2001/05/08 City Council MinutesCITY OF ROHNERT PARK
CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION:
2001 STRATEGIC PLANNING
WORK SESSION MINUTES
May 8, 2001
Tuesday
The Rohnert Park City Council met this date for a work
session open to the public to discuss the Strategic
Planning for 2001, commencing at approximately 5:30 p.m.
in the City Offices, Conference Room, 6750 Commerce
Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Mackenzie presiding.
I. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Mackenzie called the work session to order at
approximately 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: (5) Councilmembers Reilly, Spiro, and
Vidak- Martinez; Vice Mayor Flores;
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, City Engineer Gaffney, Planning and
Community Development Director Kaufman, Recreation
Director Barry, Finance Director Lipitz, Personnel Manager
Robbins, Director of Public Safety Miller, Building
Official Braun, and Performing Arts Center Director Grice.
II. REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF FINAL DRAFT MISSION, VISION,
AND VALUES DOCUMENT FOR CITY AS SUBMITTED BY RICK
BROWN, THE RESULTS GROUP:
Rick Brown, Facilitator for the Results Group, gave a
brief summary of the final draft Mission, Vision, and
Values document for the City of Rohnert Park as provided
to the Councilmembers in their Work Session packets.
ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL - 2001 STRATEGIC PLANNING
May 8, 2001 Page(2 )
Councilmembers and staff shared their initial comments,
suggestions, and questions on the entire draft document
for Mission, Vision, and Values. Highlights of the
discussion included the following:
Personnel Director Robbins:
*We are Committed to Creating
Planning and Community Development Director Kaufman:
*Problem with the word "workers"
Councilmember Reilly: *Visitors and employees
*May be better to use phrases
*Too self - centered
*Are these values as we serve our
citizens?
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez:
*SUGGESTION: Mission can stand alone
on the first sentence: "Serving Our
Community Together"
*Values - too self - focused; need to
talk about citizens
*SUGGESTION: Values - "All Citizens
Deserve a Safe and Healthy
Community"
*Values - too many; Need two or three
that people can remember. Guiding
force
*Need to mention alliances,
connectivity; too isolationist
*Residents or citizens
*Essential City services: roads,
public safety, fire
*SUGGESTION: "We Work to High
Standards"
*SUGGESTION: "Our City's Future
Depends on Good Stewardship"
Vice Mayor Flores: *Values: Topic headings - What a
City should be
*Need a concise mission statement
*Should recognize regular citizens
Councilmember Spiro: *Values: Friendliness should be first
*All those who live, work, and play in
Rohnert Park
*Include "Friendliness, Connectedness,
Inclusiveness"
ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL - 2001 STRATEGIC PLANNING
May 8, 2001 Page(3 )
Mayor Mackenzie: *Want the final decision to reflect
the values
*The well -being of everybody
*Prefer short mission statement
*Vision: Lays out inclusiveness
*Values: Need condensed version
MISSION STATEMENT
Council and staff discussion on the Mission Statement
concluded with CONCURRENCE by an informal vote to proceed
with the following statement: "Serving Our Community
Together."
VISION
Council discussion on the Vision aspect of the Strategic
Planning process concluded with Council and staff
CONCURRENCE with the "Vision" statements as outlined on
Rick Brown's draft version in the Council packet this
evening.
VALUES
Highlights of Council and staff discussion on the Values
aspect of the Strategic Planning process included the
following comments, suggestions, and questions:
Recreation Director Barry:
*We /action word /qualitative word
Mayor Mackenzie: *Create a statement
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez:
*Focus on the outcome; activity
directed toward a goal
Interim Assistant City Manager Stephens:
*Example: "Make Reliability a
Reality"
Planning and Community Development Director Kaufman:
*A positive and healthy environment;
remove the word "creating"
*SUGGESTION: A preamble
Councilmember Reilly: *Are "we" the focus?
ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL - 2001 STRATEGIC PLANNING
May 8, 2001 Page(4 )
Vice Mayor Flores: *Make it brief, meaningful; use
the subtitles
*Fashion the essence of each value
into a goal statement: i.e.,
Health - Create a healthy
environment
*Use outcome -based statements with
each value
Council and staff CONCURRED to proceed with outcome -based
statements for each value outlined on the draft version.
Councilmember Spiro: *SUGGESTION: "Our Community; Our
Values"
*SUGGESTION: "We Respectfully Serve"
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez:
*Use plain English
*High standards
*Prudent, forward thinking
Performing Arts Center Director Grice:
*The term "service"
*Clarity is more important than
dumbing down any statements
Finance Director Lipitz:
*Statements with an action verb
*SUGGESTION: "Dedicated to high
standards of service"
Councilmember Reilly: *Importance of noting ethical and
high moral standards; ethical is
the expectation
*Do not dumb down the statements
Building Official Braun:
*The fewer words used, the more
effective
Vice Mayor Flores: *Ethical standards
Personnel Director Robbins:
*The word "professionalism" -
certain occupations
Planning and Community Development Director Kaufman:
*The City as a whole
ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL - 2001 STRATEGIC PLANNING
May 8, 2001 Page ( 5 )
Recreation Director Barry:
* "Community" is a better word than
"City"
Council and staff discussion on Values concluded with
CONCURRENCE on four action statements as follows:
1. Create a Positive and Healthy Environment.
2. Dedicate Ourselves to High Standards of Service.
3. Take Actions that are in the Best Interest of the
City.
4. Serve in a Professional, Responsive, and Welcoming
Manner.
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
At this time, there were no members of the public present
at the Work Session.
IV. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Mayor Mackenzie
ADJOURNED the work session at approximately 6:31 p.m.
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Katy Leonard,
Certified Shorthand Reporter
CSR No. 11599
ake Mackenzie,
Mayor
City of Rohnert Park
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES for:
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
May 8, 2001
Tuesday
The concurrent meetings of the City of Rohnert Park for
the City Council and the Community Development Commission
met this date in regular session for a regular meeting
to commence at 7:00 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 7:46 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, and Performing Arts Center Director.
Grice.
WORK SESSION:
A work session commencing at approximately 5:30 p.m. was
held in the Conference Room to discuss 2001 Strategic
Planning with Rick Brown of the Results Group.
1. MAYOR'S REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION:
Mayor Mackenzie reported on the closed session which
commenced at approximately 6:30 p.m. to discuss matters
listed on the agenda attachment, representing an update.
City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
May 8, 2001 Page(2 )
PERSONNEL MATTERS:
1. Mayor /Vice Mayor /City Manager meeting with Rohnert
Park Police Officers' Association (RPPOA) regarding
contract and other issues: Nothing to report.
LITIGATION MATTERS:
1. Stager vs. City of Rohnert Park - Decision: Nothing
to report.
REAL ESTATE NEGOTIATIONS:
1. Lands around the Stadium: Mayor Mackenzie reported
that there is a Consent Calendar item this evening
dealing with approval of an extension and
amendment to the letter of intent with Costco
Wholesale.
2. Rohnert Park Golf Course Property: Nothing to
report.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR CONCURRENT REGULAR MEETING,
WORK SESSION - RESIDENTIAL REFUSE RATE ADJUSTMENT,
AND WORK SESSION - 2001 STRATEGIC PLANNING -
APRIL 24, 2001:
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Spiro, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, the Concurrent Regular
Meeting Minutes of April 24, 2001, and the Work Session:
Residential Refuse Rate Adjustment Minutes & Work
Session: 2001 Strategic Planning Minutes were UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVED AS AMENDED:
* Councilmember Reilly: Concurrent Regular Meeting Minutes,
page 17, second paragraph, remove " Councilmember Reilly"
and replace with " Councilmember Vidak- Martinez" as the
maker of the motion.
3. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS, IF ANY (INFORMATIONAL ONLY):
Mayor Mackenzie asked the Councilmembers if there were
any informational communications to add to the agenda.
* Councilmember Vidak- Martinez noted that the information
provided to the Councilmembers in their packets from
Planning and Community Development Director Kaufman was
a very helpful and informative summary of current
projects regarding the General Plan Implementation.
*City Council /Community Development Commission
City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETIPNaGS MINUTES
May 8, 2001
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez ether- n eiarreRt pr- �^ 's REQUESTED that
the City Manager direct the new department heads (nine months
or less in their position) to prepare a memo similar to
Planning Director Kaufman's, outlining their accomplishments
and programs they have begun since assuming their position.
MON ABOVE from 22 03 City council meeting. Per Counci V1 ci3�[ riarunez
.(deletions lined out /additions underlined)
4. YOUTH REPRESENTATIVES TO THE CITY COUNCIL FROM HIGH
SCHOOL 2000 -2001 YOUTH OF THE YEAR PROGRAM SELECTIONS:
1. Seniors Bering Tsang and Lisa Tekus and Junior Nicole
Medieros were recognized. The youth representatives
shared the contents of the Youth Report. Highlights
included the following:
(1) Top 20 Dinner held Thursday, May 3, 2001, honoring
top 20 students of senior class. Thanks to Mayor
Mackenzie for presenting awards.
(2) Scholarship Awards Night on Thursday, May 31, 2001,
at 7:00 p.m., honoring scholarship recipients.
(3) Applications for new Youth of the Year
representatives in progress; winners announced
May 19, 2001.
(4) Senior Class Graduation, June 15, 2001, at
6:00 p.m.
(5) Junior - Senior Prom held Saturday, May 5, 2001, at
the Marin Civic Center Exhibit Hall was a success.
Councilmembers congratulated Bering Tsang on his
acceptance to Annapolis and Lisa Tekus on her acceptance
to the medical school at Cal Poly. Mayor Mackenzie
responded to Mr. Tsang's inquiry about the proposed
location for Costco Wholesale.
5. SCHEDULED APPEARANCE /PRESENTATION:
1. Joe Nation, Sixth District Assemblymember, representing
Rohnert Park: Mayor Mackenzie ANNOUNCED that
Mr. Nation's scheduled appearance will be DEFERRED to
the June 12, 2001, Council meeting.
Councilmember Spiro raised the issue of an item she
_,* received as a piece of direct mail regarding
Assemblymember Nation's invitation to citizens interested in
participating in the First Annual Capitol Bus seminar from May 20-22,
2001, consisting of a bus trip to Sacramento and in -depth exploration
of -the state legislative process.
* CORRECTION ABOVE from 5/22/01 City Council meeting: per Couaoilineder Spiro
(deletion lined out /addition underlined
Mayor Mackenzie DIRECTED staff to write a letter with his signature,
requesting that the City of Rohnert Park be added to the list of bus
stops to pick up interested participants for this three -day seminar.
*City Council /Community Development Commission
City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
May 8, 2001 Page(4 )
6. SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY ASSOCIATED STUDENTS, INC.,
REPRESENTATIVE:
1. Seann Pridmore, ASU Vice President of University
Affairs at SSU, was recognized. Mr. Pridmore
introduced his replacement as ASU President of
University Affairs, Travis Tabares, and Mr. Tabares
shared brief comments about his background and his
interest in working with the Council next year.
At the suggestion of Mr. Pridmore, Mayor Mackenzie
REQUESTED AN UPDATE from staff for the next Council
meeting on any progress regarding the Renters' Bill of
Rights and the proposed resolution regarding cosigners.
Mr. Pridmore noted two events for the SSU Report:
(1) SSU Night, Thursday, May 10, 2001, after the ASU
meeting.
(2) Last weekend to see "Carousel." Vice Mayor Flores
added that "Man of La Mancha" continues to play
at Spreckels Theater for two more weeks.
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. Iry Sutley, Camino Colegio, was recognized and raised
the issue of Rohnert Park's violations of Church and
State, specifically the proposed chaplaincy for the
Department of Public Safety and the City seal. As
an American atheist, Mr. Sutley noted his objection
to the chaplaincy program due to its religious nature.
He also noted that the City seal does not appear
on the City's website, and he cited several court
rulings striking down the use of the Christian cross
by a city. He suggested a contest to redesign the
City seal without any religious symbolism.
2. Jonnie Perrot, 73 Toyon Court, was recognized and
indicated that the Rent Appeals Board is interested
in initiating an ordinance change to have fewer
meetings as this was originally proposed in the
Hillsborough settlement that never went through. She
REQUESTED that the Council AGENDIZE the request for
fewer RAB meetings for further consideration.
*City Council /Community Development Commission
City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
May 8, 2001 Page ( 5 )
3. Gordon Anderson 6650 Commerce Boulevard No. 15, was
recognized and REQUESTED the status of the cursory
audit of PG &E. He suggested using the off -set
principle to make corrections to the taxes that PG &E
owes the City.
City Manager Netter indicated that he would be making a
report on PG &E Receivables later on in the meeting. He
noted that PG &E owes approximately $2400 for business
licensure and commercial utilities, and he stated that
he would make that information available to Mr. Anderson
and any other interested members of the public.
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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 one Consent Calendar item for
further discussion as follows: Resolution No. 2001 -102
per Councilmember Reilly's recommendation.
ACKNOWLEDGING THE CITY MANAGER /CLERK'S REPORT ON THE
POSTING OF THE MEETING'S AGENDA
APPROVAL OF BILLS /DEMANDS FOR PAYMENT CONCURRENTLY FOR:
*CITY OF ROHNERT PARK /CITY COUNCIL IN THE AMOUNT OF
$947,369.83
*COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION IN THE AMOUNT OF
$17,803.29
Resolutions for Adoption:
2001 -99 ACKNOWLEDGING AND PROCLAIMING MAY 2001 AS "OLDER
AMERICANS MONTH"
2001 -100 PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF MAY 13 -19 AS "NATIONAL
POLICE WEEK" AND TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2001, AS
"PEACE OFFICERS' MEMORIAL DAY"
2001 -101 PROCLAIMING SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 2001, AS
"COMMUNITY WATERSHED CLEAN -UP DAY" (FORMERLY
"CLEAN UP COPELAND CREEK DAY ")
2001 -103 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SONOMA COUNTY
CRUSHERS, AND FLYING MONKEY MEDIA, LLC, FOR THE
USE OF THE ROHNERT PARK STADIUM FOR A CONCERT
ON JULY 14, 2001
*City Council /Community Development Commission
City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
May 8, 2001 Page(6 )
2001 -104 APPROVING AN EXTENSION AND AMENDMENT TO THE
LETTER OF INTENT WITH COSTCO WHOLESALE
Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Flores, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, with the exception of
Resolution No. 2001 -102, the Consent Calendar as otherwise
outlined on the meeting's agenda was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
Item for consideration:
2001 -102 OPPOSING NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION
(NFPA) PROPOSED STANDARDS 1710 (ORGANIZATION
AND DEPLOYMENT OF FIRE SUPPRESSION OPERATIONS,
EMERGENCY MEDICAL OPERATIONS, AND SPECIAL
OPERATIONS TO THE PUBLIC BY CAREER FIRE
DEPARTMENTS) AND 1720 (ORGANIZATION AND
DEPLOYMENT OF FIRE SUPPRESSION, EMERGENCY
MEDICAL OPERATIONS, AND SPECIAL OPERATIONS TO
PUBLIC BY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS)
Councilmember Reilly raised issues regarding the phrasing
of the City's opposition to the NFPA's proposed
standards. City Attorney Strauss responded to Council
inquiries.
Council discussion concluded, and upon MOTION by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by Vice Mayor
Flores, Resolution 2001 -102 was APPROVED 3 -2 AS SUBMITTED
with Councilmembers Reilly and Spiro dissenting.
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9. SONOMA COUNTY ASSOCIATES FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT (SCAYD)
LETTER REQUEST FOR DONATIONS OF TWO SUMMER FAMILY
MEMBERSHIPS TO POOLS ($180 VALUE /EACH), TWO ONE -YEAR
INDIVIDUAL SPORTS CENTER MEMBERSHIPS ($225 VALUE /EACH),
AND ONE SEASON TICKET FOR SPRECKELS PERFORMING ARTS
CENTER ($154 VALUE) FOR THE 10TH ANNUAL 24 -HOUR RELAY
CHALLENGE ON JUNE 2ND, 2001, AT SSU:
*Council Discussion /Action: City Manager Netter gave a
brief overview of the request from SCAYD for the
donations.
*City Council /Community Development Commission
City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
May 8, 2001 Page ( 7 )
Council discussion concluded, and upon MOTION by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by Vice Mayor
Flores, a motion to approve SCAYD's donation request
was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED with (1) CONSENSUS TO AGENDIZE
a discussion of the issue of setting a policy regarding
requests from non - profit organizations for City - related
services and (2) DIRECTIONS FOR STAFF to come back with
a legal opinion on said issue.
10. BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE RESIGNATION:.
*Accepting letter resignation from Richard Echavarria
(LS nomination) (Two -year term to expire December 31,
2002): Councilmember Spiro REQUESTED that a letter
be written to Mr. Echavarria expressing regrets and
appreciation for his service on this committee. She
also REQUESTED TO AGENDIZE filling the vacancy of
Mr. Echavarria for the next Council meeting, and she
encouraged anyone interested in the appointment to
contact her before Tuesday, May 22, 2001.
11. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS - FILE NO. 2001 -014 -
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION CERTIFYING A NEGATIVE
DECLARATION, AND ORDINANCE REPEALING ROHNERT PARK
MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 16.58, CESSATION OF USE, CHANGE
OF USE OR CONVERSION OF USE, AND ADDING ROHNERT PARK
MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 17.47, CONVERSION OF MOBILE
HOME PARKS:
1. Staff Report: City Manager Netter referred to Planning
Director Kaufman who shared the contents of the
Planning Commission staff report dated April 12, 2001,
and provided to the Council in their packets. Director
Kaufman and City Attorney Strauss responded to Council
questions. Councilmember Spiro SUGGESTED that there
be some type of notification to residents when people
move into a mobilehome park about park conversion and
eligibility for relocation assistance.
2. PUBLIC HEARING:
Mayor Mackenzie OPENED the Public Hearing at 8:40 p.m.
People who submitted speaker cards for this item were
called forward as follows:
*City Council /Community Development Commission
City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
May 8, 2001 Page(8 )
1. Jean M. Philips 139 Garth Street Napa, GSMOL
Volunteer Regional Manager, was recognized and
commended the ordinance as well written and solid.
She expressed her support for the institution of an
overlay district, noting that the conversion ordinance
covers zoning changes which the overlay district does
not. She pointed out that the rights of the homeowner
must be protected, particularly during the period
when the decision is being made about the issuance of
a use permit. She SUGGESTED that the City make the
announcement to the residents when a park owner is
pursuing a change of use permit in an effort to reduce
possible harassment and intimidation from some park
owners and to raise awareness among the residents. She
also SUGGESTED that the penalty for any violations of
harassment and intimidation by park owners towards the
park residents be the loss of the right to a
change -of -use permit.
2. Len Carlson, 349 Circulo San Blas, GSMOL President
Rancho Grande, was recognized and expressed his desire
to see overlay zoning along with the conversion
ordinance. He noted that overlay zoning would help
in reducing threatening remarks from park owners
to the tenants regarding the sale of the park. He
encouraged the City to use every resource it has to
keep the mobilehome parks for the seniors, families,
and low- income residents and to discourage the threats
of possible conversion by park owners.
3. Larry Esparza, 44 Verde Circle, GSMOL President Rancho
Verde, was recognized and indicated that his desire was
to represent the population over the age of 70 in his
park, many of whom are single and disabled. He noted
that the senior segment of the park population would
be adversely affected emotionally, psychologically,
and financially by any relocation. He stated that most
elderly residents in the parks simply wish to remain in
their homes for retirement purposes, not investment
purposes. He also encouraged the City to institute an
overlay district as a safety net for park residents to
know that the park owners will not try to slide through
a sale of the park before the conversion ordinance
takes place.
*City Council /Community Development Commission
City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
May 8, 2001 Page ( 9 )
4. David Spangenberq 314 Center Street, Healdsburg, was
recognized and indicated that he is the attorney for
Jim Goldstein, the owner of Rancho Verde Mobilehome
Park. He REFERRED Council to his May 8, 2001, letter
outlining the legal objections to the conversion
ordinance, and he added non - compliance with Civil
Code Section 798.56 to the letter. He then addressed
the federal claims against the ordinance, namely
failure of the nexus test required by federal law, the
lack of analysis of rough proportionality in the
ordinance, and rent control and buy -out issues. He
stated that the ordinance is unconstitutional and that
appropriate legal action will be taken if it is
adopted.
Mayor Mackenzie then CLOSED the Public Hearing at
approximately 8:58 p.m.
3. Council Discussion /Action: City Attorney Strauss
advised the Councilmembers to proceed with appropriate
action as they determine. Planning Director Kaufman
responded to Council inquiries.
Resolution for Adoption:
2001 -105 CERTIFYING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR AN
ORDINANCE REPEALING THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL
CODE CHAPTER 16.58, CESSATION OF USE, CHANGE OF
USE OR CONVERSION OF USE IN MOBILEHOME PARKS,
AND ADDING CHAPTER 17.47, CONVERSION OF MOBILE
HOME PARKS
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Reilly, seconded by
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, Resolution 2001 -105 was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
Ordinance for Introduction:
No. 666 REPEALING THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL CODE
CHAPTER 16.58, CESSATION OF USE, CHANGE OF USE
OR CONVERSION OF USE, AND ADDING A NEW CHAPTER
17.47 TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE
CONVERSION OF MOBILE HOME PARKS
Council discussion centered around clarifying language
in the "Contents of the Relocation and Purchase
Assistance Plan" regarding eligibility for relocation
assistance and providing an educational forum about the
noticing requirements.
*City Council /Community Development Commission
City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
. May 8, 2001 Page(10)
FOR THE RECORD, City Attorney Strauss noted that the
City Council was given notice of Mr. Spangenberg's
federal constitutional claims through his oral
presentation. However, she indicated (1) that the City
Council was not provided adequate notice of his other
claims that are outlined in a letter that appeared
before the Council this evening, and (2) that the Council
is unaware of how those claims relate to the contents
of the ordinance.
Councilmember Reilly REQUESTED (1) a legal opinion on
the ordinance, and (2) a future discussion of the overlay
district.
Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Flores, seconded by
Councilmember Spiro, Ordinance 666 was UNANIMOUSLY
INTRODUCED with the following amendments:
(1) Page 9, Section 17.47.050, "Relocation and
Purchase Assistance Plan," Item B, No. 3,
delete "for a minimum period of 12 months"
and replace with "prior to the submittal of a
conditional use application for a change of use
or cessation of use;"
(2) Page 7, Section 17.47.030, "General Requirements
for all Conversion Projects," after Item H add an
Item I outlining an educational forum for the
residents of a particular park in the event of a
conversion.
RECESS: Mayor Mackenzie declared a recess at
approximately 9:10 p.m.
RECONVENE: Mayor Mackenzie reconvened the Council at
approximately 9:19 p.m. with all of the
Councilmembers present.
13o , GOL F COURSE MATTERS - CONSIDERATION OF MOUNTAIN
SHADOWS GOLF COURSES LONG -TERM LEASE /TRANSFER OF
LEASE FROM AMERICAN GOLF CORPORATION TO COURSECO:
[Out of order.]
1. Review of May 1, 2001, Special Golf Course Meeting
Results-
*Status /Update on Lease Agreement
*Proposed Schedule of Improvements and Timeline
*Proposed Schedule of Rates, Course Comparisons,
and Resident Discounts
*City Council /Community Development Commission
City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
May 8, 2001 Page(11)
City Manager Netter gave an overview of status of the
lease agreement with CourseCo. The City Manager noted
that, based on today's negotiations with CourseCo, the
City would be putting up a million dollars to aid in the
capital improvements. The Councilmembers then shared their
perspectives, and City Manager Netter responded to Council
inquiries.
2. CourseCo Representatives - Comments /Responses to
Council questions:
At this time, Mayor Mackenzie called forward Mr. Tom
Isaak, President of CourseCo, and Mr. Isaak elaborated
on the terms of the lease agreement and thanked City
Manager Netter and Consultant Bill Sherman for their
efforts in the ongoing negotiations. Mr. Isaak then
responded to Council questions.
3. Public Comments:
At this time, Mayor Mackenzie called forward those
citizens desiring to speak on this item.
1. Len Carlson 349 Circulo San Blas, was recognized and
thanked the Council and CourseCo for their efforts. He
asked for clarification of the rates to which City
Manager Netter responded. He indicated that he had
read the Sonoma County Grand Jury report on the golf
course, and he SUGGESTED that a committee be formed to
oversee the business pertaining to the golf courses
in order to avoid the negligence that occurred under
the prior lease.
2. Wayne Thush, 4400 Hollingsworth Court, was recognized
and discussed the necessity of using a cart due to the
nature of his ailment, specifically a deterioration of
his hip bone. He asked for consideration in the fees
for golfers who do not have the option of walking the
courses. He also asked for provision for annual
discounts, particularly for seniors, and he SUGGESTED
grandfathering in golfers with privately -owned carts.
Finally, he applauded the City and CourseCo for their
efforts.
*City Council /Community Development Commission
City of Rohnert Park *CONCURRENT MEETINGS MINUTES
May 8, 2001 Page(12)
3. Jim Cronin Alma Avenue, was recognized and discussed
how the golf courses were originally built for the
enjoyment of the residents. He expressed his feelings
that the golf courses have now become commercial
ventures, and he noted that the Grand Jury report
points out some of the problems under the former lease
for which the residents are still paying. He thanked
the City and CourseCo for their efforts, and he
encouraged the City to return the golf courses to the
residents.
4. Jim Pekkain, 1009 Holly Avenue, was recognized and
expressed his concern that the proposed rates are too
high and will not retain the local golfers. He pointed
out that the concept of a local recreational facility
for the north course has been lost. He thanked the
Council, staff, and CourseCo for their work, and he
offered several SUGGESTIONS: (1) Offer annual fees
to retain golfers; (2) Extend the course improvement
period; (3) Lower the senior resident age to 60; and
(4) Give serious consideration to private carts.
EXTEND COUNCIL MEETING:
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Spiro, seconded by
Councilmember Reilly, a motion to extend the meeting past
10:00 p.m. to finish necessary agenda items was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED at approximately 10:01 p.m.
At this time, City Manager Netter quoted the proposed
rates for clarification.
4. Council Discussion /Action:
*Consideration of Acceptance of Concept of Business
Terms in Lease Agreement or Direct City Manager to
pursue other options
Councilmembers shared their perspectives on the golf
issue and Council discussion ensued. Mayor Mackenzie
SUGGESTED taking one final look at where the monies that
will be invested in the golf course improvements are
going. Councilmember Reilly SUGGESTED setting aside a
certain number of rounds solely for the residents.
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Upon MOTION by Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, seconded by
Mayor Mackenzie, a motion to accept the concept of
business terms in the lease agreement between the City
and CourseCo was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED with directions
to CourseCo to strongly consider the following items:
(1) Waive private cart fees for residents; (2) Annual
membership fees at commensurate rates; (3) Youth rates/
programs; and (4) Discussions with the community golf
clubs.
Council commended the efforts of CourseCo, staff, the
consultants, and the golfers.
12. GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM - MATTERS RELATED
TO THE GENERAL PLAN PROCESS:
1. Status Report on General Plan Implementation:
*Mobile Home Park Conversion Ordinance
*Growth Management Ordinance
*Specific Plan Ordinance
*Zoning Ordinance Update
*City Center Concept Plan
*Housing Element Revisions
*Sphere -of- Influence
Planning and Community Development Director Kaufman
responded to Council questions regarding the staff
report provided to Council in their agenda packets.
2. Ad Hoc Subcommittee Reports April 16th & April 23rd
meetings:
April 16 Meeting:
*Proposed Specific Plan Ordinance
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez referred Council to the
meeting minutes provided in the agenda packets.
FOR THE RECORD, Mayor Mackenzie noted that at the April 16
meeting, there was confusion because the Committee did
not have the existing Specific Plan Ordinance which does
outline a preliminary application process.
Planning Director Kaufman INVITED Councilmembers to the
Thursday, June 14, 2001, Planning Commission meeting at
which time the revised proposed Specific Plan Ordinance
will be considered.
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Councilmember Spiro pointed out certain language in the
proposed Specific Plan Ordinance that may need to be
clarified or added as follows: (1) Page 7, Section
17.46.100, Item i, the "survey" included in the biological
assessment could take years clarify the process and the
length of time for any surveys; (2) Page 10, Section
17.46.120, No. 2, the term "illogical land use pattern"
needs to be clarified or reworded; and (3) Page 12,
Section 17.46.170, the proposed figure "not to exceed
ten percent (100)" for modifications may need to be more
flexible.
*Progress Report on County & Local Agency Formation
Commission (LAFCO) meetings regarding City's proposed
Sphere -of- Influence boundaries
City Attorney Straus gave a brief overview of the staff
meeting with LAFCO and the County Planning Department
staff. She noted that they have another meeting scheduled
for next week.
*Outstanding issues
Mayor Mackenzie REQUESTED the City Manager to schedule
a report under "General Plan Implementation Program" on
the progress of both of the meetings between City staff
and LAFCO. Furthermore, he REQUESTED a report on the
changes in LAFCO and the Cortese -Knox Bill. Planning
Director Kaufman added that Associate Planner Bendorff
is preparing the application for the
Sphere -of- Influence change. She noted that she would
be scheduling a resolution for the Council's May 22nd
meeting to authorize the Planning Department to submit
the application.
April 23 Meeting:
*Review with Sonoma
Kerns and Tim Smith
Sphere -of- Influence
a. Schedule
b. Land Use
-ounty boa
regarding
Expansion
C.
d.
rd of Supervisors Mike
City of Rohnert Park
& Annexation Plan
Public Facilities
Open Space
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez gave a brief overview of the
Sub - Committee meeting.
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May 8, 2001 Page (15)
14. DOROTHY ROHNERT SPRECKELS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
MATTER - CONSIDERATION OF SIGN PROPOSAL FOR LIQUID
ELECTRICAL DIODE SIGN WITH U.S. HIGHWAY 101 FRONTAGE:
1.Council Committee /Staff Report: Vice Mayor Flores and
Councilmember * Fleres Spiro shared the contents of the
staff report provided to the Council in the agenda
packets.
*CORRECTION ABOVE from 5/22/01 City Council meeting: Per Vice may Flores
(deletion lined out /addition underlined)
2. Council Discussion /Action: City Manager Netter
responded to Council inquiries and shared comments on
the funding mechanism for the proposed sign. Mayor
Mackenzie called forward Performing Arts Center
Director Michael Grice, who commented on the use of the
Spreckels Endowment Fund and emphasized that the sign
would be used to promote the use of the Performing Arts
Center by all of its users. Director Grice then
responded to Council questions about the nature of the
sign.
Upon MOTION by Councilmember Spiro, seconded by Vice Mayor
Flores, a motion to DIRECT STAFF to initiate all of the
necessary research to approve the sign and to bring back
any said research to the next Council meeting, was
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
15. SOLICITATION OF COMMUNITY FUNDS BY CITY STAFF:
*Council Discussion /Direction: Councilmember
Vidak- Martinez explained her support for public
employees acting on staff time as part of their
position and asking for community support for various
City projects /programs. She summarized her conversations
with the City Attorney as well as with the Police Chief
for the City of Novato, who has dealt with this issue.
Councilmembers shared their perspectives, and at the
suggestion of Councilmembers Reilly and Spiro, Council
CONCURRED to DIRECT STAFF to gather feedback from City
department heads as to recommendations on how a policy
pertaining to the solicitation of community funds could
be put into effect.
Councilmember Vidak- Martinez was EXCUSED from the Council
meeting at 11:05 p.m.
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May 8, 2001 Page(16)
16. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND /OR OTHER REPORTS:
1. Stadium & City Land Use /Stadium Vicinity, April 26
meeting: Councilmember Reilly reported that there
were discussion with Mr. Fletcher regarding plans for
the upcoming season, potential future uses for lands
around the stadium, and timely consideration of the
lease extension. Vice Mayor Flores DISTRIBUTED a
flier with the Sonoma County Crushers, 2001 Ticket
Schedule and their promotion program.
2. Mayors' Executive Sub - Committee, May 7 meeting: Mayor
Mackenzie reported that items on the meeting's agenda
were discussed, as well as the need to get a date for
the future agenda item of the Transportation /Traffic
Workshop in front of the City Council.
3. Strategic Planning, May 8 Work Session results: Mayor
Mackenzie reported that the Council and staff worked
on a one -page version of Mission, Values, and Vision
during this evening's Work Session.
17. COMMUNICATIONS:
Communications per the attached outline were brought to
the attention of the Councilmembers. No communications
were discussed at this time.
18. MATTERS FROM /FOR COUNCIL:
1. Chance of Council Officers /Ceremonial meeting,
December 13, 2001: Mayor Mackenzie reported that
he as well as Vice Mayor Flores and Councilmember Spiro
have agreed to Tuesday, December 11th for the regular
Council meeting, and Thursday, December 13th for the
Ceremonial meeting for the Change of Council Officers.
2. Consider handling of requests for resolutions from
organizations with implications of international
activities: Mayor Mackenzie stated that he would
DEFER this item to the next Council meeting due to
the lateness of the hour.
3. Rohnert Park's financial participation for GARVEE
Bonds Study: Mayor Mackenzie reported that he will be
back in front of the Council with more information on
this item soon since it is not on the Monday, May 14,
2001, agenda for the Sonoma County Transportation
Authority (SCTA).
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May 8, 2001 Page(17)
4. 2001-02 Budget Work Session, 3.00 p.m., Friday, May 18,
2001: Council discussion concluded with Council
CONCURRENCE, absent Councilmember Vidak- Martinez, to
discuss and set the next budget work session date at
the May 18 Budget Work Session.
5.Sponsorship of Smart Growth Workshop: Mayor Mackenzie
NOTED that this item has been misnamed on the agenda and
that it should represent a request from the Association
of Bay Area Governments (ABAO) and other organizations
that the City of Rohnert Park join as a co- sponsor for
two local county -wide workshops in Sonoma for the
combined Regional Agencies Smart Growth Strategy and Bay
Area Alliance for Sustainable Development Regional
Livability Footprint Project. The Mayor noted these
workshops would be held in the fall of 2001, and he
responded to Council questions.
Council CONCURRED, with Councilmember Vidak- Martinez
absent, to include the City's name and join as a
co- sponsor in the proposed workshops.
6. City Attorney review of meeting briefing on LAFCO and
Cortese -Knox Bill: Mayor Mackenzie noted that the
Council has requested a briefing on the Cortese -Knox
Bill and the changes to LAFCO.
19. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
1. PG &E Receivables: City Manager Netter shared the
contents of the staff report provided to the Council
in their agenda packets.
2. E- mailing Policy for Council via Website: City Manager
Netter reported that staff has looked into a policy on
the routing of e -mail. Councilmembers SUGGESTED that
the instructions should be explained clearly and that
the level of confidentiality of their e-mail should be
disclosed to them in some manner. Councilmember Reilly
also raised the issue of the existence of e -mail boxes
for the Councilmembers.
3. Other informational items, if any:
a. Bid Opening Results for Civic Center Library: City
Manager Netter shared the contents of the staff
report DISTRIBUTED during this evening's Work
Session.
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May 8, 2001 Page (18)
Mayor Mackenzie and Vice Mayor Flores REMINDED City
Manager Netter to reschedule City Hall design.
20. OTHER UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES:
At this time, Mayor Mackenzie called forward any citizens
wishing to speak. No citizens came forward.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Mayor Mackenzie
ADJOURNED the meeting at approximately 11:19 p.m.
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