park. (4) Cal State Cares Day, on Friday, March 30, 2001, with a tribute to Ceasar Chavez. Mr. Pridmore responded to Council inquiries, and he noted that at the second City Council meeting in April, he will be returning with more information about the issues facing Sonoma State University student renters. Mayor Mackenzie reminded City Manager Netter to note the Renter Issues as a potential agenda item for the April 24, 2001, City Council meeting. 6. SCHEDULED APPEARANCES /PRESENTATIONS: 1. Joe Nation Sixth District Assemblymember, representing Rohnert Park: Mayor Mackenzie ANNOUNCED that Mr. Nation was working in Sacramento this evening. He noted that the presentation will be rescheduled for another Council meeting. *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES March 27, 2001 Page(4 ) 2. Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation & Open Space District, Overview of Acquisition 2000 the Open Space District's Plan for the next ten years by General Manager Andrea Mackenzie: Ms. Mackenzie gave a brief overview of Acquisition Plan 2000, and Ms. Kathleen Brennan discussed new conservation programs and initiatives. They provided INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS to the Councilmembers and responded to Council inquiries. Mayor Mackenzie REQUESTED that Ms. Mackenzie forward the G.I.S. map of the Santa Rosa/ Rohnert Park focus area to City Manager Netter and Planning Director Kaufman in order to begin to set meetings with the Open Space District staff to discuss cooperative ventures, particularly the Matching Community Grant Program. 3. Geysers Program Update by City of Santa Rosa Assistant City Manager Ed Brauner: Mayor Mackenzie ANNOUNCED that the Council would return to this item when Mr. Brauner arrived from Santa Rosa. 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. Gordon Anderson, 6650 Commerce Boulevard No 15, was recognized and discussed the current state of affairs with the utility companies and deregulation. He noted that the utility companies are bankrupt as a result of natural gas, and that the State has done nothing to effectively remedy the situation. He encouraged the Councilmembers, as his local representatives, to carry his message to Governor Davis to force the utility companies into involuntary bankruptcy and to find a management company to straighten the mess out. 2. Albert Dawson, 342 Alison Avenue, was recognized and DISTRIBUTED a letter and a petition to the Councilmembers about his concern over the Planning Commission's approval on March 8th of a daycare center in a residential -zoned community. He expressed his frustration with the Planning Commission, and he raised various concerns about the number of daycare centers already in the neighborhood and potential safety hazards for the *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES March 27, 2001 Page(5 ) children. He urged the Council to reverse the decision to proceed with the daycare center. 3. Geoff Cartwright, 56 Rocca Drive, Petaluma, was recognized and expressed his interest in the preservation of open spaces, particularly flood plains. He DISTRIBUTED two informational materials to the Council: One, a letter from the Department of Food and Agriculture about an Environmental Impact Report for the Proposed Pierce's Disease Control Program; and, two, The Eel River Reporter covering water issues. 4. Stephen Troth, 44 Laurel Court, was recognized and discussed the condition of the streets in Valley Village. He noted that he fell today and broke a rib. He also raised concerns over the sewer gas which has been backing up into the properties. He noted that the park owner is often away on trips and not interested in making improvements. He encouraged the Council to action to help remedy the situation with the streets and the sewer gas before there is a major accident. Council CONCURRED to direct staff to come back with a report on the condition of the streets and the sewer gas problem. 3. Geysers Program Update by City of Santa Rosa, Assistant City Manager Ed Brauner: Lout of order.] Deputy City Manager Brauner discussed three topics: (1) An update on the geysers project, including the financing and costs of the project; (2) The process underway for future irrigation projects; and (3) The Incremental Flow Management Program. He then responded to Council questions. 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 five Consent Calendar items for further discussion as follows: Resolution Nos. 2001 -59 and 2001 -62 per Vice Mayor Flores' recommendation; and Resolution Nos. 2001 -64, 2001 -65, and 2001 -67 per Councilmember Spiro's recommendation. *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES March 27, 2001 Page(6 ) 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 $2,115,719.96 *Community Development Commission in the amount of $22,041.00 Accepting Cash /Investments Report for Month End, January 31, 2001, and February 28, 2001, concurrently for: *City of Rohnert Park /City Council *Community Development Commission * Rohnert Park Financing Authority Resolutions for Adoption: 2001 -60 RECOGNIZING APRIL 9 -15, 2001, AS "NATIONAL VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION WEEK" 2001 -61 PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF APRIL 15TH AS "EARTH WEEK" AND SUNDAY, APRIL 22, 2001, AS "EARTH DAY" 2001 -63 APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR PROJECT INSPECTION SERVICES WITH SIGNET TESTING LABS, INC., FOR THE ROHNERT PARK COMMUNITY LIBRARY, PROJECT NO. 1999 -4 2001 -66 AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR GYM FLOOR COVERING AT PETER M. CALLINAN SPORT CENTER 2001 -68 ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION, CAMINO CORONADO SPEED HUMPS, PROJECT NO. 2000 -10 2001 -69 AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING SIGNATURE AUTHORITY FOR THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS /WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION GRAiviS Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Reilly, with the exception of Resolution Nos. 2001 -59, 2001 -62, 2001 -64, 2001 -65, and 2001 -67, the Consent Calendar as otherwise outlined on the meeting's agenda was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED. *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES March 27, 2001 Page(7 ) Items for consideration:. 2001 -59 HONORING AND RECOGNIZING ROGER L. PEARSON, DIRECTOR, SONOMA COUNTY LIBRARY, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT, MARCH 7, 2001 Vice Mayor Flores acknowledged the efforts of Mr. Pearson in getting the County library to provide staff and equipment to the new Library here in Rohnert Park. Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Flores, seconded by Councilmember Spiro, Resolution 2001 -59 was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED. 2001 -62 DECLARING WEEDS GROWING UPON OR IN FRONT OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO POST NOTICE THEREOF AND DETERMINE HEARING DATES Vice Mayor Flores recommended that the City make sure that its own public properties be well maintained and serve as fine examples of the weed abatement resolution now before the Council. Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Flores, seconded by Councilmember Spiro, Resolution 2001 -62 was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED. 2001 -64 APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR GROUNDWATER MONITORING SERVICES WITH PES ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. City Manager Netter and City Engineer Gaffney responded to Councilmember Spiro's question about the cost for the one - year monitoring. Upon MOTION by Councilmember Spiro, seconded by Vice Mayor Flores, Resolution 2001 -64 was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED. 2001 -65 AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR FINANCE BILLING SERVICES City Manager Netter responded to Councilmember Spiro's inquiries about the cost effectiveness of subcontractors for the billing services. Upon MOTION by Councilmember Spiro, seconded by Mayor Mackenzie, Resolution 2001 -65 was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED. *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES March 27, 2001 Page(8 ) 2001 -67 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH C2 ALTERNATIVE SERVICES TO IMPLEMENT COMMERCIAL AND MULTIFAMILY RECYCLING EDUCATION AND WASTE DIVERSION PROGRAMS City Manager Netter and Interim Assistant City Manager Stephens responded to the Councilmembers' concerns about the costs and responsibility for implementing the recycling education and waste diversion programs. Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by Vice Mayor Flores, Resolution 2001 -67 was APPROVED 4 -1 with Councilmember Spiro dissenting. 9. AB38 (STROM- MARTIN) - CONSIDERATION OF AB38 WHICH PROPOSES REMOVAL OF THE SONOMA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE SONOMA COUNTY WATER AGENCY AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW BOARD TO GOVERN THAT AGENCY AND IMPOSING A STATE - MANDATED LOCAL PROGRAM BY REQUIRING THE LOCAL DISTRICT OR COUNTY TO HOLD AN ELECTION FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: City Manager Netter shared the contents of the staff report from City Engineer Gaffney. At this time, Mayor Mackenzie called forward those citizens wishing to comment on this item. 1. Lorraine Anderson Sebastopol, for Assemblymember Virginia Strom - Martin, was recognized and spoke in support of AB38. She noted that water is a precious resource that plays a central role in agriculture, fishing, and land development. She indicated that an independent board elected at large would open up dialogue and serve as a different means of accountability for water services. She asked that the Co ncilmembers who support AB38 Write 'Letters to Assemblymembers Nation and Wiggins, as well as to Senator Chesbro. 2. Geoff Cartwright, 56 Rocca Drive Petaluma, was recognized and spoke in support of AB38, noting that the present water problems are a result of mismanagement on the part of the Board of Supervisors acting as the Water Agency. He discussed the problems with water rights for the Eel River diversion as well as Lake Sonoma, and he expressed concern over the need for a $500 million filtration plant. *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES March 27, 2001 Page(9 ) Councilmember Spiro LEFT the chambers at 8:55 p.m. Council discussion concluded with Council CONCURRENCE to wait until AB38 returns. Mayor Mackenzie asked Ms. Anderson to inform Assemblymember Strom- Martin of the Councilmembers' respective positions regarding AB38. RECESS: Mayor Mackenzie declared a recess at approximately 8:59 p.m. RECONVENE: Mayor Mackenzie reconvened the Council at approximately 9:05 P.M. with all of the Councilmembers present. 10. OTHER RESOLUTION FOR CONSIDERATION: 2001 -70 AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR A SOUND SYSTEM UPGRADE FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER Council discussion concluded, and upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by Vice Mayor Flores, with a friendly amendment from Councilmember Spiro to give the old sound system from the Community Center to the new Teen Center, Resolution 2001 -70 was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED. 11. URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN (UWMP): 1. Presentation by Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) representative: City Engineer Gaffney shared the contents of the Executive Summary for the UWMP. He noted that the public hearing for the UWMP will be at the April 10, 2001, City Council meeting, and he responded to Council questions. At this time, Mayor Mackenzie called forward those citizens wishing to comment on this item. 1. Geoff Cartwright 56 Rocca Drive, Petaluma, was recognized and commented on the assumptions he sees in the Urban Water Management Plan. He indicated that there is not sufficient water to get Sonoma County through the year 2020; that there are several legal challenges facing the UWMP; and that there are too many developments planned and not enough water. *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES March 27, 2001 Page(10) 2. Council discussion /action: *Concurrence with Plan and schedule for formal public hearing: Council CONCURRED with the schedule for the formal public hearing to be held on April 10, 2001, at the City Council meeting. 12. PARKS AND RECREATION MATTER - SKATEBOARD PARK SITE SEARCH - STATUS REPORT: Recreation Director Barry and David Cohen from the Parks and Recreation Commission shared the contents of the staff report and responded to Council inquiries. Council discussion concluded, and Mayor Mackenzie DIRECTED staff to come back with two items: (1) A report on the short -term possibilities of the Community Center /P.A.L. building sites, and the long -term possibility of looking at the Master Plan and the Community Fields; and (2) A report on funding options for discussion during the budget cycle. 13. MOBILE HOME PARK MATTER - CONSIDERATION OF ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY MOBILE HOME PARK REVENUE BONDS (LAS CASITAS DE SONOMA) SERIES 2001 A AND MOBILE HOME PARK SUBORDINATE REVENUE BONDS (LAS CASITAS DE SONOMA) SERIES 2001 B, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: *CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF ISSUANCE BY THE ROHNERT PARK FINANCING AUTHORITY OF ITS MOBILEHOME PARK REVENUE BONDS (LAS CASITAS DE SONOMA) SERIES 2001 A AND SERIES 2001 B: 1. Staff Report: City Manager Netter gave a brief overview of the Mobilehome Park Revenue Bonds, and he introduced Paul Thimmig, legal counsel, and George Turk, from Millennium Housing of California. City Manager Netter and Mr. Thimmig then responded to Council questions. 2. PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Mackenzie OPENED the public hearing at 9:59 p.m. There being no citizen desiring to speak, the Mayor CLOSED the public hearing at 9:59 p.m. *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES March 27, 2001 Page(11) 3. Council discussion /action: Resolution for consideration: 2001 -71 APPROVING THE ISSUANCE BY OF ITS CASITAS FINANCING AUTHORITY REVENUE BONDS (LAS 2001 1 AND SERIES 2001 B THE ROHNERT PARK MOBILEHOME PARK DE SONOMA) SERIES Upon MOTION by Councilmember Reilly,.seconded by Councilmember Spiro, Resolution 2001 -71 was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED. EXTEND COUNCIL MEETING: Upon MOTION by Councilmember Reilly, seconded by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, a motion to extend the meeting past 10:00 p.m. to finish necessary agenda items was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED at approximately 10:00 p.m. At the suggestion of Millennium Housing and its representatives, Council CONCURRED to have a Special Meeting on Tuesday, April 3, 2001, at 7:00 p.m. to consider approval of the agreements related to the Rohnert Park Financing Authority Mobile Home Park Revenue Bonds Series 2001 A and Mobile Home Park Subordinate Revenue Bonds Series 2001 B. 14. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND /OR OTHER REPORTS: 1. Strategic Planning Readiness Workshop, 3/21/01 meeting: a. Presentation by Rick Brown of Results Group on materials and information received 3/21/01 and proposed work plan and process: Rick Brown, Senior Partner of the Results Group, gave a brief overview of the materials provided to Council in their packets, and he responded to Council questions. b. Council discussion /possible action on work plan and process: Council discussion concluded with Council CONCURRENCE to consider the proposed work plan and process, along with staff input, at the Special Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 3, 2001, at 7:00 p.m. *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES March 27, 2001 Page(12) 2. Golf Course Committee 3/23/01 meeting: Councilmember Spiro and Councilmember Reilly gave a brief summary of the progress of the negotiations, noting that the target date is April 10, 2001, that CourseCo has been meeting with the golf groups, and that American Golf has been cooperative. 15. GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM - MATTERS RELATED TO THE GENERAL PLAN PROCESS: 1. Status Report on General Plan Implementation: Planning Director Kaufman shared the contents of the March 20, 2001, staff report. 2. Ad Hoc Subcommittee Report: a. Growth Management: Director Kaufman reported that staff has come up with a formula and assumptions for figuring the average, annual one - percent growth rate. She indicated that the formula and the assumptions will be worked into the Growth Management Ordinance, then brought back to the Planning Commission, and ultimately to the City Council. Mayor Mackenzie noted that several parties of interest were present for the Growth Management discussions. Director Kaufman then responded to Council questions. b. Housing Element: Councilmember Vidak- Martinez reported that the subcommittee has reviewed the Housing Element, the ABAG numbers, and concerns over the pending litigation. Director Kaufman noted that the Council will be asked to initiate the changes to the Housing Element at the April 10, 2001, Council meeting. 3. Councilmember Spiro's Memo re Sphere of Influence and Specific Plan: a. Staff Report /Comments on LS Memo: Councilmember Spiro shared her concerns over the schedule for the expansion of the Sphere of Influence. Director Kaufman summarized her March 21, 2001, memo, and she noted that two staff members are currently working on a rewrite of the Zoning Ordinance. City Attorney Strauss summarized her memo of March 22, 2001. *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES March 27, 2001 Page(13) b. Council discussion /direction: Councilmembers shared their perspectives and questions with staff. Council CONCURRED (1) to obtain as much information as possible from the County and staff, and to AGENDIZE LAFCO and Sphere of Influence changes for an upcoming Council meeting; and (2) to direct the City Manager to meet with the policymakers of LAFCO, along with the members of the Ad Hoc Subcommittee in attendance if possible, to learn their perspectives on the matter. 4. Wilfred - Dowdell Specific Plan Status Report: a. Staff Report: Planning Director Kaufman gave a brief summary of her March 21, 2001, memo about the Wilfred - Dowdell Specific Plan and the three options presented to the Council. At this time, Mayor Mackenzie called forward those citizens wishing to speak on this item. 1. Bill Pakulski, 4 Centerpointe Drive, La Palma, for ARCO Products Company, was recognized and urged the Council not to adopt the Specific Plan as proposed, but rather to work with staff and the other property owners to adopt a plan that would work favorably for all interested parties. He referred to the March 20, 2001, letter from ARCO Product Company, and he noted that the ultimate goal would be the annexation of the property by the City. He then responded to Council questions. b. Council discussion /direction: Council discussion ensued, and Director Kaufman responded to Council inquiries. At this time, Mayor Mackenzie called forward another citizen wishing to speak on this topic. 1. Tom Roberts owner of the five acres behind In & Out Burger, was recognized and discussed traffic circulation in the area around In & Out Burger and ways to make it functional for future developments. He discussed how long some of the property owners in the area have waited for annexation, as well as the constantly changing policies from LAFCO. Finally he discussed groundwater contamination by MTBE from the Shell Station, and he urged the City to annex the affected properties or to get them water. *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES March 27, 2001 Page(14) Council discussion concluded, and upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by Vice Mayor Flores, a motion to proceed with Option 3 as outlined in the staff memo of March 21, 2001, was APPROVED 3 -2 with Councilmembers Reilly and Spiro dissenting. 16. SONOMA COUNTY TOURISM COUNCIL: 1. Review of request for additional funds - Budget 2000 -01: Councilmember Vidak- Martinez gave a brief summary of the meeting of the Investors' Committee, which she attended with City Manager Netter. She shared a Sonoma County pamphlet which now includes information about Rohnert Park, and she outlined the Tourism Council's recent efforts in demonstrating to cities the benefits of participating in their program. 2. Council discussion /action: Council discussion ensued, and City Manager Netter indicated that with the C.P.I. index factored in, the amount to be funded would be raised to $24,600. FOR THE RECORD, Councilmember Spiro stated that as the Council prepares to vote on making an investment in the Sonoma County Tourism Council, she would like to see the same investment made in the youth of Rohnert Park at the time of the budget cycle. Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by Vice Mayor Flores, a motion to approve additional funding in the 2000 -01 Budget in the amount of $24,600 to the Sonoma County Tourism Council was APPROVED 3 -2 with Councilmembers Reilly and Spiro dissenting. 17. LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION / LAFCO - AB 2838 (HERTZBERG) ESTABLISHES NEW LAFCO REQUIREMENTS: 1. Staff Report: *Request for Council direction on staffina of LAFCO and Legal Counsel options - Solicit support from LAFCO Board Members: City Manager Netter gave a brief overview of the staff report, referring to City Attorney Strauss' January 21, 2001, memo. *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES March 27, 2001 Page(15) 2. Council discussion /action: Upon MOTION by Councilmember Reilly, seconded by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, a motion to support the staffing of LAFCO and Legal Counsel options was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED. 18. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATIONAL MATTERS: 1. Highway 101 Widening from Wilfred Avenue to Highway 12 to begin in April, 2001 - NEWS RELEASE: Mayor Mackenzie ANNOUNCED that there will be a groundbreaking ceremony by Todd Road on Wednesday, April 4, at 4:00 p.m. for the beginning of the widening of Highway 101 from Wilfred Avenue to Highway 12. Mayor Mackenzie also noted that the Ad Hoc Committee of the Transportation Authority on Transportation Measure Funding has now met. 19. COMMUNICATIONS: Communications per the attached outline were brought to the attention of the City Council: City Manager Netter called attention to Item K, "2001 - A Chevy Odyssey." He noted that there was a request for a $100 donation to the Western National Classic Chevy Convention, July 4 -8, at the Doubletree Hotel, with profits going to MADD. At the request of the City Manager, Council CONCURRED TO AGENDIZE the request for the next Council meeting. 20. MATTERS FROM /FOR COUNCIL: 1. Joint- meetings scheduling: At the request of Councilmember Reilly, Council CONCURRED TO AGENDIZE discussions for setting and finalizing annual joint meetings on set dates every year. 2. Other informational items, if any: At the request of Councilmember Reilly, Council CONCURRED TO AGENDIZE the matter of MTBE and possible contamination at the Shell Station, and Council DIRECTED STAFF to come back with a report on the MTBE matter. *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES March 27, 2 0 01 Page(16) 21. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: 1. Back -Up Alarms: City Manager Netter shared the contents of the staff report. At this time, Mayor Mackenzie called forward those citizens wishing to speak on this matter. 1. Al Barr, Dexter Circle, was recognized and expressed his satisfaction with Interim Assistant City Manager Stephen's report on the situation with the back -up alarms at Hertz /Big 4. He DISTRIBUTED a definition of "sound- amplifying equipment," and he noted his concerns with the noise from local construction sites and the difficulty he encountered in dealing with the problem. He ASKED the Council if he could develop a comprehensive citywide ordinance regarding amplified sound coming from machinery that is used on a daily a daily basis at a business or a construction site. Council CONCURRED to consider Mr. Barr's draft ordinance at such time that it would be ready, and to pass it on to City Manager Netter and City Attorney Strauss for review. 2. Current Library Operating Budget vs. New Library Budget: City Manager Netter reported that he has distributed the new library operating budget in the Council packets, and that he will continue trying to get information on the current library operating budget for comparison purposes. 3. FY 2001 -2002 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding Recommendations: City Manager Netter reported that he was able to get $175,000 in funding for the Burton Avenue /Benecia Community Center Renovation, and $219,000 as a first priority for the Padre Parkway Apartments. 4. Other informational items, if any: a. REMIF: Information provided to Councilmembers in their packets. 22. OTHER UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES: At this time, Mayor Mackenzie called forward any citizens wishing to speak. No citizens came forward. *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority City of Rohnert Park March 27, 2001 ADJOURNMENT: *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES Page(17) There being no further business, Mayor Mackenzie ADJOURNED the meeting at approximately 11:50 p.m. Katy Leonard, Certified Shorthand Reporter CSR No. 11599 Jak Mackenzie, Mayor City of Rohnert Park *City Council /Community Development Commission/ Rohnert Park Financing Authority